Virtual reality is finally for real, and for you
Virtual reality start-ups are raising billions, and consumer headsets are hitting the market. VR’s promise is for real.
Sales start early on ‘Panic Saturday’
About 12.6m Britons were expected to hit the High Street in search of bargains on what has been dubbed ‘Panic Saturday’, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
Use The Force! ‘Star Wars’ pulls in $250M on day 1
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” hauled in an estimated $250 million globally through Friday.
It’s not too late! How to snag a last-minute trip
You can still book a winter vacation and there are plenty of deals out there for the procrastinators.
VIDEO: 12.6 million hit shops on ‘Panic Saturday’
Today is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year.
Why do Gulf countries sit out the migrant crisis?
Gulf countries have opened their wallets for migrants, but not their doors. An expert explains to CNBC why that is.
Brazilian finance chief Joaquim Levy resigns
Brazil’s hawkish finance minister stepped down on Friday, sparking new fears for Latin America’s biggest economy, the FT reports.
A new Google patent that could end road rage
Google has patented a way for its driverless cars to communicate with pedestrians and others on the road.
IMF reforms clear last hurdle
The US Senate adopts long-awaited reforms designed to give emerging economies a greater say in how the International Monetary Fund is run.
Iran ready to ship uranium stockpile to Russia
Iran will export most of its enriched uranium stockpile to Russia in the coming days as it rushes to implement a nuclear deal.