Australian scientists recently received funding for an important project: reviving the Tasmanian tiger, an animal species officially considered extinct since 1982. And this is not the first such experiment being carried out around the world. Could we o…
‘The bottom line’: Scuba divers help preserve historic Bangkok mansion
A 200-year-old Chinese mansion in Bangkok’s heart isn’t an obvious place for a scuba school, but in a city relentlessly demolishing its architectural heritage the business is helping preserve the historic home. Dive instructor Poosak Posayachinda’s fam…
Now Twitter’s iOS users can swipe between Home and Latest timelines
Is Twitter looking to boost its Latest news feed? The social network has unveiled a new way to view the latest tweets on your Twitter feed. Now, users can easily switch between the personalized, algorithm-driven Home feed and the reverse-chronological …
Getting hitched? Let Lazio pick up the bill
What if you jetted off somewhere romantic to say, “I do”? For couples thinking of getting married far from home, Italy’s capital region of Lazio could be a good alternative, since the region of Rome has decided to devote €10 million to cover expenses r…
As inflation bites, US consumers could cut back on dining out
Labor shortages are not the only headache facing restaurant business. Inflation is also driving up menu prices. In the United States, consumers who have to pay more for food and fuel are thinking about cutting back to make ends meet. In the United Stat…
Moscow opens case against Meta for calling for ‘murder’ of Russians
Russia said Friday it was opening a criminal case against Meta for “calling for the murder” of Russians, saying the parent company of Facebook and Instagram had relaxed rules on violent messages aimed at Russia’s army and leaders. Russia’s Investigativ…
Twitter is shifting to offer more online shopping
Twitter is going shopping. While shopping on social networks is becoming a key trend of 2022, the platform of the blue bird logo has created a new feature. From now on, brands will be able to display their products in a virtual store thanks to a new bu…
Does TikTok plan to go head to head with Spotify?
Will musical artists favor TikTok over Spotify? The Chinese social network has unveiled SoundOn, its new platform dedicated to musicians. The new space is being touted as a service that will pay artists according to the use of their music. A promise th…
Bitcoin with your burger? Fast food chains try out cryptocurrency rewards
Should cryptocurrency be a reward, if not a means of payment? In the United States, fast food chains are seriously testing the waters to analyze how they should integrate bitcoin, dogecoin or other cryptocurrencies into their business models. The lates…
Rising fuel prices: Ways to make driving more fuel-efficient
As prices at the pump soar and the price of a barrel of Brent Crude Oil is now close to its 2008 record of $147.50, motorists are looking for ways to save fuel. When applied on a daily basis, some simple maintenance and eco-driving techniques can help …