technologies and finance

Educational assessments can help students before they fall through the cracks from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2a6wQNP via IFTTT

Multimedia Tool Promotes Creativity, Sharing

Flexible presentation tool lets kids create, iterate, and share from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aR64WP via IFTTT

For Oracle, Money’s Not the Problem. It’s Coping With the Cloud.

The business software omnivore is playing catch-up in one of the hotter fields of tech. Its NetSuite purchase is its latest thrust in that direction. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2al80Wy via IFTTT

Her Husband’s Death Motivates Sheryl Sandberg to Write Another Book

Ms. Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, and a collaborator will focus on hardship and resilience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aDlrW8 via IFTTT

NASA Announces Changes to International Space Station Coverage

In September, NASA will bring its online audience inside the world of human spaceflight as never before, from its Johnson Space Center in Houston -- home to NASA’s astronaut corps, the storied mission control and several human spaceflight programs. July 29, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/2aQqX4s via IFTTT

NASA Orders Second SpaceX Crew Mission to International Space Station

NASA took another important step Friday in returning U.S. astronaut launches from U.S. soil with the order of a second post-certification mission from commercial provider SpaceX in Hawthorne, California. July 29, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/2afTu3n via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Flowing Internet Video Streams Through the Television

Plenty of internet-ready hardware can pull in programming over a broadband connection, and it takes just takes a few steps to set it all up. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ahQyHJ via IFTTT

Bits: Gathering Cloud-Computing

Oracle’s announced purchase of NetSuite is aimed at getting deeper into the game, while Amazon drew more than half its operating earnings from the segment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2au951J via IFTTT

EDITORS DESK: ISTE IS A WRAP

Time to put another ISTE in the books—both literally and figuratively. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahoWxv via IFTTT

Seeing RED at ISTE : The Latest Edtech Findings

How can technology help re-engineer our education system? Project RED, a national research and advocacy plan, is seeking to answer this question through its large-scale national studies. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2atUV0F via IFTTT

SIIA Releases 2016 Vision K–20 Report

The SIIA’s 2016 report focuses on online professional learning (PL) and provides insights on how educators are taking online PL courses, why they take them, and which courses they’re choosing. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahp2oM via IFTTT

How Does Classroom Design Affect Student Engagement?

PERCENTAGE REPORTING MODERATE OR EXCEPTIONAL INCREASES IN from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2atUC69 via IFTTT

SURVEY EXPLORES TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

PowerSchool’s national teacher survey, an independent third-party survey of 800 U.S. teachers and administrators, explores educators’ pain points and needs as they relate to educational technology for the classroom. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahpl31 via IFTTT

CLASS TECH TIPS

ISTE Roundup! Resources from Denver Whether or not you were at ISTE, you can link to all of the resources from Monica Burns’ presentations and sessions—how-to’s on QR codes, Book Creator, apps galore, and more. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2atUOSK via IFTTT

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE BOX: CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES

Don LaBonte, co-director of Convergence Academies—a three-year initiative through the Department of Education to test theories around connected learning to enhance curriculum—chats about the benefits of creative learning spaces. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahp1RM via IFTTT

THE ISTE ISSUE

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the ISTE data overload, between the content-filled sessions, the keynotes, the poster and playground spaces, and the endless conversations. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2atVdo4 via IFTTT

WHAT THEY SAID

Tech&Learning interviews the movers and shakers of ISTE. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahpB1L via IFTTT

THE FUTURE OF PD: A COLLECTION OF BEST PRACTICES

One thing is clear: “sit and get” has got up and gone. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2atV3gK via IFTTT

Horizon AM fait l’acquisition d’un immeuble classé au patrimoine historique à Leipzig

(AOF) - Horizon AM a finalisé l’acquisition d’un immeuble classé au patrimoine historique à Leipzig (Allemagne). Cette nouvelle acquisition, qui s’élève à hauteur de 1,8 millions d’euros, s’inscrit dans ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2atOPNN via IFTTT

Where It Happens: How Scalpers Make Their Millions With ‘Hamilton’

A sophisticated and lucrative bot operation on the secondary market for tickets is coming under scrutiny from legislators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajbBXl via IFTTT

Scalping: To Learn About ‘Hamilton’ Ticket Bots, We Wrote Our Own Bot

We wanted to learn how bots worked in order to track the resale ticket prices for the Broadway hit musical. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aihbpK via IFTTT

The Interpreter: D.N.C. Hack Raises a Frightening Question: What’s Next?

With Russia accused of injecting itself into the American presidential race, analysts worry that such attacks could become a routine element of geopolitics. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a95Qsb via IFTTT

Modern Love: Words With (I Wish We Were More Than) Friends

While searching online for a local woman to date, a man finds himself falling instead for a Scrabble-playing stranger on the other side of the world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2agmbMA via IFTTT

Google Silences Doubters With Blockbuster Quarter

It was a major recovery from a lukewarm previous quarter, proving that the internet behemoth still has room and energy to grow. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aNZDDJ via IFTTT

Amazon’s Profits Grow More Than 800 Percent, Lifted by Cloud Services

Amazon reported net income of $857 million, the second quarter in a row it has shown a record profit even as it invests heavily in its own growth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2arAbGL via IFTTT

Wife of Raif Badawi, Imprisoned Saudi Blogger, Feels Pain From Afar

Ensaf Haidar has had to watch from Canada, where she lives in asylum, as her husband was flogged for criticizing Saudi Arabia’s religious establishment. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajf3lp via IFTTT

NASA Awards Protective Services Contract at Kennedy Space Center

NASA has selected Chenega Infinity, LLC of Chantilly, Virginia, to provide protective services at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. July 28, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/2ahHOhT via IFTTT

Is D.N.C. Email Hacker a Person or a Russian Front? Experts Aren’t Sure

The hack of the Democratic National Committee has focused wider attention on who, or what, is operating behind the internet moniker Guccifer 2.0. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2az121D via IFTTT

I Was Misinformed: Smile for the Phone, Creep

That nonlethal weapon, the smartphone, can deliver justice. But only if you can unlock it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aNcXbq via IFTTT

Oracle to Acquire NetSuite for $9.3 Billion

The deal will help Oracle improve its cloud computing offerings and is among the largest in Lawrence J. Ellison’s history of acquiring companies. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ag2rre via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Reporting an ‘I.R.S.’ Telephone Scam

Crooks will try to contact you in many ways to steal your money or identity, so be on guard for impersonators on the phone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2azTdvD via IFTTT

Bits: Facebook Casts a Giant Shadow Over Twitter

Facebook’s quarterly revenue is up 50 percent and its monthly users 15 percent, versus Twitter’s 20 percent growth and 3 percent rise in users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2azS2w2 via IFTTT

State Street GA enregistre le fonds Multi-Factor Premia Emerging Markets Bond

(AOF) - State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), la division de gestion d'actifs de State Street Corporation a annoncé que le fonds State Street Multi-Factor Premia Emerging Markets Bond (OPCVM domicilié en ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2atrhHm via IFTTT

LaSalle IM acquiert un immeuble de bureaux en VEFA

(AOF) - LaSalle Investment Management, l'un des spécialistes mondiaux de l'investissement immobilier a réalisé l'acquisition de Périsight pour l'un de ses fonds pan-européens dont l'objectif est d'investir ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a1QaLP via IFTTT

Sofidy acquiert un lot de bureaux à La Défense

(AOF) - Sofidy, acteur de référence dans la gestion de fonds immobiliers en France et en Europe, vient d’acquérir, pour le compte de la SCPI Immorente, auprès de Groupama Immobilier, deux plateaux de bureaux ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2ayhrXB via IFTTT

China to Officially Make Ride-Hailing Legal

Although Uber and its Chinese rival Didi Chuxing have had huge success, and billions in investment, in the country, they had operated in a legal gray area. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adUtoC via IFTTT

Basic Math Explored in Simple Fun App

Clear, guided help for kids who don't get it right away. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2adaOtR via IFTTT

Facebook Profit Nearly Triples on Mobile Ad Sales and New Users

The social media company also said it was looking ahead to what it hopes will be a driver going forward: video and video advertising. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acFknH via IFTTT

Tech Fix: Alexa, What Else Can You Do? Getting More From Amazon Echo

Making Amazon’s voice-activated speaker smarter is not intuitive, but with a little tinkering, consumers can expand its skills. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amYPZd via IFTTT

App Smart: Recipe for the Home Bartender: Scroll, Tap, and Pour

Making a good cocktail can be tricky, but many apps can help you become an expert mixologist. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aePbGU via IFTTT

Entrepreneurship: Challenges of Getting a Product Made in the U.S.A.

Pad & Quill, a seller of cases for iPhones and other devices, has spent years finding suppliers to keep its products largely American made. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9MeFl via IFTTT

Tor Project Confirms Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Employee

The group said that an internal investigation found that the claims involving Jacob Appelbaum, a top figure in the internet privacy movement, were accurate. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amzqyE via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Checking the Delivery Date on That Android Update

If you cannot remember when, or if, you installed the most recent security patch for your Android device, there’s an easy way to find out. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9I9AR via IFTTT

Bits: Apple Pleases by Not Disappointing So Much

Shares of the company rose in after-hours trading on Tuesday because its earnings report, though not pretty, was less bleak than Wall Street expected. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ZCwsK via IFTTT

VATEL CAPITAL investit 3,2 millions d'euros dans le projet Andrea via ses FIP Corse

(AOF) - Vatel Capital a annoncé l'accompagnement via un investissement de 3,2 millions d'euros en obligations convertibles (réalisé via ses FIP Corse) des deux frères Napoli dans le cadre du financement ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a4x1Vp via IFTTT

State of the Art: These Stores Didn’t Develop Websites. They Started There.

