This is thanks to an out-of-court settlement with Russian competition authorities. In a significant legal breakthrough, Alphabet Inc’s Google has decided to an out-of-court settlement with Russia’s competition authorities in which it will open up Android, its mobile operating system,… Read More ›
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Uber’s smartphone app could use be updated with a tipping feature
Lyft drivers have earned more than $200 million in tips since the company’s founding. If New York City’s taxi regulators have their way, Uber Technologies Inc may be forced to provide passengers a way to tip their drivers despite its… Read More ›
As Investors Turn Socially And Environmentally Conscious, A New Asset Class Is Gaining Ground
A green bond — a fixed income product with proceeds used to finance projects or activities that help the environment, was issued by Singaporean real estate developer City Development Limited in one of its latest efforts to raise funds. “Green financing offers… Read More ›
Apple can now test self-driving vehicles in California
With Apple getting the permit by itself does not denote that Apple is in the self-driving car market, it however makes its intent lucidly clear. In a significant milestone for the upcoming electric vehicle industry, Apple Inc has managed to… Read More ›
NSA exploited vulnerabilities in SWIFT to trace global terrorist financiers
Files and documents released by the hacker group, Shadow Brokers, point to the fact that the NSA had exploited weaknesses in Microsoft Windows Server, Cisco’s ASA firewall. As per a review of the data, released by hackers, details of a… Read More ›
Anbang’s acquisition of Fidelity & Guarantee life falls through
There is more to this deal than meets the eye, especially in the wake of developments that preceded this wherein last month Kushner Companies ended talks with Anbang to redevelop its New York office tower. As per sources familiar with… Read More ›
Riyadh looking to save billions in unfinished projects
Projects with high social welfare and business justifications are unlikely to see a funding cut. While investors in the U.S. are pouring in funds into shale oil, the Saudi government is looking into ways to recoup its investments, running into… Read More ›
Hedge funds and non-public private funds pour in money into U.S. shale
Technological advancements in shale oil have made it possible to significantly slash sunken costs. This is primarily the reason why investors are pouring in funds in the U.S. shale sector knowing that even if it were to hit $40 a… Read More ›
Apple teaming up with Foxconn for Toshiba’s chip unit
Apple’s allays national security concerns of Japan and the U.S. despite its teaming up with Foxconn. In the latest development in the saga of Toshiba’s chip unit sale, Japanese new agency NHK has reported that Apple Inc is considering teaming… Read More ›
Research Reveals, Least Likely To Accept Medical Treatment From Robots Are Patients In The UK
When it comes to robot-assisted healthcare, according to new research, patients in the U.K. are more skeptical than their international counterparts. Talking to and interacting with an artificially intelligence (AI) device, platform or robot for medical advice, diagnosis and treatment was accepted by less… Read More ›