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Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Unstoppable Facebook

The (relative) decline of Apple, the ascendance of Amazon and the continuing dominance of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24rL8uF via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Model Mother, Maye, Prepares for Met Gala Debut

A nutritionist who roamed the Kalahari desert and placed in beauty pageants has a career surge thanks in part to her eldest son, the technology titan. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TbsQWh via IFTTT

Brooklyn’s Wearable Revolution

The borough is becoming the East Coast’s Silicon Valley, with a new development in the Navy Yards and another in Sunset Park. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rHfVpv via IFTTT

EDITOR’S NOTE: WHEN SCIENCE FICTION BECOMES FACT

Covering the edtech space is never dull. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1WwGbhk via IFTTT

NEW RULES TO MAKE BROADBAND MORE AFFORDABLE

The FCC has modernized and reformed its Lifeline program to help low-income consumers afford Internet access. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1TkHE5c via IFTTT

CLASS TECH TIPS

Personalized Literacy Support with Clicker 7 In this word-processing space with speech support, a word predictor, and a painting program, as well as word banks and activities, students can also organize text and images and create concept maps. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1WwGbhi via IFTTT

Easy-to-Use Calendar App Keeps Kids Up to Date

Empowering calendar tool alleviates transition anxiety from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1TkHFX3 via IFTTT

Big Severance for Marissa Mayer if Ousted From Yahoo After a Sale

The $55 million severance package for Ms. Mayer, Yahoo’s chief executive, was disclosed in an S.E.C. filing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pQxuS6 via IFTTT

At the Brooklyn Museum, With a Chatty Curator in Your Pocket

Visitors get expert help from a smartphone app that invites them to ask questions or express opinions on the fly. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pQdjnt via IFTTT

TV Stations Agree to Sell Enough Spectrum to Meet F.C.C.’s Goal

The agency reached its maximum target for a giant airwave auction that will support the next generation of wireless Internet services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26BYQgt via IFTTT

Rovi Buys TiVo in $1.1 Billion Deal

In acquiring TiVo, Rovi will get access to analytics about viewing habits and add 10 million households to its own 18 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1N6n7or via IFTTT

NASA’s Juno Mission on Course for July 4 Arrival at Jupiter, Media Accreditation Open

Media accreditation now is open for events around the arrival of NASA’s Juno spacecraft at Jupiter on July 4. The spacecraft, which will reveal the story of the formation and evolution of the planet Jupiter, will enter into orbit around the gas giant that evening, five years after leaving Earth. April 29, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1WvJK7n via IFTTT

Sen. Mikulski, NASA Administrator Bolden to View Progress at Wallops Flight Facility

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will host Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and agency Administrator Charles Bolden on Tuesday, May 3, for an employee town hall and tour. The tour will include a stop at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0A, where preparations are underway to conduct a hot fire test of Orbital ATK’s Antares rocket April 29, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1VXiPD9 via IFTTT

Water Cooler: And Now, I Unfollow Thee

The pleasures — and complexities — of severing social media ties. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WvhCS2 via IFTTT

DIGITAL EQUITY: “A MORAL IMPERATIVE”: PART 2

Connectivity is part of the fiber of our lives and most of us can’t imagine what we did before we had 24/7 access, much less what it must be like for the 60 million Americans without home Internet access. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1pOP1Kx via IFTTT

FROM PASSIVE TO ACTIVE: CREATIVE DISPLAYS IN THE CLASSROOM

With a mix of whiteboards and projectors distributed unevenly throughout its five schools, Peters Township (PA) School District knew it needed to update and establish equitable learning opportunities for all students. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1rnBqeC via IFTTT

THE NEXT DIMENSION

Virtual Reality (VR) and its second-cousin-once-removed, augmented reality (AR), are coming to schools near you. And teachers can’t say enough positive things about the experiences their students are having with this new technology. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1pOP1Kh via IFTTT

WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

Sergeant Laboratories announced that its “Penalty Box” for educational filtering is now included with AristotleInsight::K12. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1rnBqeu via IFTTT

Economic Trends: How You’re Making Facebook a Money Machine

The social media addiction of customers is feeding astonishing profits. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T9WkDU via IFTTT

Carl Icahn Says He Has Sold His Stake in Apple Over China Concerns

Mr. Icahn says he is worried the country’s government could make it difficult for the company to do business there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rlDkMK via IFTTT

L'UBP veut croire à un regain de forme des obligations corporate émergentes

(AOF) - L'apaisement des marchés financiers après les secousses du début d'année profite certes aux actifs des marchés développés mais aussi aux émergents. Ajouté à la perspective d'une légère accélération ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/249pqPf via IFTTT

Amundi : collecte de 13,8 milliards d'euros au premier trimestre

(AOF) - Malgré un contexte de marché défavorable, Amundi a vu sa collecte nette s'élever à 13,8 milliards d'euros sur le premier trimestre 2016, soit 6% des encours sous gestion de début d'année. Cette ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1VWMoVs via IFTTT

Tech Tip: A New Windows PC for an Old iTunes Library

The music, video and other files in your iTunes collection can move right into a new Windows 10 computer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1r1A74z via IFTTT

Bits: Cloud Services Show Their Value in Earnings Reports

Amazon made a profit of $513 million in its most recent quarter, and its Amazon Web Services was the star of the show. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T9CuJ6 via IFTTT

L'étude des valorisations permet de trouver des pépites dans les émergents, note Henderson GI

(AOF) - A lire Glen Finegan, directeur Actions marchés émergents d’Henderson Global Investors, la société de gestion suit une sorte de "troisième voie" de l'allocation d'actifs. "Nous ne ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1N5TzaJ via IFTTT

Candriam : les déséquilibres sur les marchés pétroliers devraient disparaître au 3ème trimestre

(AOF) - Selon Candriam, si la tendance baissière de la production de pétrole aux Etats-Unis se maintient au cours des 6 prochains mois, cela suffira à restaurer l’équilibre sur le marché. La production ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1Ula9Vq via IFTTT

Amaïka réduit ses positions sur les actions japonaises mais garde un œil sur le reste de l'Asie

(AOF) - Amaïka AM a réduit "significativement" ses positions sur les actions japonaises mais ne délaisse pas pour autant les marchés asiatiques. Au contraire ! Pour David Kalfon, président-fondateur ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SxQ3Gh via IFTTT

L'économiste en chef d'Invesco anticipe un deuxième trimestre encore volatil

(AOF) - Sur les marchés financiers, les trimestres se suivent et ont toutes les chances de se ressembler. Ainsi, selon John Greenwood, économiste en chef d'Invesco, la volatilité devrait encore s'imposer ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1TiqZzq via IFTTT

14 Steps to Making a Successful EdTech Purchase

The use of technology in schools has increased so rapidly that many education leaders today do not have first-hand experiences to draw from as they work with their teachers to integrate the latest te.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1ThOV62 via IFTTT

