American tech giants Microsoft, Google and Salesforce have officially adopted the EU—US Privacy Shield framework, enabling them to receive personal data from the European Union (EU) in compliance with the new standards. They are now among the 103 companies — out of the 5,526 signatories – that have so far ... Read More »
A Maldivian criminal court has issued an arrest warrant against Mohamed Nasheed, the country’s first democratically elected president who was toppled in 2012, over a probe into the alleged misuse of funds during his regime. Nasheed, 49, was granted political asylum in the UK last May after he was authorised ... Read More »
Alphabet is breaking up Nest, its standalone smart-home gadgets company, and moving Nest’s software group back into Google. Nest Labs will continue to exist as a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, but it will be limited to selling Nest-branded hardware, like its internet-connected thermostat. Nest’s programmers, meanwhile, will go ... Read More »
When the Asian love towards sophisticated minimalism entwines with contemporary ingenuity and elegant functionality, the result is unique and quite intriguing. Is it possible to have a charming home that is so small – only 37 square meters, but still possesses all the features for comfortable urban lifestyle? The architects ... Read More »
The journal, “Frontiers in Nutrition”, contains important findings from researchers at Melbourne, Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at the Swinburne University of Technology. Roy Harman, the lead author, together with his team, state that the Mediterranean diet might not be limited to just heart health, but may also be good ... Read More »
The Model S, the first car that Tesla designed and engineered from scratch, has been perfected. On Tuesday, the all-electric automaker announced a new battery pack for the Model S, creating in the the process the $135,000 Model S P100D, an all-wheel-drive four-door that can travel 315 miles between charges ... Read More »
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) – Federal Reserve policymakers are signaling they could raise U.S. interest rates soon but they are already weighing new tools they may need to fight the next recession. A solid U.S. labor market “has strengthened” the case for the first rate increase since last December, Fed ... Read More »
The implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations this year is going to bring cheer to various segments and one of the biggest beneficiaries is expected to be real estate. About Rs.1 lakh crore of money is being released as part of the hike in salaries and an additional amount ... Read More »
Stuff is a collection of vibrant and playful home decor objects—for adults and kids alike—by Cincinnati-based artist and designer Andrew Neyer. Combining wit and functionality, the pieces, ranging from lighting to candleholders to catch-alls, add a touch of bright, graphic whimsy to any room. The collection features an adorable selection ... Read More »
The leaders of the Czech Republic and Hungary say a “joint European army” is needed to bolster security in the EU. They were speaking ahead of talks in Warsaw with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They dislike her welcome for Muslim migrants from outside the EU. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban ... Read More »
Gloucester County’s economic development office has provided an updated list of job openings from around the region. Interested applicants should visit www.careerconnections.nj.gov to view complete job postings and submit their resume. For businesses marked with an asterisk, applicants must contact the businesses directly in order to apply. For more information, contact the Gloucester ... Read More »
A larger-than-expected employment gain in July could boost the recovery in prices for luxury U.S. homes. Stock market volatility caused a drop in luxury values in the first quarter of this year, but prices recovered slightly in the second quarter, rising 0.8 percent annually, according to Redfin, a real estate ... Read More »
