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The New Valentine’s Day Is Coming for All Your Relationships
The holiday isn’t just for couples anymore. Does that make it better or worse?
2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R S-CNG BS6 launched at Rs 5.25 lakh
The Wagon R is the thirs CNG-powered Maruti Suzuki model to become BS6-compliant. Click here for more details.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech, stocks flat
South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.
Rand firmer after Ramaphosa’s speech
The rand was subdued following the delay caused by the EFF.
CCI defends probe against Amazon; says company's claim unfounded
CCI counsel told Karnataka High Court that law gave the commission full jurisdiction to investigate Amazon for potential anti-competitive activity
SC refuses to extend March 31 deadline for BS-IV vehicle sales
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta made it clear that the deadline for BS-IV vehicles will not be extended by even one day
Biz EOD: No relief for telcos in AGR row; WPI inflation worst in 8 months; CCI defends probe against Amazon
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SpiceJet Q3 net profit soars 21% to Rs 78 crore despite 737 MAX troubles
SpiceJet reported growth in air transport services during the December quarter, as segment results for the period almost doubled to Rs 115.05 crore from Rs 58.55 crore from the year-ago period
Dan Loeb’s Third Point Discloses $115M ViacomCBS Stake
The hedge fund also revealed that it cut its holdings in Fox Corp. by more than 37 percent, and acquired a $130 million stake in Amazon.
YouTube accounts for more than 70 percent of total mobile video streaming: report
Despite not being available in China, YouTube still makes up more than 2/3 of the world's video streaming on mobile.
Here’s what’s coming to Acorn TV Canada in March
The streaming app is $7.49 per month or $74.99 per year, saving customers the cost of two months.
Etihad Airways launches TravelPass, an innovative subscription-based travel solution
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year. The new TravelPass technology provides a subscription-based travel solution, allowing Etihad to offer its frequent guests complete flexibility and ease with their regular and recurring travel arrangements. Customers can purchase a TravelPass for a set number of trips or a particular travel period
Aviation finance sector looking vulnerable
High aircraft values and low lease-rate factors which do not reflect the commercial and operating risks facing airlines leave the aviation finance industry in a vulnerable state in 2020, says Scope Ratings. Scope expects little change to lease-rate factors in the first half of the year. The slowdown in the global economy will rub off on the aviation industry. More airline defaults and further consolidation are likely in 2020, though stability in oil prices will help the industry keep costs under
50 Cent Says Mayweather Has to Fight Again Because He Ran Out of Money
50 Cent recently sat down for an interview with Ebro on Hot97. Around the 8:50 mark, 50 Cent addressed his relationship with Mayweather, revealing ...
Nevada volunteers have reportedly received 'few details' about the new 'caucus calculator'
Will the Nevada Democratic caucuses be able to avoid the catastrophe of Iowa? That's the question on everyone's mind eight days out, with early voting set to begin on Saturday. Although Nevada Democrats were originally set to use apps by the same company behind the disastrous Iowa one, CNN reports they'll now use a new tool that they've been "scrambling to promote": a "caucus calculator." Precinct chairs are to use this tool on iPads to "work out viability and delegate results during the caucuses by adding together caucus results and early vote data," CNN writes, although Nevada Democrats said Thursday "caucuses can operate without this calculator." But on Friday, CNN reported that caucus workers and 2020 campaigns are getting "worried" that Nevada Democrats haven't provided many details about how the reporting process will work. "Caucus volunteers have yet to get their hands on the calculator even though they're the ones expected to use it on caucus day, and they have been given few details about it," according…
Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore
Consolidated revenue of the company stood at Rs 2,735.56 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,555.04 crore for the corresponding period a year ago.
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
Compensation from Boeing over 737 MAX grounding key to SpiceJet operations
Incentives crucial for its survival as 737 MAX grounding stalls expansion plans
SpiceJet soars 10% on 21% YoY rise in net profit; B737 may return this year
On the operational front, Passenger Load Factor came in at 91.9 per cent in Q3, with the fleet size growing to 119 aircraft as on December 31, 2019.
IndiGo to start daily direct flight on Delhi-Dammam route from March 10
The airline will now operate a total of five daily direct flights connecting Dammam with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Delhi
Karnataka HC grants interim stay on CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart
The order was delivered by Justice PS Dinesh Kumar on a petition filed by Amazon, seeking interim stay on the CCI probe order, after hearing the matter over the past three days
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade
Malaysia's latest palm export data revealed the impact of India's restrictions, with shipments to India in January falling 85% from a year earlier to 46,876 tonnes, the lowest since 2011
SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%
"This profit is after a non-cash forex charge on account of Ind AS 116 of Rs 75.9 crore without which the profit would have been Rs 149.1 crore," SpiceJet said in a release.
Flipkart to offer 'touch and feel' experience in tie-up with kirana stores
In fashion, tie-ups with local tailors had offered huge benefit to e-commerce company in a sharp reduction in the number of returns
Banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to January 31: RBI report
Non-food credit rose Rs 1.02 trillion to Rs 100.24 trillion
MAX 737: SpiceJet considering Boeing compensation offer for grounded planes
The no-frills carrier has been impacted by the grounding of its 13 Boeing 737 MAX planes since March last year as it is incurring various costs related to the aircraft
136 million euros to energise Macedonia
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California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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South Africa postpone Pakistan T20 series over player workload concerns
South Africa and Pakistan were planning to play three Twenty20 games in March, but the series has been delayed over player workload worries.
