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Swiping their way higher: Visa, Mastercard could be the next US$1 trillion companies
Tech and internet titans were the first to reach US$1 trillion in stock market value, but the next U.S. companies that could do so are better ...
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
POLITICO Global Translations: Corona spreads, Britain retreats as the planet heats
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European Parliament votes in favor of a common charger, Apple dislikes
The European Parliament decided in favor of a common charger between all companies acting in Europe. Apple is against the new resolution.
Cuts in India’s education budget have meant fewer scholarships for students from marginalised groups
In charts: An analysis of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships disbursed from 2015-’16 and 2019-’20.
Watchdog Warns About 'Chilling Effect' Of Russia’s Use Of Facial-Recognition Technology
Amnesty International has criticized Russia’s plans to broaden the use of widespread facial-recognition systems, saying their expected deployment during public gatherings will “inevitably have a chilling effect” on protesters.
Star Wars: Underworld Test Footage Reportedly Surfaces
Old test footage from Lucasfilm's live-action television project, Star Wars: Underground, has surfaced after a decade.
7 Large-Cap Stocks to Buy For Insulation From Volatility
Recent market volatility on the back of coronavirus fears makes this a good time stock up on quality stocks with long-term stability.
JCB Partners with Oceanpayment for Merchant Acquiring
Hong Kong & Tokyo, Jan 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. ("JCBI"), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Oceanpayment Co., Ltd., China's leading cross-border payment brand, announced that they signed a License Agreement to start JCB merchant acquiring business. In order to strengthen the cooperative relationship, Mr. Hirohiko Sugiyama, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd. and Lanny Yang, Co-Founder and EVP of Oceanpayment made greetings in Hong Kong to announce the partnership.
A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime
Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...
Apple is a top three PC vendor for enterprise, report claims
When it comes to corporate notebook purchasing, Macs are just as likely a choice as HP, with Dell still ahead, according to Changewave.
Dundalk Schools bring robots to life at Vex regional finals in DkIT
VEX Robotics Challenge
In-house teams: How Reuters Graphics visualises “catastrophic” world events
As part of our new series about in-house design teams, Simon Scarr, deputy editor of Reuters Graphics talks visualising catastrophe, global communication and Star Wars.
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
NASA to allow researchers to fly on commercial suborbital vehicles
NASA plans for the first time to allow researchers to fly with their payloads on commercial suborbital vehicles, ending years of debate and deliberation.
Which Are Electrical Engineering And Computer Science?
Both technology and computer engineering require a better comprehension of power electronic equipment. It is crucial to find out the fundamentals of computer and electrical engineering, especially
Most Read articles – Intel process, Quantum annealing, Magnetic components
Let’s look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the stats of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Yet Another US Corporate Giant Appoints Indian Technocrat as CEO, Analyst Predicts Trend to Continue
New Delhi (Sputnik): Several Indian technocrats have been appointed by US-based multinational companies like Google, Mastercard, Microsoft and Adobe. Besides these American companies, several others like Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Uber, Boston Consulting Group and Jaguar have emerged as top recruiters for Indians graduating from its top institutes.
Men are now learning about ‘blended orgasms’ and women should too
Everyone wants to be better in bed.
Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation
As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.
The latest smart gadget scandal could teach us something about the next gen of gaming and beyond
Video games often lead in technology, but sometimes the industry follows leads set elsewhere. People call services like Xbox Game Pass a ‘Netflix of Games’, for instance, because while the delivery system and technology is entirely different, the end result is much the same: doing away with physical media or digital downloads for a simple, […]
Always detached, Britain has now forced a complete break from Brussels
Past prime ministers put head before heart on Europe. Not any more
African Economic Outlook indicates steady growth through 2021
AfDB's 2020 African Economic Outlook shows that growth remained stable in 2019 at 3.4% and is on course to pick up to 3.9% in 2020, and 4.1% in 2021.
Scientist bats for technology domination through IPR
AI and Machine Learning are omnipresent concepts, says R. Chidambaram
Apple's defense of iPhone Lightning fails: Standard charger law due by summer 2020
European lawmakers have ignored Apple's arguments against a common mobile charger.
Microchip and Arrow Electronics announce collaboration on IoT Security
Microchip Technology and Arrow have announced an engineering services collaboration which aims to simplify connectivity and security across industrial, smart building and energy markets.
Relatives anxiously await return of Indonesians trapped in coronavirus epicenter
"We chat almost all the time. We talk via video call two or three times a day. We do everything to make sure she’s alright," one woman says of her niece.
Coronavirus grown in lab outside China for first time, aiding the search for vaccine
Australian scientists have grown the Wuhan virus in a lab, and that will speed up the search for a vaccine. It also will help scientists understand how the virus is transmitted from person to person.
Performance-Based Mahindra Funster EV Concept To Debut At Auto Expo
Mahindra Funster is said to develop 312 PS from four electric motors mounted on each wheel; 0-100 kmph in under five seconds
Ginni Rometty, 1st female CEO at IBM, to step down in April
Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO in IBM's century-long history, is leaving the helm in April.
How African countries are responding to Coronavirus
Beijing’s push to expand its influence on the youthful African continent means Africans now make up the second-largest population of foreign students in China, behind those from elsewhere in Asia, a
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Samsung Galaxy S series: A history of the biggest name in Android
The Samsung Galaxy S series is, by far, the biggest phone family in the world of Android. Check out this historical look at every device in the line.
tZero to Launch Broker-Dealer, Seeks Fund from External Sources
tZero, the blockchain subsidiary Overstock, is planning to launch its retail broker-dealer platform called tZero Markets.
Citizenship being instrumentalized to impose social & political exclusion of smaller groups: Speakers
LAHORE, Pakistan: The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in collaboration with the Information Technology University (ITU) has organized a Seminar on “Citizenship Rights (Nationality) in the Mirror of Fundamental Rights” in Lahore. The participants of the Seminar included lawyers, journalists, student representatives, and civil society representatives, and they were engaged in an interactive discussion on citizenship rights in the light of domestic and international human rights frameworks. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Usama Malik said that an egalitarian basis of citizenship was incorporated in international law. He said that Article 14 and 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights acknowledged the right of a person to have and change its nationality; moreover, Articles 24 and 25 accorded this right to every child. However, he added that, the application of the right to citizenship and the right to change citizenship remained purely a domestic domain. Therefore, different standards were practiced in different…
Brain freeze: Russian firm offers path to immortality for a fee
When Alexei Voronenkov’s 70-year-old mother passed away, he paid to have her brain frozen and stored in the hope breakthroughs.
The best DAWs 2020: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Your votes have been counted: which is the DAW for you?
US Reaction to UK's Huawei Decision "Hyperbole", No US, European 5G "Champion" to Step In - Hammond
The former senior official and veteran politician said that Britain would suffer "huge potential damage" if it did not remain a leader in 5G and that it would be difficult to see how the nation's 5G roll out programme would be possible "without using Huawei equipment".
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
Isaac Asimov’s Throwback Vision of the Future
The science-fiction giant told stories driven by a faith in humankind. One hundred years after his birth, what use do readers have for such tales?
The cheapest AirPod prices, sales, and deals in February 2020
The Apple AirPods have an MSRP of $159/£159/AU$249. Let's see if we can find a better price for you today though.
World Athletics Council ban Nike Alpha Fly trainers worn in sub-two-hour marathon
The international body that governs track and field has announced it has "amended its rules" on what shoes athletes can wear in competitions. The changes made by World Athletics Council mean the Nike next-generation Alpha Fly trainer will be banned - the shoe Eliud Kipchoge ran a sub-two-hour marathon in Vienna in October 2019. As a part of the amended rules, shoes must have been available on the open retail market for at least four months before they can be used in competition. On their website, Nike says Kipchoge "tested" a number of "prototype" trainers in competitions suggesting the shoes were not available on the wider market. Nike has been approached for comment.
Mastercard invests in online and offline identity startup Trust Stamp
Mastercard has made a strategic investment in AI-generated identity authentication company Trust Stamp.