A District Shares Best Practices for Mobile Device Management

A District Shares Best Practices for Mobile Device Management Event status: Not started ( Register ) Date and time: Thursday, April 28, 2016 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Change.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/26ziIkh via IFTTT

PestWorld for Kids: Pest Detective

As a Pest Detective in this game, you must identify the type of pest infestation in a house, and how it happened. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1ThOV5U via IFTTT

Amazon Posts Strong Profit, Thanks to Its Cloud

Shares rose 12 percent after the company reported net income of $513 million, in contrast to last year’s loss of $57 million. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WVpE75 via IFTTT

NASA Dedicates Facility to Mathematician, Presidential Medal Winner

NASA will commemorate the many contributions of retired mathematician Katherine Johnson to America’s space program during a building dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 5 -- the 55th anniversary of Alan Shepard's historic rocket launch and splash down, which Johnson helped make possible. The ceremony will air live on NASA Television and April 28, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1STH0kU via IFTTT

Dyson Wants to Create a Hair Dryer Revolution

James Dyson, the Steve Jobs of household products, wants to do for beauty and grooming what his company did for vacuum cleaners. Will consumers buy it? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NRQntS via IFTTT

Common Sense: Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers

The driving force pushing the recent European action against Google’s search engine was a consortium of corporate rivals. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1QD6CuK via IFTTT

Fidelity estime que le "sentiment de marché" a pris le pas sur les nouvelles macroéconomiques

(AOF) - Pour Fidelity, la "parenthèse enchantée" dans laquelle évoluent actuellement les marchés financiers mondiaux repose de plus en plus sur "la dimension de marché (qui) semble avoir ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1YVFGfF via IFTTT

Le Groupe Edmond de Rothschild noue une alliance stratégique avec Samsung AM

(AOF) - Le Groupe Edmond de Rothschild a conclu une alliance stratégique avec Samsung Asset Management, leader coréen en gestion d’actifs. Ce partenariat prévoit notamment que Samsung Asset Management ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1Ujsn9H via IFTTT

AXA cède ses activités britanniques de gestion de patrimoine internationale situées à l’Île de Man

(AOF) - Axa a annoncé avoir conclu un accord avec Life Company Consolidation Group afin de lui céder ses activités britanniques de gestion de patrimoine internationale situées à l’Île de Man. La finalisation ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1TyCllq via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Keeping Notes and Highlights From Kindle Books

Even if you read Amazon’s e-books on different devices, you can find all your notes and highlights ready to print or save online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NWFreF via IFTTT

Bits: Will Amazon Stand Apart From Weak Tech Earners?

The online retail giant reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, after tech companies including Apple and Microsoft posted weaker-than-expected results. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WsH9uR via IFTTT

iShares noue un premier partenariat de distribution en France avec Boursorama

(AOF) - Dans le cadre de ce partenariat, les clients de la banque en ligne Boursorama pourront accéder du 7 avril au 6 juillet 2016 sans frais d’exécution aux ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) que propose iShares, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1rBsAKB via IFTTT

Introduce Art, Photography Basics With Pixlr Express

Easy photo-editing tool sparks creativity, teaches basic art techniques from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1Tfetkc via IFTTT

Ford and Google Team Up to Support Driverless Cars

The automaker and the tech giant formed the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets, a group aimed at urging federal approval of autonomous vehicles. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VVWghv via IFTTT

NASA Awards Academic Mission Services Contract

NASA has selected Universities Space Research Association (USRA) of Columbia, Maryland, to provide academic/university-based program and project support for science and engineering teams at the agency’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. April 27, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1St8gou via IFTTT

Tech Fix: Taking the Stigma Out of Buying Used Electronics

Pre-owned products can be purchased with confidence; they are subject to rigorous testing and often come with return policies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/237eiwt via IFTTT

Facebook’s Profit Triples, Outpacing Forecasts and Its Peers

Twitter is stumbling and even Alphabet faced a setback in its last quarter, but Facebook’s strength on mobile is proving unstoppable. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WqyclX via IFTTT

NASA Selects American Small Business, Research Institution Projects for Further Development

NASA has selected 399 research and technology proposals from 259 American small businesses and 42 research institutions that will enable NASA's future missions into deep space, while also benefiting the U.S. economy. The awards have a total value of approximately $49.7 million. April 27, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1qUYVee via IFTTT

Borrowing From an Old Playbook to Fight Texting at the Wheel

Policy makers and road safety experts are reaching back to tested strategies: They want to treat distracted driving like drunken driving. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SsMOQn via IFTTT

App Smart: With Dubsmash, Lip Syncing Like the Stars

The app, which lets you make and share videos of yourself lip syncing, has become a cultural phenomenon and attracted a crowd of celebrity users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SQ3inE via IFTTT

With Finality, F.B.I. Opts Not to Share iPhone-Unlocking Method

The bureau said Wednesday that it would not ask for a review of the tactics used to break in to the iPhone of a San Bernardino, Calif., attacker. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MZVtcN via IFTTT

Apple iPhone, Once a Status Symbol in China, Loses Its Luster

The company’s second-quarter earnings show how hard it can be to keep the attention of the country’s fickle and increasingly hard-to-impress consumers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24k079T via IFTTT

Open Blog: Our Tagged Ingredients Data is Now on GitHub

We’re excited to release the roughly 180,000 labeled ingredient phrases that we used to train the machine learning model we referred to in “ Extracting Structured Data From Recipes Using Conditional Random Fields .” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Uhd55e via IFTTT

Les investisseurs ont encore besoin de soutiens pour revenir sur les actions, selon Lyxor

(AOF) - Dans sa dernière livraison hebdomadaire, le Lyxor Weekly Brief observe que le yen et les actions japonaises ont "été largement exclus du rebond (des marchés actions) en raison de la méfiance ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1WpPGyJ via IFTTT

State of the Art: Android Faces Monopoly Claims as Its Users Tackle an Abundance of Choices

The European Union is arguing that Google’s mobile operating system does not offer enough diversity of product, but consumers swamped in preloaded apps would disagree. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rhO7r3 via IFTTT

Bits: All Eyes on Facebook to Lift Tech’s Dismal Spirits

Facebook is scheduled to release its quarterly results on Wednesday, and its performance is expected to brighten the shadow cast by Apple, Google and others. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1pF5MHZ via IFTTT

After Missteps, U.S. Tightens Rules for Espionage Cases

Prosecutors in Washington will have greater oversight after the collapse of several cases led to allegations that Chinese-Americans were being singled out as spies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NyfvLq via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Turning Down an OS X Upgrade

Apple will regularly alert you about updating your Mac to the latest version of its operating system, but you can turn off the messages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rhLVQp via IFTTT

Yahoo Agrees to Give 4 Board Seats to Starboard Value

The activist hedge fund had proposed its own slate of directors if Yahoo did not proceed with a deal to sell its core business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rzpR48 via IFTTT

Sinosphere: A Robot Monk Captivates China, Mixing Spirituality With Artificial Intelligence

