Category Archives: Technology

EU unveils digital tax on tech giants – FT

Posted on March 22, 2018 by macromon

The European Commission has revealed its plan for a 3% tax on the revenues of big technology groups in response to pressure from EU governments, which want the likes of Google, Facebook and Amazon to start paying a fairer share … Continue reading →

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Robots Are Even Coming For The Wolves!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by macromon

An example of Mother Nature and her delicate balance, and the ‘bots that bail us out… For the last eight months, farms near Kisarazu City in Japan have been home to a horrifying robot wolf. But don’t worry, it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Big Brother Alive And Well And Living In China (Must View)

Posted on January 28, 2018 by macromon

This clip from the BBC is incredible and very disconcerting. We suspect this technology, and the use thereof, is not just limited to China but ubiquitous throughout Western countries.   Double yikes! China has been building what it calls “the … Continue reading →

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Efficient Markets?

Posted on December 21, 2017 by macromon

Now up 400 percent! Long Island Iced Tea Corp to rebrand as "Long Blockchain Corp", stock up 280% in 6 minutes since issuing press release to change name. Unreal. $LTEA — Dennis Dick, CFA (@TripleDTrader) December 21, 2017

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Hong Kong closes its trading floor

Posted on October 28, 2017 by macromon

Hong Kong’s floor traders will vacate the city’s trading hall for the final time on Friday after the exchange operator shuts the premises permanently. Don Weinland reports. ► Subscribe to FT.com here: http://bit.ly/2r8RJzM

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15 predictions Bill Gates made in 1999

Posted on August 25, 2017 by macromon

No. 1: Price-comparison sites. Gates’ prediction: “Automated price comparison services will be developed, allowing people to see prices across multiple websites, making it effortless to find the cheapest product for all industries.”What we see now: You can easily search for … Continue reading →

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QOTD: AI And China

Posted on July 27, 2017 by macromon

China recognizes that AI will be critical to its future “comprehensive national power” – The Diplomat

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Dubai’s Robotic Police Force

Posted on June 22, 2017 by macromon

Wow!  When is the last time you met a cop that spoke nine languages? Robocop On Wednesday, May 24, Dubai will launch a new police robot that marks the first phase of the integration of robots into the police force. … Continue reading →

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Technology turbulence – FT

Posted on May 1, 2016 by macromon

Big players from the technology sector have reported a wide range of results. Lex’s Robert Armstrong and Giles Wilkes discuss the changing fortunes of tech’s top operators For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if … Continue reading →

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Tech leaders’ visions for next 10 years – FT

Posted on June 21, 2015 by macromon

Founders Forum, the prestigious network of entrepreneurs, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. But what do technology’s leading figures see in store for the next decade? FT’s Ravi Mattu finds out. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit … Continue reading →

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