Michael Jacques can’t read or write. But he’s published a new book
Author Michael Jacques’s story is one of perseverance, a message he preaches as a public speaker
OLED TVs could replace LG's mid-range LCD televisions entirely
LG Display is shutting down domestic LCD production, as sales of OLED TVs help to compensate for company losses.
'Samosas, not hamburgers': Anand Mahindra quips as Arvind Krishna named IBM CEO
Mahindra Group chairman was among the Twitter users who celebrated Arvind Krishna's appointment as IBM CEO.He called it as the stunning endorsement of the managerial capabilities
CERN: We're ditching Facebook Workplace. Here's why
CERN is to demand that Facebook removes all its content from Workplace by January 31.
Nonflammable electrolyte for high-performance potassium batteries
Australian scientists have developed a nonflammable electrolyte for potassium and potassium-ion batteries, for applications in next-generation energy-storage systems beyond lithium technology. In the ...
Eskom gauges interest in building pebble-bed nuclear plants
South Africa spent R14.47bn trying to develop the technology before abandoning the project in 1999.
Collaboration tools are more popular than ever, but they have an insidious side
Are collaboration tools having a positive or negative impact on the way we work?
World No.1 Brooks Koepka talks tactics ahead of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship saw England’s Lee Westwood lift the falcon trophy, marking four European Tour title wins, in four successive decades.
Meet Meena, Google's new chatbot that interacts like humans
Google has claimed that Meena is better than any voice assistants right now
Leavers’ Brexit night bash sounds like a Question Time from hell
I won’t be looking out for the special 50p coin but there’s something else I’d like to spot …
How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure
The “selfie” has enjoyed phenomenal popularity as way to record a moment in time, but this coming decade is bringing some big – or rather tiny – competition: 3D-printed clones.
Major Overhaul In External Affairs Ministry: New Verticals On Trade, Technology & Economy, Strategic Projects To Get More Attention
This is the first major overhaul in the ministry in nearly five decades.
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Medtronic plc today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt and Crome portfolio of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D).
Why Texans Don’t Want Any More Californians
Migrants from the Golden State could change the character of their new homes.
Intel Core i9-10900K 10-Core Comet Lake-S Monster CPU Leaks With 5.1GHz Turbo Clock
The benchmark also reveals some new information, like a reported base clock of 3.7GHz. There's also a single-core turbo clock of 5.1GHz (single-core).
GDP Prints At 2.1%, But Strong Export Data Is Anomalous; Likely To Be Revised Downward
Most of the 2.1% print came from Net Exports (NEX), but the lead of that was a technical increase from IMPORTS (which normally REDUCE GDP) .NEX is the component of GDP that, historically, is most revi
HUAWEI to introduce its trendy Nova Series in Ghana
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Saudi envoy, UN official review efforts to end Syria conflict
ALULA: UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on Friday hailed how well Saudi Arabia’s cultural gem of AlUla has been preserved and the lessons future generations can learn from the region’s history. Speaking at the Hegra Conference of Nobel Prize Laureates, which is being held at the site’s Maraya Hall, Azoulay highlighted the importance of the site in promoting a cultural
Bitcoin Will Be $8 Trillion Economy by 2030, Top Wealth Manager Explains Why
Bitcoin could become an $8 trillion asset by 2030, according to Andy Edstrom of California-based WESCAP Group. The wealth manager said the cryptocurrency
3 Kenyans Obama Believes Hold Country's Future
The 44th US president Barrack Obama vividly expressed how the three young Kenyans had...
Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with Johnson Controls
In line with the UAE Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Johnson Controls announced a Technology Alliance to drive energy savings and operational cost reduction applying latest energy efficiency product technology and digitalization concepts. Kevork Deldelian, Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Johnson Controls on sustainable energy solutions to reduce operational costs. The partnership will address Millennium’s entire asset portfolio of existing and new hotels including more
Northumberland's apprentices aren’t making tea, they’re making history
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Northumberland County Council is highlighting the value of apprenticeships
Electric scooters can help cities move beyond cars v pedestrians
New laws to legalise e-scooters should be about safety, not horsepower, says Alex Hern, UK technology editor for the Guardian
'Every time I'm in here, I think I'm going to die': Blogger who passed away from cancer aged 24 breaks down in tears over how 'quickly her life has gone' in heartbreaking hospital footage filmed before her death
A documentary set to air at Dublin Film Festival in March, follows the last months of blogger Jayda McCann, 24, from Ireland who died from rare leiomyosarcoma in October 2019.
Who is Arvind Krishna?
Krishna joins a unique club which includes the likes of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo’s former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.
Bitmoji TV launched: New cartoons featuring your Bitmoji every week on Snapchat
Each episode will feature your Bitmoji along with the Bitmojis of your friends play roles in scripted episodes, which have been written by the Bitmoji team.
ABN Amro signs cloud and DevOps deals with Indian vendors Infosys and TCS
Infosys has signed a multi-year, multi-million euro contract with ABN Amro Bank to accelerate its cloud and DevOps transformation journey. The Dutch bank has also signed a separate cloud migration and DevOps deal with fellow Indian vendor Tata Consultancy Services.
Is your child hooked on digital devices? These researchers hope to help.
The work could create a standard set of questions that pediatricians across the country can ask parents to gauge whether children are showing signs of compulsive screen use.
Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit
Brexit: Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs in Britain see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level
Amazon Makes Fresh Pitch to Continue Improving Customer, Seller Experience
Since its arrival in India in 2013, Amazon has created over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs and announced plans to create additional one million jobs in India by 2025.
BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games
Japan's financial institutions must guard against cyber-attacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with nearly 40per cent of banks and other ...
DTA tweaks IT contracting rules to help government get on with agile
Changes also put supplier performance under the spotlight.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
University of Sheffield spin-out Epipix developing micro-LEDs
Epipix (stylised EpiPix) is a recently launched University of Sheffield spin-out company developing “the next generation” of micro-LED technology.
Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry
Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.
Push for micro-irrigation says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey say that through government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which was launched in 2015 the area under micro-irrigation was increasing.
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
WhatsApp payments to be launched in several countries in next 6 months: Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Pay started as a pilot programme in 2018 wherein a million Indian users participated. Overwhelmed by the response, Facebook is expanding the payments feature to more countries.
All-New 2021 Kia Sedona Coming Soon With Big Changes
At the 2018 New York Auto Show, the Kia Sedona minivan was given a refresh with updated styling, a more spa...
Blibli.com Debuts Cashierless Store; Nordstrom Pilots Resale Concept
News: eCommerce merchants are tapping into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening cashless and cashierless stores.
Teachers' strike to close at least 40 more schools than expected
The teachers’ strike on Tuesday is expected to close at least 40 more schools than originally feared.
A Brief Examination of Science and Technology
A common misconception is that scientists and engineers and their subjects are somehow completely different from those in general education. We live in a world that has to find new ways to keep pace
Ford is using 3D printing to stop thieves from stealing your fancy alloys
Custom 3D-printed wheel nuts should mean there’s no danger of returning to your car to find it up on bricks.
How the iPad quietly transformed computing
10 years after launch, some analysts say the device hasn't proven to be as revolutionary as its initial promise. Really?
Teen charged with Cameron Blair murder appears at children’s court
Mr Blair, whose funeral took place in Bandon last Sunday, was a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Cork Institute of Technology.
Google-Backed 1Life Healthcare Surges 58% in Trading Debut
1Life Healthcare Inc., a provider of tech-driven primary care clinics under the One Medical brand, closed its first day of trading up 58% after raising $245 million in an initial public offering.
BrightSparks judging panel highlight: Lizzie Truett, IET
A few weeks ago, we shone a spotlight on a new addition to the EW BrightSparks judging panel, Dr. Frederick Schulze Spüntrup. Today, we’re welcoming back the IET’s young professionals strategic development manager, Lizzie Truett.
Small molecule may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. A newly discovered molecule may offer a way to slow or even stop its progression.