Much like the star of the “Kung Fu Panda” series, the two-foot-tall robot Xian’er dwells in a temple, dispensing wisdom about religion and life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NSQ3eo via IFTTT

JPMorgan AM juge "réalistes" les basses prévisions de croissance des bénéfices des entreprises

(AOF) - Dans le dernier bulletin hebdomadaire de l'équipe de gestion Multi-assets de JPMorgan AM, le stratégiste Patrik Schöwitz prend le contrepied d'une impression répandue sur les marchés selon laquelle ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1YTcNks via IFTTT

Obligations : Nordea décèle des opportunités sur le high yield américain, hors énergie

(AOF) - Bien que le secteur du high yield américain reste fortement impacté par la baisse des prix des matières premières, Aegon, qui gère pour Nordea Investment Funds le fonds Nordea 1 – North American ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1Nz2cdI via IFTTT

Pour Quilvest Gestion, la politique monétaire se dessine plus que jamais aux Etats-Unis

(AOF) - Rémi Lelu de Brach, gérant Taux chez Quilvest Gestion, retient de la réunion de la Banque centrale européenne de jeudi dernier que "l'urgence d'interventions supplémentaires de la part de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1YTcK89 via IFTTT

State Street Global Exchange : baisse de la confiance des investisseurs en avril

(AOF) - L’indice mondial de la confiance des investisseurs a reculé de 5,7 points en avril à 109,1, a annoncé State Street Global Exchange. Le recul est principalement dû au repli de l’indice en Amérique ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1Nz2cdz via IFTTT

Turenne Investissement cède ses actions Solem et accompagne la reprise par son DG

(AOF) - Turenne Investissement a annoncé la cession de ses actions détenues au sein de la société Solem depuis décembre 2008 et son réinvestissement au capital de cette dernière lors d'une nouvelle opération ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1NSfCwi via IFTTT

Calao Finance cède sa participation avec plus-value dans CXP

(AOF) - Calao Finance, société de gestion de Fonds de Capital Investissement, agréée par l'AMF, annonce la cession, avec plus-values, de sa participation dans le groupe CXP, premier cabinet européen indépendant ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26thdEh via IFTTT

ETF Securities : première décollecte significative pour l'or depuis le début de l'année

(AOF) - L’or a enregistré 66 millions de dollars de décollecte la semaine dernière, marquant sa première décollecte significative depuis le début de l’année, selon les données ETF Securities. Ce flux négatif ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1NSfCwc via IFTTT

Editorial: Making a Cable Merger Safe for Consumers

Regulators are right to seek important conditions before approving a deal that would combine three cable companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Ugp434 via IFTTT

Op-Ed Contributor: Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos

The troubled testing company dazzled the media, but Palo Alto investors were the first to see the potential flaws. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21eUibS via IFTTT

IPhone Sales Drop, and Apple’s 13-Year Surge Ebbs

Revenue fell 13 percent, to $50.6 billion, as sales of the company’s flagship product fell with little else to take its place. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XVubEU via IFTTT

Twitter Narrows Loss, Adds Users and Misses Revenue Forecast

A small increase in users may not prove to be fast enough growth for investors, who regularly compare Twitter to Facebook, the social media Goliath. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WouSI4 via IFTTT

An Heir Who’s Ready to Take the Reins at New York Magazine

Two years after the editor Adam Moss told Pamela Wasserstein she ought to run the magazine bought by her father in 2004, she’s becoming chief of its parent company. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MVwOWF via IFTTT

Square Feet: Texas Lures Data Centers, Not for Jobs but for Revenue

The state is among the country’s leading hosts for the facilities, prized as sources of tax revenue that do not require large infrastructure projects. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23ZOd8v via IFTTT

Justin Trudeau, Politician and Star of His Own Viral Universe

Mr. Trudeau has become a digital star many times over since his election as Canada’s prime minister in October. (Roll the video on quantum computing.) from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/233FUCK via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Keeping Sanity in Your Twitter Feed

Twitter provides several commands to control the tweets you see in your timeline and who can see your posts from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/233o56C via IFTTT

Bits: Consolidation in the Broadband World

On Monday, federal regulators moved to approve two big acquisitions from Charter Communications to buy Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26r9eaT via IFTTT

Picture This: A Photo of Your Vote

Snapchat has joined a legal battle to ensure the right to take a selfie inside the voting booth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SH9qLY via IFTTT

Allianz GI : la Fed pourrait préparer le marché à une hausse des taux en juin

(AOF) - Si aucune annonce majeure concernant les taux n’est attendue de la réunion du Comité de politique monétaire de la Fed cette semaine, son discours devrait toutefois évoluer, selon Allianz GI. Franck ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1UeuZ91 via IFTTT

Natixis AM sous-pondère les actions japonaises face à l'impasse de la politique monétaire

(AOF) - Natixis AM a maintenu sa sous-pondération des actions japonaises dans son portefeuille global multi-actifs. "Le dysfonctionnement du marché des JGB et les craintes d’une extinction du QQE ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1reKyBY via IFTTT

Japan Consortium Misses Out on $38.5 Billion Australian Submarine Deal

Australia chose a French company to supply a dozen attack submarines for its navy, rejecting a bid from a Japanese consortium that had been seen as the front-runner. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Tuf3NB via IFTTT

Assurance-vie : nouveau mois de collecte positive en mars

(AOF) - L'assurance-vie continue d’attirer les investisseurs français. Ils y ont placé 2,2 milliards d'euros en mars après 2,6 milliards en février, selon l'Association française de l'assurance. Les supports ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26qKwY5 via IFTTT

Source renforce ses équipes commerciales

(AOF) - Source, l’un des fournisseurs d'ETF en Europe, a annoncé la nomination de Matt Johnson à la tête de la distribution pour la zone EMEA. Basé à Londres, Matt sera en charge de renforcer l’infrastructure ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1qOTqxO via IFTTT

Alibaba Financial Affiliate Raises $4.5 Billion

Ant Financial, one of the world’s largest electronic-payments companies, received investments from a number of companies backed by the Chinese government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NOlsPl via IFTTT

Morningstar entame la couverture d'AXA WF US High Yield avec une note « Bronze ».