Crazy Ford Mustang Drift Car With 2JZ Swap Tows Its Own Race Tires
Watch in amazement as the Hoonigans feature this crazy Mustang build on their Daily Transmission YouTube channel.
Supercar Collector Reveals Insane Cost To Maintain Collection
California-based supercar guru Manny Khoshbin talks openly about how much is costs him to simply provide basic maintenance and storage for his collection.
Hedera Hashgraph Slumps 20% After Meteoric Rally
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) lost over 20% of its valuation just hours after performing one of the most spectacular rallies in recent crypto history. HBAR
South Africa is in a state of crisis, says Malema
South Africa is in a general state of crisis, and President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA offered no solutions, Economic Freedom ...
Philippines lifts deployment ban to Kuwait
The lifting of the ban means newly-hired and returning skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, professionals, and household service workers can return and work in the Gulf state
Renault Samsung Motors: the next Korean auto brand in PH?
The brand Samsung won't be just about electronics anymore in the country
Explained: What make the bat the deadliest disease carrier
Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. Bats are potentially special in hosting numerous viruses that are extremely harmful when they infect humans and other animals.
IBPS SO interview call letter released, how to download
The IBPS SO interview call letter has been released. The same is available on the official website.
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Rupee slips 2 paise to 71.33 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee had settled at 71.31 against the US dollar on Thursday.
South Africa call off proposed Pakistan tour citing workload
South Africa have ruled out participation in a proposed T20 series in Pakistan following their India tour next month, citing players' workload. The tour will be rescheduled at a later date suitable
Amazon wins 'JEDI' order suspending $10 billion Microsoft US military contract
A temporary injunction requested by Amazon was issued US judge Patricia Campbell-Smith, barring the Department of Defense from starting work on the contract known as JEDI, according to a summary of the ruling available online.
Here is how much women from other countries spend on Val’s gift Vs Nigerian women
A data company has released a statistics on how much women from different countries spend on Val's gifts including Nigerian women. StatiSense revealed that women in Thailand and the US spend more than women in most
Get your Valentine's Day sorted with up to 65% off from these top photo card providers
Take the pressure off romance with an easy customized Valentine's Day card with these photo card deals.
AMD Threadripper 3990X CPU has the raw power to run Crysis without a graphics card
How smoothly it runs is another matter – but this is still an extremely impressive feat for the high-end desktop chip.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is on sale now, but you may struggle to find one
Samsung's latest foldable phone is on sale now, but if you haven't pre-ordered you may struggle to find one.
Bed Bath & Beyond's Meltdown Has Only Just Begun
The retailer’s unexpected fourth-quarter update indicates that things could get much worse before they get any better.
Amazon Prepares to Launch (Another) Grocery Store Chain
The e-commerce giant is trying something different that's ... sort of ordinary.
Here's Why Everyone Should Be Rooting for Shopify
Shareholder or not, a new e-commerce movement is great for small businesses around the globe.
Amazon May Have Finally Cracked This Huge Retail Category
The company's decade-long efforts to make inroads in this $700 billion category may be starting to pay off.
Jet buyers back Boeing-Embraer deal as Airbus expands reach
SINGAPORE — Some of the world’s biggest aircraft buyers are urging the European Union to clear Boeing’s tie-up with Embraer, fearing Embraer’s commercial aviation business would struggle on its own now Airbus has swallowed its main competitor in regional jets.
Amazon Stock Is a Buy if Not for the Coronavirus
But it’s the coronavirus, not the tremendous spike in market value, that investors should be worried about in the nearer term.
JD.com is Still a Better Pick Than Alibaba Stock
Alibaba's China retail business is slowing and it will likely be hit hard by the coronavirus. That makes JD a better pick than Alibaba stock.
Play the Contrarian And Buy the Dip in Under Armour Stock
UAA stock plunged on awful fourth quarter numbers from the athletic apparel maker, but the sell-off feels overdone.
EU judge suggests Google fine should be higher
Internet giant has been fined €2.42 billion for favoring its own shopping services over rivals.
UK ministers back post-Brexit points-based immigration system
‘Simpler’ and ‘fairer’ visa regime will apply from January 2021.
Students tell all about Open Africa Power 2020 experience
Three students that participated in Enel Foundation's Open Africa Power 2020 programme, give their impression of the programme.
AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile
The AfDB responds to World Bank President's David Malpass recent remarks about multilateral development banks contributing to Africa’s debt profile.
South Africa call off proposed Pakistan tour citing workload
South Africa play three ODIs in India from March 12 to 18 and the tour of Pakistan for three T20s in Rawalpindi was planned in the last week of March.
South Africa vs England 2nd T20I Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch?
South Africa (SA) vs England (ENG) 2nd T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: England will hope to bounce back with the possible inclusions of Sam Curran and Saqib Mahmood in the lineup.
GTA Online – Now Find Diamonds in the Casino if You Complete the Heist
News | GTA Online – Now Find Diamonds in the Casino if You Complete the Heist
Ringgit ends higher versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, tracking the performance of regional peers amid concerns on the Covid-19 outbreak. At 6pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.1360/1400 versus the greenback from 4.1390/1420 yesterday. FXTM market analyst Han Tan...
Petrol, diesel prices up
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol will be higher by two sen per litre, at RM2.36 and RM2.06, respectively, for the week beginning midnight tonight up to Feb 21. A Finance Ministry statement said the price of diesel will be higher by six sen per litre,...
