Cisco, a worldwide leader in IT and networking, is developing a method of confidential group communications based on Blockchain technology, according to a patent application released by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) March 29. In the application, the company describes the way Blockchain can ensure more confidential and secure group messaging, file sharing, and tracking of membership […]

I’ve stayed in my share of the various Marriott brands, but a recent trip to Miami offered the chance to try out the AC brand, in the tony suburb of Aventura, conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and near plentiful shopping. My first impression of the property was genuine surprise—the bright, spacious lobby was clean and modern, but […]

First Read is your briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter WASHINGTON — America has always had its culture wars, and they’re only intensified when news events big and small are filtered through the prism of Donald Trump. (The latest debates […]

Kushner may have leaked classified information WASHINGTON (CNN) – Six House Democrats are calling on FBI Director Christopher Wray to investigate whether President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior White House aide Jared Kushner leaked classified information to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, according to a letter obtained by CNN. The call comes after The […]

“We’re coming out of Syria very soon. Let the other people take care of it now, very soon. Very soon, we’re coming out.” President Donald Trump appeared to signal the withdrawal ‘very soon” of U.S. troops from Syria on Thursday, surprising the Pentagon and State Department. “By the way, we’re knocking the hell out of […]

When you join an organization, you have a short window of time to adapt to its culture. It’s the old 90-day rule. And we know too many talented individuals who have stumbled in their new company because they failed to read the cultural tea leaves. This happens because most organizations don’t explain the cultural rules […]

  “The visit was kept a secret due to security issues,” a relative said on condition of anonymity after Yousafzai was greeted at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad by government and security officials. She was taken to a hotel under high security, the relative said. Yousafzai will reunite with all of her family in […]

The world’s leading travel brand expands its content offering to voice.  Lonely Planet, the world’s best-loved travel authority, has now made its award-winning travel content available via voice devices. Launching on the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, travelers can now ask Lonely Planet to help them plan their trip without lifting a finger.  Travelers can access Lonely Planet’s expert advice and […]

This is Noah’s first project with Viacom, the parent company of Comedy Central, and will be released through its venture, Day Zero Productions. Oscar victor Nyong’o will play Noah’s mother Patricia in the film based on the SA comedian’s autobiography. The expansive partnership with Noah and Day Zero echoes a far-reaching deal Viacom signed with […]

Facebook says it’s going to stop using data from third-party data providers like Experian and Acxiom. Facebook is going to limit how much data it makes available to advertisers buying hyper-targeted ads on the social network. More specifically, Facebook says it will stop using data from third-party data aggregators — companies like Experian and Acxiom — to help supplement […]