(AOF) - Morningstar a initié la couverture du fonds AXA WF US High Yield avec une note « Bronze ». Ce fonds bénéficie d’une équipe de gestion expérimentée, dirigée depuis 2011 par Carl “Pepper” Whitbeck. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1rwlwyT via IFTTT

Advenis : la SCPI Eurovalys réalise son deuxième investissement à Francfort

(AOF) - La SCPI Eurovalys, gérée par Advenis Investment Managers et lancée en septembre dernier, annonce l’acquisition d’un immeuble de bureaux à Francfort (Neu-Isenburg), au sein de la première zone d’activité ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1NObvRO via IFTTT

Omnes Capital et CM-CIC Capital Privé apportent 2 millions d'euros à Babbler

(AOF) - Omnes Capital et CM-CIC Capital Privé ont mené conjointement la levée de fonds de 2 millions d'euros finalisée par Babbler, réseau social professionnel dédié aux relations média. Ce tour de table ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1rwluH6 via IFTTT

CPALMS: The Magical Library

Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Magical Library. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1SoP5fx via IFTTT

Interactive Text an Excellent History Supplement

Interactive textbook includes diverse perspectives on U.S. history from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1Taq04b via IFTTT

Charter Communications Deal for Time Warner Cable Said to Be Approved

The deal would bring further consolidation in the broadband industry, creating a broadband and cable television juggernaut. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/24fUKsd via IFTTT

Obama Stresses Need to Monitor Data in Fighting Terrorism

The president’s speech in Europe called for continued vigilance but runs counter to the urging of many E.U. privacy officials for greater restraint. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SJjya5 via IFTTT

NASA Puts Dallas Students on Phone with Orbiting Astronauts

Students in Dallas will have the opportunity to speak with two astronauts living and working aboard the International Space Station at 11:15 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 26. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. April 25, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1VOrVSK via IFTTT

U.S. Cyberattacks Target ISIS in a New Line of Combat

The military has been told to mount computer-network attacks against the group, which has proved effective at modern communications and encryption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VMy4yy via IFTTT

Société Foncière Lyonnaise nomme son directeur de l’asset management et de la gestion clients

(AOF) - Pierre-Yves Bonnaud rejoint le Comité de direction de la Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) en tant que directeur de l'asset management et de la gestion clients. Au sein de SFL, Pierre-Yves Bonnaud ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1UckyCC via IFTTT

Mediator: In This Snapchat Campaign, Election News Is Big and Then It’s Gone

In this election season, the photo- and video-sharing app acts as a reset button, allowing audiences to see and quickly forget misbehavior. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21bx46x via IFTTT

Theranos’s Fate Rests With a Founder Who Answers Only to Herself

Under criminal investigation and with skepticism about its core technology rising, a onetime Silicon Valley favorite’s future is largely up to its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TrWr0s via IFTTT

Creative Destruction: A Bright Side to the Financial Stumbles of Digital Media

We will now get to see which new ways of doing things actually work and which don’t. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1T5eB5D via IFTTT

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Is Expected to Be Released for Sale on iTunes

Tidal’s period of exclusivity for that new Beyoncé album appears to be quite short — just 24 hours. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/21aT1Te via IFTTT

Bits: Different Issues for Next Wave of Tech Earnings Reports

Many of the factors that hurt last week’s earnings will be minor this week, but companies like Apple and Facebook have their own challenges. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SudVqH via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Removing QuickTime for Windows in a Hurry

Apple’s abandoned QuickTime multimedia software for Windows can put a PC’s security at risk from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MSJXjh via IFTTT

BFT IM reste positif sur les obligations d’entreprises

(AOF) - Dans sa lettre crédit d’avril, BFT Investment Managers indique rester positif sur les obligations d’entreprises, notamment après les récentes annonces de la Banque centrale européenne. Le gestionnaire ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26o95Vw via IFTTT

BoA-Merrill Lynch : 30 milliards de dollars de décollecte pour les fonds monétaires

(AOF) - Les fonds monétaires ont enregistré d’importants rachats la semaine dernière, selon une étude publiée par Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. Ils se sont élevés à 30 milliards de dollars sur la semaine ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26nUSYB via IFTTT

Amundi PEF lance le Fonds d’Investissement de Proximité

(AOF) - Amundi Private Equity Funds (Amundi PEF) a annoncé le lancement du « FIP Amundi France Développement n°4 », un nouveau Fonds d’Investissement de Proximité (FIP). Ce véhicule d’investissement, de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23UqZQS via IFTTT

BNP Paribas IP reste sur la défensive

(AOF) - Dans son point hebdomadaire sur l'allocation d'actifs, BNP Paribas IP a indiqué maintenir un positionnement défensif. Joost van Leenders et Colin Graham, respectivement économiste en chef et directeur ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1XRg7w0 via IFTTT

Op-Ed Contributors: Europe’s Web Privacy Rules: Bad for Google, Bad for Everyone

Restricting what search results users can see undermines the Internet’s promise of global access to information. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VwWZpB via IFTTT

Facebook Aims to Drive Down Tech Prices to Expand Its Reach

The social network wants to triple its 1.6 billion global users, but to do that, it will have to make connecting to the Internet much less expensive. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYrMFa via IFTTT

Vox Media Tries Something Old on Something New

The online news start-up will begin publishing Circuit Breaker, a “classic gadget blog,” on Monday, primarily as a Facebook page. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22ZSfI4 via IFTTT

Was Your Dog Walked? Your Phone Can Show You

On-demand businesses like Uber have changed customers’ expectations, and the kind of real-time maps it uses are spreading to many other services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VSmnWF via IFTTT

Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: To Be or Not To Be an Uber Employee

The tentative Uber settlement leaves unresolved the dispute over the company’s practice of keeping its drivers as contractors instead of employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Sjx0PP via IFTTT

Review of Kurzweil 3000 Web, V14.21

This suite of digital tools is designed for literacy support and students who struggle with reading, writing, study skills, and test taking. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1VIBwuc via IFTTT

On Encryption Battle, Apple Has Advocates in Ex-National Security Officials

More than a half-dozen prominent former national security officials support Apple in the debate over balancing privacy and security in the digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TofjNS via IFTTT

Brooklyn Gets a Superhero (and a Few Villains)

“New Brooklyn,” a web comics series, chronicles life in an anthropomorphized borough, with heroes and villains like the Red Hook and Benson Hurst. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SzUkrv via IFTTT

Microsoft and Google Agree to Drop Mutual Complaints

In withdrawing complaints with authorities worldwide, the companies said they would try to resolve future disputes before protesting to regulators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VI79nK via IFTTT

Les actions ont surpassé les autres classes d'actifs sur plus de deux siècles révèle AllianzGI

(AOF) - Les équipes d'AllianzGI se sont penchées sur la performance du S&P500 au cours des deux siècles passées et en ont tiré un enseignement : sur une telle période longue, "les actions se maintiennent, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1WKjIhg via IFTTT

Prince a Master of Playing Music and Distributing It

The artist simultaneously embraced and hated technology as he tried to upend the music industry — realizing early that making music was not his only responsibility. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NFlzfQ via IFTTT

Legg Mason croit au rebond des petites capitalisations américaines

(AOF) - Dans un récent point de marché, Legg Mason Royce estime que les petites capitalisations américaines décotées ont un fort potentiel de rebond. Le gérant pointe d'abord les basses valorisations de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/247DGVj via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Recovering a Lost Windows Password

Even if you did not prepare for a possible password problem, you may still be able to get back into your locked PC. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/247BM72 via IFTTT

Bits: The No-Good Week in Techs (Hopeful) Trip to a Bright Future

A deeper reading of recent earnings reports shows an industry in transition, and perhaps getting ready to get even bigger. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Wh8LTR via IFTTT

