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Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, US inflow soars, new govt data reveals
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though US investments soared seven times to US$5.9 billion — reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes. Data provided by the...
10 top tips for buying a drone this Christmas
Drone technology is increasingly popular, and many people may be looking forward to getting a drone this Christmas. But many are also unaware of the rules governing drones.
Bentley Bentayga now available with 4-seat, 7-seat layout
Luxury SUV now available with either a four- or seven-seat layout. A facelift is also in the works. Click to know more.
Uddhav's first Cabinet meet discussed house majority not farm relief: Fadnavis
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday attacked the newly formed Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, alleging it preferred discussing proving majority in its first cabinet meet rather than giving relief to farmers, and asked why it then claims to have numbers.
National Centre for Biosensors to be set up at Alagappa University
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to fund it
Best free and public DNS servers of 2020
Using an alternative DNS can have many benefits, particularly if you pick a good one.
4.5 % GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday the GDP growth rate of 4.5 per cent was unacceptable and worrisome, and urged his successor Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set aside 'deep-rooted suspicion' of society and nurse India back to harmonious, mutually trustworthy society that can help the economy soar.
Crafting In Times Of Crisis Helps Critters And Creators
The bushfires burning across Australia are having a devastating impact on our unique native wildlife....
Yes, a Titan Falls in the Season 2 Finale - But It Doesn't Make Much Sense
As promised, a hero does indeed fall in the Titans Season 2 finale. However, it doesn't exactly play out as anyone might expect.
How to Actually Promote Diversity in STEM
The future depends on a robust scientific workforce, but millions of minority students are massively underrepresented in these fields.
Wagners secures contract for Adani’s Carmichael mine
Wagners has secured a contract from Adani Mining to deliver a quarry operations package for the Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin.
Who's winning the lithium-ion battery race? EV battery megafactories compete
Demand for Li-ion batteries is growing faster than supply and industry forecasters can keep up
The Startling Low Bar to Ace a Fingerprint Examiner’s Proficiency Test
One wrong match could send an innocent person to prison or see a killer go free. But it doesn’t take much to qualify as an expert.
Polish firm’s drones, from lifesaver to invisible model, take to the skies
MIKOLOW (Poland), Nov 29 — Silently the eight propellers of the Hermes V8MT drone begin to spin and the large yellow aircraft rises up, locates its direction and moments later disappears into the sky in southern Poland. Today the drone is making a successful 8.5-kilometre test flight near the...
Conference on Digital Humanities
Issues, challenges and opportunities discussed
Pursuing their dreams in digital arts
He came to Singapore in 2013 to pursue his education and career in the culinary industry. Little did he know, he would end up in digital arts instead. Now a creative designer at ATOM Marketing Consultancy, Mr Clement Chee, 25, said: “Ironically, it was my kitchen staff at...
Motor1.com's Best Spy Shots Of The Week
Every week, Motor1.com takes a look at the best spy shots from the automotive world, from SUVs to sedans, hatchbacks, trucks, and supercars.
Vivo X30 new images showcases its two color variants - Gizmochina
Vivo will be launching the dual-mode 5G enabled Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro smartphones in the coming month. Earlier this week, the Chinese firm had shared a video that showcased the entire design of the phone along with its three color variants. Today, the company has released couple of images that feature the Red and …
Pakistani Minister Supports Revocation of Ban on Students’ Union Amid Countrywide Protests
New Delhi (Sputnik): Students and members of civil society in 40 cities across Pakistan are taking part in a Students Solidarity March on Friday demanding the revocation of a 35-year-old ban on students’ unions. Students are fighting to reclaim their right to practice diplomacy, debate, politics, and leadership.
Roger Federer Joins On as an Investor
The Swiss tennis legend joins the Swiss running shoe company as an investor, contributing product designer, and representative.
Diablo 4 will be using a new engine, will allow the camera to zoom out, will have better animations
In an interview with AusGamers, Blizzard confirmed that Diablo 4 will be using a new game engine. While the team did not reveal any specific details, it did state that the game now uses Physically Based Rendering.