S&P 500, Dow little changed amid Covid-19 worries; Nvidia forecast buoys Nasdaq
NEW YORK, Feb 14 — The S&P 500 and the Dow barely moved today, as worries over an economic hit from the coronavirus outbreak refrained investors from making big bets ahead of a long weekend, while gains in Nvidia shares kept the Nasdaq in positive territory. Adding to the downbeat sentiment...
US January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US industrial production fell 0.3 per cent in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co slowed production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said today. The Fed said manufacturing production fell 0.1 per cent in January,...
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on news of stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today as market sentiment was lifted following news that the government will unveil an economic stimulus package to address the Covid-19 outbreak on February 27. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.30 points to its intraday...
US core retail sales unchanged in January
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US consumer spending appears to have slowed further in January, with sales at clothing stores declining by the most since 2009, which could raise concerns about the economy’s ability to continue expanding at a moderate pace. The Commerce Department said today retail sales...
Ledger Reignites Trezor Beef With 'Dishonest' Report on Crypto Wallet Hardware
Ledger has published a critique of its competitors’ security chips which may have reignited a year old spat with Trezor.
Binance Adds 15 Fiat Currency Options for Purchasing Crypto
Binance’s debit and credit card partner Simplex is now offering 15 more fiat currencies that are supported for purchasing Bitcoin, Ether and others.
Report: Middle East and Africa’s Blockchain Spending to Surge 400% by 2023
The International Data Corporation projects that Middle East and Africa’s blockchain spending would surge from $21 million in 2019 to $105 million by 2023.
Cryptocurrency Boosts Illicit Gambling on Asian Soccer Leagues
Cryptocurrency has purportedly helped to increase illegal gambling activity on soccer across the Asian continent.
Trader: Ethereum Can Hit $440 But Indicator Warns Altcoin ‘Overbought’
“Serious resistance” should trigger above $400 as General Strength Indicator suggests Ether is at its most overbought since May 2019.
OKEx Expands Into India’s Crypto Market via Partnership With Local Exchange
Despite the ongoing uncertainty toward crypto regulation in India, major global crypto exchange OKEx has just made another push in the country’s market.
Expert: Venezuelan Oil Production Currently at 1945 Levels
The oil-rich nation of Venezuela is producing its lowest output of oil in 75 years, according to professor Rafael Quiroz.
New Pandora app lets you stream music to Apple Watch & AirPods without iPhone
Pandora now allows listeners to stream music and podcasts on their Apple Watch -- without needing an iPhone.
Pain At The Pump As Fuel Prices Increase In February Review
Super Petrol and Diesel prices have increased by Ksh2.67 and Ksh2.13 in the February 2020 review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced.In the review, kerosene price h
You can now stream Pandora on the Apple Watch without an iPhone
Pandora has updated its app to support streaming directly from the Apple Watch without being required to be connected to an iPhone.
New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...
Plans go in for new Newtown Aldi store
A new supermarket is set to be built on the site of a former car dealership.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, acquires additional shares worth $3.99 million in his Cement business
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has acquired additional shares worth $3.99 million (N1.45 billion) in his publicly-listed company, Dangote Cement.
Apple Should Pay Store Employees for Overtime Due to Bag Searches – Court
California Supreme Court has ruled that Apple owes millions to its Apple Store employees for the time that they spend for bag searches.
TLOU2 Game Director Boasts That Naughty Dog Will Redefine Triple-A This Year
Co-Game director on The Last of Us Part II, Anthony Newman, has taken to Twitter to boast about Naughty Dog's upcoming sequel. Expectations for The Last of Us sequel are sky-high, but Naughty Dog appears to be convinced that it will deliver with The Last of Us Part II this May. Some developers might try …
MCMC warns certified Android TV box suppliers not to offer illegal streaming
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a warning to all Android TV box suppliers not to misuse the SIRIM and MCMC labels. It emphasised that certification for such media boxes does not cover applications that permit illegal streaming of copyright content.
Japanese airport introduces dog toilet for travelling pets
OSAKA: The Osaka International Airport which serves as a popular tourist spot in western Japan, including Kyoto and Kobe, is set to become the first airport in Japan to be equipped with toilets for exclusive use by dogs.
Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade today on weak buying interest due to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) results.
Do Different Kinds Of Alcohol Make You Different Kinds Of Drunk?
When your friend gets tipsy and starts rambling about how tequila turns her into a savage party monster, and then your other friend vehemently calls bullshit, calmly put your hands up and say this: "Friends. Please. I got this." And then explain to them what I'm about to explain to you....
US visa ban frustrates man, stops him from bringing his new wife to America
The US visa ban placed on Nigeria and 13 other countries on Friday, January 30, has aborted Saheed’s plan to give his family a comfortable life in America.
Which is the best MacBook for photographers?
There are numerous MacBook models on the market. Here's the one we recommend if you're a photographer.
Don C & Beats Craft Chicago-Inspired Studio3 & Powerbeats Pro Earphones for LeBron James
The basketball icon will gift these to his NBA All-Star Weekend teammates.
Northwest Wine: You don’t have to go far for great Canadian wine
Top British Columbia producers include Gehringer Brothers, Hester Creek, Tinhorn Creek and Vanessa Vineyard.
In the Face of New, 100% Tariffs, What Spirits to Stock Up On Now
Whiskies, cognac, Campari, bottles of Champagne—America’s favorite European wine and spirits may soon be out of reach for consumers
Nigeria has potential to feed Africa’s 1.2 billion people — Ecobank
Ecobank says Nigeria has the capacity to feed Africa’s estimated 1.2 billion people if it harnesses the gains of the agricultural value...
