• The UK Autumn Budget gets tough on tech companies and tax

    During yesterday's Autumn statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond outlined positive measures to push the adoption of autonomous and electric cars, develop new 5G networks, treble the number of computer science teachers and further research into AI and r… Source: Engadget | The UK Autumn Budget gets tough on tech companies and tax

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Let’s talk about commercial drones at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin

     Everyone loves drones, including companies with very specific needs. Drones once were the hot new thing and the perfect birthday gift. But drone makers are now realizing that there’s a bigger opportunity with commercial use cases, from farming to inspection. That’s why we’re excited to announce that three founders of three amazing companies in the …

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • UK watchdog tells ISPs to advertise ‘real’ broadband speeds

    Broadband packages are notoriously difficult to untangle. Prices are obscured with introductory discounts and the speeds you get are nothing like what was advertised. It sucks, and the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) knows it. So today, th… Source: Engadget | UK watchdog tells ISPs to advertise ‘real’ broadband speeds

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Deep insights into Kim Jong Un's North Korea, and 4 other global stories

    Deep insights into Kim Jong Un’s North Korea, and 4 other global stories  Washington Post Cuba Backs North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in War On Trump: Havana Calls For ‘Respect For Peoples’ Sovereignty’  Newsweek Donald Trump says time for North Korea to make nuclear weapons deal  Birmingham Mail Restoring North Korea to the terrorism blacklist dims hopes for …

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • The Morning After: Thursday, November 23rd 2017

    Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. To go along with the Thanksgiving feast, we have the FCC's plan to kill net neutrality. It's not much of a treat but should provide some reading material if you have the day off. Otherwise, we have an alert abou… Source: Engadget | The Morning After: Thursday, November 23rd …

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • 'Call Me By Your Name' is a love story for everyone

     In the book, Elio as the narrator immediately makes it clear that he desires Oliver, but in the film, the attraction is gradual and almost unexpected. Source: GMA News Lifestyle | 'Call Me By Your Name' is a love story for everyone

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Mobile payment and loyalty platform Yoyo Wallet integrates with Starling Bank

     In another example of Starling Bank jumping on the Open Banking/PSD2 train before legislation in the U.K. and Europe next year will force banks to do so, it is launching its latest API partnership: this time with Yoyo Wallet, the U.K.-based mobile payment and loyalty platform. Read More Source: Tech Crunch Startups | Mobile payment …

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • US gun control: Jeff Sessions announces review into background checks

    US gun control: Jeff Sessions announces review into background checks  BBC News AG Jeff Sessions orders review of FBI gun background check system  CBS News Jeff Sessions orders review of gun background check system  AOL Full coverage Source: Google News | US gun control: Jeff Sessions announces review into background checks

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel

  • Thanksgiving for Native Americans: Four Voices on a Complicated Holiday

    Thanksgiving for Native Americans: Four Voices on a Complicated Holiday  New York Times Why we have globalization to thank for Thanksgiving  Salon First Thanksgiving’s messages still matter (Editorial)  MassLive.com Plymouth in 1621 wasn’t close to being the first Thanksgiving celebration  The Denver Post For Many Native Americans, Fall Is The Least Wonderful Time Of The Year  NPR Full coverage Source: …

    November 23, 2017 | by Raheel