Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Could better tracking of air pollution help us choose safer routes? The air we breathe is killing us. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says air pollution causes the death of seven million people a year and accounts for a third of fatalities from stroke, lung cancer and heart disease, […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Microsoft boss Satya Nadella Microsoft has seen its stock market value top $1 trillion (£774bn) after reporting better-than-expected sales and profits. The US software giant passed the mark briefly on Thursday, before its share price fell back. It makes it one of only three public firms to have hit […]
Media captionWATCH: The Zozosuit failed to measure up Japanese fashion retailer Zozo has reported a drop in profits following its failed experiment with a body-measuring suit and app. It had hoped to sell custom-fit clothes using measurements from its tracking-dot covered Zozosuit body stocking. But critics said the suit was not accurate and the cost […]
Media captionHuawei leak: Minister says he cannot rule out a criminal investigation The government “cannot exclude” a criminal investigation into leaks from a National Security Council meeting. Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright condemned leaks to the Daily Telegraph from the meeting about using Huawei technology for the UK’s 5G network. Ex-Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said […]
Media captionWATCH: The Zozosuit failed to measure up Japanese fashion retailer Zozo has reported a drop in profits following its failed experiment with a body-measuring suit and app. It had hoped to sell custom-fit clothes using measurements from its tracking-dot covered Zozosuit body stocking. But critics said the suit was not accurate and the cost […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption New York has imposed a wage floor to ensure Uber and Lyft drivers get higher wages Uber drivers in seven US cities are planning protests to highlight what they claim are poor working conditions and low wages at the ride-hailing firm. The drivers say they are paid below minimum […]
Image copyright VKontakte Image caption The image was captioned: “You have fallen victim to Thanos’ snap” Spoiler alert: This article does not contain any spoilers for Avengers: Endgame – however it does contain plot details for Avengers: Infinity War. “The hardest choices require the strongest wills.” These words, spoken by antagonist Thanos in the film […]
Image copyright Reuters Government ministers are calling for a “full and proper” investigation after high-level discussions about the UK using Huawei technology were leaked. The government has approved the supply of equipment by the Chinese telecoms firm for the UK’s new 5G data network – despite warnings of a security risk. It is believed the […]
Image copyright Alamy Government ministers are calling for a “full and proper” investigation after high-level discussions about the UK using Huawei technology were leaked. The government has approved the supply of equipment by the Chinese telecoms firm for the UK’s new 5G data network despite warnings of a security risk. It is believed the decision […]
Image copyright EPA After months of uncertainty, the UK appears set to allow Huawei’s telecoms equipment to be part of the country’s 5G networks – with some limitations. The move would put the UK at odds with the US, which has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm’s kit on security […]
