Intel shows collision-avoiding drone
Posted onChip-maker Intel re4eals a collision-avoiding drone which automatically dodges obstacles in its path. read more >>> Source : BBC
VW Chairman: 'We disappointed the American people and our customers'
Posted onVolkswagen hosted a keynote event at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Top-of-mind among many in both the automotive and technology industries is VW’s emissions scandal. So, the company’s chairman, Dr Herbert Diess, opened the presentation with an apology. Saying “We disappointed the American people and our customers,” Diess said, referring to […]
UN council to meet Wednesday on North Korea nuclear test -envoys
Posted onUNITED NATIONS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council is planning to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss North Korea’s latest reported nuclear test, council diplomats said. read more >>> Source : Reuters
WRAPUP 1-China stocks rise but offshore yuan fall accelerates
Posted on* Central bank surprises market with weak opening fix for yuan read more >>> Source : Reuters
The valuations that will stun Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea fans
Posted onMESUT OZIL may be the darling of Arsenal, but he has been well and truly put in the shade by a man the other side of north London – Harry Kane. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Can We All Please Calm Down About Hawaii's 'Missing' Whales?
Posted onIt’s true that Hawaii is experiencing a seemingly slow start to its annual humpback whale season. But are the majestic marine mammals actually “disappearing,” as The Christian Science Monitor suggests? Nope. Nor have they, as Smithsonian magazine wrote, “gone missing.” And despite reports by Tech Times and The Guardian, the whales’ absence has not left […]
Ryan Giggs could prove key to Man Utd securing Gareth Bale deal – Jamie Redknapp
Posted onTHE appeal of playing under Ryan Giggs at Manchester United may prove too great for Gareth Bale to resist. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Toyota just hired a dream team of scientists to create a car that's 'incapable of causing a crash'
Posted onToyota announced the six-man tech team that will head up the company’s new Toyota Research Institute (TRI). “The institute was created to be the leading edge explorers for Toyota in new areas,” TRI CEO Dr. Gil Pratt told Business Insider. “To make sure that as the automobile industry changes and as the world changes, Toyota […]
VIDEO: Drone hides its blades in a cage
Posted onA start-up shows off what it says is the “world’s safest drone” to the BBC at the CES tech show. read more >>> Source : BBC
Huawei shipped 108 million smartphones in 2015
Posted onHuawei shipped more than 100 million smartphones in 2015, exceeding revenues of $20 billion in the process. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
FOREX-Yen jumps after PBOC, China data, North Korea drive risk-aversion
Posted onTOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The yen vaulted to a near three-month high against the dollar and multi-month highs versus other currencies on Wednesday as investors sought shelter in low-risk assets after… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Seven No-Sweat Ways to Make a Great First Impression In The New Year
Posted onWith the brand new year comes the opportunity for fresh starts and reinvention. As a small business owner, you probably have a few resolutions on your agenda for 2016. I’ll bet one or more of them centers on making changes that will help you put your best foot forward professionally. And what could position you […]
Huawei shipped 108 million smartphones globally in 2015, up 44 percent year-on-year
Posted onHONG KONG (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL], the world’s top three smartphone vendor, said on Wednesday its smartphone shipments rose 44 percent annually to 108 million in 2015, thanks to strong sales in China and Western Europe. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Lumosity 'brain train' app fined $2 million for deceptive ads
Posted onFederal regulators hit Lumos Labs, the creator of Lumosity, with a $2 million fine for making “unfounded claims” that its program can improve cognitive function. read more >>> Source : CNN Money
Apple expected to cut iPhone 6S, 6S Plus production: Nikkei
Posted onTOKYO (Reuters) – Apple Inc is expected to cut production of its latest iPhone models by about 30 percent in the January-March quarter due to mounting inventories, the Nikkei reported, rattling the nerves of investors in the U.S. giant’s Asian suppliers. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Federal Campus Rape Investigations Near 200, And Finally Get More Funding
Posted onThe number of higher education institutions and K-12 schools under review by the U.S. Department of Education over how they’ve handled sexual assault cases has continued to grow, as the agency responsible for the investigations prepares for a modest budget increase. As of Dec. 30, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights had 194 Title […]
UPDATE 3-Apple expected to cut iPhone 6S, 6S Plus production – Nikkei
Posted on* Asian suppliers’ shares also sold (Updates with share reaction in Asia) read more >>> Source : Reuters
How Much Can You Afford to Pay For a House?
Posted onMany wannabe house purchasers wonder whether or not they can afford the price quoted on the house they would like to buy. Or if they have not started their house shopping, they may be wondering what price range they should be exploring. If you intend to buy with all cash, you can pretty much answer […]
Malaysia’s 1MDB may have overvalued property assets: Report
Posted onThe $1.7 billion valuation Malaysia’s troubled state investment fund put on a deal to sell property assets may be too high, the FT reported. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Oil prices higher after dropping to near 11-year lows
Posted onOil prices edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from lows as concerns over growing supply and rising stock levels outweighed Middle East tensions. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Smart TVs Just Got Even Smarter
Posted onIt’s refreshing when technological advances address the mundane, everyday struggles of life. Like when your mom calls to ask which of her five remotes she needs to watch “Downton Abbey.” Thanks to a new generation of smart TVs, 2016 may just be the year we say goodbye to such struggles, as well as to the […]
TV-makers embrace HDR technology
Posted onThe major TV-makers all reveal new HDR-capable sets that can show more colours and detail than before. read more >>> Source : BBC
Chinese farmers are illegally growing GMO corn – Greenpeace
Posted onBEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Farmers are illegally growing genetically modified corn in China’s northeast, said environmental non-profit Greenpeace on Wednesday, in a report that may generate further distrust of the government’s ability to ensure a safe food supply. read more >>> Source : Reuters
Manchester United and Chelsea should give up trying to sign Bale – Ballague
Posted onGARETH BALE is going nowhere. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Celebration Blogs: The Best Way to Start the Semester on the Right Note
Posted onAs the new semester begins, here is an easy way to affirm your students and to keep yourself focused on the positive, simultaneously creating evidence that can document your fulfillment of a variety of indicators on your teacher evaluation. Create a “celebration blog” on your class website, class Facebook page, or weekly newsletter to parents. […]
Is butter back and is sat fat good?
