Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Saturday, 6 August 2016
Apple just spent $200 million for more artificial intelligence
The purchase price was "around" $200 million, Geekwire reports, citing a source close to the deal.
Turi was founded by a University of Washington professor, and it specialized in providing tools and frameworks for other developers to incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence into their apps.
Paid Social Media Jobs – An Overview
I did it! After countless hours of concentration, I’ve finally gone through all the lessons and tested out the Paid Social Media Jobs (PSMJ) system. Now I am ready to share my experience with you.
Here is my overview on Paid Social Media Jobs and what they are teaching you to do:
Paid-social-media-jobs-online-webinar-day1You have to create a “stunning resume” to attract people to employ you as a free-lancer to handle their social media accounts
Friday, 5 August 2016
Open Letter To Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, By A Stauch APC Supporter (READ)
Though I was one of those who made the system “hot” for you when you were in office through endless articles and criticism on national dailies and online blogs, however, I regret to say that just within 13 months that you relinquished the insignia of power, the prices of essential commodities have gone out of the reach of common people.
Things are so bad that Nigerians now steal pot of soup on fire. Nigeria is now drifting towards the ABACHA era. Nigerians have watched and still watching in aghast as things suddenly gone awry. No essential basic amenity is working in Nigeria as I write.
Apple has completely changed its plan to conquer TV
Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook declared that the "future of television is apps," a refrain that has been repeated by Apple execs over and over since then.
But navigating separate apps is a horrible way to watch TV, and it seems that Apple has finally seen the light.
Apple's big TV plan now revolves around building an advanced TV guide that will tie content services like Netflix, HBO, and ESPN together, industry sources tell Recode's Peter Kafka.
Jeff Bezos just sold a boatload of Amazon stock
In his most valuable stock sale ever, the Amazon founder and CEO sold about 1 million shares of his company this week. That's more than $755 million worth of stock.
The sale itself is routine — Bezos sells a huge number of shares every year on a predetermined schedule — but the sheer bounty is pretty extraordinary.
Toyota's hydrogen-powered car wants to be the alternative to plug-ins, but there's one major drawback
The 2016 Toyota Mirai.
Right now, if you want an alternative-fuel vehicle, you have to pick from offerings that either require gasoline or an electrical outlet. The gas-electric hybrid and the battery-powered car — your Toyota Priuses, Chevy Volts, and Teslas — are staples in this space. There are drawbacks for drivers of both types.
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Oil firms count losses as militants worsen woes
Chevron Corporation, the second largest United States-based oil producer, lost $1.47bn in the second quarter of this year, its largest since 2001, compared with a net profit of $571m in the same period of 2015.
How to earn more from fixed deposits
Fixed Deposit accounts are a type of savings account that functions on a fixed interest rate for a predetermined period. Once the account matures, the interest is then credited to you, the investor.
Shop for the highest rate from different banks: You have to shop for the highest rates among the banks. This is actually one of the reasons why some depositors have more than one bank.
Adidas sales climb on Euro 2016 boots
Higher sales of items branded with the Bavarian firm’s famous three stripes were “mostly due to two-digit increases in the important categories of running, football and training, as well as Adidas Originals and Adidas neo,” two fashion branches, the firm said in a statement.
Naira falls to N390/$1 on parallel market, rises on interbank
A currency analyst, who preferred to remain anonymous, blamed the continuing slide of the nation’s currency on the parallel market to demand pressure.
According to him, demand for FX for most of the 41 items that had been excluded from the interbank market was still being met with dollars bought from the parallel market.
How to Start a Cooking Gas Retailing Company
Are you interested in doing business in the oil and gas industry? Do you need a sample cooking gas retail business plan template? Then below is an in-depth guide on how to start a cooking gas retailing business.
Cooking gas (natural gas) is a clear, odorless gas that is used for cooking as a cheaper alternative to electric energy. It is also a clean alternative to coal-based electricity and kerosene-fueled cooking. This explains why it is now the most preferred cooking fuel by homes and businesses.