Agbami parties invest N5.8bn on scholarships, education infrastructure
Agbami parties had invested a total of N5.8bn on the Medical and Engineering Scholarships, AMEPs on merit for Medical students .
Ethereum Express Launching New Projects For Over 48,000 Users
Featured The Ethereum Express project is set to launch two pilot projects for a user base exceeding 48,000. Proof-of-Authority will be used in the
The Liveris Formula: Dow’s Inclusive Capitalism
Parasites have a certain weight in history. Donors to a system, a state, a company, always claim to be giving back what they advertise as their hard earned cash. Andrew N. Liveris is one such character. Former CEO of the Dow Chemical corporation, he is a face associated with a company that was responsible for manufacturing the defoliating Agent Orange and napalm.
MP CM Kamal Nath attacks BJP, Pragya Thakur over remarks on Godse
Amid opposition ruckus, Thakur on Friday made a fresh statement in Lok Sabha, apologising for her remarks on Godse. 'I want to say only what I do for the country. On November 27, during discussion on SPG (Amendment) Bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse a patriot (desh bhakt), I did not even take his name. Still if some
Movie reviews for Nov. 29, 2019
'Knives Out' PG-13 2:11 3 1/2 of 4 stars After his polarizing blockbuster trip into space with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," writer-director Rian Johnson turns back to the stylish mysteries of his excellent crime dramas "Looper" and "Brick" with the hilarious whodunit "Knives Out." His deliciously tart Thanksgiving treat mixes the twisty puzzles of Agatha Christie's books, the sharp-edged humor of Mike Nichols' films and Johnson's own audacious storytelling style, which involves subtly seasoning the story with timely commentary on family affairs, class strife and immigration policy. Even better, he has an all-star cast eager to feast on the scenery of his cinematic game of "Clue.
Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a political titan who spanned eras, dies at 101
The enduring statesman, who bolstered the military alliance with the U.S. and privatized the Japanese National Railways, led Japan onto the world stage in the 1980s.
Pinoy-made ocean waste collector and dengue mapper to join the NASA global hackathon
MANILA, Philippines - A deployable, autonomous ocean waste collection system utilizing space data to locate nearby garbage patches built by students from De La Salle University and an automated information portal which correlates dengue cases with real-time data from satellite, climate, and search engines won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's International Space Apps Challenge last October 18-20, 2019 in Manila
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces He’s Moving To Africa, Says It Will Define Bitcoin Future
Dorsey’s trip could be the beginning of a Western ideological shift among big technology companies toward nations in Africa. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced in a tweet this week that he would ...
Nefertiti's bust joins the digital age
A stunningly detailed 3D model of the Nesfertiti bust is now available to download.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Code for Africa, a South Africa based NGO wants to put Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria on the map using drones.
Amazon's second-gen ARM-based chips are coming to its cloud business
Amazon’s cloud computing unit designed the ARM-based processor, which, as noted by Reuters, will be 20 percent faster than Graviton, the company’s first-gen ARM chip that was created as a low-cost option.
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here’s everything you need to know.
Here’s everything we know about what’s going on inside Goldman, from its changing tech culture to shakeups in its inner ranks.
For Streaming Services, Navigating Generational Differences Is Key
The winners will find a profitable niche.
OZ Minerals to begin construction of Pedra Branca mine in Brazil
OZ Minerals has started construction of its Pedra Branca underground copper-gold mine in the southern part of the Carajás in the Pará state of Brazil.
Three activists in Erode taken into custody and later released
The activists had planned to stage protests condemning the death of IIT Madras student Fathima Latheef
W Resources begins tungsten and tin production at La Parrilla mine
Mining firm W Resources has commenced tungsten and tin concentrate production for sale at its La Parrilla mine located in Spain.
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt
Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
Seven Chinese universities in top 10 of QS Asia Rankings
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a London-based higher education analyst firm, released on Wednesday its latest assessment of Asia’s 500 best universities
Wall Street Breakfast: Black Friday In Full Swing
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here and 165.3M A
Former Nepal PM calls for trilateral partnership with India and China
Prachanda said Nepal being a sovereign and independent country should have equal status and say in the trilateral partnership
Anti-Abortion Bill Requires Doctors to Perform Procedure That They Say Does Not Exist
Lawmakers in the Ohio State Legislature recently introduced an anti-abortion bill which forces doctors to “re-implant an ectopic pregnancy” into a woman’s uterus or face a felony “abortion murder” charge. However, according to doctors, there is a substantial problem with the bill – no such procedure exists in medical science.
