According to a report from TechSci Research, experts anticipate the power bank market in China to grow more than 26 percent from now until 2020. This growth is, in part, due to the increasing number of the nation’s smartphone users, as well as an increase in disposable income and internet access.
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3M Plans to Cut 1,500 Jobs
3M, North Mankato, announced that it will restructure and cut 2 percent of its global workforce—a total of 1,500 jobs worldwide.
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Target received complaints about a T-shirt that critics are saying is sexist. The T-shirt, depicting a scene from “Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope” where Darth Vader is intimidating Luke Skywalker and says “I brought the Dark Side. What did you bring?” It’s a fun idea for a kids’ shirt, but there’s only one problem—in the movie, Vader is really pointing his finger at Princess Leia.
Read MoreTrump Spends $500K on Merchandise, Fake Candidates Enter Race
Donald Trump spent 12 percent of his campaign funding on merchandise, such as hats and T-shirts. Meanwhile, satirical campaigns have entered the presidential merchandise race.
Read MoreTurtle Beach Recalls Gaming Headsets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of the 2015 Ear Force XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets from Turtle Beach, Valhalla, N.Y., due to a possible exposure to mold.
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Wells Fargo Insurance announced that it will introduce the industry’s first California Proposition 65 Insurance Program.
Read MoreDepartment of Justice Files Lawsuits Against Children’s Product Importers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed two civil action lawsuits, seeking to cease importation and sale of potentially hazardous children’s products by two California companies and their owners.
Read MoreCompany Creates Solar Phone Chargers for Rural Africa
Little Sun, a German company that focuses on solar-powered products for developing countries, has created a solar power bank for rural areas of Africa, according to Inverse.
Read MoreRand Paul Commemorates Profane Comment with T-shirt
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul (R-Ky) has released a new promotional shirt after accidentally uttering profanity during a live-streaming event.
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It’s Quality Logo Products versus Pinnacle Promotions in this week’s Video Battle!
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