Dollar Shave Club, recently acquired for $1 billion, typifies online-only companies that have upended traditional models of stores and advertising. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9s2Er via IFTTT

State Street Global Exchange : net repli de la confiance des investisseurs en juillet

(AOF) - L’Indice mondial de confiance des investisseurs a chuté de 7,7 points à 98 en juillet, a annoncé State Street Global Exchange. La baisse de l’indice en Europe, de 100,3 à 92,4 est à l’origine de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2aedgNI via IFTTT

Op-Ed Contributor: The Trumpian Dreams of Silicon Valley

Other than Peter Thiel, the technology industry hasn’t embraced the Republican nominee, but many share his views on how to fix government. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8KZHb via IFTTT

Spy Agency Consensus Grows That Russia Hacked D.N.C.

American intelligence agencies cautioned that they are uncertain whether the breach was an effort to manipulate the 2016 presidential election. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a67YC4 via IFTTT

Analog Devices Acquires Linear Technology for $14.8 Billion

Pricing pressures and low profit margins are forcing consolidations in the semiconductor sector. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adlfL3 via IFTTT

New Yorkers Greet the Arrival of Wi-Fi Kiosks With Panic, Skepticism and Relief

If all goes according to the plan, the booths will be as commonplace as pay phones once were: more than 7,500, spread throughout every neighborhood of the city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a5VWsn via IFTTT

Twitter, Grappling with Anemic Growth, Tries to Bolster Its Advertising Business

The company, which reported its worst quarterly revenue growth ever, is betting on live streaming video and direct response advertising to combat stagnant demand. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2afCcoz via IFTTT

Apple Sales Continue to Drop, but Services Are a Bright Spot

A second quarter of dismal sales leaves analysts wondering: Are customers out of love with Apple, or just waiting for the latest products? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2as54uk via IFTTT

Marissa Mayer’s Media Problem at Yahoo Is Now Verizon’s to Solve

Before she led Yahoo, while still at Google, Ms. Mayer spoke of the difficulties for media companies of capitalizing on their own content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aIdJGJ via IFTTT

Robert Fano, 98, Dies; Engineer Who Helped Develop Interactive Computers

In the early 1960s, Dr. Fano and others developed a time-sharing operating system, which signaled a shift to a more interactive computing world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Xzmpj via IFTTT

Thinking About Suing Uber? Let This Be a Warning.

A Yale environmentalist filed a lawsuit against Uber accusing it of price-fixing. In response, Uber hired a Ergo, an outside agency, to look into his background. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2asesg1 via IFTTT

Deal Professor: $1 Billion for Dollar Shave Club: Why Every Company Should Worry

The internet, mass transportation and globalization allow decentralized companies to be smaller and leaner and have fewer employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8Uavu via IFTTT

Bits: What Goes Up Must Come Down: The End of Yahoo as We Know It

The sale of Yahoo’s core web business to Verizon for $4.83 billion caps a long downward spiral for the onetime pioneer, which at its height was valued at $125 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8TNB5 via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Easy Editing for Mac Photos

Apple’s Photos for OS X has a button for one-click improvements to your pictures, but it also includes a toolbox for more detailed adjustments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29X6v4u via IFTTT

How a Homeless Teenager’s Viral Story Caused a Battle Over GoFundMe Money

A fund to help Fred Barley, 19, an aspiring college student in Georgia, raised $184,000. Now there are suspicions about where the money was going. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aevHTc via IFTTT

Open Blog: The Future of the Past: Modernizing the New York Times Archive

Thanks to a cross-team migration effort, we’re thrilled to announced that nearly every article published since 2004 is available to our readers with the most current New York Times digital article design. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2atRogC via IFTTT

La Corse, une terre d'investissement attractive, rappelle Vatel Capital

(AOF) - Selon un rapport publié par l'Insee sur l'évolution du PIB français par régions entre 1990 et 2013, l'économie corse continue à démontrer sa solidité avec une augmentation constante de son PIB ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2anrHPe via IFTTT

BNP Paribas nomme son Responsable adjoint Obligations émergentes

(AOF) - BNP Paribas Investment Partners a annoncé la nomination de Jean-Charles Sambor en tant que Responsable adjoint de l'équipe Obligations émergentes. Il est basé à Londres et rapporte à Bryan Carter, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2atINe1 via IFTTT

AllianzGI : la Fed devrait laisser entrevoir la perspective d'une hausse des taux

(AOF) - Franck Dixmier, directeur des gestions obligataires d’AllianzGI, s’attend à ce que le comité de politique monétaire de la Fed de cette semaine conclut par le maintien du statu quo en matière de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2atPv6H via IFTTT

La stratégie « alternative risk premia » s’en sort plutôt bien, souligne Gam

(AOF) - Dans le contexte de volatilité exacerbée du Brexit, les produits alternatifs ayant une approche par les primes de risque (produits risk premia) ont d'une manière générale généré de belles performances, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a6wd3N via IFTTT

Editorial Notebook: Yahoo, a Web Pioneer, Cleared the Way for Many Innovations

A fond send-off for a company that brought order to the fast-growing internet forest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ab7dJM via IFTTT

Intel Education Resources: Plant Transport

How does a plant absorb and transport water and minerals ? Explore how water is absorbed through tiny root hairs on a root. Then watch a detailed example of how minerals are transported through a pla.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2acG8Dz via IFTTT

Stencyl Lets Kids Plan, Create and Publish Video Games

Code-free game development tool helps kids program and publish from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2apCIRp via IFTTT

F.B.I. Investigating Intrusions Into Democratic Committee’s Emails

Federal officials say the inquiry has been underway since the spring, when the agency was first notified of the D.N.C.’s suspicions about hacking. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alEYrG via IFTTT

Amazon Expands Drone Testing in Britain

The British Civil Aviation Authority will allow the company to test several technologies that the United States has not permitted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2asLMGw via IFTTT

Virtual Reality Waits for the Music Industry to Catch Up

Many companies are ready to create VR concerts, but not enough consumers have the headsets needed to experience the immersive performances. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abSyfi via IFTTT

For Yahoo, Question Is What to Do With $40 Billion in Leftovers

After a sale of its core internet business to Verizon, Yahoo will still have stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan, along with cash and a collection of patents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abR70i via IFTTT

How Sponsored Content Is Becoming King in a Facebook World

As native advertising gains prominence, publishers may find themselves competing not just with one another, but with the ad agencies that already exist. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a7jm2s via IFTTT

How the Yahoo Deal Affects Its Services

Here are answers to some common questions about the impact Verizon’s purchase of the company’s operations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aGcfN7 via IFTTT

As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue

Researchers have concluded that the Democratic National Committee was breached by two Russian intelligence agencies, and metadata from the released emails suggests that the documents passed through Russian computers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abFlXm via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Getting Extensions for Edge

Early versions of Microsoft’s new browser did not include support for extensions, but the next big update to Windows 10 brings extensions and more. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a0JY32 via IFTTT

Bits: Tech Behemoths Report Their Results

Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet will post quarterly earnings this week, reflecting how they are doing in online ads, mobile and cloud computing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ae2l8b via IFTTT

Making Start-Ups’ Financial Data Free and Open

The lack of transparency around private companies has kept the market for start-up stocks small. Equidate, a San Francisco company, hopes to change that. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a4xhoT via IFTTT

Assurance-vie : 810 millions d’euros de collecte en juin

(AOF) - Les français ont placé 810 millions d’euros en assurance-vie en juin contre 1,4 milliard d’euros en mai, selon l'Association française de l'assurance. Les supports en unités de compte, des produits ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a8JcmA via IFTTT

La France à la 20ème place de l’indice mondial des retraites 2016 de Natixis Global AM

(AOF) - La France se classe au 20ème rang en termes de bien-être des retraités, selon l'Indice Mondial des Retraites 2016 (Global Retirement Index), publié aujourd'hui par Natixis Global Asset Management. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a7J5Vv via IFTTT

BoA-Merrill Lynch : les fonds actions et obligations émergentes suscitent la convoitise

(AOF) - Les fonds actions ont enregistré la semaine dernière 6,2 milliards de dollars de collecte, selon l’étude hebdomadaire de Bank of America Merrill Lynch. D’après les données EPFR Global citées par ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2aocwIs via IFTTT

Verizon Announces $4.8 Billion Deal for Yahoo’s Internet Business

The telecommunications company is buying an entity that has made repeated missteps for years, but the deal gives it an entree into digital content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UHVBc via IFTTT

Live Videos, Small Screens: Campaigns Hope Voters Like What They See

Advances in technology have prompted the campaigns to try to bypass major news networks and speak to voters using Facebook Live, Snapchat and other services. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajoOPr via IFTTT

Success of Pokémon Helps Put Foursquare Back on the Map

A check-in mobile app that led the way in location-based services has benefited from renewed interest. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alGr2f via IFTTT

Google Races to Catch Up in Cloud Computing

Analysts say the global cloud-computing business will be worth $67 billion by 2020. Amazon and Microsoft are the current leaders in the industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a38kKu via IFTTT

Researchers Who Exposed VW Gain Little Reward From Success

The team, at West Virginia University, often scrounges for grants. That financial pressure is unlikely to dissipate, despite uncovering the emissions fraud. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a4lyur via IFTTT

Advertising: Planned Parenthood Turns to Tumblr to Reach a Younger Audience

In a departure from traditional marketing, the organization’s 100th anniversary ad campaign features personal stories of patients, staff and volunteers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amXfYn via IFTTT

Verizon to Pay $4.8 Billion for Yahoo’s Core Business

It’s the end of the line for Yahoo as an independent company, once valued at $125 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a5OQCX via IFTTT

Despite Roadblocks for Tesla, Elon Musk Is Moving Full Speed Ahead

The billionaire entrepreneur is running a private rocket company, doubling down on alternative fuels and pressing on with Tesla after a series of accidents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2alNpG8 via IFTTT

Power Meters Speak Truth to Professional Cyclists, but Can Mislead

The computerized gadgets, which measure the energy a rider’s legs are producing in watts, are helpful in training, but on race day, instincts take over. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a16n1e via IFTTT

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Master Plans of SoftBank and Elon Musk

Also: Twitter’s banning of a misogynistic troll and how Mike looked beyond his beard to cover the $1 billion Dollar Shave Club sale. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UUZD0 via IFTTT

Cultural Studies: Hillary, Me and the Digital Divide

As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton struggled to fax, send emails from a computer or find Showtime on her television. Welcome to my world. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ag1QsF via IFTTT

They Promised Us Jet Packs. They Promised the Bosses Profit.