Osinbajo to state govts: prioritise basic education by making funds available
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on state governments to give priority to basic education by making funds available....
Big Brother-style facial recognition installed at Bejing tube station
Identifies passengers as they enter the station
Overwatch 2: Bigger Maps, More Cinematics, and New Gameplay Mechanics
An Assistant Game Director and the lead writer for Overwatch 2 have shared a few more details about Overwatch 2, the upcoming sequel to their team based shooter.
U.S. planned to separate 26,000 migrant families in 2018
The estimate was revealed by a watchdog report, which also found the U.S. can't calculate how many families it separated due to unreliable data.
Lithuania crowns its first tech unicorn! Vinted, second-hand fashion marketplace, pockets €128 million and secures €1 billion valuation
Vinted, a social marketplace for pre-loved clothing, has taken the spot as Lithuania’s first tech unicorn, after raising a stellar €128 million. The funding round was led by new investor Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing backers including Sprints Capital, Insight Venture Partners, Accel and Burda Principal Investments. Funds will be used to boost product development and rocket rapid growth across Europe.
Comcast Reunites E.T., Elliott For the Holidays
In the spirit of the holidays, Comcast has reunited two old friends to hawk its Xfinity cable, internet, and home phone services. Nearly 40 years after leaving Earth, E.T. is back—and still scaring […]
'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics.
Parliament to monitor Ghana’s implementation of SDGs
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A blockchain/IoT combo could reduce food fraud by $131B in five years
Blockchain is gaining ground in the supply chain arena, verifying not only the provenance of goods, but enabling suppliers of meats and produce to verify their origins and ensure regulatory rules are met.
Top 5 Black Friday Deals At Best Buy
Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the best times of year to stock up on the latest technology at the lowest prices. What better place to find these gadgets than Best Buy, America’s favorite ...
UK grime star Stormzy to headline at Sonar Hong Kong 2020
UK grime star Stormzy will be one of the headliners at Spanish electronic music festival Sónar when it returns for its fourth outing in Hong Kong on March 28, 2020 Stormzy announced this afternoon over social media that Hong Kong will be one of...
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here's everything you need to know.
Here's the latest news about Goldman Sachs.
CAN kicks against social media, hate speech bills
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria has kicked against the proposed social media and hate speech bills, describing them as ploys to gag Nigerians. The CAN President, ...
Best Black Friday Deals 2019 – The Complete Shopper’s Guide
Being a shopper will be a delight during this time of the year because it is not only Thanksgiving celebrations but also Black Friday! The best Black Friday Deals 2019
Kingpins Presents Psychedelic Selection of Tie-Dye, Hemp Denims
Kingpins New York showed a selection of tie-dye denims and stretch blends.
Nine Britons arrested as website selling hacking tool taken offline
A website selling the tool for just under £20 was pulled from the internet.
AI can increase people's wellbeing but potential dangers remain
A delegation of members of the European Economic and Social Committee visited three Finnish technological hubs to assess the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence for our society.
Swift Operations Forum Europe 2019, Amsterdam - Day 2 report
With the accelerating pace of transformation in financial services, day two of SOFE 2019 explored the direction of travel financial institutions should embark on in order to thrive in this new world.
We are in a virtual free-fall: Congress on GDP growth slip
'India's GDP has collapsed to an abysmal 4.5%. We are in a virtual free-fallWe are in a virtual free-fall. This is the lowest GDP quarter in 6 years. But why is the BJP celebrating? Because their understanding of GDP (Godse Divisive Politics) suggests double digit growth levels. All in the perspective,' he said on Twi
Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.
