France has been threatened again. And this time it is the labor unions and students’ unions who have said that the country would be brought to a halt when it hosts the 2016 UEFA European Championship soccer tournament next month…. Read More ›
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Denmark getting dizzy while facing identity crisis
The international scene has been marked over the past few years by the increased role of Denmark in the concert of nations. Much has been happening in the northern kingdom, both on the domestic scene and abroad. While the country… Read More ›
Apple Rehires Prominent Security Pro as Encryption Fight Boils
A top expert in practical cryptography was rehired by Apple Inc this month to bring more powerful security features to a wide range of consumer products even as the company continues to resist pressure from U.S. law enforcement to unlock… Read More ›
One of the World’s Most Expensive Countries Is Debating Giving Away Money
Debates and discussions are on in Switzerland about giving its people $2,500 a month for doing nothing. A vote that would decide whether the government should replace the various welfare benefits with the introduction of an unconditional basic income is… Read More ›
Removal of Barriers to Data Flow Urged by Half of the EU Countries
To ensure that the continent of Europe can benefit from new data-driven technologies, a call for the removal of barriers to the free flow of data both within and outside the 28-nation bloc was given by nearly half of the… Read More ›
After $7.2M Raising by BeMyEye, an ‘Uber for mystery shoppers’, Company Eyes US Expansion
6.5 million euros ($7.2 million) was raised by a start-BeMyEye up and announcement for an acquisition was made as it eyes international expansion. BeMyEye crowdsources people to carry out mystery shopping and data collection tasks for major brands like Coca… Read More ›
Experts’ Thought on Artificial Intelligence Taking Away Jobs
Artificial Intelligence of AI is the new mantra for IT companies in 2016. While one of Google’s AI programs won the complex game of ‘Go’ against the world’s best player, pulling out moves a human mind could not comprehend, other… Read More ›
Selling Its Pricy iPhone the main Challenge for Apple’s Cook in India
Tim Cook is being treated as virtual rock star while he visits India on his first trip. Keeping Cook’s bodyguards busy as the Apple Inc. chief executive officer toured the city’s most famous temple, the paparazzi have tailed him since… Read More ›
Netflix and Amazon face EU Quota Threat
As part of an overhaul of the EU’s broadcasting rules, Netflix and Amazon’s video streaming services could be forced to devote “at least” 20 per cent of their catalogues to European films and TV shows. Potentially forcing video-on-demand groups to… Read More ›
Freakish Diamond with Freak Dig Out Story from Sub-Arctic Ice Is About to Go on Sale
Foxfire is a freak, even in the world of rare stones. And it is also a freakish incident that saved rare diamond from being discarded as it was found buried in a place where big gem-quality diamonds aren’t supposed to… Read More ›