Deutsche Asset Management lance un ETF sur la dette souveraine émergente

(AOF) - Deutsche Asset Management annonce le lancement d’un ETF obligataire pondéré par la qualité des émetteurs, offrant une exposition aux obligations souveraines de marchés émergents. L’ETF est coté ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SgiHLU via IFTTT

Europerformance : recul de 09% des encours de la gestion collective au premier trimestre en France

(AOF) - Le marché des fonds de droit français a plié de 0,9% au premier trimestre et rassemble un encours de 810,3 milliards d’euros, selon Europerformance, a Six Company. Sur cette période, l’effet marché ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1r3DsjS via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs AM : les actions japonaises et européennes ont le meilleur potentiel de hausse

(AOF) - Dans ses perspectives pour le deuxième trimestre, Goldman Sachs Asset Management réaffirme son scénario d’une progression d’environ 5% des actions au niveau mondial cette année. Cette progression ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1So0IzG via IFTTT

Sinosphere: China to Develop Floating Nuclear Power Plants

A fleet of vessels would provide electricity to remote locations, including disputed islands in the South China Sea, the state news media said. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2139RDy via IFTTT

Uber Settles Cases With Concessions but Drivers Stay Freelancers

A settlement in two class-action lawsuits will let the company continue to categorize drivers in those states as independent contractors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NEyTBk via IFTTT

Apple No Longer Immune to Chinas Scrutiny of U.S. Tech Firms

In an about-face, regulators shut down Apple’s iBooks Store and iTunes Movies six months after they were started in China. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/212jvGw via IFTTT

F.B.I. Director Suggests Bill for iPhone Hacking Was $1.3 Million

Previously, the F.B.I. had been unwilling to say how much it paid to look into the iPhone of a gunman in the San Bernardino shootings. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22RKHHm via IFTTT

Common Sense: A Marriage Gone Bad: Walgreens Struggles to Shake Off Theranos

A 2013 deal between the besieged blood-test lab and the drugstore giant was intended to make Theranos wellness centers an integral part of Walgreens. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1MKzGpj via IFTTT

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren Visits Washington April 25-29

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who lived and worked nearly five months on the International Space Station as a flight engineer, will make multiple appearances across Washington April 25-29 to share highlights from his 141-day mission in space. April 21, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/22RolFY via IFTTT

Alphabet Earnings Miss Forecasts as a Key Google Ad Metric Stumbles

Aggregate cost per click, a crucial measure of Google’s advertising business, which itself is the company’s core moneymaker, fell 9 percent from 2015. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VnP4ec via IFTTT

Microsoft Sales and Profit Slipped in 3rd Quarter

Both revenue and earnings were short of analysts’ forecasts, and the company’s shares fell after hours. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VJmnrZ via IFTTT

NASA Seeks Industry Ideas for an Advanced Mars Satellite

NASA is soliciting ideas from U.S. industry for designs of a Mars orbiter for potential launch in the 2020s. The satellite would provide advanced communications and imaging, as well as robotic science exploration, in support of NASA’s Journey to Mars. April 21, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1VJimns via IFTTT

Online Media Is Tested When Social Platforms Come to Town

Online media is being abruptly transformed by social media platforms and centralizing apps. But Andrei Hagiu, an economist, sees familiar patterns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VIAJJc via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Moving PDFs to a PC From an iPad

Common PDF reader apps for the iPad give you ways to transfer the files on your tablet to your computer from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/210rKCT via IFTTT

Bits: A Hot App Discovers Virality and Its Downsides

As the creators of Down to Lunch have discovered, immense popularity can lead to an array of problems. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1roOIYl via IFTTT

Lyxor indique une stabilisation de la stratégie Merger Arbitrage malgré Pfizer/Allergan

(AOF) - Dans la dernière édition de son Lyxor Weekly Brief hebdomadaire, qui se concentre sur les flux et les stratégies des hedge funds, Lyxor se penche sur le cas particulier de la stratégie Merger Arbitrage, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SxQxhw via IFTTT

Le Livret A renoue avec un flux d'argent positif en mars

(AOF) - Le Livret A a renoué avec une collecte nette positive en mars, a annoncé la Caisse des dépôts. Les Français y ont placé 310 millions d’euros le mois dernier après avoir retiré 510 millions d’euros ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1YIHHf9 via IFTTT

Fondation Veolia - Rapport d'activité 2015

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Données clés 2015

UNE TRIPLE EXPERTISE Veolia conçoit et déploie des solutions pour la gestion de l’eau, des déchets et de l’énergie, trois activités complémentaires et qui fonctionnent en synergie. from Publications http://ift.tt/1VmCtI2 via IFTTT

Rapport d'activité et de développement durable 2015

NOUS VIVONS DANS UN MONDE INTERCONNECTÉ OÙ LA QUESTION DES RESSOURCES OCCUPE UNE PLACE CENTRALE POUR TOUS : les hommes, les collectivités, les industries. Pour Veolia, ce sont des raisons d’agir exigeant toujours plus d’inventivité, de responsabilité, d’efficacité. Expert des métiers de l’eau, de l’énergie et des déchets, nous mettons notre capacité d’innovation au service du progrès humain, de la performance des entreprises et des territoires. from Publications http://ift.tt/1QpBtuN via IFTTT

Fondation Veolia - Rapport d'activité 2015

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Données clés 2015

UNE TRIPLE EXPERTISE Veolia conçoit et déploie des solutions pour la gestion de l’eau, des déchets et de l’énergie, trois activités complémentaires et qui fonctionnent en synergie. from Publications http://ift.tt/1VmCtI2 via IFTTT

Rapport d'activité et de développement durable 2015

NOUS VIVONS DANS UN MONDE INTERCONNECTÉ OÙ LA QUESTION DES RESSOURCES OCCUPE UNE PLACE CENTRALE POUR TOUS : les hommes, les collectivités, les industries. Pour Veolia, ce sont des raisons d’agir exigeant toujours plus d’inventivité, de responsabilité, d’efficacité. Expert des métiers de l’eau, de l’énergie et des déchets, nous mettons notre capacité d’innovation au service du progrès humain, de la performance des entreprises et des territoires. from Publications http://ift.tt/1QpBtuN via IFTTT

No Anonymity for Plaintiffs Suing Ashley Madison Over Hack Judge Rules

Forty-two plaintiffs suing over a hacking attack that revealed the personal data of millions of users will have to be publicly identified to proceed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rozQt2 via IFTTT

With Seattle Shelter Effort Amazon Shows Glimmers of a Good Neighbor

The tech company is working with a nonprofit to temporarily house the homeless. City officials hope it’s more than a one-time act of civic-mindedness. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XK39QS via IFTTT

On Technology : What Chatbots Reveal About Our Own Shortcomings

Silicon Valley has fallen in love with A.I. assistants, but so far they’re hardly impressive. Is it the industry’s fault, or is it ours? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SUcNMp via IFTTT