MG Motor India ties up with Umicore for recycling end-of-life ZS EV batteries
The electric SUV will be unveiled on December 5 with a launch sometime in January
No need for ‘us vs them’, Ruto says of BBI debate
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 29 - Deputy President William Ruto has softened his stance on the Building Bridges Initiative report, and called for unity in moving - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Who are we writing for? Investigative storytelling for grannies and lawmakers
"Broadcast journalism forces you to think very differently," reporter Harry Karanikas tells us in our monthly Meet The Investigators series.
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Codemasters acquires Project CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios for $30m
Before getting into the official announcements from Codemasters and Slightly Mad Studios, let's take a brief drive through the latter's history.
'I made excuses': music industry frets over becoming carbon neutral
Coldplay and Massive Attack have pledged more environmentally sound tours this week – but given the financial and artistic importance of touring, the industry faces tough challenges
How Supergirl's Leviathan Differs From the Comics
Both The CW's Supergirl and DC's Event Leviathan are utilizing the same villain, but the two versions are radically different.
Samsung Galaxy S11 release date, price, news and leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S11 is a long way off, but we're already starting to hear things about it.
Switzerland Acts to Improve DLT/Blockchain Ecosystem with Improved Legal Certainty, Crypto Valley Association Welcomes the Move
The Swiss Federal Council has moved to improved the legal certainty regarding the framework for the utilization of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (
Report: TikTok Continues Trying to Distance Itself from Chinese Ownership | Breitbart
A new report alleges that Chinese firm ByteDance Studios is making efforts to distance its TikTok app from its other Chinese operations amid a probe by U.S. authorities.
China Seeks To Root Out Fake News and Deepfakes With New Online Content Rules
Chinese regulators have announced new rules governing video and audio content online, including a ban on the publishing and distribution of "fake news" created with technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. From a report: Any use of AI or virtual reality also needs to be clea...
Best Black Friday TV Deals – Huge 4K TV price cuts now live
Whether you're after an affordable telly or a proper HDR 4K set-up, we've got you covered with today's best Black Friday TV bangers.
QUT launches new $7.5m Centre for Data Science
Projects already underway with Qld govt.
'Fake lawyers' with bogus degrees a problem across Canada
Fake lawyers with bogus law degrees are scamming Canadians out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and preying on the vulnerable.
Inspired by 3/11, Tokyo-based Looop advances to semifinals of Startup World Cup 2020
A startup that's friendly to both the environment and your wallet is two steps away from a $1 million prize. Renewable-energy company Looop Inc., which
Maharashtra: Floor test may be just a formality, but the real drama follows later
It may be a mere formality, but the floor test that Udhav Thackeray is likely to take on Saturday would be an interesting one to watch.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
LAGOS (Nigeria), Nov 29 — John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding...
Microsoft may have a clever way to keep Surface Neo – and other laptops – from overheating
Namely a vapor chamber which could span both sections of the device via the hinge.
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Demand for Certified Energy Advisors powers success for OC alumnus - Campus Life
Okanagan College Media Release
The Alphies 2.0 - Behind The Idea's Best Of 2019 (Podcast Transcript)
For our 100th episode, we take a look back on the year that's been.We pick out favorite guests, ideas, and stories from 2019 and see if there are any lessons to take away.We also share an important an
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos.
Stocks slip on trade worries as record high stays elusive
LONDON (Nov 29): World shares slipped on Friday as a leading index strained for a record high, with nerves gnawing away from Asia to Europe over how, or when, the US and China can agree a truce in their damaging trade war.The MSCI All Country world index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, fell 0.2% to 548.48 points, short of a record 550.63 scaled in January 2018 before the tensions over trade between Washington and Beijing broke out.European shares
Intel Blames Qualcomm Bullying And Anticompetitive Practices For Modem Exit
Today, we're learning that Intel is placing direct blame on Qualcomm for its modem development problems which resulted in its unplanned sale. In
Why mobile healthcare apps are at risk [Q&A]
Cyber-attacks represent a real threat to unprotected healthcare mobile apps. The overall operational integrity of these apps is at risk, but there's also a significant risk of malicious attacks on the medical devices themselves, personal health information, and intellectual property.
Social Innovation Ireland Fund boosts its board
Ailbhe Keane, founder and creative director of Izzy Wheels, has also joined the the fund board.
