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How Democracy Commits Suicide: The Sheffield Trees, And The Corporate Takeover Of Local Government
HuffPost - Jennifer Saul
We live in an age in which democratic governments are being undermined from outside— it’s increasingly clear that Russia played significant roles in Trump’s victory in the US and Leave’s victory in the
Could 'solar roads' help generate electricity?
bbc.co.uk
A stretch of road in France has been paved with solar PV (photovoltaic) panels as part of a government-backed initiative for renewable electricity generation. It is estimated that even busy roads can the
Watch: Full Theatrical Trailer For Wholly Hand-Painted Van Gogh Tribute Film
designtaxi.com - By Mikelle Leow,
Composite image by DesignTAXI. Background video screenshots via Loving Vincent In March 2016, BreakThru Films announced it was in the works of a …
Spotify moves into podcasts to disrupt Apple's iron grip
whathifi.com - By What Hi-Fi Admin News
Are podcasts the next lucrative platform? For Spotify, they could be - at least, as far as getting more people interested in its streaming service is …
The city that makes the most expensive boats in the world
bbc.co.uk - By Katie Hope
Wandering along the beach in Italy's Viareggio you could be forgiven for thinking it's simply a holiday resort. Yet the umbrella-lined, sandy beaches dotted with tourists mask another role, one at the
Politicians need to get digitally literate – and fast
The Guardian - Martha Lane Fox
Corporate bosses now truly understand the risks of poor web security. The public sector must catch up • Martha Lane Fox is founder of Doteveryone and a cross-bench peer NHS data breaches, WannaCry ransomware
Technology
How Airbnb uses AI to get you into other people’s homes
VentureBeat - Khari Johnson
To say technology like blockchain or AI is disruptive is a laughable understatement. At Airbnb, though, VP of engineering Mike Curtis said he’s not as concerned with being disrupted by blockchain as he
London startup Bulb is trying to convince people to dump traditional suppliers and switch to renewable energy
Business Insider - James Cook
Bulb is a green energy supplier, with all of its electricity and 10% of its gas coming from renewable sources. The company says it now has 70,000 customers. Cofounder Hayden Wood told Business Insider
Luxury phone maker Vertu is shutting down its UK manufacturing operation
The Verge - James Vincent
But the businessman who owns the Vertu brand says he plans to resurrect the company The owner of British luxury phone maker Vertu has failed to rescue the company from bankruptcy after offering to pay
Apple Spaceship Campus Filmed By 4K Drone, and It Looks Amazing
Inverse
The building is coming together nicely. Filed Under Steve Jobs The Apple Park, the official name for the spaceship-shaped building that will eventually …
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24matins.uk
Cricket Australia captain Tim Paine insisted Wednesday that his priority was to develop his inexperienced cricket team for the future even as they …
Every Major Seattle Accelerator and Incubator, Listed
tech.co - Adam Rowe
TechCo has compared accelerators to band camp in the past: You’re stuck in a location with a bunch of your peers whether you like them or not, work …
Low Light Mirrorless Is Changing Photojournalism
alphauniverse.com - Alex Garcia
For photojournalists, it’s not a stretch to say available light is the oxygen of our craft. Unless we are creating portraits, we generally don’t …
Microsoft's AI-powered iOS app tells the blind what's around them
TNW - Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Microsoft hast just launched Seeing AI, an iOS app that it appropriately describes as a ‘talking camera for the blind’; I’ve been giving it a whirl this morning and it’s actually pretty impressive. Fire
Netflix is rapidly taking over the Emmys
The Verge - Nick Statt
TV’s biggest awards show is now a cable vs. streaming showdown This year’s Emmy nominations are out, and one thing is abundantly clear: Netflix is now an entertainment powerhouse, close on the heels of
Behind the scenes with Tezos, a new blockchain upstart
TechCrunch - Alice Lloyd George
Odds are you have at least one buddy who bought bitcoin a year or two back. Odds are that they are giddy about their good fortunes. And they should be–since Satoshi launched the network in 2009 bitcoin
Fstoppers Reviews Pixrit: The Best Social Media Management Platform?
fstoppers.com - by Michael DeStefano
Pixrit is the latest in social media content managers specifically targeting photographers. With tag lines like, “Designed for photographers, by …
Audi knows millennials will have to deal with self-driving boredom
Engadget - Roberto Baldwin
Chances are, that time will still be spent on Facebook. During Audi's elaborate introduction of its new (Level 3 autonomous) A8 in Barcelona, it also talked about the 25th Hour, a research project it will
Hype for Hyperloop in Canada: Half the Cost, Quadruple the Speed of Proposed High-Speed Rail Plan
techvibes.com - Knowlton Thomas
TransPod, a Toronto startup that is building a hyperloop system to disrupt commercial transportation, released the results of its Initial Order of …
How data is helping SMEs make better business decisions
The Telegraph - By Tim Aldred
From encouraging repeat custom to tracking delivery costs, here's how data might help with your next big business decision. Gut instinct is an important element of running a successful business, but in
Net-a-Porter owner opens tech hub in London
The Guardian - Sarah Butler
New building in White City shows increased commitment to IT, and the UK, after merger with Italy’s Yoox The owner of the Net-a-Porter luxury fashion website is to hire at least 100 more IT experts over
A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not a College Degree
The New York Times - By STEVE LOHR
ROCKET CENTER, W.Va. — A few years ago, Sean Bridges lived with his mother, Linda, in Wiley Ford, W.Va. Their only income was her monthly Social Security disability check. He applied for work at Walmart
Brexit phrasebook: a guide to the talks' key terms
The Guardian - Jon Henley
Don’t know your EFTA from your EEA? Help is at hand with our comprehensive jargon buster The entire body of European laws: all the treaties, regulations and directives passed by the EU’s institutions,
Jeff Bezos crowdsources ideas for his philanthropy
Engadget - Swapna Krishna
The second richest man in the world needs help deciding how to spend his money. It's no secret that Jeff Bezos has made a massive amount of money from Amazon, so much so that he's the second richest man
The 10 biggest changes Apple didn't announce on stage at WWDC
The Guardian - Alex Hern
The death of wired keyboards, less integration with Facebook and Twitter on iOS 11, and a £29 pencil case. Here’s what they didn’t tell you Not everything Apple introduces at WWDC gets a big announcement
Non-Brits: here's what you need to know about the British election
The Guardian - Paul Owen
A quick recap of how Theresa May’s gamble in calling an election to firm up support for Brexit backfired – and what it means going forward The British prime minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an
Steam brings virtual reality to macOS
Engadget - David Lumb
SteamVR launches in beta on Apple computers. Mac platforms have been too underpowered for virtual reality, requiring Apple diehards to bootstrap Windows for a ramshackle VR solution. But today at its WWDC
1st Private Space Station Will Become an Off-Earth Manufacturing Hub
space.com - Mike Wall, Space.com Senior Writer
The first-ever commercial space station will become a manufacturing hub just a few years after reaching orbit, if everything goes according to …