Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal has adapted his book “The Ocean of Churn” for young readers, in which he describes the history and geography of the majestic Indian Ocean and its significance and relevance through the ages. “The Incredible History of The Indian Ocean” also traces the significance of the […]
Month: October 2020
Credit Agricole to Build Its Own Saudi Bank After Stake Sale
(Bloomberg) — Credit Agricole SA plans to build its own corporate and investment bank in Saudi Arabia after selling the final portion of its stake in Banque Saudi Fransi. © Bloomberg The offices of Banque Saudi Fransi stand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Banque Saudi Fransi was the sixth largest broker […]
Copy-paste? Think twice : A deep dive into the world of online plagiarism
No, the Internet is not like international waters. We speak to legal experts and content creators about where netizens should be vigilant Truth has perhaps been the most obvious casualty of the Internet age, as copy-paste culture has permeated the creative process. And nowhere has this been more visible than […]
Hayes’ sparkling arrival gives Pirates something to build on
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates began 2020 with plenty of questions. The truncated 60-game schedule provided few answers save for one: Ke’Bryan Hayes can play. Really, really play. © Provided by Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes rounds third base after hitting a solo home run off Chicago Cubs […]
New autonomous Mayflower launches from Plymouth to gather ocean data
Photo: Tom Barnes for IBM An autonomous ship launched Sept. 16 on a mission to traverse oceans and gather vital environmental data, guided by GNSS and inertial measurement units (IMUs). Ocean research non-profit ProMare joined with IBM on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) — an artificial intelligence (AI) and solar-powered […]
Internet slowness: Is it hampering the pandemic recovery in Britain?
As the United Kingdom claws back from its biggest economic plunge in more than 300 years due to the country’s pandemic lockdown, many in rural England and Wales are concerned that poor internet connectivity could hamper Britain’s recovery. Britain’s internet speeds lag behind those in many smaller, less wealthy nations. […]
Best Apple Watch bands to buy from reputable tech retailers
Earlier this month, Apple introduced the Apple Watch 6, the company’s latest version of its popular smartwatch, as well as an upgraded model of its iPad device. As NBC News Shopping previously reported, the Apple Watch 6 sports three standout upgrades: A 20-second timer to help encourage customers to comply […]
Dow ends at five-week high as election uncertainty dims, offsetting lack of fiscal stimulus progress
MARKET SNAPSHOT Load Error Getty Images/iStockphoto Stocks finished higher Thursday, as investors focused on polls showing less uncertainty around November’s presidential election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also rejected the idea of a standalone bill to aid the airline industry, saying such a measure would need to be part of a […]
Bringing the Ocean’s Midnight Zone Into the Light
Have you ever seen a giant larvacean, the tiny sea squirt that lives inside a giant mucus house? How about a wildly iridescent bloodybelly comb jelly? If not, you’re far from alone. In the deepest, darkest parts of the world’s oceans, mysterious and remarkable animals abound. But because of the […]
Trump administration targets Iran-backed hackers with sanctions, charges
Sept. 17 (UPI) — The Trump administration on Thursday indicted and sanctioned dozens of Iranian hackers as part of a larger multiagency effort to disrupt cyberattacks connected to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security and its elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Since Monday, the United States has been disseminating warnings […]
The Internet Of Minecraft Things Is Born
Minecraft has come a long way since [Notch] first thought up the idea that would eventually make him a billionaire. The game can be enjoyed on so many levels and become so engaging that grown adults who should know better spend far more time playing it than working on, say, […]
Kitchen gadgets, tech gear, and more on sale already at Black Friday prices
Products featured here are selected by our partners at StackCommerce.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Cyber Monday has come early this year. Image: revol By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-09-20 09:00:00 UTC There are still three more months of 2020, which means you have […]
Study shows the major impact of diabetes on the risk of falls
New research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year (21-25 September), shows that having type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with a 33% increase in the risk of falls compared with the general population, while having type […]
Has Trump’s return sent White House staff in ‘full-blown freak-out’ mode? Internet prays for their health
President Donald Trump got discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and returned to the White House on Monday, October 5, to continue his fight against Covid-19, after his medical team warned that he “may not entirely be out of the woods yet”. As soon as he got discharged […]
‘We’re a tech company’: Russia’s Sberbank bets big on strategy shift
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Sberbank SBER.MM, Russia’s dominant lender, is planning one of the biggest reinventions in its 179-year history as it seeks to join the likes of Apple and Google in the global pantheon of Big Tech. A SberPortal device, smart speaker with tablet attached, is seen in this undated […]
Why is it Better to Host Your High-traffic Blog on a VPS Server?
Blogging can be done for passion or taken seriously to generate regular income. If you are blogging for passion, then a free blog can easily serve the purpose. However, if you are in it for serious business, then you need to consider buying a web hosting plan for your blog. […]
SpaceX wins Pentagon contract to build missile-tracking satellites
© Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo Elon Musk’s SpaceX has won a $149 million contract to build missile-tracking satellites for the Pentagon, the US Space Development Agency (SDA) announced. SpaceX will use its Starlink assembly plant in Redmond, Washington, to build four satellites fitted with a wide-angle infrared missile-tracking sensor supplied […]
Once near death, rescued sea turtles sent back to the ocean
Three sea turtles that were near death when they were plucked from the surf at the Jersey shore with illnesses or injuries are back in the ocean By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press September 15, 2020, 3:42 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article POINT PLEASANT […]
US charges two Malaysian businessmen, five Chinese residents over massive hacking operation
WASHINGTON (Reuters): The US Justice Department has charged five Chinese residents and two Malaysian businessmen in a wide-ranging hacking effort that encompassed targets from videogames to pro-democracy activists. Federal prosecutors said the Chinese nationals had been charged with hacking more than 100 companies in the United States and abroad, including […]
World’s Top 10 Internet Companies
Internet‑based companies generate revenue through online sales, financial transaction fees, paid advertising, cloud services, and a host of other business lines. The years 2018 and 2019 were particularly strong growth years for this sector. The following 10 publicly traded Internet-based companies topped the list. Key Takeaways Internet‑based companies generate […]