Apple’s self-driving car platform

While carmakers and startups are racing to produce tomorrow’s smart car, it would appear that Apple is aiming at building a self-driving platform that manufacturers can license to integrate into their electric cars. As per information inferred from documents submitted to California’s regulators earlier this month, Apple is planning to train operators for its self-driving…

Silicon Valley VCs Meet In Bali, As Pence Visits Indonesia To Talk Trade

Investors, venture capitalists and regional start-ups gathered on the Indonesian island of Bali to discuss the future of tech in the world’s fourth most populous and the broader region, while U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Jakarta, Indonesia, this week to discuss bilateral trade issues as part of his 10-day trip to Asia. “What’s happening politically with…

To Spur Job-Rich Industries, Saudi Arabia May Offer Cheap Loans

As part of a plan to stimulate an economy squeezed by low oil prices and spending cuts, Saudi Arabia Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan said, that the country may offer “almost interest-free” loans to companies in labor-intensive industries. Al-Jadaan said in an interview on Thursday in Washington, where he’s attending International Monetary Fund and World Bank…

Automated accounts spreading false news ahead of French elections

Elements attributed to Russia are trying to weaponise information through a campaign of disinformation and misinformation while trying to influence national policies through the globe. As per the results of a study conducted by researchers from Oxford University, French voters are increasingly being flooded with false stories on social media ahead of the country’s presidential…