Investors Eyeing Tech and (Astro)Turf Too
Private equity and tech titans are shelling out big bucks to grab ownership stakes in sports franchises to make even bigger bucks on the global playing field.
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
Audi's Bold EV Future Comes At A Sacrifice
Investing in something as big as electric vehicles including the infrastructure, technology, and plant re-t...
Finally! You Can Now Smell Like Formula 1
The 2019 Formula 1 championship is all but over, with both the driver and constructor standings already featuring a champion each, but racing will continue until the checkered flag is waved one last time at the end of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Keeping hackers out and costs low: Cyber security in the public sector
Kieran O’Driscoll at CyberArk discusses the challenges faced by public sector firms when it comes to balancing cost-effective cyber security
Sign in with Apple a headache for developers?
One of the most interesting from WWDC 2019 is Sign in with Apple and gives the 1.4 billion Apple product users a login and signup experience with greater control of their data.
Cree's CEO Talks About His Firm's Big 5G and Electric Car Opportunities
During a talk with TheStreet, Cree CEO Gregg Lowe shared plenty of details about the growth opportunities in front of his firm's Wolfspeed power semiconductor and materials unit.
How to get a $25 Amazon Smart Plug for $4.99 during Black Friday
At $25, the Amazon Smart Plug is a tall order considering similar Alexa-enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs from smaller brands generally cost between $10 and $15 a piece. They work exactly the same, allowin…
Student from Mysuru shot dead in U.S.
Abhishek Chand, 25, of Mysuru, who was pursuing a master’s degree in computer science in San Bernardino, California, was shot dead in the United States by unidentified miscreants on Thursday. Family s
Team makes materials that water, heat, or mechanical forces can alter into new shapes
Consider the range of possibilities from 4-D printed materials that transform underwater, or fibers that snap into a particular shape when they are cut out of a flat panel, or coaxing shifting sands in ...
Horner explains why Honda didn't commit to F1 beyond 2021
Earlier this week Honda and Red Bull confirmed that they would extend their partnership into 2021. Christian Horner has now revealed why Honda did not want to commit to Formula 1 beyond that.
PHOTOS: Dyson's new global HQ is in one of Singapore's most historic sites - see how St James Power Station evolved over the last 92 years, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The 92-year old building has gone from a simple power station to being abandoned, and then becoming one of Singapore's largest nightlife hubs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here's everything you need to know., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Here's the latest news about Goldman Sachs.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Legacy systems, digital skills shortages a big thumbs down in APS report
State of the Service census lays bare the struggle to transform.
Rural unrest spreads as farmers’ anger boils over
Low food prices and widespread fears about the green transition fuel discontent.
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Travel review: Luxury living at Roseate Hotel in Reading
Think of the best room you've ever stayed in, times it by five and it's still highly unlikely to match the room we were treated to at Roseate Hotel in Reading.
Why Call of Duty: WWII developer Sledgehammer is expanding to Australia
Sledgehammer Games plans on expanding its Melbourne team to 30 people by the end of the year.
Prof Danquah calls for a Presidential Initiative transformation of Agriculture
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Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research
Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.
Black Friday's Best Audio Deals For 2019: Headphones, Hi-Fis, Smart Speakers
If there is one thing that can change your mood, it’s music. Hearing is one of your most important senses. Music can be listened to when you’re working out, studying or even commuting, there is never a bad time for it. The power of the music you listen to alone can change the pulse of your heart rate. To really...
Virtual reality becomes more real
Scientists from the Skoltech ADASE (Advanced Data Analytics in Science and Engineering) lab have found a way to enhance depth map resolution, which should make virtual reality and computer graphics more ...
Stand by my statement calling Pragya Thakur a terrorist: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he stood by his remarks calling BJP MP Pragya Thakur a 'terrorist'.
Movie reviews: 'Knives Out' breathes life into creaky whodunit genre
CTV movie reviewer Richard Crouse shares his take on four movies this week: 'Knives Out,' 'The Two Popes,' 'Queen & Slim,' 'Dark Waters,' and 'Lady and the Tramp.'