Proposed $3.3bn external borrowing is to finance 2020 budget, Eurobond ― DMO
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Debt Management Office (DMO) has clarified that the proposed $3.3 billion external borrowings is meant to finance part of the 2020 budget deficit of N2.18 trillion and refinance the federal government’s Eurobond maturing in January 2021. The DMO disclosed this yesterday in a press statement released on its website. In DecemberRead More
Court remands alleged Mpape bank robbers
An FCT High Court in Wuse on Friday ordered that the five men charged in connection with the foiled Mpape bank robbery at a First Bank.
US secretary of state, Pompeo makes first trip to Africa
In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to lay out a positive vision for US cooperation.
Alleged pension fraud: EFCC files fresh charge against Maina’s son, Faisal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, filed an amended three-count charge against Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrashe
Yobe approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government
Group calls for creation of commission for persons with disabilities
President, Cedar Seed Foundation, an Abuja-based NGO that is interested in finding ways to tackle the plight of people with disabilities...
NPA empowers Enugu women, youths with vocational skills equipment
THE Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, has empowered over 100 women and youths of Umuaram-Ikem, Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state
Valentine: Eateries record large turnout of customers in Ekiti
Eateries in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Friday, experienced large out of customers celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day with their
Baltic states mull joint deposit recycling system
A meeting of Baltic Assembly committees in Tallinn February 14 focused on the circular economy and digital cooperation, with the possibility of a unified recycling system for all three Baltic states among the subejects discussed.
Danish court approves Misāne's continued custody
A Copenhagen court on February 14 ruled that Latvian citizen Kristīne Misāne should remain in custody pending an extradition request in place from South Africa, where she will face charges of kidnapping, document forgery and other charges.
Ivan Geshev: There will be Permanent Checks of What is Burnt in the TPPs
The Prosecutor's Office ordered the Minister of Ecology to immediately check whether there is illegal burning of waste in the Thermal Power Plants Bobov Dol, Brickel, Sliven and Pernik, which are linked to businessman Hristo Kovachki. Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev and Ministers Mladen Marinov (Minister of interior) and Emil Dimitrov (Minister of Environment) were in Bobov Dol on February 13 and announced that the TPP would no longer burn waste there and pollute the air in the area.
Bulgaria Celebrates Both Valentine's and Wine Day Today
Two major celebrations are taking place on February 14 in Bulgaria, with Valentine's day coinciding with the national feast of wine and vine. Since the fall of Communism in the late eighties, the internationally practiced exchange of love messages in Catholic countries but also elsewhere, has co-existed with the celebration of vine growers and wine makers, with some people arguing they normally mark "both".
SPONSORED: Shop local and win big in Perth
There has never been a better time to join Mi Rewards, the loyalty programme for Perth!
Arbroath teen wins top prize at Miss Saltire 2020 pageant
Arbroath woman Katie Bain won the top prize at the Miss Saltire 2020 pageant, held in the Station Hotel, Perth.
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
Judge grants Amazon bid to pause Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract
After claims deal reflected undue influence by President Trump.
USD/CAD drops below 1.3250 as WTI rebounds above $52
The USD/CAD pair continues to react to crude oil's performance in the absence of significant macroeconomic data releases on Friday. As of writing, the
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow drops to 2.4% from 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
The real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States is expected to expand by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atl
Gold: Investors keep the bright metal with fondness
The yellow metal is ending the week with modest gains around $1,575.00 a troy ounce, recovering some of the ground it lost in the previous one. Valeri
Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts
Citing the Chiefs of Russia’s oil giants, S&P Global Platts reports that a majority of the Russian oil companies back the case for oil output cut exte
US Dollar Index challenges daily lows near 99.00, U-Mich in sight
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck vs a bundle of its main competitors, remains on the defensive at the end of the week and is now flirt
Sheikh Hasina rejects quota call for students in English medium
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected a call for special facilities for English-medium students to enroll at the Bangladesh University of
South Africa call off Pakistan tour due to 'player workload'
"Will honour our commitment as soon as it is reasonably possible," says Cricket South Africa.
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports stir up edible oil trade
"A rebalancing is happening in the palm oil market," says a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm.
RompHim goes out of business
RompHim, the rompers-for-men company that achieved viral success a couple of years back, is going out of business. CNN reports that the initial focus on marketing to straight bros limited their app…
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIM Bangalore
The lateral and final placements for the PGP Class of 2018-20 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 518 offers, leading to all 428 students who appeared for placements being placed over three interview days.
Airbus fined €3.6bn for global bribery scandal
One of Bristol's biggest firms used bribes to stack the decks in its favour and win contracts around the globe
Mobility in Africa, breaking new grounds
As Africa enters a technology revolution, the pace of urbanisation will increase, and the ever-pressing issue of mobility will increase with it.
FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler
The reasons why the FIRS failed to attain its tax revenue projections under former Executive Chairman, Babatunde Fowler, has been disclosed.
CBN condemns receiving foreign currency in transfers
CBN has lamented the rate at which international money transfers are done in foreign currencies by Nigerians, saying it is detrimental to naira.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Court rules Apple must pay California workers during bag checks
The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Apple must pay employees for time spent waiting for their bags and personal electronic devices to be searched when they leave work.
Mac software threats climbed 400% in 2019, more than Microsoft Windows, report says
Mac computers are less secure than they used to be and more vulnerable to certain types of software threats than their Microsoft Windows counterparts.