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Shareholder Capitalism Isn't Dead, It Just Changed Its Name to Stakeholder Capitalism
In our headlong search for what comes after shareholder capitalism, we have at long last discovered that stakeholder capitalism is still the same capitalism. And that's good news.
Scientists Created A Cyborg Jellyfish That Can Swim 3 Times Faster
Who exactly was after a cyborg jellyfish? Turns out there's some serious interest in making the sea's finest invertebrates into sleek pulsing speed machines....
Lincoln will build their first electric vehicle with Rivian
Lincoln announces new pure-electric vehicle coming soon, to be developed with Rivian
Puma has a smartwatch now, here’s how it looks
The Puma smartwatch sports a 1.19-inch round AMOLED display inside of a 44mm casing and it supports 16mm straps.
Aston Martin shares leap as Lawrence Stroll leads rescue deal
Shares in Aston Martin rose 20 per cent today as it was announced that Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll would take a 20 per cent stake in the carmaker.
Satellite connectivity drives Comtech acquisition of Gilat
Comtech Telecommunications is buying Gilat Satellite Networks for $532.5m, it has been announced.
How to Become The Science Friday Host Workforce
The Science Friday host team is made up of both Kathy and David, who placed these events. They have a local community outreach method for each nation in that they may send pro teachers, advisers, and
New York pension fund to review investments in coal companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has announced its plan to review investments for 27 thermal coal mining companies.
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Good performance, cameras
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Samsung Galaxy A51 succeeds the Galaxy A50s, which is slightly cheaper at Rs 22,999, but the new phone has been upgraded in terms of display and cameras. So, how does the Galaxy A51 perform? Here is our review.
OYO Hotels & Homes selects Sabre as its long-term strategic partner
SINGAPORE and ATHENS – Sabre Corporation has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. With this partnership, OYO will be connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative SynXis platform, that will help OYO generate increased bookings and open up additional revenue opportunities for its asset owners worldwide. Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer, OYO Hotels & Homes said, “At OYO Hotels & Homes, we have built
Doctor Doom Just MURDERED Ultron (With a DIRTY Street-Fighting Move)
Dr. Doom and Ultron are Marvel's two most fearsome villains, but Victor just proved he's the dirtiest player in the game with this decisive win!
It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View
If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.
Mastercard Invests in AI-Based Startup Trust Stamp
Electronic payments giant Mastercard has made a strategic investment in Trust Stamp, an Artificial Intelligence-based authentication services company.
Indiana University’s Big Red 200 Supercomputer Will Rock NVIDIA Ampere GPUs And AMD EPYC Rome Crusher CPUs
The Big Red 200 supercomputer at Indiana University is going to be upgraded with NVIDIA's upcoming Ampere GPUs this summer.
Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply
NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri
Arvind Krishna elected IBM CEO
Indian-origin technology executive Arvind Krishna has been elected Chief Executive Officer of American IT giant IBM after a "world-class succession process", succeeding Virginia Rometty, who described him as the “right CEO for the next era at IBM” and “well-positioned" to lead the company into the cloud and cognitive era.
Pinterest Stock Should Spark Investors’ Interest With This New Feature
Pinterest just introduced “Try On,” the companies spin on augmented reality. What does this mean for Pinterest stock?
SiteMinder-backed research reveals an increasingly tech-savvy independent hotelier on the rise
LONDON, UK – New research backed by SiteMinder reveals that today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies. According to eHotelier’s Marketing & Distribution 2020 Journal, 68.4 percent of independent hotels already have a digital marketing strategy implemented for their business and a further 24.4 percent intend to implement their strategy over the coming year. Only 7.2 percent of independent hoteliers do not understand the relevance of a digital marketing
Scottish ‘Cyber kiosk’ fears raised in report to the United Nations
An insufficient legal framework to protect people’s rights from new biometric technologies such as facial recognition and “cyber kiosks” and the disproportionate use of strip searching women and children are among concerns about policing, prisons and access to justice raised with the United Nations (UN) in the latest report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
Aston Martin delays electric car plans after raising emergency funds
The British automaker’s awful 2019 put it in a tough spot
1% Bitcoin No Longer ‘Crazy’ for Portfolios, Says Morgan Creek CEO
Morgan Creek founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin is one of the most asymmetric assets he has ever seen in his career as a fund manager.
Beer Might Actually Be Good for You, According to Science
While drinking a lot of beer is probably not a good idea, moderate consumption of the odd pint has been shown to be very beneficial to your health and wellbeing!
A collaborative partnership to understand the impact of music therapies on mental health
The Health and Technology District has partnered with Music Heals and SFU on a new research study using advanced neuroscience and functional brain imaging to understand the neuro-physiological impacts of music therapies on improved mental health.
Place your bets, but not if you’re under age
This is Day 19 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it
Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?
LONDON (Reuters) - Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to have lost their power to spook markets for any length of time.
A US spy satellite just launched from NZ. Here's what you need to know
The controversial mission, 'Birds of a Feather', is the first launch for a US spy agency from NZ. Ollie Neas explains what we know – and even more importantly, what we don’t. Last May, The Spinoff reported that New Zealand Space Agency staff had met with officials from a major US intelligence ag
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them
Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...
Leila Janah, Indian-origin entrepreneur who hired the poor, dies at 37
Samasource, one of her companies, said the cause was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer.
Delhi polls internal matter of India, will not tolerate Pakistan's interference: Arvind Kejriwal
"Narendra Modi ji is the Prime Minister of India. He is my prime minister too. The election of Delhi is an internal issue of India and we will not tolerate the interference of the biggest sponsors of terrorism. As much as Pakistan tries, it cannot attack the unity of this country," Arvind Kejriwal said in a tweet.
Iran says new US sanctions will have ‘no effect’
TEHRAN, Jan 31 — New American sanctions against Iran’s nuclear programme will have “no effect”, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said today. Washington announced new sanctions yesterday against the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran and its head Ali Akbar Salehi. Brian...
How supercomputers are helping us link quantum entanglement to cold coffee
Theoretical physicists from Trinity College Dublin have found a deep link between one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics—quantum entanglement—and thermalisation, which is the process ...
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 24-31
This week featured a shake-up in markets that took center stage. Aside from markets, news about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule gained traction after a new definition was released. John Deere, the EPA, and Brazil’s soybean harvest all also popped up in this week’s news. To catch up on last week's hot topics, follow the Successful Farming staff's work in the previous recap.
Here's Who Is on the Front Pages in Iowa Instead of the Democratic Candidates Days Before the Caucus
Democratic candidates failed to make the front pages in Iowa with just days to go before the Iowa Caucus. Instead, the local papers in the early voting state focused on President Trump's Thursday rally and Vice President Mike Pence campaigning in the state.
Western Digital Announces BiCS5 112-Layer 3D NAND Up To 1.33 Terabits Per Chip For Next Gen SSDs
Western Digital is one of the biggest names in storage, and today the company announced it has developed its 5th generation 3D NAND flash memory technology called BiCS5.
Buy local products for 'better tomorrow'; efforts on to make India $5 tn economy: Prez Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday exhorted people to use locally manufactured products for a "better tomorrow" as he reiterated the government's commitment to make India a USD 5 trillion economy.
Building Micromobility At A Global Scale
Entering the competitive and complex electric scooter and bike market in Washington, D.C. is newcomer Helbiz, based in the U.S. but better known in Europe.
Ohio State futurist visits Air Force Research Laboratory
An unusual guest speaker recently challenged researchers and administrators at the Air Force Research Laboratory to think about artificial intelligence and machine learning and how they will change the home and workplace as well as institutions of higher learning.
Impossible Burgers Aren't Healthy, And That's The Whole Point
When you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, do you think to yourself, “Ah, yes, this meal will be so nutritious”? Or do you try to ignore the kilojoule count while thinking, “I want the greasy sandwich that will taste so good but make me feel so bad”? I’m guessing it’s closer to the latter. So why...