Dickson attributes eight years in office to divine intervention
Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has attributed the landmark achievement of being the first governor to successfully complete a second term
Minister urges Japanese investors to leverage Malaysia’s digital transformation push
KOBE (Japan), Nov 29 — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking is calling for Japanese investors to leverage on Malaysia’s push for digital transformation. He said Malaysia was committed to undertaking the digital transformation efforts, among others, through the National...
Normalizing Cannabis Retail With Nicole Fox (Podcast Transcript)
Nicole Fox is founder and CEO of Aeon Botanika, a wellness cannabis company in LA, and has been a cannabis activist since 2003. She co-founded two of the first dispensaries in LA, serves on the board
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, U.S inflow soars
Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to $1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though U.S. investments soared seven times to $5.9 billion - reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes. Data provided by the Malaysian Investment Development
Everyone Hates the Boomers, OK?
The lessons of a short-lived meme
Most Read articles – Panasonic exit, Intel Connectivity, RISC-V relocation
Time once again to see what are the five most popular articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, according to the objective truth of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading recently.
How People Are Using Our Chicago Parking Ticket Data in Their Research
Close to 1,300 people have downloaded data from our app, The Ticket Trap. We talked with some of them.
Tesla Cybertruck’s Edgy Design Is A Risk To Pedestrians
The Tesla Cybertruck is quickly turning into the villain of the truck world. If its appearance isn't offens...
China Orders Hong Kong to 'Sober Up' and Obey 'the Motherland'
China's state propaganda outlet Global Times warned that now should be the time "Hong Kong society sobers up" to defend from America.
Selfie Expert Strikes Again! And It's The Best End-Year Gift Ever[VIDEO]
You ever wanted to take a look at one of your photos, pull that shy smile and say to yourself, I look good. Well...
How smartphones can verify your identity
Anyone who wants to open a bank account or buy a mobile phone plan has to identify themselves to the respective service provider. The ETH spin-off PXL Vision has a simpler solution: just use an ID scan ...
Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a camera sensor dedicated for night shots
Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a camera sensor dedicated for night shots, a trademark has been registered at the European intellectual property office.
Got an Oyster card? TfL just locked your account, wants you to reset your password
TfL is asking all Oyster and contactless account holders to reset their passwords to reduce the risk of credential stuffing attacks.
Cats: Backlash From First Trailer Led to Character Redesigns
Cats director Tom Hooper explained how the reaction to the film's first trailer helped with redesigning the characters.
Monster black hole that is so big it 'should not even exist' was discovered
A massive black hole was discovered and it is so big it "should not even exist."
Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?
There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.
Prof Danquah calls for a Presidential Initiative to transform Agriculture
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The Bitcoin Man Acquires FortuneZ, Appoints Sydney Ifergan as COO
Herbert Rafael Sim, popularly known as The Bitcoin Man, has acquired crypto-focused business publication company FortuneZ for a sum of $2,500,000.
Buffett outbid by private equity in Berkshire’s big deal hunt
Apollo Global Management tops Berkshire's share bid for technology distribution company.
Electric Vehicle business ideas and opportunities?
EVs will help clean up the air and also use lesser resources reducing our dependency on the planet.
Support the Guardian – and help us highlight the rise of digital inequality
Automating Poverty, our year-long project about the takeover of welfare systems by algorithms and AI, was funded with reader donations raised last year
Protests and bank borks meddle with Black Friday retail nirvana
Friday I'm in debt
5 Examples of VR Education That Helps Students Focus and Retain Information
VR education has beneficial properties which make it extremely useful for education. VR Education could be the key to student engagement.
Review: Derbyshire-built Toyota Corolla is back - and it's gorgeous
Has the striking new Corolla been worth the wait?
Early Black Friday 2019 deals: The very best sales in tech
Updated: These are the best early Black Friday 2019 deals in tech you can find online.
Minister Simataa calls for patience as ECN verifies results
-Information and Communication Technology Minister Stanley Simataa says messages doing the rounds on social media about a demonstration over the delayed results is likely to threaten peace.
