In the meantime, the council has suspended Uber’s licence because it “failed to respond to requests, made by our licensing team, about the management of Uber.” The decision was made last Friday (November 29th) and comes into effect on December 18th. Uber says it didn’t […]
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Bitcoin Soars Then Falls Back; Banks Raise Risk Concerns
Bitcoin's wild swings occurred as the financial community prepares for bitcoin futures to start trading on Sunday on the CBOE and a week later on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The futures are designed to reflect the price of bitcoin without an investor having to physically […]
Why is bitcoin’s price so high?
Bitcoin’s price has risen stratospherically, a fact that leaves many minor players in the market with massive gains and many bigger players millionaires. But is this a bubble? Are the gains real? And are the bitcoin whales in for a sad Christmas? First we must […]
The FCC Says Net Neutrality Cripples Investment. That’s Not True
Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai says the agency’s net-neutrality rules are discouraging investment, leaving consumers with fewer, and less robust, choices for internet service, and potentially widening the digital divide. Broadband providers’ own financial reports tell a different story. In its proposal to repeal […]
Hotel Iturregi
This eight-room farmhouse sits amidst some of the most idyllic scenery in the Basque Country. Its tasteful, contemporary country décor makes for an unbeatable rural luxury retreat. A perfect stay includes in-room breakfast, a jump in the pool, and a drink on the terrace. social […]
The challenge of running mobile underground
The news that London Underground will soon get mobile connectivity is long overdue. The Tube was the world’s first mass transit and a trailblazer for the systems that followed. It seems perverse then that London’s imitators have been quicker to implement mobile phone systems. Some […]
Zelda expansion, Death Stranding and other titles hyped at The Game Awards
The Game Awards, an event that’s exactly what it sounds like, took place shortly ago and, like any gaming event, it was shot through with trailers and announcements. What’s the biggest announcement, you ask? It’s probably a tie between the sudden release of a new […]
The Morning After: Friday, December 8th 2017
Everybody’s pregnant.The Game Awards 2017 Last night’s event was about more than just trophies (congratulations to GotY The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) — we also got some big premieres and announcements. Think Bayonetta 3 as a Switch exclusive, and a new DLC […]
Milano, trovato con la gola tagliata: il giallo della coppia al b&b in una notte di cocaina e litigi
Sangue ovunque, un uomo morto in giardino. La notte di San Colombano al Lambro si trasforma in tragedia per una coppia di ospiti di un bed & breakfast in collina. Nella camera da letto la compagna sconvolta: «Si è tagliato la gola, ho cercato di […]
Many Startup Founders Doubt Extent of Sexual Harassment
There’s some cognitive dissonance in startup-land. The nationwide focus on sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation arguably started in Silicon Valley, with Susan J. Fowler’s account of discrimination and harassment at Uber in February. Throughout the year, accounts of misconduct were revealed at startups and venture […]