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September 22, 2017 Uber Needs a Tim Cook. Can Its New CEO Deliver?
Some Uber observers were sarcastically relieved that new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s first meeting with employees on Wednesday went without a single sexist gaffe. That part of Uber’s history is probably behind it, given Khosrowshahi’s reputation for low-key levelheadedness and the stellar record of his former company, Expedia, in hiring women (they make up 52 percent of its staff and a quarter […]
COMPUTERS September 6, 2017 Microsoft releases KB 4039396, its fourth Win10 1607 update this month
If you’ve ever wondered why I recommend folks hold off on Windows monthly updates, permit me to introduce the latest hiccup in a whooping-cough-sized patching process. Yesterday, Microsoft released KB 4039396, an out-of-band patch for Windows 10 Anniversary Update, version 1607. The patch brings version 1607 up to build 14393.1670. It isn’t being pushed out through […]
COUPONS July 9, 2017 Like using that drug coupon? Its days may be numbered
Co-pay coupons offered by drug makers are controversial. Where patients see a way to reduce or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of their medications, health plans see a menace that pushes patients to take more expensive drugs. The issue has prompted U.S. government scrutiny, led federal health programs to bar those they insure from using the […]
COMPUTERS June 30, 2017 Cyberattack Forces West Virginia Hospital to Scrap Its Computer Systems
Princeton Community Hospital in rural West Virginia will scrap and replace its entire computer network after being struck by the cyberattack paralyzing computers globally. The cyberattack, known as Petya, froze the hospital’s electronic medical record system early Tuesday, leaving doctors unable to review patients’ medical history or transmit laboratory and pharmacy orders, said Rose Morgan, […]
ELECTRONICS June 3, 2017 Great GST sale: It’s raining discounts as electronics retailers clear stock
If you are looking to buy a new television set, washing machine, refrigerator or air-conditioner this year, then do it now. The reason for this being that consumer durables and electronics retailers are expected to push heavy discounts and consumer offers this month as they look to liquidate their existing stocks in the run-up to […]
HOME & GARDEN April 28, 2017 China wants a bold presence in Washington — so it’s building a $100 million garden
The Ge Garden in Yangzhou, which will be replicated in the National China Garden at the National Arboretum. (Courtesy of the National China Garden) This summer, a construction team is expected to begin transforming a 12-acre field at the U.S. National Arboretum into one of the most ambitious Chinese gardens ever built in the West. […]
COMPUTERS April 10, 2017 ASUS unveils its premium ZenBook UX330 ultrabook in India
Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS on Tuesday launched ZenBook UX330 premium ultrabook with a full body aluminium design inspired by the Swiss watch and a Japanese Zen garden. The notebooks are available across all online retailers at a starting price of Rs 76,990 in two exclusive colours — rose gold and quartz gray. Weighing only 1.2 […]
ELECTRONICS February 18, 2017 LG Plans its Own Digital Payment Platform, LG Pay
Cash may be king, but having to deal with it is one of the biggest inconveniences for a small business. It is labor intensive and carries with it a lot of security risks. So the addition of one more smartphone manufacturer – LG – entering the mobile payment segment will be welcomed by businesses and […]
ALL DEALS February 18, 2017 SmartFocus Expands its Product Capabilities with Richer Marketing Intelligence
NEW YORK, May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — SmartFocus, the global leader in intelligent, personalized, omni-channel marketing, is changing the way it helps marketers win, keep and grow their customers. With an expanded suite of products, marketers now have the ability to easily understand how their business is performing and deliver impactful, personalized experiences that engage […]
NEWS February 17, 2017 Jet Airways launches pre-paid coupons for its domestic and international flights
Representative photo NEW DELHI: Jet Airways has launched travel coupon booklets which can be used across its network for both domestic and international flights. Called “global Jet pass”, the booklet of four coupons or tickets can be bought for Rs 50,000 for economy class and for over Rs 1 lakh for business class travel. “This […]
CLOTHING February 16, 2017 Amazon ‘ready to shake up UK clothing market’ with its own fashion label to take on M&S, Next and Boohoo
Amazon could launch its own UK fashion label, according to industry reports The rumours are fuelled by Amazon’s recruitment of former Marks & Spencer big-hitters Frances Russell (ex-head of womenswear) and Karen Peacock (previously the high street chain’s head of design), as well as Primark’s menswear buying director, Glen George – who also once worked […]
NEWS February 4, 2017 Apple aims to up its AI smarts with iCloud user data in iOS 10.3
The next version of Apple’s mobile platform will include an opt-in for iOS users to share their iCloud data in order to help the company improve software products, such as its voice-powered virtual assistant, Siri. The iOS 10.3 beta was released earlier this week. A note about the forthcoming change, under the heading “iCloud Analytics & Privacy”, says any […]