VIDEO: Buhari’s refusal to offer Tinubu’s wife a handshake stirs Twitter debate
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A video showing President Muhammadu Buhari seeming refusal to offer Senator Oluremi Tinubu a handshake while greeting other dignitaries on the sidelines of the E-Nigeria ...
London Bridge: Two dead in terror attack; suspect with hoax bomb vest shot dead by police
British police have said they're dealing with an incident on London Bridge, and witnesses have reported hearing gunshots.The Metropolitan Police force tweeted that officers were 'in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge.'
Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law
Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.
Britain's Ocado signs technology partnership with Japan's Aeon
British online grocer Ocado has signed a technology partnership with Japan's Aeon to help the retailer establish an online business, its first ...
Scientists discover tectonic fault zone through undersea fiber-optic cables
The idea of using underwater fiber-optic cables to observe earthquakes has been explored in the past by researchers from the UK, Italy, and Malta.
The best Line 6 Helix Black Friday deals: top prices on the Line 6 Helix, Helix LT, HX Stomp and HX Effects
Find the latest discounts on this cutting-edge electric guitar effects range…
The LG B9 OLED at £999 is the best deal on our favourite 4K TV for HDR gaming
Here's why this G-Sync Compatible TV gets the Digital Foundry recommendation.
Tim Berners-Lee: web inventor's plan to save the internet is admirable, but doomed to fail
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the world wide web and now he's calling on us to save it. The British engineer and computer scientist recently released a Contract for the Web – a list of ...
Muntinlupa students win climate and disaster resilience contest
Have you ever thought of having a device that automatically shuts off power when it detects a strong tremor, thereby mitigating the secondary damage from fires brought by a strong earthquake?
Meteorologists express concern over 5G bandwidth allocation
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned the decisions of a major radiocommunication conference may be too lenient to avoid an adverse impact on Earth observation satellite systems.
New Media as future of the newsroom: Myth or reality?, by Edward Dickson
The new media is the translation of Marshall McLuhan’s prediction in his seminal 1964 book, Understanding Media: Extensions of Man,
30 Beauty Gifts for Every Type of Friend In Your Life
Not sure what you get your friend for their birthday or for the holidays? Check out these best skincare, haircare, and makeup products for 2019.
We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame
We can’t say we didn’t know.Reports of the repression of Muslims living in northwestern China have been leaking out for years in drips and drabs. Satellite photos picked up the construction of massive prison facilities in the Xinjiang province. The BBC was even invited into one of the “thought transformation
BMW Is Killing Its Range-Extending Hybrid But Maybe It Shouldn't
BMW introduced the i3 REx range-extending hybrid hatchback back in 2014 to offer a longer-range alternative to the fully-electric i3's measly 128 kilometre range at the time. A few short years later, the company confirmed it’s done with range-extending hybrids for good....
Natwest, RBS Facing Black Friday IT Wobbles as Services Go Down
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Natwest are both facing IT issues this morning with thousands of customers unable to access accounts. With RBS down...
Japan ex-PM Nakasone who boosted ties with US dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, died on Friday at the age of 101, an official at his son's office said.
10 years in, WhatsApp still needs true multi-device support
WhatsApp launched out of beta 10 years ago this month. The app has gained a slew of features in that time, but multi-device support is still MIA.
Microsoft: HoloLens To Change The World - And Make Tons Of Money
MSFT is beginning to sell HoloLens 2, replacing the 2016 HoloLens with a much-improved product. The $3500 price tag (plus potential extra related services) means that this is a business and medical pr
Dell Cuts Full Year Forecast Due to Intel Supply Challenges
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Rise of the machines: Why Australia's miners are racing for automation
An aerial picture from Jimblebar, one of BHP's biggest mines in the Pilbara, sums up its push to cut costs and increase productivity as iron ore demand falls.
Grimes shares new track from Miss Anthropocene, ‘My Name Is Dark’
Miss Anthropocene arrives on February 21, 2020, via 4AD.
