[ad_1] It’s hard to overstate how large Tencent is as a tech company or how much influence it exerts on the video-game industry every day, in a million silent ways. Tencent lingers around the back of the list of top 10 companies in the world, consistently valued at well over $300 billion. Tencent Interactive Entertainment […]
Category: Politics
Pentagon puts $10 billion contract on hold after Trump criticizes Amazon
[ad_1] The Pentagon wants a single supplier for its JEDI cloud computing system that will house critical personnel and intelligence data, while allowing it to better compete with China in the field of AI. Four parties were selected in the bidding, including IBM and Oracle, but the Pentagon has whittled it down to just two […]
Trump announces more tariffs on goods made in China
[ad_1] …buy agricultural product from the U.S. in large quantities, but did not do so. Additionally, my friend President Xi said that he would stop the sale of Fentanyl to the United States – this never happened, and many Americans continue to die! Trade talks are continuing, and… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, […]
FCC hopes to fix its broadband maps with more precise data
[ad_1] On top of this, the FCC is implementing a process to gather public input on the accuracy of internet providers’ maps. This includes a crowdsourcing portal that will take feedback directly from customers as well as local governments. Proposals could also bring in “additional technical standards” for more precise maps as well as the […]
Startup turns lobbying into crowdfunding campaigns
[ad_1] The initial rollout is limited to three campaigns in the company’s home of Virginia, such as decriminalizing marijuana and equal funding for students. Other states are coming by 2020 at the latest, the company told TechCrunch. There is a 25 percent processing fee, although CrowdLobby said this delivered full service that included ongoing communications […]
Facebook fact-checker says more work is needed to curb fake news
[ad_1] The organization published 96 fact checks during this period. Of these, 59 were found to be false, 19 were a mix of truth and lies, seven were found to be opinion and six were judged as satire. Just five of the posts — flagged by users concerned about their veracity — were marked as […]
Bipartisan highway bill proposes $1 billion for EV charging corridors
[ad_1] The bill includes $3 billion to support projects that lower highway-related carbon emissions, and states could be given greater flexibility if they meet emissions planning requirements. States can compete for $500 million in additional funding by making progress on reducing per capita emissions, and they can compete for $1 billion to build hydrogen, natural […]
EU lending bank aims to cut funding for fossil fuel projects by 2020
[ad_1] The European Union has some very long-term environmental goals, but it might not wait around to make some crucial changes. The Guardian has seen proposals from the EU's lender, the European Investment Bank, that would bar funding for any energy infr… [ad_2] Source link
IRS reminds 10,000 taxpayers that cryptocurrency is subject to taxes
[ad_1] In a press release, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said: “Taxpayers should take these letters very seriously by reviewing their tax filings and when appropriate, amend past returns and pay back taxes, interest and penalties. The IRS is expanding our efforts involving virtual currency, including increased use of data analytics. We are focused on enforcing […]
Intelligence Committee releases heavily redacted report on 2016 election hacking
[ad_1] Today the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released Vol. 1 of its report (PDF) on Russian attempts at election hacking in 2016. However, much of the information in it has already been released — like knowledge that hacking attempts reached all 50 states in one form or another — or is blacked out. […]