Mahindra Electric launches new brand identity
Mahindra has introduced two different brands within the company for electric mobility - ME, which will offer the company's vehicles and hardware solutions, and NEMO will offer software solutions.
Barnstaple based business take Business Innovation of the Year gong
SEA, the Barnstaple-based defence and security electronic system specialist has won a national award
Full text: President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to joint sitting of Parliament
"The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of our founding fathers including Mahatma Gandhi," President ram Nath Kovind said.
DAR exceeds 2019 targets in training, supporting farmer beneficiaries
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) trained 467,890 agrarian reform beneficiaries last year, greatly exceeding its targets for the enhancement of their human, financial, and physical capital.
Avast (and AVG) busted for selling personal data, kills responsible subsidiary
A company that millions trust to protect their PCs from external threats has just been busted selling their confidential data to advertisers
Green energy could now be cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to breakthrough
Australia is on fire. Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is melting. Last year was the second hottest year on record. The six hottest years in all of recorded human history? The last
Realme 3 Pro gets official Android 10-based Pixel Experience ROM
The last year's Realme 3 Pro now is part of the list of smartphones with support for the Pixel Experience ROM (Android 10 based).
MagicLab billionaire Andreev to launch new mobile app business
Move follows sale of stake in $3bn company to Blackstone
New smart motorways will not open until after safety review, Government confirms
A minister has branded them a "death-trap"
Rare-earth miner Lynas to build waste treatment plant in Malaysia
Rare-earth mining firm Lynas has reached a deal with the Malaysian state of Pahang to build a waste treatment plant in the country.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
‘Albatross cops’ fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing
Albatross have been fitted with technology to help in the fight against illegal fishing in a new trial. Researchers tracked the birds as they flew over the Antarctic Ocean and were drawn towards
Inside the NHS hospital where Britain's first two coronavirus patients are quarantined and hazmat-clad nurses treat sufferers through a protective TENT to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases
The two family members, believed to be Chinese nationals, fell ill at a hotel in York on Wednesday. They were rushed into isolation at a specialist unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Musk says Tesla is closing in on the 400-mile range mark
According to Musk, Tesla's battery cell technology has improved and is improving at such a rate, that it won't be much longer until it launches a 400-mile range Model S
Staunch Critic of Indian PM Tears Into Pakistani Minister Who Urged People to 'Defeat Modi Madness'
New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fahad Ahmed Chaudhry’s comment comes against the backdrop of the forthcoming Delhi legislative assembly elections, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP will compete to form a city government.
IBM Announces New CEO, is This Good For Blockchain?
IBM CEO, Ginni Rometty, is stepping down after 8 years of service. She is being replaced by executive Arvind Krishna. Rometty has been a great supporter
Now that really IS TV gold! World's most luxurious TV with 100in screen and 24-carat gold-plated stand goes on sale at Harrods for over £100,000
The Aquavision DB100 has a 100
Samsung outS Q4, FY 2019 results; to focus on flagship, foldables
Samsung is still the no. 1 mobile OEM and we believe it will remain on top especially that Huawei has lost all of its chance to enter the US market. The trade ban in the United States has changed a…
9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "I lost about $20,000 until I turned a corner. I didn't change anything or get smarter — I just got better by showing up every day.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Eco Survey calls for pro-business policies, strengthening invisible hand of markets
The invisible hand needs to be strengthened by promoting pro-business policies to provide equal opportunities for new entrants, enable fair competition and ease doing business, eliminate policies that undermine markets through government intervention even where it is not necessary, it said.
AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate honors awards winners
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently held its 67th annual awards luncheon at the Hope Hotel to celebrate top achievers.
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
Explained: What is Economic Survey’s strategy for boosting wealth creation?
Economic Survey reiterates PM Narendra Modi's call for increasing “wealth creators” in the economy.
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions
Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and tunnels.
‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day
As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness
Huawei Band 4 sale starts tomorrow: Price in India, features
Huawei Band 4 was launched recently in India. It comes with major fitness-centric features such as a steps counter and supports various workout modes.
OnePlus Basically Confirms That the OnePlus 8 Will Have Wireless Charging After All
OnePlus has been hesitant to jump on the wireless charging bandwagon, but things are a-changing over there as the company makes a move that seems to confirm it's had a change of heart.
1.7 million road users to benefit from 18pc discount for PLUS toll charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — A total of 1.7 million road users will benefit from the 18 per cent savings in their toll rates, at all PLUS-operated highways nationwide, from the stroke of midnight tomorrow. The toll reduction will cover all Passenger Vehicles (Class 1), Taxis (Class 4) and Buses (Class...
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
Yasonna ready to step down if immigration boss found not guilty of covering up fugitive's whereabouts
“If he [Ronny] is not guilty, I will step down from my position as a minister because I am sure that [Ronny] is guilty,” Yasonna said on Thursday.
FG mulls release of 2021-2025 Medium Term Development Plan
The Federal government says the successor Medium, Term National Development Plan: 2021-2025 will be ready soon.
Phishing scams leveled up, and we didn’t
Mass-produced cyberattacks you’ll probably fall for, just like Jeff Bezos
Hollow the leader with a mountain to climb: PM's challenge is beyond urgent
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.
Amazon wants Alexa to feel normal, Google wants its assistant to feel nostalgic
One wants to make you feel comfortable, the other wants to make you feel sad
IBM-Backed Hyperledger Fabric Releases Version 2.0
Hyperledger Fabric had a major release with version 2.0, which significantly improves performance while adding some decentralization aspects for data sharing.
IBM's big bet on cloud computing, AI and open source needs to pay off soon
Although IBM has underwhelmed in recent years, outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty may have planted the seeds for future prosperity.
Pvt sector to get 70% of upcoming space projects worth up to $1.6 bn: Isro
In the last 25 years, the space agency has launched more than 50 PSLV rockets, and wants to launch another 50 in the next five years
The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy
Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike’s record-breaking shoes
Nike’s Vaporfly have been outlawed for elite competition and strict limits on the technology developed for any shoes after World Athletics
Elon Musk's new EDM single reviewed – 'Bringing erectile dysfunction to the masses!'
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has dropped Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe on Soundcloud – a wannabe dancefloor banger that somehow manages to doubt its own vibe
IBM Chief To Exit Role After Sluggish Growth
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is stepping down after eight years in which the tech giant struggled to keep up with its competition. Arvind Krishna will be the new CEO.
Plastic use to be banned soon in Nirmal district
District Collector suggests meaningful interactions between technology students and farmers to develop agriculture
Kioxia present BiCS5 NAND SSD memory with 112 layers
Kioxia (Formerly Toshiba) and its technology and manufacturing partner Western Digital Corp have developed their fifth-generation BiCS FLASH three-dimensional (3D) flash memory with a 112-layer vertic...
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones
The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.
How ‘Embedded’ Payment Providers are Transforming Fintech
Behind-the-scenes payments providers could be moving Big Tech further toward financial services.
Talent scouts to rescue football clubs from debt with technology
Football clubs can curb their financial woes by discovering new talent. Scoutium provides qualified talent scout feedback on 90-minute infrastructure matches, enabling clubs to generate revenue with the new faces they discover
Economic Survey 2020 stresses on Assembled-in-India
The Survey states that by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India, India can generate 4 crores well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crores by 2030
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
Three new tech execs join WA's govt-wide digital office
Including the state’s first-ever digital chief.
TS plans S-Hub with ₹25 cr. seed fund
Incubator to promote start-ups, sanitation and waste water recycling
Triodos Bank CEO: 'Bankers should be eco-warriors'
Presenting at the Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Dr Bevis Watts, chief executive of Triodos Bank UK spoke on the essential role banking must play in driving action on climate change.
The Vendor’s Role In AP Automation Adoption
Hyland discusses the changing motivations behind accounts payable (AP) automation technologies' adoption, and the role of vendor collaboration in modernization.