The State Of Indian Education With Mohandas Pai And Nisha Holla Part 1
Watch for a wealth of insights on education from our esteemed guests
Karnataka HC Stays CCI Probe Into Alleged Violation Of Competition Laws By Amazon, Flipkart
The court has asked the respondents in the matter including CCI and CAIT to file their responses within eight weeks.
Appeals court seems poised to reverse landmark Qualcomm antitrust ruling
"What would be anticompetitive about that?" one judged asked.
AGI and AMA to partner GITFIC
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It’s Time for Encrypted Messaging app Signal to go Mainstream
Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike is growing the Signal Foundation and adding new features to the app thanks to a big investment.
Apple Shipped Just 2.6 million HomePods During the 2019 Holiday Quarter
Apple Shipped 2.6 Million HomePods during the last three months of 2019, leaving it a long way behind its competitors, especially Amazon.
You Can Stream on Pandora Directly From Your Apple Watch
Pandora users Apple Watch can now stream directly from the wearable device, without needing their iPhone thanks to an update.
WFP worried about impending food shortage in refugee settlements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Food Programme-WFP is worried about the impending food shortage that is expected in May this year. The UN agency is running out of both food and monetary aid to support refugees in different parts of the country. WFP supports 1.2 million refugees in Uganda with food and monetary …
USAID, UBA signs a new partnership deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. The partnership will ensure that businesses are equipped with the technical and financial …
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores in the Midlands will also scrap single-use produce bags
Exclusive: 2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift Launch Expected In April
2020 Maruti Dzire Facelift will get redesigned front bumper and the features list available in the top-end variants will be moved to mid-spec trims
Costly onion, potato push WPI inflation to 3.1% in Jan
Both food, non-food articles inflation are expected to rise further, say experts
BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
Mobile BNZ Brings Banking And Low Interest Loans To Northland
BNZ Chief Customer Officer, Paul Carter, says, “Mobile BNZ ensures our customers in Northland will have the opportunity to have a quality face-to-face conversation with one of our people.
Climate Change-focused School Opens In Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
The Realme X50 Pro 5G will have the best fast charge on the market
The Realme X50 Pro 5G will have the best fast charge on the market. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be charged at 65 W of power.
Rover is currently in the care of the Dog Trust and needs a new home
Rover is just one year old and his carers say he is a very sweet and affectionate boy who loves making new friends with everyone he meets.
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transact...
Microsoft will reportedly reveal a long-overdue new version of its popular Surface Book laptop in the spring
Microsoft will announce a new version of its fan-favourite Surface Book laptop series in the Spring, according to Petri’s Brad Sams.
‘Last Year’ Introduces New Map, New Features in Latest Update
Elastic Games have given fans of their asymmetric multiplayer game Last Year a treat with a massive new update to the game, adding a new map and more. The first in the “Afterdark” series of Forest Maps is The Sawmill. The map is unique in that it introduces a brand-new mechanic: Environmental Kills! Between sawblades […]
Lonestar Resources: Likely To Be Overwhelmed By Debt Burden And Interest Costs
Lonestar is capable of maintaining production in 2020 while generating a bit of positive cash flow. Its high interest costs prevent it from being able to scale up more though. With debt at 3.9x unhedg
Ford Is In The Doghouse.
Ford is once again in trouble after a poor quarter, with the share price back around $8.The dividend is well covered and the stock looks cheap, but investor sentiment is strongly against this name.Inv
U.S. Dollar Rises On Continued Flow Of 'Safe Haven' Money
The recent rise in the value of the US dollar appears to be connected with the flow of risk averse monies seeking a safe haven investment.This is not a new factor for US markets as the country has rec
Falling Oil Prices An Economic Warning Sign
Global demand has already been falling for the last several months, and oil prices are sending warnings that market hopes for a global reflation are likely not a reality.Falling gasoline prices have h
FTSE 100 CAPE Valuation And Long-Term Forecast
Over the last 30 or so years, the FTSE 100's CAPE ratio has averaged 18.4. The current value of 15.6 is obviously below that, so the FTSE 100 is cheap, right?Looking at CAPE data for multiple indices
Macy's: Closing Stores Is Only One Piece Of The Puzzle
M is closing 125 stores and cutting 2,000 corporate jobs.Cutting corporate costs is only the first step.M must get more throughput from remaining stores and rapidly grow online sales.Until it arrests
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On February 10, the shopping center REIT giant Simon Property Group announced it was acquiring a majority equity stake in Taubman Centers, Inc.Future consolidation in the industry could be good news f
Airbus Orders Surge In January
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Amazon Prime Video Alternatives: Best Streaming Services in 2020
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EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
Video: Ronda Rousey brings ‘Baddest Stream on the Planet’ to Facebook Gaming
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion and avid video game enthusiast, Ronda Rousey, is launching her own streaming channel on Facebook Gaming.
LIFE HACK: You Can Chuck Yr Goon In The Soda Stream To Make Cheapo Sparkling Wine
Thanks to Reddit user Mashed Shrooms, I have just discovered that you can make cheap sparkling wine by putting goon in your Soda Stream.
SocGen invests in life assurance startup that offers cheaper premiums for fitness band wearers
Societe Generale has invested EUR1.1 million in a Czech online life assurance startup that offers discounts on premiums in return for a healthy lifestyle.
NPD January 2020: Switch best-selling hardware, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot tops software
The NPD has released its analysis for the month of January 2020 noting year-over-year declines across the board.
RISE OF THE CIO: How the digital revolution is changing the role and making it a critical part of the C-suite
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Southwest's premium business card is offering a record-high welcome bonus of up to 100,000 points, but it won't last long
100,000 points leaves you just 25,000 points shy of qualifying for the Companion Pass. This offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait.
