Utrecht University (UU) in the Netherlands thought it had nothing to be ashamed of when it accepted a €360,000 research grant from Philip Morris International (PMI) last September. The tobacco giant had agreed to fund a study on cigarette smuggling that had obvious public health importance, and the lead researcher, law professor John Vervaele, would enjoy complete […]

Ilya Orlov, one of the founders of TravelChain, а decentralized data exchange for the travel industries, believes that Blockchain technology gives a prodigious opportunity for travel industry players. Travellers can now earn money for sharing their experience directly and safely with travel businesses, and …

“Tell them I told you everything you needed to know, and that you can’t tell anyone.” That was Harrison Ford’s advice to Alden Ehrenreich, the man who would be Han, when they sat down for lunch in January of last year shortly before production began on Solo: A Star Wars Story. Ehrenreich, the 28-year-old actor best known […]

Business jets are typically regarded as an indulgence of the global elite, but a just-unveiled entrant to the sector shows there’s more to the industry. Starling Jet is billed as the world’s first hybrid-electric business aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (like a helicopter). In addition to serving high-net worth individuals, the planes can be […]

Chinese payment provider LianLian International is joining RippleNet, the payment network that uses Ripple’s blockchain technology to facilitate cross-border transactions. Announced on Feb. 7, the news will see the Hong Kong-based LianLian International adopting Ripple’s xCurrent solution in an effort to bring same-day, cross-border transactions onto a blockchain for its existing customers. The product differs from Ripple’s xRapid solution, which, […]

The city of Berkeley, California is considering launching an initial coin offering (ICO) in a stated effort to reduce its dependence on federal funding. The ICO would raise funds by selling digital coins that would be backed by government municipal bonds, according to Business Insider, which spoke to a …

From the printing press and home VCRs to Snapchat and virtual reality, the pervasive desire to look at attractive naked people has been a great unsung driver of technological progress. If you want to know where technology is going, in other words, a good rule of thumb is: Look to porn. When it comes to […]

 When you’re trying to build a name for your company, there is a multitude of tactics to create an appealing brand, reach out to your customers and build a reputation for yourself in your industry. Graphic artists will tell you about how a high-quality logo and beautiful website design are the keys to business growth, […]

A new Swiss luxury watch fair is coming to the U.S. that will combine entertainment, education and of course the newest timepieces from some of the world's best-known brands. Watches & Wonders Miami will be held February 16 – 19 at the Miami Design District, a center for art, fashion and luxury.

February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness month, a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of healthy living through good nutrition and regular exercise. Being healthy is not just about eating enough fruit and vegetables, it’s also about relaxing and spending quality time with your loved ones as this contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle and well-being. […]