15-year sentence for cop who killed TUT student Katlego Monareng
A police officer who shot and killed Tshwane University of Technology student Katlego Monareng during a protest in 2018 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
World No.1 Brooks Koepka talks tactics ahead of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship saw England’s Lee Westwood lift the falcon trophy, marking four European Tour title wins, in four successive decades. #InspireMiddleEast
112 layer flash to be sampled in Q1
Kioxia, the renamed Toshiba, says it will sample a 112-layer TLC flash in Q1. It is the fifth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory.
Meet The Imperial Japanese Plane That Terrified The Allies
The Zero was the pinnacle of Japanese technology.
The Story of a Baltimore Panhandler Murdering a Woman Made National News. The Truth Didn't
Baltimore's most powerful institutions put a bizarre story to use for their purposes, shedding light on who counts in the city, and why.
Nubia executive teases smartphone with 80W fast charging capabilities
Earlier today (31st January 2020), Ni Fei, the CEO and Co-Founder of Nubia, shared a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, to tease an upcoming 5G smartphone with an impressive 80W fast charging capabilities. In the Weibo post, Ni Fei shared an image as well which contained certain details and statistics regarding a smartphone …
Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Aircraft Takes Flight Near Chinese Border With Bio-Fuel in Both Engines
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is aiming to cut fuel costs by around $4 billion by 2024. With the successful test of the biofuel- blend-powered transport aircraft , the IAF will gradually increase biofuel use across its fleet.
Your business week: Halo Business Angel Network, SFA Business Connect 2020
Expert insight on hand from conference in Co Wicklow organised by Enterprise Ireland
Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes
Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.
2020 predictions: 5 telling trends in 3D printing
Hype or new hope? Is 2020 the year 3D printing actually disrupts high-volume manufacturing?
The best cheap Amazon Echo prices, deals and sales for Alexa in February 2020
Amazon Echo deals for the smart speaker range are never far away. We're here to make sure you don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.
Nubia Red Magic 5G: CEO Teases 80W Fast Charging Technology - Gizchina.com
This morning, Ni Fei, the CEO and co-founder of Nubia, did indeed post something very interesting. It's a photo of the Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming
These engineers left their jobs to develop a sex education curriculum
'That mate' talks about topics not taught in school from puberty, sexual, mental and emotional health to financial literacy. The start-up has tie-up with over 100 schools and already provides content in form of comics, games etc. They are now moving towards a mobile-based app and a chat-bot.
Podcast: Why Clearview AI's facial recognition is a privacy nightmare
On the latest Engadget Podcast, we chat about how an unknown startup's facial recognition tech may have killed privacy for good.
Post-cyberpunk: what you need to know about the latest trends in speculative fiction
Cyberpunk has become an integral part of our pop culture. Everyone is familiar with at least some works in the genre and their particular flavour of dystopian...
How analytics can help expand market share and generate revenue
Fintech players have captured the marketplace with efficient customer experience and proven that mass-market growth is achievable, without branches and with mobile-based applications. What sets new financial entrants apart is that they are adaptable and can provide customers with financial advice in a way that suits them.
Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China
The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital performs free ENT surgeries
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Top headlines: Eco Survey 2019-20, Wipro's Abidali Neemuchwala steps down
Economic Survey for 2019-20 was tabled in Parliament on Friday and projected the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow between 6 - 6.5 per cent in financial 2020-21 (FY21)
Luckin Coffee Should Perk Up Your Portfolio
Luckin is growing at a breakneck pace.Profitability is on the horizon.The business and growth plan seem solid.The recent price drop provides a good entry point.
The Hill's Morning Report — Senators expected to acquit Trump; witness push falls short
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. TGIF! Our newsletter gets you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch.
Bitcoin’s System is The Only Way to Build Cryptocurrency: Investment Firm Exec
Founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko, believes Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) consensus is the only viable protocol on which to build a digital
Only 18.75% Lagos residents are registered taxpayers — LIRS
LIRS has said that only 4.5 million or 18.75 percent of the 24 million people resident in Lagos State, representing 18.75 percent are...
Tangi video app from Google’s Area 120: Can this be a TikTok challenger?
Tangi comes from Google's Area 120 team, which is their lab for experimental projects. Its an app for creating and sharing short videos, and here's what we thought of it in the first use.
Team Bernie Isn’t Fazed by the Bros
Staffers and supporters aren’t viewing the recent glut of negative coverage as a threat to their campaign.
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
IIT-Bombay claims circular warning students about ‘anti-national activities’ not against free speech
A directive to students to not participate in ‘anti-national activities’ has created furore on the campus, where anti-CAA protests are being held regularly.
The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws
Also, the gun doesn't fire straight
This Is the High Cost China Is Paying for Copying a Stolen Su-33 Russian Jet Fighter
A bad copy.
Gallup: Credit Unions Feel The Love
The notion that credit unions (CUs) play country mouse to their more worldly banking cousins is beyond flawed, as a recent poll by the Gallup organization showed. Delving into customer sentiments across measures – including "helps me reach my financial goals" and "puts my financial well-being ahead of the interests of the bank" – Gallup found that credit unions are crushing it. Banks, not nearly as much. Banks did not surpass credit unions in any criterion used by Gallup. In fact, it wasn't even close. Though respondents had generally positive feelings about banks – for example, about financial institutions (FIs) being helpful during difficult life events – the focus on relationship-building and more personalized forms of finance have given credit unions the edge. For those who capitalize on it, the advantage will come in handy as FIs shapeshift their way to greater customer-centricity. How CUs sustain their unique brand of customer loyalty is among the core insights from the latest
Eco Survey flags 'disproportionate dwarfism' of Indian banks, calls upon PSBs to become efficient
Flagging 'disproportionate dwarfism' of banks, Economic Survey called upon PSBs to become efficient.
UFS 3.1 announced with improvements in speed and power efficiency for flash storage chips
JEDEC has announced the UFS 3.1 open standard for flash storage chips. It brings improvements in speed and power efficiency by including new features.
Overspending the theme, but Canadians already digging themselves out of holiday debt: poll
On average, we spent $459 more than planned
CFTC Chairman: We Could See Ethereum Futures Launching Soon
Ethereum Futures might be the next significant product coming to the cryptocurrency scene, said the CFTC Charmain, Heath Tarbert. Furthermore, he
10 promising Italian startups to watch out for in 2020
Besides their great taste in food, style and ice cream, Italians also have an innate sense for starting a business. The Italian government has introduced more than a few initiatives to simplify the challenges that young companies face – in 2012, Italy introduced the ‘Italian Startup Act‘, which brought with it tax incentives for investors, a fast-track visa for entrepreneurs, more relaxed labor regulations, and a simpler registration process for new companies. Startups can also obtain grants or loans from Invitalia, as well as apply for the Italia Startup Visa from the Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hubs like Turin and Rome are gaining traction, and investors are increasingly taking interest in due to a new host of success stories.
View: Public sector bank network, a good idea
It is vital for India to swiftly enact the law on data protection, given the kind of data sharing that has been envisaged in the PSBN.
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) CEO Tim Gokey on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Edings Thibault - Head of Investor Relations Tim Gokey - Chief Executi
The best free iPhone apps of 2020
TechRadar wants you to have the best apps going – so here's our regularly updated list of the top free iPhone apps around.
Police believe Invergowrie ‘crime wave’ suspects live in Dundee
Police investigating a so-called “crime wave” in Invergowrie have promised locals they are close to apprehending a group of teenage suspects.
India can make a satellite within four weeks, says Chandrayaan-1 Project Director
‘Space technology provides many opportunities for young engineers’
What happens if the internet’s most important law disappears?
If Facebook is held liable for everything you write, it'll stop letting you write.
Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track
Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote.
The best acoustic guitars 2020: the best acoustic guitars for beginners and experts
Our experts have tested a wide range of acoustics for all styles and budgets to piece together this list of the best acoustic guitars you can buy today.
Two day seminar on science and technology in Tamil Epigraphy
The aim of the seminar is to share information about an ongoing project to look at information and messages on science and technology available in Tamil inscriptions
Hayne's shock treatment worked
The royal commission was designed to shock the entire financial services system into change. It was brutal, but it delivered.