James Carville Hits Back at Bernie Sanders After Calling Him a Hack: 'At Least I’m Not a Communist'
Longtime Democratic strategist and Clinton ally James Carville hit back at Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) after he called him a "hack" during a CNN interview.
Jitters infect trading, Fed withdraws
A large increase in reported coronavirus infected patients saw European and US investors step away from shares in overnight trading. Initial jitters were eased by a WHO official’s statement that the increase was simply a full accounting of cases so far. US indices recovered and made gains, until the US Federal Reserve announced it was tapering its repurchase agreement program, effectively withdrawing liquidity.
Deputy proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
THE sale of plastic bags in Jersey could be banned by next year if the States approve proposals lodged by a backbencher.
Tesco rapped for ‘unlawfully’ blocking competition
Twenty three of the company’s 5,354 leases stopped competitors opening stores nearby, the competition watchdog found.
TSX inches higher
Canada's main stock index resumed its upward trend in late morning trading despite decreases in the key energy and materials sectors.
UBCO brings in new leader
UBC Okanagan will have a new face heading its leadership team through the new decade.
Google Sheds More Light On Stadia's Free Tier As 'Pro' Trial Period Winds Down
Users on the Pro subscription right now are all using their three-month trial, but those trials will end soon.
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
Man’s head blown off
The incident took place at around 6 p.m. at the basketball court near thr corner of Zulueta and Paz Streets in Paco, Manila, The victim was reportedly watching basketball when the suspects aboard a lone motorcycle arrived and the backrider shot the victim in the head from behind.
Tesco 'unlawfully' blocked rivals from opening nearby stores, CMA finds
Tesco has been told to stop illegally blocking rival supermarkets from buying its land or leasing nearby sites by the [...]
Amazon can’t end fake reviews, but its new system might drown them out
The company’s new one-tap star rating feature seeks to get more customer feedback ... from actual customers.
SpiceJet reports 21% rise in Q3 profit to ₹78 crore
If the airline had not recognized such ‘other income’, it would have reported a loss of ₹173.19 crore.Expenses at the airline increased by about 56% from a year ago to about ₹3,848.61 crore in Q3
U.S. Secretary of State visits Senegal, Ethiopia, Angola on African tour
Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of
Most Read articles – Apple silicon, AI investment, Coronavirus
Time to look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the powers of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied media reports of a possible meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid speculation about normalising ties between Gulf Arab states and Israel.
Ex-SoftBank employee indicted over alleged leak to Russian envoy in Japan
A former SoftBank Corp. employee was indicted Friday on a charge of illegally acquiring corporate secrets, which breaks the law on preventing unfair compet
Vellore entrepreneurs welcome capital subsidy increase
The Vellore District Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Association (VDMSEA) has welcomed the budget proposal for an increase in subsidy for investments in MSMEs. In a press release issued here, VDMSEA pre
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIMB
Made 147 offers; overall, 428 students got 518 offers
SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel to U.K., France to attend tennis tournament
The apex court had earlier granted him permission to travel abroad after depositing ₹10 crore
Tobacco farmers worry over proposed hike in National Calamity Contingent Duty
‘Move will pave the way for smuggling of illegal cigarettes into the country’
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 71.37 against US dollar
On a weekly basis, the rupee has gained 3 paise.
Students fall ill after eating stale food
They consumed old chutney
SpiceJet gets ‘interim offer’ from Boeing
Claims ₹537 cr. citing grounded craft
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Agencies within the US Justice and Treasury Department are Seeking Millions of Dollars in Funding to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Federal agencies and departments established within the US Justice Department and the Treasury Department are reportedly requesting that millions of dollars be
Digix, Developer of First Asset-backed Digital Gold Token, Launches Revamped Marketplace and Website
Digix, the developer of the first asset-backed digital gold token, recently upgraded its online marketplace and website. The company’s new marketplace and dig
Friday’s Insider Report: Chairman invests $1.2-million in this stock yielding nearly 5%
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U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
Appreciate Group (LON:APP) Earns Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
Liberum Capital reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Appreciate Group (LON:APP) in a research note published on Tuesday morning, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. LON:APP opened at GBX 63.50 ($0.84) on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 59.79. The company has a market cap of $118.33 million and a P/E ratio of 12.96. The company […]
Watch: Blac Youngsta Nerds Out + Tries To Find His Queen W/ Jacquees’ Help In New ALL I WANT Video
Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and Jacquees are getting into the spirit of Valentine's Day. The music pair have released the visual treatment to their new "All I
Largest Blockchain Social Media Steemit Joining TRON’s Ecosystem
The world's largest decentralized and blockchain-based social media, as well as a blogging platform, Steemit, announced a strategic partnership with the
Mum buys daughter Valentine's Day card – but doesn't spot X-rated message inside
Laura Flaherty bought a Valentine’s Day card for her five-year-old daughter to give to her boyfriend – but she didn’t check the message inside it first
South Africa to Not Tour Pakistan Citing Workload Management
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has backed their call saying "managing player workload is a top priority".
This Bitcoin Metric Is Over 100% Higher in 2 Months, and It’s Critical for Bulls
Over the past 60 days, Bitcoin has found itself rocketing higher, rallying from a low of $6,400 to a local top of $10,500 in the span of two months.
In Wake of Jewish Delegation’s Visit Saudi FM Denies Any Relations with Israel
King Salman bin Abdulaziz phoned Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "to underscore Saudi Arabia’s firm position on the Palestinian cause."
