With Trump abruptly setting aside campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for U.S. defense aid, a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations was opened up with a hug and a handshake between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During a day of talks at the White House and a flight together aboard Air Force…
Scientists say that while it’s nearly impossible to modify genes to boost your contentment, according to a researcher who carried out groundbreaking work in the area, a human’s level of happiness is linked to their genetic makeup. Meike Bartels described herself as a “scientist on a mission” in an interview with a TV channel at…
While exploring measures to fill gaps in emerging markets, the case for seeking members from the ranks of discount carriers is being reviewed by the Oneworld alliance, which includes British Airways and American Airlines. The group is evaluating steps to boost its presence in Africa, India and China and to low-cost operators that account for an…
Overshadowed by its neighbour Saudi Aramco, Qatar Petroleum is the hidden giant of the global energy industry. Yet the state-run company is allowed to pump more oil and gas than Rosneft PJSC or Exobb Mobil Corp due to the country’s colossal natural gas resources. The company needs to change tack after almost two decades of breakneck growth. As…
Posing a privacy risk to consumers are Internet-connected toys, including several children’s dolls, allege advocacy groups. The advocacy groups for children and consumers say that the parents often aren’t aware for this. Collection and use of personal information from children in violation of rules prohibiting unfair and deceptive practices is being done by two talking…
Amidst the attempts by a Singapore-based firm Infinium Robotics to carve a niche in the drone market by developing a flying warehouse robot, there are fears that very soon a flying drone could take inventory in a warehouse–and possibly someone’s job. The company later attempted to apply drone technology use in food service, although this…
Viacom’s new CEO has chosen to shift its focus on the old TV eco system. On the short run, this policy shift is likely to stabilize the company since cable service providers are better paying customers than new age broadband streaming services. If you are hooked on seeing your current dose of TV series on…
Keybase chat works seamlessly across your existing handles, including, email, Twitter and Reddit. It can also combine all of these handles into a single profile. When Keybase had released its first simplified solution of encrypted file sharing, users could send data to one another without the need for a third party software. In its second…
Production of the batteries for the Model 3 have already begun in Tesla’s Gigafactory. Check this video for more details on the Model 3. For those amongst you who are anxiously awaiting the delivery of Tesla Model 3, here is some fabulous news for you. Reuters has reported that Tesla is set to start production…
Noises coming from the U.S. that suggest the new administration is moving closer to a trade war with China is at the centre of attention for A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the owner of the world’s biggest container shipping line. Maersk’s management has been but little unsettled by the Bottom of Form U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of…
