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Giulia Segreti / Reuters: Italy opens a probe into Booking.com, says the website's handling of hotels in its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder effective competition” — Italy's antitrust has opened a probe into Booking.com (BKNG.O) to establish whether the travel website is in a potential abuse … Giulia Segreti / Reuters: Italy opens a probe into Booking.com, says the website's handling of hotels in its Preferred Partner Programme “seems likely to hinder…

The Biden administration announced new automobile standards aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2032 while also allowing automakers to meet their targets at a slower pace than originally proposed. The new standards were not as strict as the proposal laid out by the Environmental Protection Agency last year, in which automakers would have been required to reduce emissions by over two-thirds by 2032. Car companies and the autoworkers union opposed the plan, citing recent slower sales growth of electric…

Mumbai is emerging among the preferred startup destinations for founders and investors in the country, said Dream Sports cofounder and CEO Harsh Jain and Haptik CEO Aakrit Vaish, citing the financial capital's infrastructural advancements and increasing access to resources and talent.The entrepreneurs interacted with ET ahead of the Mumbai Tech Week, an initiative aimed at promoting the city’s thriving tech ecosystem, scheduled to take place between February 18 and 23.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

Sundar Pichai has revealed how he starts his day; you may be surprised to learn that CEOs have different approaches to starting their days. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google, serves as an inspiration to millions. Pichai is well-known for his innovative ideas and technological touch, but have you ever considered how he begins his day? Whether he reads a newspaper or a book. CEOs typically begin their day by gathering information from well-known news sources. However, Pichai takes a different…

Last Updated: January 18, 2024, 17:42 ISTHonda Activa To Bajaj Platina: Top 5 Most Preferred Two-Wheelers Among Indians. (Photo: Hero)Since the pandemic, the Indian two-wheeler market has benefited from an increase in delivery service providers.In terms of volume, the two-wheeler market in India is the biggest worldwide. The two-wheeler market has undergone numerous changes in the past few years.Due to the pandemic’s enormous demand for personal mobility, the two-wheeler market has experienced tremendous growth, as has…

For nearly a decade, FIU sociolinguist Phillip Carter has researched Miami English—a variety of English with subtle structural influence from Spanish, mostly spoken by second-, third- or fourth-generation native English speakers. Credit: Florida International University Spanish is often framed as both essential and deeply rooted in Miami, a necessity to "get by" living in the 305. …

Lily Gladstone’s chilling performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon has made the talent a frontrunner during the 2024 award season set to honor the best achievements in film from the 2023 movie release schedule. Ahead of the Oscars this spring, Gladstone is entering the ongoing conversation about gendered award categories, as the actor discusses her own preferred pronouns. In this year’s Best Actress race, Gladstone’s performance in Killers of the Flower Moon (one of our voted best movies of 2023) seems…

Japanese startup Preferred Networks is ramping up investment in customised artificial intelligence chips, seeking to ensure access to critical hardware as advances in generative AI spark a global investment boom. The company, whose investors include automaker Toyota and robot maker Fanuc, began developing its first generation AI chip in 2016 to power its supercomputers. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitMITMIT…

Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have invented a composite material that channels mechanical energy in a specific direction. This hydrogel with embedded nanofillers could revolutionize how wasted vibrational energy is utilized.A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have developed a unique material, based on nanofillers embedded in a hydrogel, that can channel mechanical energy in one direction but not the other, acting in a “nonreciprocal” way.…

Last Updated: June 06, 2023, 18:11 ISTLucknow Metro (Photo: Wikipedia)The Lucknow Metro's exceptional achievement in May 2023 establishes its position as the city's favored mode of public transportIn a groundbreaking milestone, the Lucknow Metro witnessed its highest-ever monthly ridership in May 2023, with a staggering 20.93 lakh commuters availing the services over the course of 31 days. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record set in December 2022, when 20.47 lakh passengers utilized the metro network.The…