La Banque Postale AM nomme un Directeur conformité et contrôle interne

(AOF) - La Banque Postale Asset Management a annoncé la nomination de Hugo Jonca en tant que Directeur conformité et contrôle interne, à compter du 4 avril 2016. Agé de 44 ans et titulaire d’un DESS de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/243oI2s via IFTTT

Nordea AM complète son offre de fonds en obligations américaines

(AOF) - Le 4 avril, Nordea Asset Management a lancé le Nordea 1 – US Core Plus Bond Fund, une solution d’investissement active et diversifiée, consacrée aux différents segments du marché obligataire américain. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1ScNZ6o via IFTTT

Effective Tool Helps Kids Handle Strong Emotion

A must-have tool for your classroom management toolbox. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1QoKwvV via IFTTT

Trending at Halftime: Players Checking Their Phones

Apparently, even the N.B.A. locker room (at halftime!) is no sanctuary from the practice of habitually checking texts and social media mentions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23KAodI via IFTTT

Breakingviews: Yahoos First Quarter Adds Urgency to Sale Option

Marissa Mayer needs to offload Yahoo’s core business before bidders like Verizon lose interest from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VChaTd via IFTTT

Down To Lunch Founders Pursue Less-Traveled Path to Success

The creators of the popular app, which centers on meeting up with friends in person, refuse most interview requests and have turned away potential investors. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Su9T3U via IFTTT

No Phones for You! Chic Businesses Are Abandoning Landlines

Many phone numbers these days merely lead to automated voice mail with directions to a website. And some businesses have abandoned phones altogether. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1XIYQ8n via IFTTT

App Smart: Apps to Build Your Understanding of the Environment

Programs to help you shop for food and skin care products, learn about wildlife and observe weather patterns and sea level changes. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Qnofi7 via IFTTT

Tech Fix: Choosing to Skip the Upgrade and Care for the Gadget Youve Got

As part of a movement against consumerism, more people are maintaining their electronics instead of constantly buying the newest, fastest model. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Tj76uw via IFTTT

Bits: Google Remains Stuck in Europes Regulatory Cross Hairs

In the second set of charges in consecutive years, the search company was charged with breaking the region’s competition rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rk8yUA via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Watching the Clock on That Windows 10 Deal

Microsoft’s free offer for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users expires in July, but the company has not announced what will happen next. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SkEMWf via IFTTT

NASA Seeks Proposals for Deep Space Habitation Prototypes

NASA is soliciting proposals for the development of prototypes for deep space habitats that will give astronauts a place to call home during long-duration missions supporting the agency’s Journey to Mars. April 20, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1Vjzn7Q via IFTTT

Sinosphere: Drone Users Beware: Chinese Maker Says It May Share Data With State

The company, DJI, said that it was still working out how to deal with the data the authorities request and that it could include data from flights in Hong Kong. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/26eLCGg via IFTTT

Google Charged With Breaking Europes Antitrust Rules

The European competition chief said Google had unfairly promoted its services with cellphone manufacturers, limiting how rivals could operate in the smartphone software market. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1ST0nEt via IFTTT

Russell Investment positif sur les actions de la zone euro plus prudent sur les Etats-Unis

(AOF) - Dans le cadre de ses perspectives sur les marchés financiers mondiaux pour le deuxième trimestre 2016, les stratèges de Russell Investments ont tenu un discours prudent. "Nous préférons désormais ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SsL9Js via IFTTT

Morningstar dégrade la notation de deux fonds et place sous surveillance une notation sur Invesco

(AOF) - Dans sa dernière publication hebdomadaire, Morningstar a dégradé la notation de deux fonds : celle attribuée à Allianz Euro High Yld Bd A EUR est passée de Bronze à Neutre tout comme celle de FP ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SaiIAR via IFTTT

Après le rebond BFT IM privilégie les actions et le crédit de la zone euro

(AOF) - Après le rebond récent des indices actions, Michael Aflalo, directeur des gestions chez BFT Investment Managers, constate que "les niveaux de marché des actions européennes et américaines ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SsL9Jm via IFTTT

Thiriet Gestion devient Cybèle Asset Management

(AOF) - Thiriet Gestion, suite au rachat de la participation que la Banque Postale Asset Management détenait dans son capital, exercera désormais ses services et activités en toute indépendance et devient ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SaiJEW via IFTTT

UBP apprécie le crédit investment-grade libellé en dollars sur des maturités 3 à 5 ans

(AOF) - L'équipe obligataire de l'UBP reste convaincue des vertus protectrices d'une exposition stratégique au crédit investment-grade libellé en dollars, sur des maturités 3 à 5 ans. " Ce segment ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SsL7kD via IFTTT

Chinese Consortium Reaches Deal to Buy Lexmark

The American printing and software company has agreed to be sold for $3.6 billion to a group led by Apex Technology of China and PAG Asia Capital. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYJU1P via IFTTT

Start-Up Plans 3-D Visualizations of Pot Strains Using Genetic Data

Phylos Bioscience is unveiling a marijuana guide called Galaxy, offering people a way to see how Sweet Island Skunk might be related to Humboldt OG. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SYHe4z via IFTTT

Visa Speeds Up Chip Cards With Software Upgrade

Visa said its software would allow customers to dip and remove their chip cards from payment terminals in two seconds or less. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Sjd8sw via IFTTT

NASA to Discuss Latest Developments in Solar Electric Propulsion for Future Deep Space Exploration

NASA will host a media teleconference at 11:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 21, to discuss the latest advances in the agency’s development of solar electric propulsion (SEP) for deep space exploration. April 19, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/20V4plV via IFTTT

NASA Works to Improve Solar Electric Propulsion for Deep Space Exploration

NASA has selected Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc. of Redmond, Washington, to design and develop an advanced electric propulsion system that will significantly advance the nation's commercial space capabilities, and enable deep space exploration missions, including the robotic portion of NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) and its Journey to Mars. April 19, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/1ThKquu via IFTTT

Yahoo Reports Falling Revenue and a Quarterly Loss

The company’s first-quarter results put more pressure on it to find a buyer quickly for its Internet operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qXlgIH via IFTTT

Intel to Cut 12000 Jobs as PC Demand Slumps

The company, the largest semiconductor maker, will lay off 11 percent of its work force as it shifts to supplying chips for phones and other devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WdalWG via IFTTT

Airbnb Wants Travelers to Live Like a Local With Its App

With a new feature called Guidebooks, Airbnb aims to keep users from leaving its app by offering neighborhood reviews and recommendations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WcXEuX via IFTTT

F.B.I. Tells Panel It Needs Hackers to Keep Up With Tech Companies

Appearing before a congressional panel, government officials and Apple representatives showed no sign of compromise in their battle over encryption and privacy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SiPah8 via IFTTT

E.U. Said Ready to Charge Google With Antitrust Violations Over Android

Complainants contend the company favored its own mobile services over those of rivals in violation of European law. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VBsmPv via IFTTT

NASA Celebrates Earth Day with Public Events Online Activities

This year, NASA will celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with a variety of live and online activities Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, to engage the public in the agency’s mission to better understand and protect our home planet. April 19, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/23WNlOt via IFTTT

Bits: Want to Be Forgotten Online Without Google? Forget It.

