Global tablet shipments are expected to fall 8.1% in 2015 from a year ago, as a shift to detachable tablets hasn’t yet been enough to offset a decline in the overall market, according to data tracker International Data Corp.
A new front is emerging in the fight against antibiotic resistant superbugs, one that doesn’t involve the development of new drugs. Companies are racing to develop diagnostic technologies that can be used by hospitals and clinics to pinpoint the cause of common infections quickly.
The photo of a celebrity, head down and sun glasses on, walking through a scrum of paparazzi and fans at Los Angeles Airport is a staple of entertainment blogs and magazines. LAX may make that shot much rarer. LAX is set to approve plans to convert a cargo office into a small new terminal that will allow passengers to drive into a secluded entrance, get screened by TSA security privately and be driven across the airfield straight to the stairs to board their flights. The cost of avoiding the chaos and crowds is $1,500 to $1,800 per trip. The change will be open to anyone willing to pay for a speedy, hassle free glide through the airport. It is expected that 10% of the 100 or so customers a day will be celebrities.
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