Black Lives Matter & Mall of America in Loggerheads: One Fights For Causes, Another Secures Property
Black Lives Matter, a rights organization, appears in loggerheads with the Mall of America, while announcing a rally on next Wednesday at the latter’s premises unlike previous year, protesting the gruesome killing of Jamar Clerk, a black youth of 24 years, allegedly due to the shooting of two Minneapolis police officer. Since the mall is private property, so authority of the mall, empowered with related court order, vows to protect its guests even through dispersing the protesters.
Dec 18, 2015 5:50 AM EST
Non- Officers Allowed to Fly Drones: Air Force Follows Predecessor
The Air Force adopted policy, unveiled on Thursday, has allowed enlisted non- officers to become drone pilots for the first time. The announcement appears to be an alternative measure after the Air Force has apparently failed to allure officers to become drone pilots against annual monetary incentive. The decision is believed to be a similar one that has been adopted by its predecessor. The Army Air Corps., which too allowed enlisted airmen to fly warplanes in WWII.
Amazon Shuns Selling Hoverboards: Fire Risk Demands for Stringent Implementation of Consumer Act
Amazon, the online sales store has decided to shun selling of self balancing scooters or hoverboards after Trading Standard, Product Safety watchdog confiscated some 15,000 hoverboards, those have been brought to UK for selling. Non compliant UK plugs, faulty chargers and cables have caused fire incidences in UK, USA and Hong Kong. Moreover, faulty design containing lithium ion- powered battery emits radiation that may cause fire and so aircraft have also slapped ban on carrying any sort of self driving scooters.
Oracle Profit Forecasts For Q 3, 4: Sluggish Growth Blamed While Currency Woes Predominates
The California based software giant’s profit forecast for the third and fourth quarter has failed touch the Wall Street investors and its price has been observed to fall by 1% in extended trading. Rising concerns over stronger Dollar has been considered as the attributed factor in forecasting while many blames for sluggish growth of its cloud business ignoring its growth figure of 31% during the last quarter.
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The Sharing Economy: Who Really Benefits?
Businesses like Uber and Airbnb use individuals as their product, but companies like these may ultimately be hurting the economy by circumventing established regulations and the safety of their customers.
Dec 18, 2015 4:07 AM EST
The Pacemaker DJ App: Now Even Easier to Make a Great Mix
The Pacemaker DJ has released its latest update to allow users more freedom and ease to transition between songs and create any mix they want.
Dec 18, 2015 4:01 AM EST
Saudi Arabia Has First Election with Female Voters and Female Council Seat Winners
Saudi Arabia completed its first election earlier this week with women able to vote and compete for local council seats. 20 women were elected.
Dec 18, 2015 3:56 AM EST
The All New 2016 Lamborghini Huracan: Specially Made for Drifting
Lamborghini unveiled its all new Huracan LP 580-2 which is a real wheel drive version of its popular Huracan supercar. This model is said to be an exclusive creation for drifter boys.
Dec 18, 2015 3:52 AM EST
IBM Watson to Use Artificial Intelligence to Render Customer Service
IBM's Watson is going to transform customer service, the customer experience, and hospitality. Powered by IBM's Watson, Ivy from Go Moment is an artificial intelligence-driven system capable of handling, in real time, some 90% of the requests that come in from guests on property, without requiring a lick of human intervention. Ivy uses this Watson engine to decipher and fulfill a wide variety of requests from hotel guests in real time.
Dec 18, 2015 3:48 AM EST
Licensed Drivers Required for Self-Drivings Cars in California
California, the largest car market in the United States, rules for self-driving cars, on Wednesday requiring a licensed driver inside the vehicle in case of failure in a plan that stresses safety. The regulations by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are intended to help nurture the State's nascent but fast-growing autonomous vehicle technology industry while allowing traditional car companies and new entrants like Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc to safely deploy their self-driving cars already in development.
Dec 18, 2015 3:43 AM EST
Dot One made it possible to wear your DNA as a scarf
Dot One is the company owned by Iona Inglesby, which is selling a scarf with a print of an individual genetic code. The process involves the person to swab the inside of the cheek to provide DNA sample. Inglesby says that this product has enabled them to highlight the science behind the genetics.
Dec 17, 2015 10:36 PM EST
California set out policies for Google's driverless cars
Google is working hard to bring driverless cars on roads as soon as possible. But California has announced a new set of regulations, which includes the presence of licensed driver on the front seat and special certification. The technology Roll-out is expected to get delayed till 2017 at least.
Dec 17, 2015 10:27 PM EST
Facebook, Google and Twitter Agrees to remove hate speech in Germany
Recent attacks on Syria have caused more than 1 million influx of refugees in Germany, leading to hateful comments on social media. However, Facebook, Google and Twitter have approved the request to erase all the racist comments on their platforms within 24 hours. Due to Germany's Nazi past, the country does not tolerate racist hate speech.
Dec 17, 2015 10:14 PM EST
After the Outbreak, Chipotle Struggles To Find Alternative Food Peparation Method
After a devastating series of food poisoning in its restaurants nationwide in 2015, Chipotle has to change their food preparation practice.
Dec 17, 2015 9:54 PM EST
The Aftermath of China Smog Red Alert
For the first time in since adopting the four-tier emergency response program for air pollution, last week Beijing issued red alert for smog as the air pollution in China get worse.
Dec 17, 2015 9:51 PM EST
Orders from Obama Administration: The Colorado Marijuana Lawsuit Rejected by the Supreme Court
Obama administration supports Colorado and asks Supreme Court to reject the neighboring state pleas. The marijuana legalization is supported by the Obama administration in this case.
Dec 17, 2015 9:43 PM EST
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