Going with the wind energy in Latvia
Going green has been an international hot topic for a while, with Latvian President Egils Levits discussing at the recent World Economic Forum how Latvia could become a renewable energy role model, and an increasing portion of the Latvian energy portfolio will be made up of wind energy.
IHG debuts upscale brand, voco in Africa with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed voco The Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the next 10 years, across IHG’s portfolio of brands in midscale, upscale and luxury segments. This is the first signing under the MDA and adds
Galileo Return Link Service replies to SOS messages worldwide
The Galileo Return Link Service, which allows people in distress to receive automatic acknowledgement that their signal has been received, is now live.
Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year
The Kyoto-based company has long been rumoured to be preparing an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch as it nears the end of its third year in the market.
Russian bombers buzz Canadian airspace in Arctic
OTTAWA — Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning
The Week In Payments: China, China, Challenger Banks And Bitcoin
If there were a theme in the big headlines this week in payments, financial services and commerce, it would have been movement.
Russian jets buzz Cdn Arctic
Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early warning system is outdated.
Turkana University College principal kicked out
Prof Thomas Akuja defied a directive to reinstate two sacked staff.
Experience innovation and excitement with Nissan in Festival Mall
Catch the Go Anywhere 4x4 Test Drive Event on January 31 – February 2, 2020 at Festival Mall and get behind the wheel of the Nissan Navara, Terra, and Patrol Royale for a real 4x4 experience
As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis
Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption ...
IIT-Roorkee MBA application process ends today, check selection process
IIT-Roorkee admisssion 2020: The application process will be closed on Friday, January 31, 2020. The candidates can apply at doms.iitm.ac.in
Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr Are Under Investigation For Allowing Minors
Online dating is a hellscape, but the U.S. House Oversight and Reform subcommittee is fed up with just how shitty apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr have been with regard to their users’ safety and privacy. Yesterday, it launched a new investigation into dating apps for doing an inadequate job of screening for minors, and inappropriately selling or sharing personal data.
Autonomous vehicles could benefit health if cars are electric and shared
What impact will self-driving cars have on public health? The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has taken part in a study that analyzed the potential risks and benefits of autonomous vehicles ...
10,000 Chinese tourists cancel trips to Bali over coronavirus fears: Travel group
The chairwoman of Indonesia Travel Agent Association, Elly Hutabarat, said on Thursday that there were cancellations both ways, from China to Indonesia and Indonesia to China.
CFTC Chairman Heath P. Tarbert Wants US to Take the Lead in Adopting Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
Dr. Heath P. Tarbert, chairman and chief executive at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently stated that he would like to see the United S
Eco-friendly ideas win students first place in Lego League competition
The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Do Not Put Ocean Power Technologies Stock in Your 401k
The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition just launched. As a result, is Ocean Power Technologies and OPTT stock worth a look?
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
What the Last Decade tells us About the Increased Need for Enterprise Security
Enterprise security is changing, particularly in the collaboration space, writes Wire's CEO Morten Brøgger. With the average employee less able to...
5 Business Travel Trends to Watch in 2020
Be aware of this travel forecast to help you get the most out of your travels.
Facebook's iffy past practices with facial recognition just cost it $550 million
While governments worldwide are starting to add facial recognition software to public cameras, Facebook has settled its long-term legal dispute concerning
MG sedan for India in the works
MG Motor India is considering the launch of a sedan in our market. Click here for more details about the model.
Finavia envisions: Electric aircraft will fly on domestic routes in Finland by the end of 2020s
The Finnish airport operator Finavia has joined a Nordic initiative to enhance the development of electric aviation. The Network for Electric Aviation (NEA) is a unique initiative, where Nordic actors come together to accelerate the introduction of electric aviation in the Nordic countries. “Electric-powered aircraft will likely be a vital part of tackling the environmental challenges of the aviation industry. As an airport operator we want to find out what kind of development electric flying will require from our airports”, says
Indian-origin Arvind Krishna Replaces Virginia Rometty As New IBM CEO
Indian-origin Arvind Krishna has been elected as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBM, the American IT giant, succeeding Virginia Rometty on Jan 30.
Australian wildfires fan argument over impact of arsonists
CANBERRA, Australia — What’s to blame for scores of wildfires devastating Australia’s southeast? There’s an increasingly bitter face-off between those who say arson and those who fault climate change. Each side has powerful backers and their weapons of choice are often fabrications and part-truths that have spread in time with the fires in recent weeks. …
AI: from experimentation to adoption
IBM commissioned a survey of 4,500 technology decision-makers and found that AI is being successfully adopted by the mainstream business world.
Ginni Rometty to Retire after 40 Years at IBM
With IBM CEO and President Ginni Rometty retiring, Big Blue looks set to have an influx of Red Hat blood, as Jim Whitehurst takes over as...
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Six reasons Nigerians should value online education
Today’s world is steadily ebbing out traditional methods and conventions in favor of modern technology in various facets of day-to-day living. Thanks to technology, one’s location no longer affects how we communicate, socialize, or work, so why should it restrict how we learn? Online universities were introduced just about two decades ago and were seen […]
What can you do if a potential employer ‘ghosts’ you?
Ghosting is on the rise in workplace circles too, experts say, as technology is making it easy to both apply for jobs and ignore communication efforts
Are You Ready to Serve on a Board?
Five skills you need, and how to build them.
Hundreds of schools face closure on Tuesday due to teacher strike
Meeting between TUI and public service oversight group ends without breakthrough
Delhi polls internal matter of India, will not tolerate Pakistan’s interference: Arvind Kejriwal
The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Pakistan's Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain, in which he had said that people of India must defeat Modi madness. Kejriwal hit out at Hussain saying no matter how hard Pakistan tries, it cannot attack the unity of this country.
FBI Probes Use of Israeli Cyberattack Firm NSO's Spyware Against Americans
Investigators aim to show how involved the company has been in specific hacks, some allegedly targeting U.S. or foreign government officials, sources say
Linda Robson feared social media addiction after 'tough year' and alcohol battle
Loose Women star Linda Robson's social media obsession took over her life, so she took a year out from using her phone
Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election
Older men in Arkansas might see a close-up photo of President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air, along with a message asking them to donate $30 to his campaign for a Super Bowl commercial.
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
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Govt. issues ₹18.10 cr. for construction of fire-ravaged temple mandapam
407-year-old Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam was destroyed on Feb. 2, 2018
Samsung launches AI-powered Washing Machine and Dryer
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a new washing machine and dryer featuring artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The AI-powered device is built to offer more “effective ways” for consumers to do their laundry. It is also believed to accelerate Samsung’s drive to attain leadership of the market over arch-rival LG Electronics. The device dubbed Grande AI …
Denmark’s Smart Payment Card Issuer Pleo Introduces New Credit Card by Partnering with Mastercard, JPMorgan
Denmark-headquartered Pleo, a smart payment card issuer, has confirmed that it’s introducing a new credit card by teaming up with Mastercard and J.P. Morgan,
Arista Networks - Is This A Phoenix And The Implications Of The Apparent Big Switch Acquisition
Arista shares have bounced sharply since their nadir after the release of quarterly earnings and disastrous guidance.Some of the upside relates to the apparent acquisition of Big Switch by Arista afte
8-Core x86 CPU From China Goes Up for Sale
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The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
Google reaching out to D.C. policy experts with explainer tech summits
In today's regulatory climate, Big Tech is increasingly engaging with governments and other influential groups. A Google tech policy summit...
Who will benefit from Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme?
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan has formally launched the “Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme”, under which Rs 2,000 stipend will be paid per month to the most deserving and poorest women across the Country through a digital payment system based on transparent mechanism. Under the programme, one million deserving families in 70 Districts will begin receiving Kafaalat stipends from February to March 2020. The enrollment process of 1 million families in 70 Districts has already been initiated in the first phase while more beneficiary families in rest of the Districts will be enrolled systematically by the end of 2020, which will mark the beginning of disbursing the Rs 2,000 monthly stipends to 7 million beneficiaries through the programme. The database of deserving individuals has been established using a variety of modern techniques and technology to ensure the provision of frauds free dignified financial assistance. Meanwhile, all existing eligible beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)…
ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles
ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.
