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Smart glasses: Optic 2000 celebrates 50 years of innovation

The last edition of Las Vegas’ global innovation exhibition has been marked with French eyewear specialist Optic 2000’s 50th anniversary. After decades of focusing mainly on optics and design, the French firm is now addressing the next era of glasses: technology integration.

Researchers Suggest Previous Studies On Smartphone Addiction May Be Flawed

Researchers are now suggesting the there are some serious flaws in a large majority of studies and surveys that have been conducted in recent times which examines the impact on the psychological...

Myth Of Positive Health Impact Of Moderate Drinking Debunked In New Study

Earlier studies which had given rise to the notion that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke have been negated in the results of a major genetic study which has also claimed a very...

Netflix Posts Strong Q4 Results But Doubts Rise About Its 2020 Performance

Death Toll Of Coronavirus Increase To 26, More Than 900 Confirmed Cases Globally

Restructuring At UK’s Morrisons To Eliminate 3,000 Management Roles

Intel Deliver Better Than Expected Q4 Results, Says Confident Of Future

Daimler Issues Third Profit Warning For 2019 Due To Pressure Of The Diesel Scandal

Increased 5G Costs And Drop In Demand In US Hits Ericsson

Jeff Bezos' Phone Hacking Allegedly By Saudi Hackers Needs To Be Investigated, Says The UN

US Regulator FAA 'Pleased' With Progress Made By Boeing In 737 Max Case

Whirlpool Makes Better Than Expected Forecasts For 2020

Airbus Agrees To Settlement With US, UK And French Regulators Over Corruption Charges

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Death Toll Of Coronavirus Increase To 26, More Than 900 Confirmed Cases Globally

At least 26 people have now been killed by the fatal flu-like coronavirus disease which is also spreading fast throughout Asia. According to new reports, more than 900 people have been taken sick by it worldwide and reports of cases have been coming in from the United States and Europe. ...

Scientists Find Way To Easily Find Source Of Geothermal Energy, Can Lead To A Boom

It is touted that one of the cleanest sources of energy is geothermal energy because it is free of any carbon emissions, is renewable and efficient, so much so that even those who are indifferent to clean energy at the United States Department of Energy cannot but praise this energy source saying,...

Planned US Farm Visit By After Trade Talks By China Delegation Cancelled

The plan of a Chinese delegation that had come to Washington to take part in the face to face trade negotiations with United States to stay back after the talks to visit US farm areas has been cancelled. According to reports, the Chinese trade delegation has going back home following the end of the...

‘Toughest Ever’ Sanctions On Iran’s Central Bank Imposed By The US

The ‘toughest ever’ sanctions against Iran were announced by on Friday by the United States president Donald Trump while also indicating that there were no plans for any military actions against Tehran. Trump also termed restraint to be a sign of strength. Sanction related actions against...

US Sanctions 3 North Korean Hacking Groups Responsible For Global Cyber Attacks

Three North Korean hacking groups have been identified by the United States to have been behind the "WannaCry" ransomware attacks as well as involved in the hacking of international banks and customer accounts and the US Treasury announced sanctions on the hacking groups on Friday. The...

Argentina Appeals To Extend Terms Of Private And IMF Debt

Amidst an increased business confidence over financial health of the country fueled by enhanced political tensions before the general elections in October, Argentina is planning to seek an extension of the terms for the private debt and the debt from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the...

Balanced Budget Or Aggressive Spending To Boost Economy, The Dilemma For Australia

Four years ago, the Prime Minister of Australia had warned that the country was heading towards “a Greek-style economic future”. He was referring to the economic policies that had been undertaken under the previous Labor government. In 2013, the federal government’s budget deficit was 3...

Saudi Arabia To Allow US Troops To On Its Soil To Boost Regional Security

The Saudi Arabia will allow security forces from the United States to set up base in the country in order to increase the security and stability of the Middle Eastern country. The kingdom’s state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday that the approval was given by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman....

United Europe Needed To Salvage Iran Deal: EU Leaders

While European leaders get together to seek resolution paths for revival of the Iran nuclear deal and trying to bring the United States and Iran on to the negotiating table, the United Kingdom has warned that there is but a just a small window left to revive the deal. Ever since US...

Cyber-Attack On Iranian Weapons Systems Launched By US

After the decision of the United States president Donald Trump to pull out of a planned military attack on Iran, it has been reported that the US launched a cyber-attack on Iranian weapons systems. According to a report by the Washington Post, computer systems controlling rocket and missile...

Land defense industry: Europe on the back foot

The European defense industry is tackling mounting competition from new players on the global market, which previously represented little or no threat. With this new market consolidation phase, Europe is realizing that its fragmented market lacks rationalization and is exposed to the new...

Cyberterrorism: the electronic banking system at risk

Once hailed for the increased financial security it would provide, the digital revolution is now showing its dark side, with a new and potent form of digital threat. Across the world, increases in fraud are alarming consumers and leaving law-enforcement agencies faced with a task they are...