Alphabet’s X research lab is still being asked to imagine the impossible. Only now, under pressure from investors, it has to imagine making money, too. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a2r9vr via IFTTT

Math App Boosts Skills With Gameplay

Magical math game teaches addition, boosts problem-solving skills from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2a3116L via IFTTT

Testing Sites for Self-Driving Cars Become a Priority

After a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S, the idea of establishing a federally supervised site to ensure safety is catching on. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a2zQsA via IFTTT

Essay: Peter Thiel’s Heroic Political Fantasies

If the Silicon Valley tycoon shares anything with Donald Trump, it is a disappointment with small politics — and small people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a15jII via IFTTT

Comic-Con Makes a Fashion Statement

A dress made from Legos and another made from recycled trash inspired by “Wall-E” were just some of the designs modeled on the Her Universe runway. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a1egS0 via IFTTT

Verizon Is Said to Be Near a Deal to Acquire Yahoo

Verizon has long been considered a front-runner to buy Yahoo’s core internet businesses. An announcement could come as early as next week. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29S9d7A via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Checking the Home Broadband Meter

Monthly plans from internet service providers that limit data have become common, but you can keep tabs on your use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aea2tg via IFTTT

Bits: Yes, We Are Still Writing About Pokémon

Harmless fun or a troubling harbinger of totalitarianism? The hunt for a Pikachu has become a cultural phenomenon. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Z9CKG via IFTTT

Pokémon Go, With a Corporate Tie-in, Debuts in Japan

The game’s availability, after millions of downloads elsewhere, was treated as a national event. McDonald’s is being featured as a special game location. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aAvqIh via IFTTT

OPCVM français : repli de 0,8% des encours au deuxième trimestre

(AOF) - Les encours de gestion collective rassemblent 805,4 milliards d’euros à fin juin, selon les données d’EuroPerformance. Par rapport au 1er trimestre, c’est donc une nouvelle baisse de 0,8% qui est ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29Ygp2O via IFTTT

Le Brexit n'a fait qu'accélérer la fin du cycle immobilier anglais, observe Vega Investment Managers

(AOF) - Comme lors de la crise financière de 2007-2008, les fonds investis sur l'immobilier non cotés anglais sont encore sous le feu des projecteurs, indiquent Sophie Ginisty, responsable de la multigestion ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29YxIVL via IFTTT

Natixis AM a profité de la correction des actions européennes de juin pour repondérer l'Europe

(AOF) - La dynamique de l'économie globale reste réduite, estiment les experts de Natixis AM dans le dernier numéro de Convictions. En dépit d'un rebond de certains indicateurs aux Etats-Unis, la croissance ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2adlx4e via IFTTT

Swiss Life Asset Managers recommande une approche défensive des marchés actions

(AOF) - "Nous anticipons le maintien d'une volatilité élevée sur les marchés financiers au second semestre " affirme Tatjana Puhan, responsable de la gestion actions et de l'allocation d'actifs ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2afZr3Z via IFTTT

F.C.C. Backs Swedish Company to Run American Phone Routing System

Major wireless carriers pushed for Telcordia because of the cost savings, but some intelligence officials have raised national security concerns. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acEx2S via IFTTT

Chasing Pokémon, a Baby Step Toward Virtual Reality

With a charged cellphone in hand, joining San Francisco’s first large planned Pokémon Go event. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2az2ikw via IFTTT

Friday File: Excuse Me, I Need to Find a Monkey and Head to the Waldorf ASAP!

Long before Pokémon Go sent smartphone-clutching players on wild pixel chases, scavenger hunts had New York socialites flitting around in search of outlandish finds. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2acdftv via IFTTT

Edward Snowden to Help Develop a Safer Phone for Journalists

Mr. Snowden, speaking from Russia to an M.I.T. Media Lab conference, said the idea was to alert users to electronic surveillance in dangerous areas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aeRtbq via IFTTT

Elon Musk’s Vision for Tesla: More Models, More Self-Driving

In a blog post, Mr. Musk says nothing about the Autopilot controversy, while envisioning a future of self-driving buses and tractor-trailers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2afKwDq via IFTTT

Trilobites: Facebook Moves One Step Closer to Light-Based Wireless Communication

Researchers from Facebook’s Connectivity Lab have created a new light detector for receiving communication signals through laser beams from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ajH4eb via IFTTT

The Long, Final Goodbye of the VCR

Yes, there was a company still manufacturing VCRs. They’ve decided it’s time to stop. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29RfJuC via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Changing Your Google Account Settings

Google recently changed its ad-tracking practices, but you have a say in whether you want to use the new tools. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aciv1e via IFTTT

Bits: Peter Thiel and the G.O.P. Convention

The venture capitalist is the rare tech figure who openly supports Donald Trump’s candidacy. He is set to address conventiongoers on Thursday. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ReUlw via IFTTT

L’or reste attractif, affirme Natixis AM

(AOF) - L’or, qui a joué son rôle défensif sur le Brexit, continue à être attractif dans l’environnement actuel, estiment les experts de Natixis AM dans le dernier numéro de Convictions. Le pétrole a subi ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29XuPhK via IFTTT

Le Livret A bénéficie d'un regain d'intérêt

(AOF) - Le Livret A a enregistré en juin son quatrième mois consécutif de collecte nette, a annoncé la Caisse des dépôts. Les Français y ont placé 690 millions d'euros après 400 millions d'euros en mai. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2ac7Bsz via IFTTT

Facebook Banned Gun Sales. So Why Is It Still ‘Full of Them’?

Critics say the social network needs to do more to stop circumvention of its six-month-old prohibition. Gun enthusiasts want the ban lifted. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29R62fE via IFTTT

Do-It-Yourself Transit Planning, by App

Apps and other technology could complement mass transit by offering passengers alternative ways to travel from home to a transit stop, then on to their final destination. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29WOl1f via IFTTT

Schroders lance un fonds dédié à l’or

(AOF) - Schroders a annoncé le lancement du fonds Schroder ISF Global Gold, une nouvelle stratégie qui permettra d’investir dans l’or et d’autres métaux précieux dans un cadre conforme à la directive UCITS. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2axrwzJ via IFTTT

Statu quo de la BoE : M&G met en lumière le risque politique lié à un nouvel assouplissement

(AOF) - Après la décision de la Banque d'Angleterre de ne pas abaisser ses taux d'intérêt trois semaines après la victoire du Brexit au référendum, M&G estime que des mesures seront sans doute annoncées ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2awPKKr via IFTTT

Immobilier : LaSalle IM se veut rassurant sur l'impact du Brexit

(AOF) - Le Brexit pourrait s'avérer moins dramatique pour l’immobilier que ce que craignent les investisseurs, selon l’enquête semestrielle Investment Strategy Annual de LaSalle Investment Management. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29XCSyy via IFTTT

Kids Learn Music Theory, History While Earning Rewards

Charming visuals, challenging quizzes build solid musical knowledge from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2acCVcl via IFTTT

Technology Is Monitoring the Urban Landscape

Much technical change in American cities will involve monitoring, which can make life easier but poses troubling questions about privacy and control. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PATcI via IFTTT

Mapping Detroit, Inch by Inch

What started as a small investing project became a larger effort to digitize Detroit’s property information and to establish channels between the public and the city. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ac6cUe via IFTTT

Being Batman at Comic-Con, Virtual Cape and Cowl Provided

At the annual convention, media companies are promoting their movies and television shows with virtual reality. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ULfh6 via IFTTT

A ‘Smart’ Green Tech Hub in Vermont Reimagines the Status Quo

Burlington is an outlier in the technology world. But it has a lower unemployment rate than Silicon Valley and is spawning a wave of innovators. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aa27yq via IFTTT

Nations of the World Confront the Pokémon Menace

As the popular augmented-reality smartphone game expanded to 26 countries, authorities responded with alarm, bans, charges of espionage and at least one fatwa. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Usjef via IFTTT

Airbnb Hires Ex-Attorney General Eric Holder to Advise on Anti-Bias Policy

Mr. Holder will help create an anti-discrimination policy for Airbnb, whose hosts have been accused of excluding blacks and transgender people. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2avlBvg via IFTTT

Millennials Cash In as Pokémon Sherpas

For underemployed 20-somethings, training newbies in the finer points of Pokémon Go is a fresh career. Or at least, a quick buck. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29UFIqD via IFTTT

critic's notebook: A Cute Internet Star Flirts. All He Wants Is Your Password.

