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Facebook’s virtual reality push is about data, not gaming

Facebook’s virtual reality push is about data, not gaming

Facebook has announced the latest version of its successful standalone virtual reality (VR) headset, the Oculus Quest 2. The new device packs more computing power and a sharper screen than its predecessor, and is also…

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Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks

Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks

As the deadline for the post-Brexit trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) looms, concerns have arisen as to whether the two parties will be able to conclude a deal.…

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Crude Oil Prices Bounce After Hit From Libyan Peace Deal News By Investing.com

Crude Oil Prices Bounce After Hit From Libyan Peace Deal News By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com — Crude oil prices rebounded after a sharp dip in early trading in New York on Friday, as traders focused more on the promise of output discipline from OPEC…

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Can robots write? Machine learning produces dazzling results, but some assembly is still required

Can robots write? Machine learning produces dazzling results, but some assembly is still required

You might have seen a recent article from The Guardian written by “a robot”. Here’s a sample: I know that my brain is not a “feeling brain”. But it is capable of making rational, logical…

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Federal Reserve hopes years of zero rates will spur inflation – but there are risks

Federal Reserve hopes years of zero rates will spur inflation – but there are risks

In a healthy economy, prices tend to go up – a process called inflation. While you might not like that as a consumer, moderate price growth is a sign of a growing economy. And, historically…

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In Wisconsin, Trump announces $13 billion in farm aid By Reuters

In Wisconsin, Trump announces $13 billion in farm aid By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. U.S. President Trump holds news conference at the White House in Washington 2/2 By Steve Holland and P.J. Huffstutter MOSINEE, Wis. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of…

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Inclusion starts with better management – here’s what employees say about making diversity work

Inclusion starts with better management – here’s what employees say about making diversity work

Since the death of George Floyd in May, dozens of companies such as Apple, Estee Lauder and Facebook have vowed to increase diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. The diversity part seems straightforward enough. But…

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Crude Oil Prices Hit Two-Week High on Saudi Hint of Further Cuts By Investing.com

Crude Oil Prices Hit Two-Week High on Saudi Hint of Further Cuts By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com — Crude oil prices rose on Thursday after Saudi Arabia’s oil ministry raised the prospect of further production cuts if the global economic recovery loses any more momentum. A meeting…

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Scientific American has endorsed Joe Biden over Trump for president. Australia should take note

Scientific American has endorsed Joe Biden over Trump for president. Australia should take note

In an unprecedented step, prestigious science publication Scientific American has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump and endorsed his opponent, Democratic candidate Joe Biden, in the upcoming US election. It’s the first presidential…

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The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead

The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead

No list of seminal business books would be complete without The Experience Economy, the 1999 bestseller by American academics B Joseph Pine II and James H Gilmore. They argued that the selling of experiences was…

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