Irish whiskey sales in US on the up as American spirits exports plunge due to tariffs
It marks an even better year for Irish whiskey than 2018 when US sales topped $1 billion for the first time ever.
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
The IRS has deleted a part of its website regarding the taxation of video game currency, perplexing gamers and others as to the question of taxing virtual cash.
Sainsbury’s Introduces New C-Store Format; SHOWFIELDS To Open In Miami
Sainsbury's unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go, and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers.
India’s Antitrust Investigation Into Amazon, Flipkart On Hold
eCommerce News: The Bengaluru court in India put the CCI antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart on hold for two months following a challenge by Amazon.
Deep Dive: Paper Checks: The Bane Of Student Disbursements?
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Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
Wine.com Uncorks A Vintage Year
Wine.com snagged the title of most successful wine retailer of 2019, achieved with a focus on accessibility, according to CEO Rich Bergsund.
Ex-CNN darling Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike
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Parents of boy, 11, whose arm was torn to the bone by a savage Staffie are furious as owner is allowed to keep pets
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Man eats mouldy McDonald’s Big Mac meal A YEAR after he buried it in garden
A MAN buried a Big Mac meal in a garden and waited more than a year to eat the mouldy fly-infested food in a sickening challenge. Matt Nadin, 40, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire decided to push his …
3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy next week
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Retirement hack: cheap dividend stocks could make you a million
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Nigerian passport holders still placed on Ebola ban in Bahrain
Almost six years after Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation, the Kingdom of Bahrain has refused to remove the Ebola Visa ban placed on the country's passport holders
Watch: Joeboy and Kuami Eugene Team Up With Ckay For “Love Nwantiti” Remix
Following a barnstorming 2019, Chocolate City artist, Ckay kicks off the new decade with the remix of Love Nwantiti.He teamed up with Afropop revelation,
Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
Okwiri leads ‘Hit Squad’ charge for qualifiers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Olympians Rayton Okwiri and Elizabeth Andiego headline Kenya’s boxing team ‘Hit Squad’ that will do duty at the Africa Olympic Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
MOVIES & BOOZE: The definition of romance brought to you in wine form
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Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
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Volkswagen offered 830-mn-euro settlement for German diesel cases
The mass lawsuit is one of the major legal hangovers from VW's 2015 admission to fitting 11 million vehicles worldwide with software to make motors appear less polluting in regulatory tests than in real driving conditions. While diesel buyers in the US have enjoyed generous buyback and compensation schemes, German drivers had so far gone uncompensated for the impact of the scandal, which has since spread to other carmakers.
SBI a value play, buy Page Industries on dips: Rahul Shah, MOFSL
The economy is bottoming out and rural consumption is definitely growing. Plus, this quarters numbers have been fairly decent. I do not think there could be any more pain here for the auto sector in coming month, says Rahul Shah, Vice President, Broking & Distribution - Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Egypt Discusses Reinforcing Cooperation with Aramco
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla has discussed with Fahad al-Ammari, General Manager of Area Projects-Upstream Project Management Saudi Aramco, and his accompanying delegation reinforcing bilateral cooperation on imp
State pawnshop Pegadaian on the lookout for fintech partners to develop digital financing
Pegadaian president director Kuswiyoto said on Thursday that the partnership with fintech operators was expected to further develop services the company provide in the Pegadaian Digital mobile apps.
The secret Amazon section selling cheap iPhones, Nintendo Switches and TVs
The big name items are being sold for discount prices on an unappreciated part of the Amazon website
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores will also scrap single-use produce bags
Tesco illegally stopped landlords renting out sites near its stores to rivals, a watchdog found
It blocked rivals from opening stores in 23 locations across the UK - including one in Wales
Charity slams James Haskell after Jacqueline Jossa bikini snap joke
Charity Scope labelled his comments 'ignorant' and 'nasty'
Tesco is selling 100 Jaffa Cakes for just £3.75
The bargain boxes won't be on offer for long so be quick
Bargain 50p Yankee Candles being sold at B&M - but there's a catch
The bargain store usually sells the product for £15 each, meaning the saving is a huge 97 per cent
Analysts Admit Bitcoin Could See Larger Price Pullback After 3% Drop
Over the past 60 days, since bottoming at $6,400 in the middle of December, Bitcoin has been on a near-relentless surge higher.
Top Analyst Confirms $100,000 Bitcoin Price Target For End of 2021
A prominent analyst hailing from institutional markets in Europe recently threw his weight behind a prediction that Bitcoin will trade at least as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021
Stadia’s free tier will be available first to Pro subscribers, 5 new games incoming
Google Stadia's free tier will be available first of all to those subscribed to the service's Pro subscription. Read more about it here!
DOLE lifts deployment ban on HSWs to Kuwait
The Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) announced on Friday the lifting of the deployment ban on household service workers (HSWs) to Kuwait.
Wells Fargo invests in crypto monitoring firm Elliptic
San Francisco-based banking giant Wells Fargo has invested US$5 million in British startup Elliptic, a provider of risk management systems for the cryptocurrency sector. The investment came from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture unit of the fourth-largest US bank by assets, as an extension of Elliptic’s US$23 million Series B funding round announced in…
paultan.org ACE 2020 at Setia City Convention Centre next month – get the best deals on your next car!
