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Why 2015 was the year that changed TV forever

Dec 23, 2015 22:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

The end of television is a headline thats been liberally thrown around for the past 15 years. Indeed, the past year saw audiences becoming more and more amenable to adopting new ways to watch TV shows, with live...

Why Apple is weighing in on a British government surveillance bill

Dec 23, 2015 22:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology Law

Apple has spoken out against a proposed investigatory powers bill in the UK. In an official contribution to the consultation process, the US tech company has criticised the bill for undermining security and privacy of...

In 2015, chasing illegal downloaders backfired. Netflix and VPN were the winners

Dec 23, 2015 22:22 pm UTC| Technology Law

For Voltage Pictures, producers of the movie Dallas Buyers Club, extracting substantial fines from a large number of Australians who downloaded their movie illegally should have been relatively straightforward. They had...

Oculus Rift VR On Track For Q1 Launch, Pre-orders Coming Soon After New Year

Dec 23, 2015 10:17 am UTC| Technology

The much awaited Facebooks Oculus Rift virtual reality headgear seems to be on track for its consumer launch. The Oculus team announced on Monday that Rift SDK 1.0 is shipping this week to developers with early builds of...

Google Working On New Password Free Sign-In Feature

Dec 23, 2015 06:41 am UTC| Technology

Google is reportedly testing a new feature that will enable users to login to their Google Account using just their phone, without the need to enter the password, Venture Beat reported. The new option uses the phone to...

Google Developing New AI-Powered Messaging App

Dec 23, 2015 06:00 am UTC| Technology

Google is reportedly developing a new mobile-messaging service that integrates its artificial intelligence (AI) expertise and chatbot technology, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. Before the...

Electric Car Series

Apple Maintains More Secrecy Than CIA On Electric Car Project

Dec 23, 2015 05:31 am UTC| Technology

Rumors about Apples electric car project, codenamed Titan, are constantly in the media circles. Although the tech company hasnt confirmed anything yet, reports suggest that the project has a shipping date of 2019. The...

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Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Donald Trump Walked Away from ‘The Apprentice’ to Run for President, Citing Decline of America: 'The Country Was Going Bad'

Donald Trump recently shed light on his decision to leave the hit reality TV show The Apprentice, claiming he turned down a five-year renewal to pursue the presidency. According to Trump, his decision to step away from the...

Kamala Harris Surrogate Claims Inflation Was 9.1% Under Trump, Meltdown Ensues After Being Corrected on Live TV

A heated exchange erupted during a live TV appearance when a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly claimed that inflation was at 9.1% when President Joe Biden took office. The figure, presented during a...

'He Proved Himself': North Carolina Voters Back Donald Trump for His ‘Track Record’—A Major Setback for Kamala Harris?

A recent report from CNN has unveiled a surprising trend among voters in North Carolina: even those who personally dislike former President Donald Trump are backing him in the upcoming 2024 election, citing his stellar...

Donald Trump Vows to Deport Jihad Sympathizers, Ban Refugees from 'Terror-Infested' Regions in Bold 2024 Campaign Promise

As Donald Trump continues his push toward a potential 2024 presidential campaign, his latest rallying cry focuses on a hardline approach to national security and immigration. Trump has pledged to deport foreign jihad...

Fact Check: Explosives Discovered Near Donald Trump Rally in Long Island, New York

Police have swiftly dismissed reports of explosives being found near the site of former President Donald Trumps recent rally on Long Island, New York, confirming there was no threat to attendees or the surrounding area....

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

China Brings Europe's First AWD Electric Pickup—Meet Maxus eTerron 9 with 267-Mile Range

At the IAA Hanover Auto Show, Chinas Maxus introduced the eTerron 9, Europes first AWD electric pickup. Offering a 267-mile range and six driving modes, it targets both work and adventure. Orders open in October, with...

Shiba Inu Fees Jump 2,024%: Shibarium Gas Costs Rise with User Surge

Shiba Inus Shibarium network saw a dramatic 2,024% increase in transaction fees, fueled by a surge in active accounts and a 70% rise in transactions. The escalating costs prompt concerns among SHIB investors about fee...

Mars or Bust: Elon Musk's SpaceX Seeks Adventurers for Dangerous Red Planet Mission

Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX plans to launch missions to Mars and is inviting volunteers prepared for a hazardous and uncomfortable journey. Comparing it to long sea voyages of the past, he aims for uncrewed tests in...

ByteDance Denies Nvidia Chip Replacement Plans; No Intent to Develop Own Chips

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has denied reports that it plans to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia. The Chinese tech giant stated its semiconductor initiatives are in the early stages, aimed at cost...

Crypto Whale Nets $200K Profit After $3.2M PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD Dump Amid Market Shift

A cryptocurrency whale cashed out $3.2 million in PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD holdings, securing a $200,000 profit. The sell-off came after the Federal Reserves rate cut, with traders reacting to increased market...