Jack Johnson asked his Twitter followers to send him their passwords. And tens of thousands did. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Prvpg via IFTTT

critic's notebook: A Cute Internet Star Flirts. All He Wants Is Your Password.

Jack Johnson asked his Twitter followers to send him their passwords. And tens of thousands did. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29VByZF via IFTTT

NASA Establishes Institute to Explore New Ways to Protect Astronauts

NASA is joining with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to operate a new institute charged with researching and developing innovative approaches to reduce risks to humans on long-duration exploration missions, including NASA’s Journey to Mars. July 20, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29Uh4SZ via IFTTT

NASA’s Hubble Telescope Makes First Atmospheric Study of Earth-Sized Exoplanets

Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted the first search for atmospheres around temperate, Earth-sized planets beyond our solar system and found indications that increase the chances of habitability on two exoplanets. July 20, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/2abl3ye via IFTTT

App Smart: Feed Your Olympic Addiction Without Jetting Off to Rio

Follow the Olympic torch, read the history of the Games and catch up on results on a number of apps, some official and some from sports outlets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9b4Xo via IFTTT

Tech Fix: What’s the Right Age to Give a Child a Smartphone?

As more children get phones at 10 and younger, parents face the question of when to allow unfettered access to the internet and all its benefits and perils. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29VNFXx via IFTTT

Entrepreneurship: A New Wrinkle in the Gig Economy: Workers Get Most of the Money

Stocksy, an online photo stock site, is an example of start-ups that aim to treat their professionals as owners rather than as freelance labor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8X6ox via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Finding the Right Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office has been around for more than 25 years, and today there are several ways to get the software — including free. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TEN5K via IFTTT

Bits: Cloud Computing, an Idea With Old Roots

Long before tech companies were competing for cloud customers, start-ups were calling themselves “application service providers.” Same thing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TR920 via IFTTT

Dollar Shave Club Sells to Unilever for $1 Billion

The deal with the huge European company is a high point for digital commerce start-ups. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SMU6L via IFTTT

State of the Art: Peter Thiel’s Embrace of Trump Has Silicon Valley Squirming

A speech by the billionaire co-founder of PayPal at the Republican convention could spoil a delicate but growing relationship between tech and the G.O.P. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2abSDkI via IFTTT

AllianzGI n'attend demain aucune annonce de la part de la BCE

(AOF) - Franck Dixmier, directeur des gestions obligataires d'AllianzGI, estime que l''objectif principal de la BCE lors de sa réunion de jeudi sera de convaincre les marchés qu'elle prendra les mesures ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29LrTtB via IFTTT

Le Français Emmanuel Roman prend la tête de Pimco

(AOF) - Le directeur général de Man Group, Emmanuel Roman, va prendre la direction de Pimco (Pacific Investment Management Co). L'actuel président du spécialiste des hedge fund, Luke Ellis, succèdera au ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2aaiCMG via IFTTT

Les ETP aux positions short et la ruée vers l’or dominent les collectes

(AOF) - Selon les dernières données publiées par ETF Securities, le premier semestre 2016 a été dominé par la forte hausse de l'appétit pour l'or et les ETP (produits indiciels cotés) Short/Leveraged(S&L), ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29UBVHa via IFTTT

VATEL CAPITAL investit dans un projet de parc résidentiel de loisirs en Corse

(AOF) - Vatel Capital investit dans le projet Casa e Natura, soit l'aménagement d'un parc résidentiel de loisirs (PRL) sur l'Ile de Beauté. Les FIP Kallisté Capital n°6, 7 et 8, gérés par Vatel Capital, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2abaaJQ via IFTTT

Theam lance une nouvelle gamme d'ETF excluant les armes controversées

(AOF) - Theam continue de renforcer son offre indicielle et ETF avec le lancement d'une gamme de 10 ETF offrant une exposition aux marchés actions des principales zones géographiques, tout en excluant ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a7KMWQ via IFTTT

Repli de 20% des échanges sur produits de Bourse au deuxième trimestre en France

(AOF) - Les échanges sur les produits de Bourse en France ont atteint 1,1 milliard d'euros avec près de 470.000 transactions au second trimestre 2016, révèle l'Association Française des Produits Dérivés ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29NGtMw via IFTTT

Natixis AM confirme sa préférence pour les obligations bien notées non libellées en euro

(AOF) - En juin, l'aversion pour le risque liée aux incertitudes du référendum sur le maintien du Royaume Uni dans l'UE a favorisé la classe d'actif obligataire, rappellent les experts de Natixis AM dans ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a7LsM2 via IFTTT

Natixis AM est toujours positionné sur une hausse de l'euro face au dollar

(AOF) - Suite au vote pour le " Brexit " et les faibles créations d'emploi, la perspective d'une hausse des taux US cette année s'amenuise, estiment les experts de Natixis AM dans le dernier ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2at3dDh via IFTTT

Twitter Bars Member Over Torrent of Abusive Comments Online

The action against Milo Yiannopoulos, a Breitbart editor, followed a campaign of prolonged abuse against the comedian Leslie Jones, a co-star in “Ghostbusters.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KNthC via IFTTT

Hyperloop One Sues 4 Who Accused the Start-Up of Harassment

The start-up, which is developing a high-speed train, accuses its accusers of trying to start a competing venture with poached employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TDSRN via IFTTT

Microsoft Earnings Are Up, Cushioned by Its Cloud Business

Quarterly revenue from Azure, the cloud business it introduced to compete with Amazon, rose more than 100 percent. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29TG8Z0 via IFTTT

WhatsApp Is Briefly Shut Down in Brazil for a Third Time

The app, owned by Facebook, was shut down by a state criminal court when it did not hand over data requested by authorities. The order was overturned. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Klnmz via IFTTT

Review: ‘Privacy,’ a Play That Urges You to Keep Your Smartphone On

Secrets are revealed — perhaps your own — in this production, starring Daniel Radcliffe, at the Public Theater. It’s a magic show for the online age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2apeZhN via IFTTT

Leslie Jones, Star of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Becomes a Target of Online Trolls

Twitter said it has taken action to close the accounts of people who sent the actress racist messages and pornography. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a9qbQg via IFTTT

Le taux du Livret A maintenu à 0,75%

(AOF) - Le gouvernement a suivi la recommandation de la Banque de France en maintenant à 0,75% le taux du Livret A, a annoncé le ministère des Finances et de l'économie. Ce dernier a rappelé que la très ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a81mHB via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Opening Links in New Windows

Some web pages are coded to automatically open links in new windows, but you can also use keyboard tricks with your mouse clicks to pop open new pages. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a8XMKg via IFTTT

Bits: After ARM, Is More British Tech for Sale?

ARM Holdings was attractive partly because it had little relation to the local economy. That’s true of many things that live online. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2adpKHI via IFTTT

AEW acquiert un immeuble de bureaux et commerce avenue Matignon

(AOF) - AEW annonce l'acquisition, pour le compte d'un investisseur institutionnel, de l'immeuble de bureaux et de commerce situé au 17 avenue Matignon à Paris. Situé en plein cœur du QCA parisien, cet ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a8UXZM via IFTTT

Google, Trying to Endear Itself to Europe, Spreads Cash Around

The company is financing a series of projects supporting European culture and education as its regulatory woes continue to compound. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aq6Olm via IFTTT

On Technology: Can Silicon Valley Really Do Anything to Stop Police Violence?

Tech companies love to hitch themselves to progressive causes, even if they’re beyond the industry’s grasp. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QPkCN via IFTTT

Mandarine Gestion recommande de profiter de toute hausse des actions pour réduire le risque

(AOF) - Les Etats-Unis vivent leur huitième année d'une reprise atypique, tant par le rythme de croissance inférieur à leur norme que par la durée de ce cycle, observe Mandarine Gestion dans sa lettre ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2acUybr via IFTTT

Syz Asset Management recommande d'adopter la bravoure des vikings sur les marchés financiers

(AOF) - La décision du Royaume-Uni de quitter l'Union européenne a ouvert la boîte de Pandore, amenant une vague d'incertitudes, de craintes et d'inquiétudes à se propager à l'ensemble des marchés financiers ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29WYWtw via IFTTT

BlackRock étoffe sa gamme d’ETF dédiés au développement durable

(AOF) - BlackRock a annoncé le lancement de deux fonds indiciels cotés (ETF) axés sur les actions et dédiés au développement durable. Ces fonds vont permettre à la société d’étoffer son offre ESG (critères ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29V9KJn via IFTTT

Les bons côtés du Brexit par Pictet AM

(AOF) - Pictet AM a relevé son exposition aux actions mondiales à surpondérer, en anticipation d'une action ferme des responsables politiques au lendemain du référendum sur le Brexit. La société de gestion ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29RKMa1 via IFTTT

Photo App Promotes Creative Learning Across Disciplines

Photo app lets students share learning by making anything talk from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29QnEI0 via IFTTT

Kids Think Design

Kids Think Design shows students that design is all around them, from gardens and transportation to computers and statues. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29Ww8Bg via IFTTT

Netflix Disappoints Wall Street as Subscriber Growth Slows

Just 1.7 million new streaming members were added in the three months ended June 30, about half the net additions from the same period a year earlier. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KBrjI via IFTTT

Yahoo Revenue Falls 15 Percent and Profit Drops 64 Percent

The internet company reported second-quarter data as it accepted final bids for its core business. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PPz0Q via IFTTT

