Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska expressed the hope that Russian Railways, the country’s state-run monopoly, would take a fresh look at the country’s transportation services in the light of the catastrophic event on one of the world’s most important waterways. According to the businessman, Russia has several projects that could easily …
Read More »Israel launches Covid-tracking ‘FREEDOM BRACELET’ as alternative to quarantine, as court reins in spy agency’s contact tracing
A pilot program for the tracking bracelet kicked off at the Ben Gurion airport on Monday, where 100 devices were doled out to arriving travelers as a way to avoid a stay at a military-administered quarantine hotel. Instead, those opting for the bracelet system – which features the electronic wristband, …
Read More »India’s space agency to build homegrown alternative to Google Maps, after country introduces ‘own’ Twitter & WhatsApp
The new project was announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation and MapmyIndia late on Friday. The two have not yet specified any timeframe within which the service might arrive, nor revealed what it will be called. The ISRO said the “collaboration will enable them to jointly identify and build …
Read More »Scottish alternative pop musician Sophie dies at 34 following an ‘accident’ in Greece
“At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. We would also ask for respect for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity,”declared Sophie’s team, calling the musician “a pioneer of a new sound,”“one of the most influential artists in the …
Read More »Alternative tech platform DLive cracks down on users amid media complaints about ‘extremist’ audience after Capitol storming
After Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, media organizations like the New York Times, Wired, and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) took aim at DLive for hosting users who attended and supported the incident – branding the alternative tech platform an “extremist haven.” “DLive has paid …
Read More »Venezuela’s Guaido-led opposition holds alternative vote and then BURNS BALLOTS after boycotting legislative elections
The so-called “popular consultations” organized by the supporters of the self-styled “interim president” started online on Monday and concluded with an in-person participation on Saturday. The move was held after an official election held earlier this month handed control over the Venezuelan National Assembly to President Nicolas Maduro’s Socialist PSUV …
Read More »Anatomy of a rumor: PE as an alternative to quarantine
Russia became the birthplace of digital protest, the Kremlin tells off governors and bankers, and Igor Sechin, seems to have missed out of the hands of big business newspaper. Vladimir Putin continues to distance themselves from taking unpopular decisions in the fight against the epidemic COVID-19, the responsibility for the …
Read More »Anatomy of a rumor: PE as an alternative to quarantine
Russia became the birthplace of digital protest, the Kremlin tells off governors and bankers, and Igor Sechin, seems to have missed out of the hands of big business newspaper. Vladimir Putin continues to distance themselves from taking unpopular decisions in the fight against the epidemic COVID-19, the responsibility for the …
Read More »Copenhagen endorsed the pipeline alternative Polish instead of Russian
The office for the protection of the environment of Denmark (DEPA) has given final approval to the project of a gas pipeline “Baltic pipe” on the territory of the Kingdom. “Baltic pipe” (Baltic Pipe) is a future pipeline that would run between Denmark and Poland, it will be connected to …
Read More »Hyundai introduced an alternative key to access the car
To open the car and start the engine it will be possible via smartphone. Hyundai showed the new access technology in the car and do not need a key. So, the new system involves the use of a smartphone with a special application. A digital key will be able to …
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