New rules outlaw some of Nike’s record-breaking shoes
PARIS, Jan 31 — World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules today that will outlaw some variants of Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes and introduce strict limits to the technology developed for any future shoes used in elite competition. The sport’s governing body (WA) said that...
Biden's low-key campaign has Iowa backers worried
WAUKEE, Iowa — Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened a final sprint toward the Iowa caucuses, returning to his greatest strength: voter perception that he is most able to beat President
BMW iNext Could Have Smart Windows That Automatically Dim
A new rumor suggests the BMW iNext could feature smart windows that automatically dim to help moderate the interior’s temperature.
‘Kitchen robotics will revolutionise food & beverages industry’
"We are indeed leading the evolution of Indian kitchens from chulah (mud stove) to kitchen bots, also trying to send across a message that kitchen bots are unisex making cooking a chore attributed to all, irrespective of gender," Eshwar K Vikas, co-founder of Mukunda Foods says.
George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook
The social media company is going to get Trump re-elected — because it’s good for business.
Nvidia Ampere graphics card release date, specs, and rumours
The rumours about Nvidia's next-gen GPUs are such salty ones we're developing coronary troubles...
WhatsApp Payments coming to more countries in coming six months: Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Payments could be coming soon to more countries in the next six months, is what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed. But there's no clarity on when India will get WhatsApp Payments.
Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements
Researchers at Monash University are on the verge of creating a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that can provide data continuously to patients from the comfort of their home.
DOJ Works to Ease Ballooning Immigration Case Backlog
Grappling with an inherited backlog that has ballooned to 1 million deportation cases, a years-long wait for hearings and White House pressure, the Executive Office for Immigration Review is buying real estate for new courts, creating an online filing system, streamlining training and hiring judges. And it still can't keep up.
UK SMEs see their future in the cloud
Cloud computing features strongly in the plans of SMEs for the coming year, with 57 percent planning increased adoption, according to a new report.
Jennifer Doudna, Crispr scientist, on the ethics of editing humans
Her gene-editing tool could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
Your emails: Should Huawei be in our 5G network?
We’ve once again trawled the emails from our lovely readers to find and answer your burning tech questions
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Facebook’s trust problem isn’t about being understood
Mark Zuckerberg says people need to understand what the company stands for. The problem is that they already do
Facebook agrees to $550 million settlement in facial recognition class action lawsuit
Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of facial recognition technology in Illinois.
Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad
OTTAWA - Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace this morning, only days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early w
Online videos are breaking the silence over domestic abuse in Senegal
For Senegalese activist Fatou Warkha, online videos play a vital role in her campaign to expose and end violence against ...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Mongolia Bars Entries From China
The ban will be enforced from Saturday until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be prohibited from travelling to China for the same period of time.
Marriott Hotels and Residence Inn opens in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY – Marriott International, Inc. announced that a dual-branded Marriott Hotels and Residence Inn by Marriott property opened in downtown Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Located on the 100 block of West Main Street, the hotels are owned by City Center Hotels, a joint venture between The Webb Companies and Greer Companies and will be managed by NorthStar Hospitality LLC of Lexington, Kentucky. The new property will offer a combined 337 guest rooms and will share some
Verizon’s 5G network now available in 31 US cities (Update: More cities added)
Verizon Wireless 5G is available in 31 cities in the US, which means it has reached its 30 city goal before the end of 2019.
FBI Probing Israeli Firm That Could Have Supplied Tools to Spy on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – Report
The US-based advisory firm that investigated the hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone concluded that it was likely compromised through a WhatsApp chat with an account allegedly used by the Saudi Crown Prince. They also suggested that the malware that targeted Bezos came from an Israeli company. Both Saudi Arabia and the Israeli company denied any role.
TCL C8 2020 4K specifications and Price in Pakistan
TCL launches C8 4K UHD Android TV in Pakistan Lahore – TCL, and one of the world’s top three TV brands, has marked the launch of its brand-new Android TV in Pakistan with the introduction of C8. TCL C8 4K UHD TV features advanced AI technology that uses Android P OS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision, an Onkyo Sound Bar. Together, these features ensure the delivery of powerful in-home entertainment experience. The C8 comes with Google Assistant, allowing users to control the TV by voice, and has built-in Google Chromecast functionality providing simpler navigation and it allows users to stream content directly from their mobile devices. Speaking about the C8, Sunny Yang, GM TCL Pakistan stated that, “We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of the C8 4K UHD Android TV. We are looking forward to giving Pakistani consumers an outstanding viewing experience. We look forward to continuing delivering top quality products that enhance the consumer experience.”
EMBARRASSING: Website of Nigerian embassy in China last updated in 2013 despite coronavirus outbreak
The website also still parades Goodluck Jonathan as the president of Nigeria, even though he handed over to Muhammadu Buhari five years ago.
Malaysia plans tougher penalties for illegal loggers in forest law reform
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — Malaysia is set to beef up its decades-old forestry laws this year in an effort to protect its rainforests from illegal loggers, a senior minister said today. The move would stiffen penalties, including fines and jail terms, for those found guilty of cutting down trees without...
Galaxy Z Flip - Samsung's next foldable phone - probably won't support 5G
Samsung's next folding phone is unlikely to come with a 5G variant, if this FCC listing is to believed.
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet
John Delaney’s presidential campaign never took off, but his intuition about the appetite for a moderate Democrat proved right.
Visa’s X-Border Investment Leads Week Of B2B Funding
Visa's investment in Currencycloud leads this week's B2B FinTech investment roundup, with other investors targeting logistics and blockchain startups.
Non-Vegetarians Saving More Under Indian Prime Minister Modi, Government Data Shows
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s federal Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey – a snapshot of the state of economy of the country during 2019-20, has a new chapter titled “Thalinomics: The Economics of a Plate of Food in India”. The government claimed it was an attempt to quantify what an average person pays for a Thali (Plate) of food.
Nike Alpha Fly: Other banned sport goods as World Athletics rules on hi-tech trainers
World Athletics has issued new legislation on hi-tech running trainers, after it came under pressure to clamp-down on "technological doping". The Nike Vaporfly trainers, which have become popular with long-distance and marathon runners, have come under heavy criticism from critics. They claim the technology used equates to "technological doping", while Nike says the shoes improves running economy by four per cent. The thick sole with a carbon fibre wedged in the middle gives runners extra cushioning and improves energy return.
Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nidec Corp (6594.T) plans to more than treble its revenue over the next five years by focusing on electric vehicle powertrains and buying specialists in motor technologies, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Dundee drug discovery firm announces first ever clinical trials for AI-developed compound
A Dundee-based firm has announced the first ever clinical trials for a drug molecule developed using artificial intelligence (AI).
Acer introduces the elegant, portable and professional 15.6" Full HD PM161Q monitor
Acer today unveiled the PM161Q monitor, a new ultra-portable, professional quality 15.6” monitor for professionals and students on the move....
Lex Luthor Just DESTROYED the Deadliest Justice League, Single-Handed
As DC's Year of the Villain continues, Lex Luthor just took out the Batman Who Laughs' powerhouse superhero team without breaking a sweat.
Nevada Copper chooses Redpath to enhance production at US mine
Nevada Copper has selected mining contractor Redpath USA to implement its ramp-up strategy for its 100%-owned Pumpkin Hollow project in Nevada, the US.
Worn Again Technologies Opens R&D Plant in England, With More to Come
Worn Again Technologies, a polymer recycling company, has launched a research and development facility in Redcar, England.
PUBG Karakin map now available on consoles
The biggest change of all is the introduction of the new Karakin map, which replaces Snahok as the smallest map of the game.
137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach
Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech ...