NASA, Industry Boost Opportunities for Small Businesses with Mentor-Protégé Agreement

NASA and Boeing will announce a Small Business Mentor-Protégé Program agreement Tuesday, July 26, at Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility (C3PF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. July 18, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29Pr4gw via IFTTT

NASA Selects Five Mars Orbiter Concept Studies

NASA has selected five U.S. aerospace companies to conduct concept studies for a potential future Mars orbiter mission. Such a mission would continue key capabilities including telecommunications and global high-resolution imaging in support of the agency’s Journey to Mars. July 18, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29PYMRN via IFTTT

RBIS (Rothschild & Co) lance une nouvelle génération d’indices sur les emprunts d’Etat en euros

(AOF) - Risk Based Investment Solutions (RBIS), la division de Rothschild Asset Management dédiée aux stratégies construites sur des modèles de risques, lance une nouvelle génération d’indices appliquant ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29JB494 via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Making Siri Spell Your Name Right

Apple’s virtual assistant has the ability to learn as it works, but you have ways to correct some of its common mistakes to speed up the process. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29OTBm7 via IFTTT

SoftBank’s $32 Billion Deal for Chip Designer ARM Is Britain’s Biggest Since Brexit

The deal gives the Japanese company access to chip designs for phones and other small devices. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2amCS9F via IFTTT

Bits: Reasons to Believe the A.I. Boom Is Real

To determine why artificial intelligence is booming now, it’s helpful to look at the recent growth of search engines, social media and mobile technology. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PGC2w via IFTTT

Crime Scene: Drug Spot, Tow Lot, Entrance at Rikers: Pokémon Go’s Unlikely New York Stops

People playing the game in the five boroughs can hunt their quarry all over, including near the city’s jail complex, in a Manhattan car pound and at an overdose-scarred intersection in Brooklyn. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2aanfFN via IFTTT

Crime Scene: Drug Spot, Tow Lot, Entrance at Rikers: Pokémon Go’s Unlikely New York Stops

NASA Scientists to Discuss 2016 Climate Trends, Impacts

Climate experts from NASA will discuss recent trends in global temperatures and Arctic sea ice, as well as research now underway to better understand their impacts, during a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19. July 18, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29I0eWr via IFTTT

Deutsche Asset Management : db X-trackers, élue marque d’ETF la plus connue en Allemagne

(AOF) - db X-trackers, la marque d'ETF (exchange traded fund) de Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche AM), a été élue marque d'ETF la plus connue en Allemagne pour la deuxième année consécutive selon une ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/2a41lEI via IFTTT

BoA Merrill Lynch : les investisseurs continuent de délaisser les actions européennes

(AOF) - Les fonds actions ont enregistré la semaine dernière leur collecte la plus importante depuis octobre 2015, selon l’étude hebdomadaire de Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Celle-ci a atteint 10,8 milliards ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29Pcre7 via IFTTT

Edmond de Rothschild AM : collecte de 270 millions d'euros pour le fonds " Millesima 2021 "

(AOF) - La période de commercialisation du fonds " Millesima 2021 ", lancé en janvier 2016, s'est achevée le 30 juin dernier, a annoncé Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (AM). Ce fonds obligataire ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29O6Mnu via IFTTT

NASA Sends Trailblazing Science, Cargo to International Space Station Aboard SpaceX Resupply Mission

juillet 17, 2016

Instruments to perform the first-ever DNA sequencing in space, and the first international docking adapter for commercial spacecraft, are among the cargo scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station after Monday’s launch of the SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services-9 (CRS-9) mission. July 18, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/2a0FIUb via IFTTT

Bits: Using Virtual Reality to Create a New Corporate Headquarters

juillet 17, 2016

Nvidia, a chip maker in Silicon Valley, is using an interactive visualization software that makes it easier than ever for architects to work with their ideas in three dimensions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NnUhg via IFTTT

Artificial Intelligence Swarms Silicon Valley on Wings and Wheels

juillet 17, 2016

The valley has found its next shiny new thing in A.I., and financiers and entrepreneurs are digging in with remarkable exuberance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a0BkDf via IFTTT

The Haggler: Spotify and Apple Music: The Goth vs. the Stoner

juillet 16, 2016

The perfect music streaming service, the Haggler writes, would be Spotify without the ghoulish user interface, combined with a clearheaded Apple Music. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29FA6uI via IFTTT

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: One Game to Rule Them All

juillet 16, 2016

Tech leaders oppose Donald J. Trump, a privacy verdict favors Microsoft and Pokémon Go gets tens of millions to play in the streets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Qw2uN via IFTTT

When Yahoo Ruled the Valley: Stories of the Original ‘Surfers’

juillet 16, 2016

As Yahoo puts itself on the auction block, some of its first employees revisit their youth spent building a company that defined the early web. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29WgHcV via IFTTT

Fun Nature App All About Snakes

Slither into the world of snakes with fact-filled resource from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29XXedb via IFTTT

Fashion Review: Gotta Catch ’Em All! New York’s Fashion Frenzy

Devon Halfnight LeFlufy’s high-end digital mélange abuts the beefcakes of Parke & Ronen at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29J6jXH via IFTTT

Essay: My Hands Grip the Wheel Now, but Financial Autopilot Is Coming

Technology is fine for steering around traffic jams, but can it be trusted with our retirements? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2agzhKa via IFTTT

NASA's Next Mars Rover Progresses Toward 2020 Launch

After an extensive review process and passing a major development milestone, NASA is ready to proceed with final design and construction of its next Mars rover, currently targeted to launch in the summer of 2020 and arrive on the Red Planet in February 2021. July 15, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29DEMBr via IFTTT

Fidelity réduit son exposition aux actions

(AOF) - Dans son allocation mensuelle de juillet, Fidelity annonce avoir réduit son exposition aux actions, dont la part dans le portefeuille a été ramenée à 32% contre un peu plus de 38% fin mai. Si la ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29BQ4Xn via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Finding a Hard Drive in Just the Right Size

Many new lightweight laptops come with solid-state drives that work faster but store less, but explore your options when buying a new machine. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29J4Qva via IFTTT

Bits: Character, Fate and Yahoo

Forget the years of lousy deals and seedy shenanigans: Yahoo’s real problem was a contraction it couldn’t resolve. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29N1knn via IFTTT

Nintendo to Re-Release NES Games, No Blowing Necessary

A mini-replica of the original NES console will be available in November, preloaded with 30 games, the company announced. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BxoHB via IFTTT

BlackRock Investment Institute est prudent sur les actions

(AOF) - Dans ses perspectives mondiales d’investissement pour le second semestre 2016, BlackRock Investment Institute annonce se montrer prudent sur les actions, notamment les actions européennes, en raison ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29VsOZf via IFTTT

Invesco abaisse sa prévision de croissance britannique pour 2016 après le Brexit

(AOF) - Le vote du Royaume-Uni en faveur d'une sortie de l'Union Européenne va ralentir la reprise économique mondiale, la croissance et l'inflation devant rester plus modérées qu'elles ne l'auraient été ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29USx0P via IFTTT

The New Old Age: No Hearing Aid? Some Gizmos Offer Alternative to ‘Speak Up!’

Some personal sound amplification products work as well as traditional hearing aids, researchers find — and cost far less. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29I6EWI via IFTTT

Statu quo de la Banque d'Angleterre : State Street pointe l'effet de surprise

(AOF) - Après la décision de la Banque d'Angleterre annoncée hier de ne pas abaisser ses taux d'intérêt trois semaines après la victoire du Brexit au référendum, State Street souligne la surprise qu'a ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29TmnnL via IFTTT

Vatel Capital investit 300 000 euros dans la blanchisserie Roncaglia

(AOF) - Vatel Capital, société de gestion indépendante spécialisée dans l'investissement dans les PME cotées et non cotées, a réalisé un investissement de 300 000 euros au travers de ses FIP Corse dans ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29InrHP via IFTTT

BLACKROCK : les actifs sous gestion ont augmenté de 4% au deuxième trimestre

(AOF) - BlackRock, premier gestionnaire d'actifs au monde, a vu son bénéfice net reculer de 4% au deuxième trimestre à 789 millions de dollars, soit 4,73 dollars par action. Hors éléments exceptionnels, ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29IlY4d via IFTTT

Fidelity recommande de garder "la tête froide" malgré la volatilité des marchés

(AOF) - Alors que la volatilité a clairement augmenté sur les marchés financiers depuis la victoire du Brexit au référendum britannique, Fidelity réfute la théorie selon laquelle il serait plus intéressant ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29zC2cK via IFTTT

Actions : Amaïka AM voit des opportunités hors de la zone euro

(AOF) - Dans ses arbitrages post-Brexit, Amaïka AM introduit une donnée particulière : au lieu de se poser la question d'une fuite vers la qualité et de privilégier les valeurs refuges aux rendements très ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29AZti2 via IFTTT

Les ETF/ETP actions privilégiés en Europe en juin, pas aux Etats-Unis

(AOF) - En juin, les ETF/ETP immatriculés aux Etats-Unis ont signé un nouveau record de 2 250 milliards de dollars d'actifs sous gestion, selon les derniers chiffres d'ETFGI. Les flux positifs vers ces ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29zCibA via IFTTT

Silicon Valley Writes a Protest Letter Against Trump

Calling American innovation “the envy of the world,” more than 140 tech leaders let out a collective howl at what a Trump presidency might do to tech. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GQ5yp via IFTTT