Posted onShould saturated fat make a welcome return to our tables? read more >>> Source : BBC
Oil prices edge higher after dropping to near 11-year lows
Posted onBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from near 11-year lows in the previous session as concerns over growing supply and rising stock levels outweighed tensions between key Middle East producers. A rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Saudi execution of a Shi’ite cleric failed to boost […]
May the Millennial Workforce be With You! (in 5 Easy Steps)
Posted onYou’ve heard the news, right? The millennials have arrived in our companies, board rooms and on our management teams. Soon there will be more millennials than there are Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers combined. And as with all change, these arrivals have been met with some uncertainty and fear. Millennial is the buzz word of the […]
Parents 'struggle to limit screen use'
Posted onMany UK parents find it easier to get their children to do homework, go to bed or have a bath than turn off their phones, laptops and TVs, a poll finds. read more >>> Source : BBC
China stocks rise at market open after repo
Posted onSHANGHAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – China major stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday after state media reported a ban on share sales by major shareholders will remain in place until new rules to manage the process are promulgated. read more >>> Source : Reuters
VIDEO: Indian firms change disability policies
Posted onMajor companies in India begin to change their attitudes towards hiring people with disabilities. read more >>> Source : BBC
Disco-Era Film and Music Producer Robert Stigwood Dies at 81
Posted onShow business impresario Robert Stigwood, whose productions defined an entire era of entertainment, died in London at age 81. His office did not give a cause of death Tuesday. The Australian-born Stigwood managed the British rock group Cream and its legendary lead guitarist, Eric Clapton. He also managed the three Gibb brothers, who made up […]
Asian trading cautious after falls
Posted onAsian stock markets are mixed on Wednesday, recovering some of the steep losses made earlier this week on the volatile trading in the Chinese markets. read more >>> Source : BBC
Revived Technics turntables shown off
Posted onPanasonic has shown off its revived Technics turntables at the CES tech show in Las Vegas. read more >>> Source : BBC
Liverpool ace: I'll play wherever Jurgen Klopp needs me
Posted onLUCAS LEIVA says he can play in any position for Jurgen Klopp amid Liverpool’s injury crisis. read more >>> Source : The Daily Express
Cogeco sells Métromédia division to Bell Media for undisclosed price
Posted onCogeco Inc. says its radio subsidiary has sold its Métromédia advertising division to Bell Media, owner of Astral Out of Home. read more >>> Source : CBC.Ca
BMW head engineer: Cars with artificial intelligence are already here
Posted onBMW is a company known for pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. At the same time, BMW has spent decades cultivating its reputation as the ultimate purveyor of old-school driving fun. It’s a delicate balance that the company has to main between the new and old. The company’s M3 sports sedan is still the benchmark […]
FOREX-Yen buoyed as growth concerns fan risk-averse mood
Posted onTOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The yen held firm near multi-month highs against major currencies on Wednesday as concerns over sluggish global growth and choppy oil and financial markets prompted investors… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Malaysia Airlines bans, then un-bans, checked bags
Posted onMalaysia Airlines left analysts scratching their heads over a decision to ban checked baggage on its Malaysia-to-Europe routes. read more >>> Source : CNBC.Com
Innovation rhetoric on the agenda for the Commonwealth in 2016
Posted onThe federal government will begin the year with an innovation engagement campaign after research found more than half of Australians believe the nation needs to take more risks when it comes to being innovative. read more >>> Source : ZDNet.Com
Seven Ways to Make Your Business Better This Year
Posted onIf you want your business to be better, there are areas that will have to be different. If you want things to be different, you will have to change. For most businesses, the challenge to getting better falls into one or more of the following categories: Lack of focus in vision and strategy: An unclear […]
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia subdued as crude oil flounders, global woes support dollar and yen
Posted onTOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Asian stocks were subdued early on Wednesday as floundering crude oil prices continued to dampen risk sentiment, while the dollar and yen drew support from anxiety over… read more >>> Source : Reuters
Business Briefing: Malaysia Airlines Bars Checked Bags on Some Flights
Posted onMalaysia Airlines barred passengers from checking baggage on flights to Paris and Amsterdam Tuesday and Wednesday because of “unseasonably strong headwinds.” read more >>> Source : The New York Times
Joy Makes a Complete Mess of Mop Creator's Story
Posted onWARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FILM JOY The original screenplay for the movie Joy was written by Annie Mumolo, who co-wrote Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig. Mumolo spent at least a year working on her script, meeting with, and researching the life story of, Miracle Mop creator Joy Mangano. According to The Hollywood Reporter, executives at […]
'England have to get out of group'
Posted onFootball Association chairman Greg Dyke says “we’ll all shoot ourselves” if England fail in their Euro 2016 group. read more >>> Source : BBC