After the massive success that was the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) - where 399 vehicles worth over RM91.5 million were sold over one weekend
February 2020 week three fuel price – petrol, diesel up
It's Friday, so time again for the weekly fuel price update, and the coming week will see the price of all fuels going up. In the case of RON 95 petrol,
Google claims Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming this year, but Larian says it’s a mistake
The Baldur's Gate 3 release date is closer than we thought, if Google is to be believed
Nvidia’s “in pretty good shape on supply” with next-gen GPUs on different nodes
Jen-Hsun Huang warns Nvidia still "won't have ample supply" of GPUs this year despite next-gen chips being on different nodes
As Boeing jets sit idle, Airbus can’t make planes fast enough
The troubles plaguing Boeing after the yearlong grounding of its 737 Max plane have created an unusual opening for its chief rival, Airbus, to swoop in and grab business. There’s just one hitch: Airbus is in no position to benefit.
Judge grants Amazon motion for pause in Microsoft's Pentagon contract work
A US judge on Thursday granted Amazon.com Inc's request to temporarily halt the US Department of Defense and Microsoft Corp from moving forward on an up-to-$10 billion cloud computing deal that Amazon says reflected undue influence by President Donald Trump.
7 ways supermarkets try to tempt you into spending more money
Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket? Here’s some of the tactics they use to get shoppers to part with more cash.
Dayton man requests to withdraw guilty plea in child porn case
DAYTON — A Dayton man who previously pleaded guilty to child porn charges has asked to withdraw his plea.
Irish judge says Google’s €2.4bn fine is ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh remarks made at appeal hearing at General Court in Luxembourg
Google’s €2.4bn fine ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh comments come during hear at EU’s General Court in Luxembourg
Chinese pharma firm in Dundalk suspends travel to and from China
WuXi said it prioritised its employees’ ‘health, safety and wellbeing’
‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend
Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens
9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2020 – Apple adds new AR Quick Look features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter […]
Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone
Pandora is out with an update that brings a highly requested feature, streaming support for Apple Watch. This offers more flexibility to listen to your favorite music even if it’s not downloaded to your watch when away from your iPhone. Update: Pandora says that the updated Apple Watch app is rolling out to a small group […]
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
Best Buy Presidents’ Day sale highlights the best deals, plus up to $300 off MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale highlight the best deals, plus up to $300 off MacBook Pro and iPad Pro and more on sale today.
Americans to spend a record $27.4B for Valentine's Day, survey says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans are expected to set a record for Valentine's Day spending this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
U.S. January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co (BA.N) cut production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
The Last of Us 2 Is About to 'Redefine Triple-A' Games, Says Co-Director
Talking the talk
IOTA Network Brought to a Standstill as DevOps Team Investigates Trinity Wallet Bug
The IOTA Foundation has turned off the network after several Trinity wallet users had their funds drained. As per the announcement, most of the infected devices are running the Windows version of Trinity, and the attack is believed to be ongoing. IOTA Foundation has been criticized for its actions, claiming IOTA is a decentralized network and possessing the power to turn its network off at will, February 14, 2019.
Godzilla Monopoly and Jenga Are About to Terrorize Your Game Nights
USAopoly (The OP) and Toho International have teamed up to stomp all over your board game nights [...]
How to get the best deal on your trade-in car
If you’re bringing an old car to the dealership as part of your negotiations for a new set of wheels, your job is to squeeze every possible dollar out of the vehicle you’re trading in
Jealous wife pours hot water on husband after buying new phone for his sidechick
A viral report sourced from online states that man identified as Michael Amajuoyi has baldly scalded when his jealous wife bathed him with hot water after he bought a new phone for his mistress in Imo State, Nigeria. A close friend to the husband, Mr. Chinonso Chibuogwu narrated the story after he received a call […]
Toyota hands GR Supra a power upgrade ... and it’s on the cards for SA!
Toyota South Africa Motors has confirmed the GR Supra is in line for a power upgrade, with the updated model in the planning for a local introduction.
The current winner of the streaming wars might not be who you think
We might look at the streaming wars as an epic battle for dominance, but the truth is that there is a clear winner and its’s not even close.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Slashes 15% Staff
Galaxy Digital, a crypto merchant bank established by Michael Novogratz, has cut its staff by 13 - around 15 percent of its total workforce.
TRON Ecosystem Onboards Blockchain Social Network Steemit
At a time where the TRON ecosystem is trying to find new use cases, social media industry seems like taking fish to water.
145M Valentine’s Day cards expected to be exchanged this year
According to the Greeting Card Association and Hallmark, roughly 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year.
Pandora Introduces Standalone Apple Watch App, Stream Music and Podcasts With No iPhone Required
Pandora this week introduced a standalone Apple Watch app that allows you to stream music and podcasts from your wrist with no iPhone required. ...
Deals: Low Prices Hit 13-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro (Up to $300 Off)
Amazon and Adorama have introduced new sales on the 2019 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, with deals taking as much as $300 off select models. ...
Apple Designing 5G iPhone Antenna Module In-House After Being Dissatisfied With Qualcomm's Version
Apple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed,...
Corporate diversity: Amazon
Re: “Amazon’s leadership team is slowly adding diversity” : Shareholders aren’t going to pressure Jeff Bezos to speed up the pace of diversity because the performance of Amazon...
Podcast: Which Galaxy S20 Should You Buy?
On this episode of the DL Show, we'll recap the Samsung Unpacked event that featured the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Buds, and more. Tim was on-hand to go hands-on with all devices and has plenty to share from that experience. Outside of major Samsung talk, our Motorola Razr review is...
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
The IRS won't ask you to report 'Fortnite' V-Bucks on tax returns
The agency's overall approach to in-game currency isn't clear, though.