NASA to Discuss Next Mars Rover on Facebook Live

NASA will host a Facebook Live event at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, July 15, to talk about the science and technology aboard NASA's next Mars rover, Mars 2020, and the significant step the agency is taking on its Journey to Mars, proceeding with final design and construction of the robotic explorer. July 14, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29zRSQF via IFTTT

Opinion: Pokémon Go See the World in Its Splendor

My mantra in the classroom was “Phones away!” But then I downloaded the smartphone counterpart of the game of my youth. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GVWP1 via IFTTT

Next Space Station Cargo Launch From Virginia Targeted for August, NASA Opens Media Accreditation

Media accreditation now is open for the launch of the next Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. July 14, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29TnKVf via IFTTT

Yahoo Is Said to Collect Final Bids as Auction Nears Its End

The bids, for Yahoo’s core internet operations, are said to be due on Monday, with the board prepared to make a decision soon after. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29T0gN1 via IFTTT

Microsoft Wins Appeal on Overseas Data Searches

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a ruling that Microsoft must turn over email for a suspect in a narcotics case stored in a data center in Dublin. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KHusR via IFTTT

Line Rises in Initial Public Offering, Cheering Skittish Tech Industry

The strong debut of Line, a Japanese messaging service, in New York breaks a dry spell for technology start-ups. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29GDgi4 via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Keeping Hackers From Grabbing Your Twitter Account

Password-theft, phishing and unsecured apps can lead to a compromised Twitter account, but you can shore up your defenses. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Gs9FW via IFTTT

Bits: Television, the Social Medium

A look at why we need big cable packages delivering live events says much about what still matters in a digital age. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SxsnM via IFTTT

Amundi Immobilier réalise plus de 950 millions de transactions immobilières au premier semestre

(AOF) - Sur le 1er semestre 2016, Amundi Immobilier a réalisé, pour le compte des fonds immobiliers et mandats qu’elle gère, 956 millions d’euros d’acquisitions, réparties pour 70% en France et pour 30% ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29UXoyG via IFTTT

NASA, USAID Open Environmental Monitoring Hub in West Africa

NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have opened a new environmental monitoring program in West Africa that will enhance the role of space-based observations in the management of climate-sensitive issues facing the world today. July 14, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29UKCR2 via IFTTT

E.U. Officials to File New Round of Antitrust Charges Against Google

They relate to some of the search giant’s online advertising tools and parts of its search business linked to online shopping, according to two people briefed on the matter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29yK69U via IFTTT

Sofidy anticipe une nouvelle surperformance de l'immobilier coté

(AOF) - Tirant le bilan du premier semestre pour l'immobilier coté, Laurent Saint-Aubin, gérant Actions immobilier Europe et du FCP Sofidy Sélection 1, constate que le compartiment a massivement surperformé ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29x8In8 via IFTTT

Nest Relies on New Outdoor Security Camera as Comeback

In light of recent upheaval, the company is trying to convey stability as it introduces Nest Cam Outdoor, a waterproof, rugged model of its smart security camera. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29U6Mma via IFTTT

Strengthen Your Digital District Infrastructure

Strengthen Your Digital District Infrastructure Sponsored by Lenovo and Intel Lenovo builds technology products for the specific needs of education. · Rugged devices that reliably perform, whenever a.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29ye6CK via IFTTT

Case Study: St. Thomas More Catholic High School

Case Study: St. Thomas More Catholic High School St. Thomas More Catholic High School’s objective was to refresh its existing estate of tablets with a more modern hybrid device that would allow for m.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29wR5Ut via IFTTT

The Lenovo K-12 Education Portfolio

The Lenovo K-12 Education Portfolio Sponsored by Lenovo and Microsoft Solutions BUILT to serve education. The Lenovo purpose-built portfolio of education products meets the needs of every digital lea.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29yeRf3 via IFTTT

STEAM Measurement App Offers Lab-Like Experience

Wide breadth of information included in interactive design. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29wQLFd via IFTTT

Using Pokémon Go as Your Tour Guide

Hunting Pokémon can be a fun way to explore a city, though it’s not without its drawbacks. Here are tips on how and where to play as a traveler. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QvY0r via IFTTT

Tor Project, a Digital Privacy Group, Reboots With New Board

The former public face of the nonprofit promoter of anonymizing software was pushed out under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29EfP9o via IFTTT

App Smart: Wanderlust by Design: Apps to Help Organize Your Summer Travel

Sidekix, Clarice and Google Translate can help you discover and navigate new cities and sites, and make the most of your time there. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29SjHoW via IFTTT

Tech Fix: The Downside to Cord-Cutting

A comparison of popular cable replacement services finds annoyances, like restrictions on content and missing channels. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29JqnH8 via IFTTT

Another Night, Another Shooting on Facebook Live

Three men are badly injured as video streams the gunfire and the aftermath in Norfolk, Va. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29CjBzg via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Staying Under the OS X Radar

Apple’s software can track your Mac’s location for better search results, but you can turn off the setting if you would rather not be followed. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29DV3b5 via IFTTT

Bits: Pokémon Go, Millennials’ First Nostalgia Blast

An augmented-reality mobile phone game that uses geolocation isn’t new. What’s important about Pokémon Go is that it’s proof millennials are aging. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29XBAWm via IFTTT

Unity Technologies, Maker of Pokémon Go Engine, Swells in Value

The company, which makes game engine software, announced that it had raised $181 million from investors, bringing its valuation to about $1.5 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BUo84 via IFTTT

Uber to Suspend Operations in Hungary Over New Law

The legislation, which takes effect this month, permits officials to block internet access to “illegal dispatcher services.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29PAoo3 via IFTTT

Diamant Bleu Gestion voit dans la correction post-Brexit une source d'opportunités

(AOF) - Dans son dernier commentaire de marché, Christian Jimenez, président de Diamant Bleu Gestion, réfute l'idée selon laquelle il faudrait déserter les actions en période de correction pour se ruer ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29Ee7qL via IFTTT

Obligations : Nordea privilégie le high yield et le cross credit européens

(AOF) - Sur le marché obligataires, deux compartiments ont les faveurs des analystes de Nordea : le « high yield » et le « cross-credit ». Le premier bénéficie de plusieurs catalyseurs, comme le dynamisme ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29Dz6aP via IFTTT

D.E.A. Needed Warrant to Track Suspect’s Phone, Judge Says

Seized drugs could not be used as evidence, a judge ruled, because the D.E.A. found the drugs after tracking a cellphone without a warrant. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NLHwW via IFTTT

Allianz France et Bpifrance annoncent le lancement du fonds AFI IV, géré par Idinvest Partners

(AOF) - Allianz France et Bpifrance ont annoncé le lancement du fonds AFI IV, géré par Idinvest Partners. La stratégie du nouveau fonds AFI IV sera d’identifier et de sélectionner les fonds de capital ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29xSNAh via IFTTT

Le Fonds de garantie des dépôts confie son portefeuille obligataire à quatre nouveaux gérants

(AOF) - Le Fonds de garantie des dépôts et de résolution (FGDR) a mandaté quatre sociétés de gestion qui sont chargées de gérer selon de nouvelles modalités son portefeuille obligataire depuis le 11 juillet ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29DgbNn via IFTTT

State of the Art: Live Streaming Breaks Through, and Cable News Has Much to Fear

The Philando Castile shooting and its aftermath have catapulted services like Facebook Live and Periscope into the center of the news, challenging cable to adapt. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29QVwHb via IFTTT

Les investisseurs doivent se préparer à une volatilité persistante cette année, selon SSGA

(AOF) - Dans le cadre de ses perspectives de marché pour le second semestre, State Street Global Advisors (groupe State Street) exhorte les investisseurs à appréhender différemment leurs stratégies de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29QvELD via IFTTT

Axa IM lance un fonds Smartbeta Equity ESG

(AOF) - Axa Investment Managers a annoncé le lancement d’Axa WF Global SmartBeta Equity ESG Fund. Il a pour objectif de dégager un rendement excédentaire annualisé de 1 à 2 %, avec environ 80 % de la volatilité ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29WslFR via IFTTT

Taser International Dominates the Police Body Camera Market

The company, best known for its stun guns, has drawn criticism for its relationships with the police and its sales tactics, which it says are common. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29N0ng6 via IFTTT

Hyperloop One Co-Founder Claims Harassment in Lawsuit

Brogan BamBrogan and three other former executives sued the start-up on Tuesday, claiming that they were harassed and wrongfully fired. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29NycdT via IFTTT

Well: Pokémon Has Kids on the Move — and on Their Phones

The game gets children off the couch, but do our usual screen time limits apply? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29AP5GO via IFTTT

How to Protect Privacy While Using Pokémon Go and Other Apps

The game’s developer made expansive permission requests — in error, it says, and it uses only basic data — but many apps make similar requests. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29vAmNx via IFTTT

NASA to Televise Prelaunch Briefing, Launch of Next Commercial Resupply Mission to International Space Station

NASA provider SpaceX is scheduled to deliver scientific research, crew supplies and hardware on its ninth Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station Monday, July 18. Coverage of this mission will begin with a prelaunch news briefing at 2 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 16, on NASA Television and the agency’s website. July 12, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29FCnu1 via IFTTT

Where Pokémon Should Not Go

The digital beasts have been reported at Auschwitz and memorials for the Holocaust and the Sept. 11 attacks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ND3vE via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Voice Searches With Cortana or Chrome

Microsoft restricted its virtual helper to work only with its Edge browser and Bing search engine, but you can do voice searches right in Google’s browser. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29vq8vT via IFTTT

