The Fad Behind the Tag
Being innovative is a label that workers, companies, industries and countries aspire to, yet what it actually means remains a mystery.
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Japan's Comeback is Rooted in AI
Japan failed in its attempt in the 1980s to implement a new technological philosophy geared toward integration, but learned valuable lessons that could make it lead the way in the age of AI.
Pakistan Fights Poverty with A Gig Platform
A website similar to LinkedIn connects offline workers in the South Asian country with potential employers.
Australia Uses Tech to Preserve its Languages
Academic researchers are using a device that appears as a robot to teach languages to children.
China's Web Surveillance Model Expands Abroad
Beijing faces new criticism for being the world's worst abuser of online freedom and for training other nations on regulating the internet.
The Big Spenders in Research and Development
Governments, companies and academic institutions invest more than $2 trillion in the sector, and almost half is spent by Asian countries.
Japanese Fear the Future and Blame Robots
People in the country say children will do worse and automation may leave people unemployed, according to a new survey.
The Global Race to Space
The future holds more private low-cost missions, miniature satellites and a possible space force, experts say.
STEM Worker Shortage at a Crisis, Survey Shows
2 in 5 people think the STEM worker shortage is severe.
India as China's Secret Business Weapon
An executive in China discusses India's market, China's business strategy and the shrinking 'islands' of North America and Western Europe.
Too Much Money Hurts China's Tech Startups
Flush with cash, China’s tech sector offers an example how companies in the country worry little about risk.
China Climbs in Global Innovation Ranking
The Asian superpower cracks the top 20 most innovative countries, while the U.S. drops out of the top 5.
John Sculley on China, Tariffs and Technology
The former CEO of Apple says the future lies in platform-based technologies and scaling.
These Are The Technologies That Countries Invest In
From robots to 3D printing, countries are expanding investment in these growing technological fields.
The Country With No Public Transport Fares
Estonia takes the experiment nationally, but questions remain whether such programs reduce traffic and pollution.
Blockchain's Hope and Hype
The technology that is the backbone of cryptocurrencies is stirring change – and anxiety – in many countries.
The New Form of Intelligence You'll Need
Artificial intelligence and human IQ might be what schools and employers will be looking for in the future.
It's Not Technology That Will Take the Swiss Watch Down
Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry, but no one is panicking. Yet.
Which Countries Will Win the Global AI Race?
A growing number of strategies to apply the technology take shape around the world as critics worry the U.S. may be left behind.
Will Universal Income Ever Work?
As Finland approaches the end of its pilot program, questions remain on the merits of basic income plans.
Old Europe vs. New Tech
Startup investors in Germany still bet on online services, lagging behind in true innovation.
Are You Smart? Sorry, You Might Not End Up Rich
A new study out of Italy shows that the most successful people aren't the most skilled.
The Future of War May Be Virtual
The U.S. is investing billions into virtual reality training for the military by 2022.
These Are the Countries With the Most Gold Medals in Math
As people celebrate Pi Day (yes, the number 3.14), we took a look at what places know most about it.
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Merck, Intel, Under Armour CEOs quit council over Trump’s initial response to rally
Just a month ago, President Trump invited Merck chief executive Kenneth C. Frazier to the White House, calling him one of the “great, great leaders of business in this country.” On Monday morning, Trump singled out Frazier again, this time to express his displeasure over the pharmaceutical executive’s abrupt decision to resign from the president’s American Manufacturing Council.
Freedom from cable isn’t free: Flood of streaming services will make cutting the cord more complicated
Disney’s exit from Netflix to start its own video service is just the beginning.
Toyota and Mazda join forces on electric vehicles. Is this the end of the road for gas cars?
European moves to mark the end of the road for diesel and gas-powered cars are putting pressure on carmakers to not get left behind in the shift towards electric vehicles, analysts said.
Toyota and Mazda to build $1.6 billion assembly plant in U.S. and partner on electric cars
Toyota and Mazda corporations announced plans on Friday to build a $1.6 billion assembly plant in the United States and work together to develop electric car and advanced safety technologies.
Washington keeps adding jobs, but economists say they’re the wrong kind
The new employment tends to be lower paying than the old.
Trump DOJ gives Harley-Davidson $3 million discount on Obama-era pollution fine
The company will no longer have to fund a project to clean up air pollution
Bobby’s Burger Palace is going public. But a new regulation lets chef Bobby Flay not say much about it.
The company hopes to raise $15 million and expand internationally.
Abercrombie’s potential sale just fell apart, sending its stock tumbling
The company closed $9.59 per share on Monday, after it announced it failed to reach an agreement to sell itself.
Blue Man Group joins the circus and gets acquired by Cirque du Soleil
The performance group known for its blue-faced characters is part of Cirque du Soleil's expansion strategy.
QVC to merge with rival Home Shopping Network
The combined entity would be the largest television commerce company in the world, generating $14 billion in revenue.
Blue Apron gets off to bland start in stock market debut
Shares were initially priced at $10, far below earlier hopes of fetching between $15 and $17.
Takata files for bankruptcy following multiyear air bag crisis
The Japanese manufacturer also agrees to sell operations to a U.S. producer of safety systems.
WebMD Health to be sold to a KKR company for $2.8 billion
WebMD, the online information source on health topics, announced Monday it would be acquired by Internet Brands, a media company controlled by global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. The transaction is valued at around $2.8 billion.
Etsy announces a second round of job cuts in little more than a month
The online marketplace for crafters also said it would be 'pausing' marketing initiatives.
Blue Apron promised to bring disruption to the food business. Then it got disrupted.
Amazon's deal to buy Whole Foods injects new uncertainty into the meal company's IPO.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
This St. Louis area startup takes you to another world
With a virtual reality headset linked to your smartphone, you can visit a fictional world or some other part of the planet. By moving your head up and down, and left and right, you get a complete view of the new place, whether it is New York’s Central Park or a sailboat on Creve Coeur Lake — all viewed from that comfy spot on your living room couch.
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Startup targets growing market — including legal marijuana
For more than a year, the three entrepreneurs behind Hummingbird Technologies have been working to perfect a device to take the guesswork out of growing plants. The result of that effort is Nectar, a system that its creators say provides the ideal environment for gardening, albeit on a small scale.
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The Waiting List
Mădălina and George have been a couple for eight years. They share a house, a dog, and a spot on the Romanian national waiting list for a kidney transplant. This is a story about altruism, hope, and unconditional love.
Beyond the Mist
The most publicized plane crash in post-Communist Romania involved a medical mission, a resident in internal medicine, a greedy pilot, hundreds of villagers, and too little help from local authorities.
The Business Master
Marius Ghenea is one of the richest businessmen in Romania, but he wastes no time counting his money. He is an investor, professor, mentor, and a true model for any young person delving into the fascinating world of business.
Raluca's Change
What it’s like to be transsexual in a post-Communist country where LGBT people were still sentenced to prison in the early 2000s? Hint: It’s anything but easy.
Romanian Mojitos for Everyone
If you want to drink a cocktail in Bucharest, you might end up in a laboratory — an apothecary's shop full of chemistry pots, perfume bottles, syringes and test tubes, rosebud infusions and fig mixes, where bartenders wear lab coats. It's called Laborator de Cocktailuri (Laboratory of Cocktails), and it is one of the latest additions to a growing number of cocktail bars that are becoming part of Romanians' lives.
Some background: During the communist regime, we weren't much exposed to cocktail
Some background: During the communist regime, we weren't much exposed to cocktail
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This is the story of a Romanian MIT student, who, after years of studying in the U.S., put together the first and most famous Romanian online dictionary.