Although crypto currencies are yet to go mainstream, the fantastic appreciation of the value of the Bitcoin is pushing many central banks to issue their own digital currency. On Thursday, Yves Mersch, a member of the European Central Bank’s executive board stated, if banks were to speed up the introduction of instant payments it would…
The perception about cell phone batteries for smart phone users could be changed by Samsung. The “graphene ball”, developed by the researchers at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has the potential to transform the face of cell phone batteries. In addition to allowing for a n increase of capacity of up to 45 percent,…
The manner of evolution of ransomware from the traditional form to its new applications, the cybersecurity impacts of serverless apps and the consumer privacy impacts of corporations that monitor consumers in their own homes, are among the issues that have been focused on in the McAfee Inc. report on cyber threat and security predictions for…
Xavier Rolet who has been instrumental in turning the LSE into a diversified exchange group, has stepped down from the LSE as its CEO; its chairman Donald Brydon has opted to not stand for re-election. In a significant development, Xavier Rolet, the CEO of the London Stock Exchange has stepped down, with immediate effect; its…
The deal has the potential to increase its foothold in the region, home to 600 million people, and enable it to catch up with its regional rival Grab, which has its own e-wallet service. In a joint statement, Uber Technologies and Vietnamese financial technology firm MoMo stated that they have signed a strategic deal which…
Detection of suicidal tendencies, thoughts and feelings is being attempted to be identified with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) by Facebook. This is being done as part of the social media giant’s continuing attempts to “help build a safe community on and off Facebook.” Any form of posts or live videos on Facebook where…
With the intention of extending Maserati’s brand equity around the globe, increase sale globally, and enhancement of customer experience across all of its digital channels for Maserati customers, the premium luxury vehicle manufacturer has roped in Accenture to help its digital channels with its Accenture Interactive package, announced the global IT company recently. Using the Accenture…
Amongst its decision includes th allocation of an electric SUV in its German plant. In a significant development, Volkswagen’s Audi has agreed to rule out forced redundancies in Germany by five years until the end of 2025; its joint statement also states, it will build two fully-electric SUV models at its main plant in Ingolstadt.…
Ahead of its announcement, the industrial plan has already won support from Merck & Co and Qiagen. In the wake of massive economic upheavals from Britain’s historic decision to leave the EU, on Monday, Prime Minister Theresa May pitched a new strategy to leaders of the country’s industry aimed at bringing about greater state intervention…
The value of bitcoins has jumped by 100% in 2017. On Monday, Bitcoin’s vertical ascent showed no signs of slackening with the digital currency soaring to yet another record high, just short of the $10,000 mark. The cryptocurrency has gained more than a fifth of its value in the past three days. Since the beginning…
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