Viena Abdon
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Viena is a reporter for Future Sharks covering news around the globe.

New App Store Rules May Affect Google and Microsoft Game Streaming

Apple has released new App Store rules on Friday before the scheduled debut of its latest iOS 14 operating system. These new guidelines will help customers allow or deny updates and apps on their App Store. These new rules were…

CDC Study Shows Kids Infected at Day Care Centers Spread COVID-19 at Home

Twelve children who likely got infected with COVID-19 at three daycare centers in Utah have spread the virus to their relatives, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. CDC says that…

ByteDance Investing Billions with Plans of Singapore Recruitment

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance will spend billions on recruiting professionals in Singapore in the next few years. Reuters gathered this report on Friday.  It was previously reported that ByteDance would be erecting a data center in Singapore, but afterward, this…

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Before Consumer Price Index Release on Friday

Early Friday trading showed an increase in U.S. stock futures. It came after an unpredictably tense session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures showed a surge of 160 points and above. Meanwhile S& P 500 futures increased 0.8% while NASDAQ…

Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

This past year, the global emission of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels has dropped by 17% compared to 2019 levels, as almost all countries have imposed lockdowns by April. This short blip was observed as the pandemic limited the…

Cybersecurity: A Key to Ensure Business Continuity

During this time of crisis wherein employees are forced to a work-from-home setup, businesses can only rely on computer systems and software to continue the business operation. In line with this, companies face the threat of online attackers that steal…

30/30/3 Rule When Buying a House Amidst Covid-19

The crisis brought by the Covid-19 pandemic caused mortgage rates to fall. A low mortgage rate attracts more real estate buyers, leading to an exponential rise in the demand for real estate. However, experts suggest buyers not to buy impulsively.…

LVMH Drops $16.2 Billion Deal of Tiffany Takeover

The world leader in luxury and owner of Louis Vuitton LVMH is dropping its $16.2 billion deal of Tiffany acquisition. The American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer’s agreement would have been the biggest yet in the luxury industry. LVMH released…

Pilot Project: Walmart Tests Drone Delivery Service

Walmart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said it would run a pilot project using controlled drones for the delivery of household products on Wednesday in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In partnership with FlyTrex, a company well known for its drone delivery service,…

Effective Ways of Augmenting Sales During a Declining Consumption

In the light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the economy undergoes massive contraction, as shown in recent data. Because of the halt in business operations, and people not earning a living, consumption spending eventually decreases. The cut back in spending…