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Alcohol-Monitoring Wristband Wins U.S. Prize
BACtrack, a privately held medical device maker, took the $200,000 top prize in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Wearable Biosensor Challenge.
Theranos Voids Two Years of Test Results
'We've taken comprehensive corrective measures to address the issues CMS raised in their observations,' a company spokesperson said.
Lending Club Under Probe by U.S. Justice Dept, Receives Subpoena
Monday's filing indicated that Lending Club had repurchased an additional $3.8 million in loans during the first quarter that did not meet investor criteria.
Device Makers, Telecoms Face Competing Government Demands on Privacy
On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission announced a joint effort to assure that businesses are safeguarding their customers' data.
Congress Passes Legislation to Protect Firms' Trade Secrets
The 'Defend Trade Secrets Act' protections include manufacturing processes and computer methods.
Google, Ford, Uber Join Coalition to Advance Self-Driving Cars
Lyft and Volvo are also involved.
FBI Paid More Than $1 Million to Break Into San Bernardino iPhone
Director James Comey said the agency paid more to get into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters than he will make in the remaining seven years at his his job.
Half of Small-Business Owners Think Government Should Help More
An annual survey of sentiment among the owner of small businesses finds only one in four thinks the government is doing enough for business.
Microsoft Sues U.S. Government Over Data Requests
The lawsuit argues that the government is violating the U.S. Constitution by preventing Microsoft from notifying thousands of customers about government requests for their emails and other documents.
PM Modi Launches National Agriculture e-Market in India
National Agriculture Market is an online platform for integrating 'mandis' across the country
U.S. Regulators Aim to Ban Founder of Blood-Testing Firm Theranos
Government says the company failed to fix deficiencies at its California laboratory.
Have You Heard About The Mega Banking App UPI Yet?
The only app you need on your smartphone for monetary transactions
U.S. May Force Shell Company Owners Out of the Dark Amid 'Panama Papers' Fury
A Treasury Department spokesman said on Wednesday the rule would 'soon' be turned over to the White House for review and issuance.
Pfizer, Allergan Scrap $160 Billion Deal After U.S. Tax Rule Change
The merger would have allowed New York-based Pfizer to cut its tax bill by an estimated $1 billion annually by domiciling in Ireland, where tax rates are lower.
Ready, Set, Hack: Pentagon Invites Hackers to Break Into its Computer Systems
The public bug bounty program is the government's first.