Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and PTC identified as leaders in IoT Platform Providers: Navigant Research

Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and PTC were found out to be the best performers in terms of execution of Internet of Things (IoT) platform providers in a study that was conducted by Navigant Research. The new Leaderboard Report examined 15 such platform providers and evaluated the performance across 10 criteria. An existing ecosystem of vendors is…

Study Claims Larger Quakes Can Be Triggered By Fracking Related Minor Quakes

According to a new study, large tremors could be triggered in the near future because of fracking. Fracking is the technological process that is applied in the oil and natural gas industry for production where hydraulic fracturing or small earthquakes are created through artificial means to bring out oil and natural gags from the Earth.…

Billions Of Online Video Watchers Are Mining Cryptocurrencies Without Them Realizing Anything.

Cryptocurrencies are being unwittingly mined by the users of four popular video sites every month. According to a report on the practice of the so called cryptojacking, the number of visitors in this case is almost one billion. According to security firm Adguard, tokens for the bitcoin-like cryptocurrency Monero are being created as cryptocurrency mining…

Earth Like ‘Diverse’ Bacteria Found On International Space Station, Reveals Scientists

There is a “diverse” bacteria collection abroad the International Space Station, shows a new research, while being miles from the Earth. The research also noted remarkable similarity of the micro-organisms micro-organisms found at homes on earth with those found on the space station. These were among the most important finding of a study that examined…

For Canadians, The Key Elements For Leading A “Good Life” Are Health, Security, And Leisure, Finds A Study

A recent GfK research finds that maintaining a good and healthy life, accomplishing financial security and relishing the leisure time obtained are the three mantras for leading a “good life” for Canadians. These three factors were also highlighted to the top three that consumes across the world also seek. In an online survey that involved…

Global Photochromic Lenses Market Will Be Driven By These Growth Drivers: Technavio

The latest market research report from research firm Technavio has predicted about a 3% CAGR growth in the global photochromatic lenses market during the forecast period. The report segments the global photochromic lenses market according to the application – corrective photochromic lenses and preventive photochromic lenses and according to geography – the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. According…

Ryanair Crew to Face Disciplinary Action If Sale Targets For Onboard Selling Of Perfume And Scratchcards Not Met

Ryanair cabin crew would be required to sell more of perfumes and scratchcards to on board passengers or face “disciplinary proceedings” and forced changes in their working hours, the crew have been warned. There were allegations earlier that the airline staff were encouraged to sell products in exchange for bonuses, which have been denied by…