Національна акціонерна компанія «Нафтогаз» повідомляє про створення трьох дочірніх підприємств для продажу газу. Як зазначають у прес-службі компанії, «дочки» мають зробити прозорими сегменти постачання газу. «Нафтогаз» планує продавати імпортований газ…
Shape-Changing Materials to Enter Everyday Life
Many materials change shape when exposed to heat, electricity or some other kind of energy. That change is usually random, but scientists are now learning how to direct that energy…
Brazil’s Jobs Crisis Lingers, Posing Challenge for Next President
After losing his job with a foreign food company in March, Alexander Costa surveyed Brazil’s anemic labor market and decided to start selling cheap lunches by the beach in Rio…
Into the Fold? What’s Next for Instagram as Founders Leave
When Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger sold Instagram to Facebook in 2012, the photo-sharing startup’s fiercely loyal fans worried about what would happen to their beloved app under the social…
A Swipe is Not Enough: Tinder Tests Extra Control for Women
The Indian edition of dating app Tinder is testing a new feature which gives women an additional level of scrutiny before they allow men to start messaging conversations, with a…
US Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Year High; House Prices Slowing
U.S. consumer confidence surged to an 18-year high in September as households grew more upbeat about the labor market, pointing to sustained strength in the economy despite an increasingly bitter…
Japan Preschools Use Tablets to Prep Tots for Digital Age
It’s drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on iPad screens and taking selfies. Digital schooling has arrived…
Former Trump Hotel in Panama City Rebranded as JW Marriott
A luxury hotel in Panama City that used to bear the Trump name has formally been rebranded after a bitter dispute over control. The 70-story, sail-shaped tower is now the…
American Expands Inflight Food Options on Domestic Routes
American Airlines is expanding its inflight food options with the addition of a light and healthy Mediterranean menu. The world’s largest carrier on Monday announced an agreement with the restaurant…
Justice Dept to Discuss Consumer Protection at Social Media Meeting
The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it will hold a “listening session” with officials from more than a dozen states on Tuesday to discuss consumer protection and the technology…
Instagram Co-founders Resign
The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company. Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a statement late Monday that he and Mike Krieger plan…
Trump and Moon Sign Revised Trade Agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in signed a revised free trade agreement between the two countries Monday afternoon in New York, following their bilateral meeting on…
Iran’s Currency Hits Another Record Low, With Six Weeks to US Sanctions
Iran’s currency has hit another record low against the dollar, six weeks before the United States is due to reimpose sanctions on Iranian oil exports that are Tehran’s main revenue…
Senegalese Chef Puts Supergrain on New York Menus to Boost African Farmers
A gluten-free grain that grows in Africa’s impoverished and semi-arid Sahel region is taking off as a health food in New York, the Senegalese chef who masterminded its revival said…
AP Explains: The US Push to Boost ‘Quantum Computing’
A race by U.S. tech companies to build a new generation of powerful “quantum computers” could get a $1.3 billion boost from Congress, fueled in part by lawmakers’ fear of…
Facebook Hires New India Head in Midst of Fake News Controversy
Facebook has hired Ajit Mohan of the Indian streaming service Hotstar to run its India division, in the midst of accusations from the Indian government that the company’s WhatsApp messaging…
Ціна нафти сягає чотирирічних максимумів
Зранку 24 вересня ціна нафти марки Brent на світовому ринку сягнула багаторічних максимумів, котирування перед 12:00 становили 80 доларів 90 центів. Це найвища ціна з листопада 2014 року. Аналітики пояснюють…
«Газпром» опустився з першого місця на 17-е в рейтингу енергетичних компаній
Російська компанія «Газпром» втратила 16 позицій в рейтингу енергетичних підприємств за версією американської корпорації S&P Global. У 2016 році «Газпром» посів третє місце, а 2017-го очолив рейтинг найбільш прибуткових енергетичних…
Talking Gloves and Tactile Windows Provide Help for the Disabled
New technologies are helping people who are disabled with physical, cognitive, vision and hearing problems. Some promising new tools include a digital glove that translates sign language, and tactile windows…
International Organizations Join Tech Powerhouses to Fight Famine
The United Nations, the World Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross are partnering with technology powerhouses to launch a global initiative aimed at preventing famines. “The fact…
Pompeo: US Would Win Trade War with China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vows the United States will be victorious in any trade war with China, a day before the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on Chinese imports go…
Comcast Outbids Fox With $40B Offer for Sky
Comcast beat Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox in the battle for Sky after offering 30.6 billion pounds ($40 billion) for the British broadcaster, in a dramatic auction to decide the fate of the…
UK PM’s Team Makes Plans for Snap Election
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s aides have begun contingency planning for a snap election in November to save both Brexit and her job, the Sunday Times reported. The newspaper said that…
US-China Tensions Rise as Beijing Summons US Ambassador
Tensions between China and the United States escalated Saturday as China’s Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad to issue a harsh protest against U.S. sanctions set for…
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