ACG Management renforce son Conseil d'Administration

(AOF) - ACG Management, l'un des principaux gérants français de fonds de private equity, a nommé Guillaume-Olivier Doré comme administrateur indépendant de la société. Entrepreneur et professionnel reconnu ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29FWsj0 via IFTTT

Bits: Pokémon Go Mania Could Signal a Bright Future for Augmented Reality

The hugely popular smartphone game is easy to download and play. And it doesn’t involve fancy new headsets or other equipment, which virtual reality typically requires. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29tpofn via IFTTT

NASA Television to Air International Space Station Cargo Ship Launch, Docking

NASA Television will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft delivering three tons of food, fuel and supplies to the International Space Station beginning at 5:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, July 16. July 12, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29LBbGy via IFTTT

The New Health Care: Using the Web or an App Instead of Seeing a Doctor? Caution Is Advised

Research shows they can be poor substitutes for consulting a physician in person. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a1IcPD via IFTTT

Jupiter AM lance un des premiers fonds verts multi-actifs

(AOF) - Près de 30 ans après avoir créé un des premiers fonds dédiés à l’investissement environnemental, Jupiter annonce le lancement d’un autre fonds novateur, le fonds Jupiter Global Ecology Diversified. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29NsBnJ via IFTTT

Morningstar accorde une note neutre au fonds Fidelity Japan

(AOF) - Morningstar annonce que le fonds Fidelity Japan A-eur a obtenu une note « Neutre » de la part de ses analystes alors qu’il était précédemment « Sous surveillance » à cause d'un changement de gérant. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29AAU4B via IFTTT

La Française maintient son positionnement défensif

(AOF) - Dans sa publication Orientations & Stratégie pour juillet et août, La Française GAM juge qu’il est prématuré de remettre en cause son positionnement défensif mis en place en amont du référendum ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29uVoei via IFTTT

Europe Approves New Trans-Atlantic Data Transfer Deal

After years of negotiations, Europe agreed to allow thousands of companies to move digital data to the United States, though challenges still lie ahead. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29uRT7C via IFTTT

Swiss Life AM estime qu'il est temps de s’intéresser à nouveau aux marchés émergents

(AOF) - Swiss Life Asset Managers juge le moment opportun pour revenir sur le marché du crédit émergent dans une optique de moyen-long terme (investissement supérieur à six mois). L'univers du crédit émergent ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29uL71O via IFTTT

BFT IM propose une nouvelle solution de rendement

(AOF) - Dans un environnement de taux historiquement bas et d’incertitudes persistantes sur les places financières, BFT Investment Managers propose une nouvelle solution de rendement : Amundi Funds BFT ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29JDl88 via IFTTT

Cool Tool Introduces Students to Stop-Motion Animation

Built-in features such as prerecorded audio and super-simple creation tools make it a snap to get started and to customize your experience. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29sE91D via IFTTT

Pokémon Players Take Their Hunt to the Streets of New York

Since Nintendo released its augmented reality gaming app last week, its popularity has soared, sending some residents on a citywide search for the virtual creatures. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Atcs6 via IFTTT

Bike Company Switches Gears in Road Shifting, Going Wireless

Two teams at the Tour de France equipped their bicycles with Red eTap, a system that allows riders to shift gears electronically. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2a3X7c7 via IFTTT

Line, Messaging App Maker, Makes Year’s Biggest Tech I.P.O.

At an initial price of $32.84 a share and an offering size of $1.15 billion, the Japanese company is valued at almost $7 billion. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29AebXk via IFTTT

Pokémon Go Brings Augmented Reality to a Mass Audience

The smartphone game shows how a new technology can break through from niche toy for early adopters to go mainstream. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zBG3V via IFTTT

Smart Doesn’t Always Mean an Easy Home

Improvements in technology, including voice recognition, artificial intelligence and more affordable sensors, have made home automation easier to use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zVTYq via IFTTT

Twitter to Live-Stream Both National Conventions

Partnering with CBS, Twitter will stream the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Both streams will be available to nonusers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29KJShj via IFTTT

Global Health: Researchers Try Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits

The initial study was confined to Los Angeles, but the idea is considered “ripe for expansion” to other cities and even overseas. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29sVnIJ via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Burning Data With a Hot Spot

Using your phone’s cellular signal as an internet connection for your computer gets you online — but can chew through your monthly data allowance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zsUlB via IFTTT

Bits: Daily Report: Amazon Flaunts Its Prominence With New Construction in Seattle

Once relatively self-effacing, Amazon has joined its tech cohort in building new, quirky spaces befitting its size and influence. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29HvLLi via IFTTT

An Introduction to 3D Printing and Design

MakerBot in the Classroom An Introduction to 3D Printing and Design A Free Educational Resource from MakerBot Learn how to empower and inspire your students to design, collaborate, and create innovat.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29BXBZR via IFTTT

BNP Paribas IP reste souspondéré sur les actions internationales

(AOF) - Joost van Leenders et Colin Graham, respectivement économiste en chef et directeur des investissements de l'équipe Solutions multi-actifs de BNP Paribas IP, préfèrent maintenir leur souspondération ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29y71Sj via IFTTT

Brexit : Mansartis a continué de réduire son exposition aux actions

(AOF) - Dans son dernier commentaire de marché, Mansartis avertit que son scénario macro-économique central, positif sur la conjoncture économique américaine et européenne, est partiellement remis en cause ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29BNCn7 via IFTTT

Lyxor continue à privilégier les stratégies avec une directionnalité de marché limitée

(AOF) - Dans l'environnement tourmenté créé par la victoire du Brexit au référendum britannique du 23 juin, Lyxor a constaté une bonne résistance des hedge funds investis dans des stratégies CTA. "Ils ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29y6S16 via IFTTT

BoA-Merrill Lynch : légère collecte des fonds actions, mais les investisseurs délaissent toujours

(AOF) - Les fonds actions ont enregistré la semaine dernière leur première collecte depuis cinq semaines, selon l’étude hebdomadaire de Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Celle-ci a atteint le niveau limité ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29BNMe2 via IFTTT

NASA Media Day Kicks Off US Airborne Greenhouse Gas Study

NASA will host a media event from 9 to 11 a.m. EDT Friday, July 15 at the agency’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, offering journalists an inside look at a new airborne study over the eastern United States. July 11, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29JdZW4 via IFTTT

Oddo & Cie accueille trois nouveaux membres à son Conseil de surveillance

(AOF) - A l’occasion de l’Assemblée générale du 27 juin 2016 et depuis décembre 2015, le Conseil de surveillance du groupe Oddo s’est renforcé de trois nouveaux membres exerçant ou ayant exercé des fonctions ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29IN50D via IFTTT

As Online Video Surges, Publishers Turn to Automation

juillet 10, 2016

Tronc, the rebranded Tribune Publishing, wants to offer 2,000 videos a day, up from about 200 now, and hands-off video production is central to that aim. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29rxDVA via IFTTT

Forget Beanbag Chairs. Amazon Is Giving Its Workers Treehouses.

juillet 10, 2016

Amazon is building a complex at its Seattle headquarters where employees can sit by a creek, walk on suspension bridges and brainstorm in the boughs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29riKBF via IFTTT

Driven by Data, Pros and Joes Alike Vie for Cycling Crowns

juillet 09, 2016

A social media site that started out catering to weekend warriors now counts some of the top professional riders among its users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29urLPU via IFTTT

A Start-Up Shies Away From the Gig Economy

juillet 09, 2016

Redfin, a Seattle company that considers itself a real estate and tech company, has challenged the conventions of both by hiring full-time agents. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29pvgCn via IFTTT

Explore Ancient Pyramids With Virtual Field Trip

Tap into students' inner archaeologists as they discover Ancient Egypt from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29urYPi via IFTTT

Live Footage of Shootings Forces Facebook to Confront New Role

After the death of Philando Castile and sniper fire in Dallas were streamed on Facebook, the company faces questions about how to handle graphic content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BF917 via IFTTT

‘Bomb Robot’ Takes Down Dallas Gunman, but Raises Enforcement Questions

Did the use of a bomb disposal robot by Dallas police to carry and detonate an explosive device blur the line between policing and warfare? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29nXrAM via IFTTT

Command Z: The Agony of the Digital Tease

They communicate with breadcrumbs, sporadic noncommittal messages that are just enough to keep you wondering but not enough to seal the deal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29EeUHI via IFTTT

Bits: Daily Report: Keep It Secret on Facebook Messenger

The social network adds to Messenger with the introduction of “secret conversations” that are protected by encryption. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29mCmv5 via IFTTT

Retiring: For Effective Brain Fitness, Do More Than Play Simple Games

The theory of a more holistic approach is that the brain thrives on continuous stimulation, which can include exercising, laughing and socializing. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29nqxBq via IFTTT

Le marché des ETF européens a rebondi en juin, annonce Lyxor

(AOF) - Dans son baromètre des tendances mensuelles sur le marché des ETF européens, Lyxor AM observe que les flux sur le marché des ETF européens ont légèrement rebondi en juin. Les Nouveaux actifs nets ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29zE75R via IFTTT

Facebook to Add ‘Secret Conversations’ to Messenger App

The app has long taken a back seat to the social media giant’s WhatsApp, but Facebook hopes the service will attract a global audience. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29Uzine via IFTTT

Cholet Dupont abaisse ses prévisions pour les indices actions

(AOF) - La ligne de crête sur laquelle les marchés vont devoir évoluer dans les prochains mois après le référendum britannique commence à se dessiner. "A ce stade, il nous semble déraisonnable d'attendre ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29mdFik via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Keeping Podcasts Under Control