Fears about worker shootings prompt new business tactics
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Security is not subtle at the sprawling campus of human resources technology giant Paycom in Oklahoma City.Off-duty police officers roam the grounds, bolstering the company’s own force of armed guards. A basement command center that looks like something out of a spy movie is filled with video screens showing feeds from hundreds of security cameras at company offices across the country.While heavy security has become common at airports and stadiums to deter terrorism, extreme measures have been out of the ordinary at most companies eager to maintain a comfortable work environment and a welcoming atmosphere.
Uber Pitch 2019 paves way for a National Winner
KARACHI, Pakistan: Uber Pitch 2019, a nationwide competition to enable budding entrepreneurs, has come to a close for the year with the announcement of MimAR as the national winner. The winning startup MimAR was chosen from a large pool of contestants across Pakistan. Five startups came out on top for the in-car finale to pitch their ideas to industry leaders Saad Naveed Pall, GM Uber, Yusuf Hussain, CEO Ignite and Misbah Naqvi, Managing Partner i2i Ventures. The panel of judges met each startup in-car and rated them on their journey. Speaking at the competition’s conclusion, Saad Naveed Pall said, “It has been truly inspiring to see the brilliant startups that came forward in Uber Pitch 2019, just as they do every year. Uber is committed to building a startup culture that not only supports but also empowers digital startups to get on the road to opportunity and move their ideas forward.” The application process began for digital startups from all over Pakistan in August 2019. The launch event was attended by…
'Magic crystals' to enable the future of electric cars
CSIRO and Monash University's Matthew Hill will receive the Solomon Award tonight for developing "magic crystals" with dozens of applications from cleaning gases and liquids to mining and drug production.
Doctors told to 're-implant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charge
An extreme anti-abortion bill orders doctors to do the impossible or face life in prison.
Latest Kogi State News Today Ahead Dino Melaye Vs Smart Adeyemi Decisive Battle
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News compilation of the latest Kogi State news online headlines for today, November 29th 2019.
The best Black Friday deals at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre
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Japan ex-PM Nakasone who boosted ties with US dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, died on Friday at the age of 101, an official at his son's office said. In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to transform the nation defeated in World War II into a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era.
Saturn Cloud Inc. Launches Breakthrough Parallel Computing Technology to Accelerate Big Data Analytics
Saturn Cloud's Python-native parallel computing product is released one month after closing $4 million seed round
An efficient cold chain can make farm sector remunerative: expert
‘A weather data book is being prepared for 170 cities’
C&I Leasing gets approval to list N539 million worth rights issue
C&I Leasing Plc has obtained approval of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC) to open subscription of a rights issue of N539 million.
In test of 'fake news' laws, Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post
The government issued the order after a post containing accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
Block.One Joins EOS Elections as One Entity Allegedly Controls 6 Block Producers
Block.One’s announced participation in EOS’s block producer elections has reignited concerns regarding the network’s centralization.
Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who was part of the apex court-appointed mediation panel in the Ayodhya dispute case, on Friday expressed confidence that the proposed Ram temple will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between communities.
New device enables battery-free computer input at the tip of your finger
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a device for wearable computer input suitable for many situations, just by touching your fingertips together in different ways.
Half an operating system: The triumph and tragedy of OS/2
From the archives: IBM doesn't make consumer desktop OSes anymore for a reason.
Govt extends deadline for mandatory FASTags by two weeks to December 15
The government extended the deadline for making FASTag mandatory for toll payments on national highways to December 15 .
Apple Canada reveals full Black Friday 2019 deals, offers up to $280 in gift cards
Canadians can get gift cards worth up to $280 when they buy eligible products at the Apple Store during Black Friday weekend.
WATCH:NUST Slay Queen reveals why she walked around campus semi nude ‘Zodwa Wabantu’ style
NUST Slay Queen reveals why she walked around campus semi nude 'Zodwa Wabantu' style
Telecom Italia aids 5G surgery in Italy
Telecom Italia enabled remote surgery over a 5G connection in Italy, allowing the medical procedure ...
Mozilla: Smart Home Devices Still Bad for Privacy and Security | Breitbart
The editor of the Mozilla Foundation’s Internet Health Report recently published a blog post on the website of the UK consumer association Which? that questions how privacy-focused the smart devices being pushed by the Masters of the Universe are.