As the Internet gets to be a bigger part of everyone’s lives, it may increasingly be that only the biggest Internet companies can do Internet-scale tasks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SqbXtN via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Keeping Your Android Files in Sync With a Computer

Google’s free apps offer an easy way to keep your data current on all your screens, but third-party software can work, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SsjyuZ via IFTTT

Selon NN IP les dividendes auront du mal à croitre aussi vite que les bénéfices en zone euro

(AOF) - Alors que la volatilité est depuis le début de l'année - et pourrait bien le rester encore quelques temps - le maitre-mot pour décrire la situation sur les marchés financiers, Patrick Moonen, stratégiste ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/22KED3n via IFTTT

Selon UBP l'environnement milite en faveur des actifs de portage (carry assets)

(AOF) - À l'occasion de son dernier " Rendez-vous obligataire ", évènement qui a réuni une vingtaine d'investisseurs, l'UBP a présenté ses perspectives pour la classe d'actifs. L'équipe continue ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1WD3MgD via IFTTT

Obligations : Fidelity reste neutre

(AOF) - Dans son point mensuel sur l'allocation d'actifs pour le mois de mars, Fidelity indique qu'il maintient son positionnement neutre sur le segment obligataire. Dans le détail, la société de gestion ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/22KEEV1 via IFTTT

Mirabaud & Cie réduit sa surpondération en actions européennes

(AOF) - Dans son point mensuel de stratégie, Mirabaud & Cie annonce la réduction de sa forte surpondération en actions européennes tout en gardant un léger biais pour tenir compte des différences de valorisation ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1WD3Kp4 via IFTTT

La Française Real Estate Partners renforce son équipe de gestion d'actifs

(AOF) - La Française Real Estate Partners a annoncé le renforcement de son équipe de gestion d'actifs avec l’arrivée de Jean-Charles Le Scrill, directeur technique, et Eric Tubin, analyste financier. Jean-Charles ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/22KED3a via IFTTT

Virtual Reality Lures Media Companies to a New Frontier

Condé Nast and Vice Media, among other companies, have used virtual reality for storytelling, and others are investing in the technology itself. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SpT3D8 via IFTTT

Pour Fidelity l'impact de l'échec de Doha sur le pétrole reste à évaluer

(AOF) - Dans la dernière livraison de son Hebdo des marchés, Fidelity s'interroge sur l'ampleur de l'impact qu'aura l'échec de la réunion de Doha (qui devaient aboutir à un accord de gel de la production ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1S7HeTn via IFTTT

Bridgepoint et Summit Partners acquièrent Calypso Technology

(AOF) - Bridgepoint, fonds d’investissement européen, et Summit Partners, fonds d’investissement mondial spécialisé dans les sociétés en forte croissance, ont annoncé avoir acquis Calypso Technology, leader ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23HO0GL via IFTTT

DEA: Just Think Twice

In 2016 there are concerns over meth, cocaine, heroine, marijuana as well as prescription drugs and alcohol. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1YEaf9u via IFTTT

Art App Offers Excellent Tutorials Support

Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1Nk6G7T via IFTTT

Bill Campbell Coach of Silicon Valley Stars Dies at 75

Mr. Campbell, who advised the likes of Steve Jobs at Apple and Larry Page at Google, helped shape the technology industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TfZlp0 via IFTTT

Netflix Lowers Its Forecast for Global Subscriber Growth

The streaming service says it expects to add two million subscribers outside America, less than the 3.5 million analysts had expected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1QiJWQr via IFTTT

Ad Agencies Need Young Talent. Cue the Bean-Bag Chairs.

To enhance their appeal, agencies are trying to make themselves look less like Madison Avenue and more like the start-ups and tech companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23UaQHV via IFTTT

IBM Results Show Progress in Cloud and Data Analysis

The company reported a 21 percent decline in first-quarter earnings for the first quarter, though operating earnings per share were above estimates. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qUn1pR via IFTTT

General Mills and 7-Eleven Join the Venture Capital Crowd

Through the funds, companies scout for new products or services and business partners, but critics say the funds contribute to inflated valuations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SO8rGu via IFTTT

Google’s Surprising Role as Privacy Watchdog in Europe

Despite mining people’s data to earn billions of dollars, the search giant has been given the power to police some of the region’s tough privacy rules. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1rb85UJ via IFTTT

Media Websites Battle Faltering Ad Revenue and Traffic

Changes in technology like ad blocking, and the dominance of platforms like Facebook leave many publishers unsure of how they will make money. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22G9JZP via IFTTT

Challenge to Google Books Is Declined by Supreme Court

The project has been opposed by authors who argue that scanning millions of books and putting them in a database amounts to copyright infringement. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SNJSK2 via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Putting Faces to Names in the iPhone Contacts App

You can add a picture from your iPhone’s photo library to a person’s address card in the Contacts app with just a few taps. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qTfUxX via IFTTT

Bits: Tech Companies May Face a New Cost to Paying in Shares

Wall Street is increasingly wary of the amount of equity that publicly traded tech companies award employees, especially when those companies stumble. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1ra1dXT via IFTTT

Diamant Bleu veut profiter de l'écart inédit de rendement entre le CAC 40 et les obligations

(AOF) - "Osez les actions de rendement !" C'est le cri du cœur qui tient lieu de titre à la dernière analyse de marché de Daniel Larrouturou, gérant du fonds Diamant Bleu Actions Rendement. "Jamais, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23So8o5 via IFTTT

Sinosphere: Twitter’s Chief in China Raises Eyebrows Over Military Past and Résumé

Kathy Chen served a stint in the Chinese military and was involved in a venture that was partly owned by the country’s domestic security ministry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1r9QYTq via IFTTT

NN IP France fait référencer trois de ses fonds sur les plateformes d’assurance-vie

(AOF) - NN IP France a annoncé que trois de ses fonds sont désormais accessibles dans les contrats gérés par Axa Thema, Ageas, Aprep et Vie Pplus. Il s’agit de deux fonds Multi-Asset, NN (L) Patrimonial ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1TeBrua via IFTTT

L'accélération de l'inflation pourrait devenir un sujet de préoccupation, prévient Henderson GI

(AOF) - Alors que les banques centrales font tout ce qu'elles peuvent depuis plusieurs années pour éviter au monde de sombrer dans la déflation, elles pourraient être amenées dès cette année à prendre ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1SpaGpO via IFTTT

La Financière Responsable promue par Emergence

(AOF) - Emergence, fonds de Place d’incubation et d’accélération de sociétés de gestion entrepreneuriales, et NewAlpha Asset Management, gérant délégataire de la Sicav, ont annoncé la sélection de La Financière ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23RNqCU via IFTTT

