Talal Husseini
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20 Jun
UK smart banks thrive as plastic payments overtake cash spending
Financial trade body UK Finance has reported that credit and debit card spending overtook cash payments in the country last year for the first time ever.
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20 Jun
Robotics engineering: The companies building the robotic future
Anything you can do, AI can do better.
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19 Jun
Latest investment in JD.com marks Google’s stealthy return to China
US tech giant Google has said it plans to invest $550m into China’s second largest e-commerce retailer JD.com.
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15 Jun
The Great ‘Firewall’ of China: Digital economy thrives despite robust internet regulations
The Chinese digital economy is somewhat of a paradox at the moment.
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14 Jun
World cup referee salary: How much are match officials paid in 2018?
World Cup Russia 2018 is kicking off today, with the first match to be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
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13 Jun
Netflix faces threat from AT&T, Comcast following net neutrality repeal
Two federal decisions, the repeal of net neutrality and the merger of AT&T and Time Warner, have disturbed the US telecommunications market this week, putting companies such as Netflix under threat.
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12 Jun
Future of cryptocurrency: What lies ahead for Bitcoin and its alternatives
What is in store for the future of cryptocurrency, and how is it predicted to shape day-to-day transactions for businesses and individuals?
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12 Jun
World Cup VR: BBC pilots virtual reality and Ultra HD for FIFA World Cup 2018
Football fans rejoice.
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11 Jun
BT to implement 5G-focused restructuring plan as CEO Gavin Patterson steps down
BT Group’s announcement on Friday that chief executive officer Gavin Patterson will be stepping down from his position has prompted a 5G-focused restructuring within the business.
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8 Jun
Technological readiness: How does your country compare?
Technological change is inescapable.
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6 Jun
World Economy Ranking: 2018’s largest economies and the top tech hubs driving growth
Which nation has the largest economy in 2018, and where is the fastest growth projected?
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5 Jun
Despite Facebook’s various controversies, the ‘likes’ keep pouring in
As controversies surrounding Facebook’s data sharing practices stack up, the spotlight continues to shine on chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, who has been busy recently with concerns from shareholders, as well as from US Congress and the European Parliament.
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4 Jun
Fenix Flames rises from the ashes of traditional employee ownership schemes
As the pay gap between CEO and median employee earnings continues to increase, African solar energy company Fenix International is burning the outdated rulebook on traditional employee stock options.
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1 Jun
Alibaba annual revenue growth: tech investments key for 2018
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is in good financial shape for 2018 after posting consistent annual revenue growth since 2010.
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30 May
As the threat of greater automation looms, reskilling can keep you employable
The working world is changing like never before.
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29 May
The Amazon Echo error and its implications for Alexa for Business
On Thursday 24 May, a family from Oregon, US, contacted Amazon indicating that their Echo device accidently recorded a private conversation in their home and then sent the audio file to a random contact in the digital address book.
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25 May
How an average salary in London compares to other big cities
The average salary in London, UK, rose from £37,078 in the previous year to £39,476 in 2017, according to the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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25 May
Tesco Direct the latest casualty as retailers move towards greater automation
Tesco’s decision to close its non-food website Tesco Direct, due the lack of profitability in its online retail business, is the latest move by global retail giants looking to increase efficiency through automation.
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24 May
Ireland’s abortion referendum puts global rights in the spotlight
Ireland’s electorate will hit the polling booths tomorrow to vote on granting policy makers the ability to legalise abortion in certain cases.
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22 May
Spain is on the brink of a fresh Catalan crisis over President Quim Torra and his new cabinet
Spain has extended direct rule over Catalonia after yesterday recognising the powers of newly elected Catalan leader Quim Torra but objecting to his choice of councillors.
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26 Jan
Human Rights Watch: Thailand is failing to combat human trafficking
Over the past two years Human Rights Watch (HRW) has interviewed 248 current and former Thai fishing industry workers, revealing the extent it’s supported by human trafficking.