Non-paying listeners are key source for subscription streaming Fresh off going public, service seeks to boost user growth Spotify Technology SA is developing a new version of its free music service, the first big product change since the streaming company went public last week, according to people familiar with the matter.  The company is tweaking the […]

Hampton, VA – Each new season brings change. Seasonal change on land is something that we’re familiar with and adjust to regularly. But what happens to billions of plankton in the ocean each season? How do they adjust to changing sunlight patterns and mixing of the water column? And what impact do these tiny critters have […]

Xi Jinping should avoid responding to U.S. tariffs by punishing markets. China’s global financial ambitions would be among the casualties. Many of the proposals or suggestions on how China might respond to U.S. tariffs have the air of “Surrender or I will shoot myself in the foot.” They may not only hurt China, but damage […]

Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 on Wednesday. Under this initiative, 50 per cent of government transactions will adopt the blockchain platform over the next three years, which the government says will save Dh11 […]

I no longer have that compulsion to open my crypto app. If you rank as a crypto investor, you can likely attest to a similar addiction from just a few short months ago. We experienced a meteoric rise, a temporary zenith, and then a continuous (interminable?) descent. It seems we all flew a bit too […]

Some major airlines were re-routing flights on Wednesday after Europe’s air traffic control agency warned aircraft flying in the eastern Mediterranean to exercise caution due to possible air strikes into Syria. Eurocontrol said in a notification published on Tuesday afternoon that air-to-ground and cruise missiles could be used over the following 72 hours and there […]

By Scott Brown When planning a DOOH campaign, you need to be aware of the choices available to you. The execution of the campaign depends on judicious choice of formats available. The target audience, timings, footfalls and campaign objective are factors influencing the format type. Correct selection of DOOH media formats can save you money, […]

After two failed starts by separate investment funds, a new Chinese blockchain innovation fund has solidified the nation’s long-term commitment to blockchain technology and has over a billion USD in government backing. Announced today, the Zhejiang Xiongan Blockchain Strategic Development Research Institute (ZXBSDRI) was launched inside China’s Hangzhou Blockchain Industrial Park. The move is a […]

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The multimillion-dollar expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center that officials say will allow the city to remain at the top of the list of trade show destinations will have a modern design tied by a ribbon-like roof on the outside and iconic imagery inside. The board of directors of the […]

The sweet smell of baklava wafted in the air as gentle Arabic music welcomed Pitt students of different ethnicities and cultures for a Middle Eastern experience. Students wandered the room, chatting with their friends, dipping pita bread into hummus and getting henna tattoos. According to Amani Attia — the coordinator of Arabic Language program — […]