BNP Paribas IP reste sur un positionnement défensif

(AOF) - Dans le point hebdomadaire d'allocation d'actifs de BNP Paribas IP, Joost van Leenders et Colin Graham, respectivement économiste en chef et directeur des investissements de l'équipe Solutions ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1r9a7Vs via IFTTT

Lyxor AM privilégie les stratégies de hedge funds défensives

(AOF) - Même si le mois de mars, au cours duquel le ton accommodant de la Fed s'est traduit par un rebond des marchés actions, ne leur a pas vraiment été favorable, les hedge funds adoptant un positionnement ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23RNti0 via IFTTT

Banque de France : les non-résidents détiennent 53% des titres de dette et actions cotées en France

(AOF) - Au 31 décembre 2015, plus de la moitié des titres (53 %, stable sur un an) émis par les résidents français est détenue par des non-résidents, a annoncé la Banque de France. La dette publique et ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1r9a8sy via IFTTT

BoA -Merrill Lynch : nouvelle décollecte pour les fonds actions

(AOF) - Les fonds actions ont enregistré leur plus forte décollecte hebdomadaire en 8 semaines, selon une étude publiée par Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. Elle s’est élevée à 6,2 milliards de dollars sur ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23RNt1A via IFTTT

Amazon Challenges Netflix by Opening Prime to Monthly Subscribers

One new plan offers video streaming only, while another offers full Prime benefits. Both cost more than annual subscribers pay. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qROU1V via IFTTT

Retro Report: When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’

Some religious figures cast the game, which was introduced in 1974, as corrupting enough to steer impressionable players toward suicide and murder. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1U0DWm7 via IFTTT

Tech Companies Face Greater Scrutiny for Paying Workers With Stock

Stock-based compensation is largely unquestioned during boom periods, but tech companies’ rocky performance this year is prompting a closer look. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SldSQd via IFTTT

Disney’s Savvy Marketing of ‘The Jungle Book’

Disney used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1Wzkn4Z via IFTTT

How Disney Spread ‘Jungle Book’ Fever

Disney’s marketing used a variety of tactics to promote the movie to different audiences and tell them it was not just a film but a magical experience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1STrIXr via IFTTT

Sean Parker, a Facebook and Napster Pioneer, to Start Cancer Immunotherapy Effort

Mr. Parker’s institute will try to spur collaboration among six academic centers in developing ways to unleash patients’ immune systems to fight cancer. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1VtkbVm via IFTTT

Bits: The Week in Tech: The Next Big Thing, According to Mark Zuckerberg

Quentin Hardy fills in for Farhad Manjoo and joins Mike Isaac for a discussion of virtual reality and how Facebook is trying to get ahead of the pack. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/22C8JpF via IFTTT

Technophoria: Kahoot App Brings Urgency of a Quiz Show to the Classroom

The learning game, made by a Norwegian start-up, is sweeping American schools. Over a third of elementary and secondary students used it last month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SlmJ7H via IFTTT

In Cramped and Costly Bay Area, Cries to Build, Baby, Build

An activist who calls her group BARF is pushing for more housing, pitting cranky homeowners and the political establishment against newcomers who want the region to make room for them, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1NeAwuv via IFTTT

Trip to Mars Teaches Earth Biology

Fantastic ecosystem sim makes learning biology fun from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1TaufPD via IFTTT

NASA Astronaut to Call Columbia University Students from International Space Station

Students from Columbia University in New York will have the opportunity to speak with a NASA astronaut currently living and working on the International Space Station at 1:10 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 21. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. April 15, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/23CawRk via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Putting Your Smartphone on a Data Diet

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If you find your monthly data allowance is eaten away far too quickly, you can make some settings adjustments to keep hungry apps in check. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23BtJT7 via IFTTT

Obama to Help Push for Open Market for Cable Set-Top Boxes

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The president will weigh in on a proposal at the Federal Communications Commission, filing comments that encourage the agency to loosen cable companies’ grip. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/23BtJCE via IFTTT

Bits: Microsoft Goes on Offensive Against Justice Department

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The software giant argues in a lawsuit that law enforcement is too aggressive in seeking gag orders on its information requests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1qYKk20 via IFTTT

Lyxor : deux milliards d'euros investis sur les ETF Smart Beta au premier trimestre

(AOF) - Selon le Baromètre Lyxor des tendances sur le marché des ETF Smart Beta, ce dernier a attiré au premier trimestre des flux élevés de 2 milliards d'euros. Un record annuel a été atteint sur le seul ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1qY3OUs via IFTTT

BBVA pointe les conséquences néfastes d'un Brexit

(AOF) - La banque espagnole BBVA a consacré son dernier flash économique aux conséquences d'un éventuel Brexit. Et, pour le chef économiste Miguel Jimenez, la conclusion est claire : "le Brexit alimenterait ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/23ADJMB via IFTTT

Lombard Odier IM lance un fonds investi dans les obligations catastrophes

(AOF) - Lombard Odier Investment Managers a ajouté un produit à sa gamme de stratégies alternatives liquides : LO Funds – CAT Bonds. Il s’agit d’un véhicule conforme aux règles régissant les OPCVM qui ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1QbCBlB via IFTTT

GAM s'attend à une volatilité persistante sur les marchés financiers

(AOF) - Après un premier trimestre éprouvant sur les marchés - avec des mois de janvier et février en chute libre et un mois de mars de rattrapage - la volatilité devrait encore mettre les nerfs des gérants ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26588RU via IFTTT

Lyxor relève les CTA en faveur d'une légère surpondération

(AOF) - A l'approche de la publication des résultats du premier trimestre aux Etats-Unis, les marchés financiers ont connu un regain de tension, observent les équipes de la plateforme de Managed account ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/1YwWnxN via IFTTT

Fidelity observe que de nouvelles institutions appellent les politiques à agir

(AOF) - Dans le dernier numéro de L'hebdo des marchés, Fidelity constate que le "Dovish Band" a gagné des membres supplémentaires ces derniers jours. Après la BoJ, la BCE et la Fed, le FMI et ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/26586cK via IFTTT

Yahoo’s Suitors Uncover Few Financial Details

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Potential buyers for Yahoo’s businesses are wondering just what is for sale. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1WuLTR9 via IFTTT

Cultural Studies: Every Day’s a Holiday (or Two)

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Private rituals are now public. Communal events are worldwide. Everyone is invited, and please bring a smartphone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1RX5F5H via IFTTT

Microsoft Sues U.S. Over Orders Barring It From Revealing Surveillance

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The company is challenging the use of secrecy orders that prevent it from telling people when the government obtains a warrant to read their emails. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1SO9vuz via IFTTT

It’s Probably Cheaper on the Web, Adobe’s Online Price Index Shows

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The company’s monthly survey, released on Thursday, is meant to complement the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index, which tracks fewer goods online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/1TTLHtY via IFTTT