Researchers look at novel methods to enhance battery performance
Researchers at Penn State are looking at innovative ways to improve energy storage in an effort to better utilize renewable energy technologies.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Bangladesh evacuees head to Wuhan airport as China virus death toll mounts
The authorities have started moving the Bangladeshi students in Wuhan to the airport in the Chinese city for evacuation from the locked down epicentre of a deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Three simple tweaks to your everyday routine to be happier and more successful
These three simple changes will make you more productive instantly
Google sets up SOS alert for Coronavirus: Here’s what it means
Google has also launched an SOS alert for the Coronavirus, which will make it easier to people to get official information on the topic.
Lindsey Graham's Sneak Attack On Section 230 And Encryption: A Backdoor To A Backdoor?
Both Republicans and Democrats have been talking about amending Section 230, the law that made today’s Internet possible. Most...
Indonesia: Year in review 2019
Indonesia recorded year-on-year (yoy) growth of 5.02 percent in the third quarter of 2019, slightly down on earlier projections of 5.1 percent, as well as on second quarter levels of 5.05 percent yoy. This figure was the lowest rate of growth since mid-2017, as investment, household spending and government spending all saw subdued growth.
Uber Officially Bans Drivers From Carrying Firearms, But Company's Business Model Prevents Enforcement
Iwastheone shares a report from The Atlantic, written by Sidney Fussell: Uber has banned guns in cars, for both drivers and passengers, since 2015. But over email and Facebook Messenger, four current and four former drivers told me they carry firearms on the job. In explaining why, they each cited ...
PS5 release date, specs, news and rumors for Sony’s PlayStation 5
Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is coming at the end of 2020 – so what do we know about the next-generation console so far?
India’s Supreme Court allows Sarda Mines to resume mining in Odisha
The Supreme Court of India has allowed Sarda Mines to resume mining operations in the state of Odisha if it pays INR933m ($139m) in environmental fine.
Deep Dive: Giving ATMs Next-Gen Upgrades For Security, Cardless Functionality And More
This Deep Dive examines how next-generation ATMs are boosting customers' experiences and helping brick-and-mortar financial institutions (FIs) remain current.
Does Sensex really mirror the economy?
Change in index constituents also influenced by trading volume, market capitalisation
Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory
Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...
The Galaxy S20 might be my next phone if Samsung can fix its cameras
The Galaxy S20 is shaping up to be one of the best phones on the market, but it's going to take a much-improved camera experience to convince me to switch.
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
Bilawal urges MQM-P to rethink alliance with PTI, work to solve Karachi's problems
Says PPP, MQM-P should work together to solve Karachi's problems despite "ideological issues" between the two parties.
New Nanoparticle Eats Away At Heart Attack Causing Plaques
Researchers created a nanoparticle that targets plaque in cells and eats away at it, reducing the risk of a heart attack.
Coca-Cola Is the Most Conservative Investment You Can Make
Coca-Cola stock was a star in the January market, but don't be fooled. This is a slow-growing dividend aristocrat.
OnePlus may finally support wireless charging in its next phone
OnePlus has shied away from wireless charging for quite a while, but not anymore. As spotted first by MobileScout, the company has joined Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the industry body that regulates standards for Qi wireless charging used by the majority of smartphones.
Digital companies, liable to tax under new Finance Act — Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo says multinational digital companies operating abroad with significant economic presence in Nigeria will be sub
Senegal's main airport undertaking coronavirus screening
A move occasioned by growing concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus to Africa. Airports across the continent are screening passengers especially those coming from the region of origin.
Books industry needs investors – GPA
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Find the right Motability car for your individual needs at these south Wales dealerships
If you’re eligible for the Motability Scheme, there are more places than you think that will have something ideal for you
World Bank calls for stronger tax collection to bring 115 million Indonesians into middle class
World Bank acting country director for Indonesia Rolande Pryce said the government’s plan to relax corporate income tax, among other things, would reduce the tax-to-GDP ratio by 0.5 percent. Indonesia’s tax to GDP ratio stands at 10.7 percent in 2017, the lowest among regional peers.
Samsung Galaxy S series: A history of the biggest name in Android
The Samsung Galaxy S series is, by far, the biggest phone family in the world of Android. Check out this historical look at every device in the line.
“Auntie, Go Inside!” China Turns to Drones to Enforce Coronavirus Quarantine
China has turned to technology to help keep its citizen compliant with quarantine procedures, using drones to castigate those...
This Is Everything That Has Happened In British Politics Since Britain Voted To Leave The EU
I mean everything.
How the desk job could lead to permanent damage to your health
Alex Wilkins, iHASCO, highlights the hidden hazards in the workplace that could result in permanent damage to your health
Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace, NORAD says
NORAD says the two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers crossed the North Pole and approached Canada from western Russia, but remained in international airspace before departing
The DeanBeat: Will cloud gaming make climate change worse?
Will our visions for great things in technology and gaming -- like cloud gaming or the Metaverse -- make the problem of climate change worse?
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...
Week in Review: French diaspora braces for Brexit, Tunisia struggles with sex education and China battles coronavirus
French diaspora in London braces for Brexit; Tunisia struggles to implement a sex education curriculum years in the making; daily life in China changes during the coronavirus threat; and Paris voters…
TMHD wants 149 casual health workers made permanent
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Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad
Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning system is outdated.
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.
Thinking of upgrading your parlour? Here are some options to consider…
When upgrading your parlour, Dairymaster focus on optimising cow comfort and welfare and operator comfort and welfare.
FBI launches investigation into Pegasus spyware vendor over US citizen hacks
NSO Group denies any knowledge of a probe taking place.
IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down
Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.
China car sector to take hefty first-quarter hit from virus but 2020 outlook not necessarily grim
The new coronavirus epidemic is likely to wreak havoc on China auto sales and production in the first quarter, but it is too early to push panic ...
As Trade Tensions Ebb and Chip Prices Recover MU Stock Is a Buy
After being battered by market forces and a trade war for over a year, Micron is positioned for growth, and that should propel MU stock.
Does Algorand 2.0 Prove an Appealing Option for Developers?
Government agencies, sports franchises and mainstream exchanges are first real-world adopters of the popular “pure proof-of-stake” Algorand blockchain.
Plug Power - Business Update Call Takeaways - Company Signs Third Anchor Customer
Discussing key takeaways from Thursday's business update call. Company reported FY2019 gross billings at the lower end of the projected range and guided for approximately 27% top-line growth and mater
Nike Vaporfly shoes sidestep Olympics ban, despite concerns of threat to athletics 'integrity'
While the governing body of track and field acknowledged on Friday that shoe technology poses a risk to the sport, it cleared distance runners to keep wearing a favoured Nike design.
India Set to Move Towards Chinese Model to Expand Exports, Create Jobs
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Finance Ministry has been trying to attract investments from foreign companies into India. The cut in corporate tax rates came as a push to attract investments by technology companies looking for avenues outside of China, amid Beijing’s ongoing trade war with Washington.
Stocks drop amid uncertainty over virus impact; Amazon soars
U.S. stocks fell broadly in midday trading on Wall Street amid ongoing uncertainty about the potential economic impact of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak that originated in China.
‘Just gutted’: Eurostar passengers in Paris reflect on Brexit day
As Britain finally leaves the EU, travellers from Britain and France express anger and sadness
Scottish bus firm Alexander Dennis to build up to 600 buses for Irish operator
Larbert-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has won a competition to provide as many as 600 hybrid buses for the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority.
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top
Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors in The Oracles for their best tips for breaking into a new field, from tech to real estate to day trading.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur invents open-sourced technology to improve access to education in Africa
Zimbabwean AI expert William Sachiti, CEO of UK-based start-up Academy of Robotics (www.AcademyofRobotics.co.uk) has today published an open-source technology k...
Legal challenge is launched to block Moscow's attempt to roll out facial recognition - as 175,000 cameras are installed in the capital
Activist Alena Popova and politician Vladimir Milov launched the challenge in Moscow's court, saying the camera's will affect people's privacy. Moscow has 175,000 cameras already installed.
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions
Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and