The iOS Podcasts app includes management tools to help keep your downloaded audio and video episodes from filling up your iPhone. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29s2kM2 via IFTTT

Ecofi Investissements : nous nous approchons de plus en plus du scénario d’une stagnation séculaire

(AOF) - L’onde de choc du “Brexit” a conduit Ecofi Investissements à réduire d’un dixième (-0,1%) sa prévision de progression du PIB en 2016 dans la zone Euro (à 1,4%) et aux États-Unis (à 2%). Vu la faiblesse ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29Bd6lO via IFTTT

Carmignac a renforcé son exposition sur les mines d’or

(AOF) - Dans sa lettre mensuelle, Carmignac note que Carmignac Portfolio Commodities a enregistré une performance stable au cours du mois de juin. En ligne avec sa gestion globale des risques, le gestionnaire ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29mTsp5 via IFTTT

Theam (BNPP IP) lance cinq nouveaux ETF

(AOF) - Theam, le spécialiste de la gestion indicielle, modélisée et protégée de BNP Paribas Investment Partners, a annoncé le lancement de cinq nouveaux ETF Smart Beta (Exchanged Traded Funds). Ces nouveaux ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29r57rR via IFTTT

U.S. Bans Theranos Founder From Running Lab for Two Years

Regulators also yanked the operating license of its Newark, Calif., laboratory and forbade the facility from taking Medicare and Medicaid payments. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29t3Hvl via IFTTT

Horama lève 4 millions d'euros auprès d'Omnes Capital, Sham Innovation Santé et GO Capital

(AOF) - Horama, un des spécialistes de la thérapie génique pour le traitement de maladies génétiques en ophtalmologie, annonce une levée de fonds " Série A " de 4 millions d'euros auprès d'un ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29mO9Wz via IFTTT

PBS: A Science Odyssey

Then and Now! A Science Odyssey gives us a fascinating look at 100 years of science and technology. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29ESdWC via IFTTT

Critics of Police Welcome Facebook Live and Other Tools to Stream Video

After killings of black men by the police this week, scores of African-Americans declared on social media that they would equip themselves with tools to stream video live. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29xe8fd via IFTTT

NASA to Discuss Sequencing DNA in Space, Highlight Research Headed to Space Station on Next SpaceX Cargo Launch

NASA will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 13, to discuss the groundbreaking research and cargo aboard the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station. July 07, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29rml46 via IFTTT

NASA Highlights Space Station Research Benefits, Opportunities at San Diego Conference

NASA astronauts, engineers and scientists will be joined by CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, retired astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, and other special guests, for a three-day, in-depth conversation about the International Space Station (ISS) as a catalyst for discovery during the fifth annual ISS Research & Development Conference July 12-14 in San Diego. July 07, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29lC8Q9 via IFTTT

Kevin Turner, Microsoft Executive, to Join Citadel Securities

Mr. Turner, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, is the latest in a spate of technology executives to join a financial firm. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29wzRnM via IFTTT

NASA to Host Media Events Marking Anniversary of First Mars Landing

NASA is celebrating the first successful landing on Mars by a U.S. spacecraft – Viking 1 -- with a history discussion from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, and a Viking 40th anniversary symposium 8 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. July 07, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29wjKXk via IFTTT

Tech Tip: Android Security When You Need It

The current version of Google’s operating system, Android 6.0, offers several ways to unlock your device’s screen — with or without your direct input. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29oYKW4 via IFTTT

Bits: Daily Report: Where Are the Futurists?

Farhad Manjoo argues that Alvin Toffler’s forecast of “future shock” has largely come to pass, and what we’ve ended up with is future blindness. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29kzXwK via IFTTT

Apple’s iOS 10 Is Available for Beta Testers Who Want a Head Start

Early adopters can try the new messaging app and improved photo software, and they can help the tech giant fix problems before the full release in the fall. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29quPZk via IFTTT

Wheels: Makers of Self-Driving Cars Ask What to Do With Human Nature

The difficulty of getting drivers to take control of automated cars when necessary has prompted many automakers to take people out of the equation. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29ncxXL via IFTTT

Pour UBP, le contexte est favorable aux obligations convertibles

(AOF) - Dans un contexte de marché qui est resté difficile depuis le début de l’année, l’équipe de gestion d’Union bancaire privée (UBP) estime que le marché des obligations convertibles offre de réelles ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29BKlFc via IFTTT

Actions : Edram maintient sa surpondération de la zone euro malgré le Brexit

(AOF) - Benjamin Melman, directeur allocation d’actifs et dettes souveraines chez Edmond de Rothschild AM (Edram) en est convaincu : "L’Europe dispose des ressources pour rebondir" après la mauvaise ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29v8iuP via IFTTT

Amazon’s Audible Goes Long on Short-Term Audio

The audiobook and spoken-word company is selling access to an extensive library of short-form audio, including original programs, for $4.95 per month. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29BIq3r via IFTTT

Natixis GAM n'attend pas de miracle au second semestre

(AOF) - "Le second semestre a toutes les chances de rester englué dans une croissance faible comme l'a été le premier, tandis que la victoire du Brexit au Royaume-Uni ne fait que rajouter une couche ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29ofixf via IFTTT

Turenne Capital et XAnge cèdent leur participation majoritaire dans Conexance

(AOF) - Turenne Capital et XAnge ont cédé leur participation majoritaire dans Conexance. Créée en 2006 par Didier Farge et Nicolas Giard, Conexance est spécialisée dans la connaissance client et la prédiction ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29pS4TE via IFTTT

Nordea Multi Assets reste positif sur les obligations souveraines britanniques et américaines

(AOF) - Le résultat du référendum en faveur du Brexit a conduit à un mouvement de vente généralisé sur les marchés financiers, commente l'équipe Multi Assets de Nordea Asset Management. Toutefois, la réaction ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29kELCM via IFTTT

Photo Mash-Ups Plus Fractions Equals Fun, Learning

Face mash-ups plus fractions equal goofy, meaningful play from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29rX4se via IFTTT

New Crew Members, Including NASA Biologist, Launch to Space Station

Three crew members representing the United States, Russia and Japan are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 9:36 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 6 (7:36 a.m. Baikonur time, July 7). July 07, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29ohulJ via IFTTT

Samsung Profit Rises on New Smartphone Screen Technology

The South Korean technology conglomerate posted its best quarterly profit figure in two years as its phones held their own against Apple. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29xVCqy via IFTTT

App Smart: A Snooze-Worthy App Collection to Add to the Smartphone

SleepBot, Pillow, Pzizz and mySleepButton are made to put you to sleep. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29zbVRa via IFTTT

NASA Flights to Track Greenhouse Gases Across Eastern US

This month, NASA begins an airborne experiment to improve scientists’ understanding of the sources of two powerful greenhouse gases and how they cycle into and out of the atmosphere. July 06, 2016 from NASA http://ift.tt/29iwfUi via IFTTT

Casinos Look to Video Games as a Draw for Millennials

Resorts in Nevada, New Jersey and elsewhere are exploring video game gambling as a way to lure younger visitors to the casinos. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29x6qVC via IFTTT

The Male Animal: Internet Porn Nearly Ruined His Life. Now He Wants to Help.

Alexander Rhodes, the founder of an anti-porn website, sets up shop in an abandoned church. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29OWG5d via IFTTT

Bits: Bits Daily Report: Snapchat’s Asian Clone Isn’t Vanishing

Unlike Snapchat, its copycat, Snow, is available in China, giving it vast opportunities to grow without competition from the original makers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hvGd2 via IFTTT

Lazard Frères Gestion sur la correction du secteur bancaire

(AOF) - Selon Lazard Frères Gestion, la correction du secteur bancaire après l’annonce des résultats du référendum sur le Brexit est davantage le reflet d’une révision à la baisse de la rentabilité des ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29nGcUy via IFTTT

Tech Tip: What Your Router Is Trying to Tell You

Apple’s AirPort base stations and other network router models use their status lights to get your attention when the hardware needs help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29wmLdg via IFTTT

Equistone signe l’acquisition du groupe Camusat

(AOF) - Equistone Partners Europe, l’un des leaders du capital-investissement en Europe sur le segment du mid-market, prend une participation majoritaire dans le groupe Camusat, à l’occasion de la sortie ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29wh4fw via IFTTT

State of the Art: Why We Need to Pick Up Alvin Toffler’s Torch

The author of “Future Shock” warned about the dangers of rapid change, and many have come to pass, but advance planning has fallen out of favor. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29qpDoR via IFTTT

Oddo Meriten Asset Management : la gamme " Oddo Avenir " devient ISR

(AOF) - Oddo Meriten AM affirme sa démarche ISR (Investissement Socialement Responsable) en intégrant des critères extra-financiers dans le processus de sélection de valeurs de ses fonds Actions Europe ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29xXA7j via IFTTT

GAM lance une nouvelle stratégie merger arbitrage

(AOF) - GAM a annoncé le lancement d’une nouvelle stratégie merger arbitrage pour le mois de juillet 2016 sous réserve de l’approbation des autorités. L’objectif de cette stratégie sera de tirer partie ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29xGeHY via IFTTT

BNP Paribas IP ferme sa sous-pondération des actions européennes

(AOF) - Selon BNP Paribas IP, le référendum britannique conduira probablement à des politiques monétaires plus accommodantes que précédemment. Lorsque le gérant avait mis en place sa sous-pondération des ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29vPIWT via IFTTT

Lyxor note la résistance "remarquable" des hedge funds après la victoire du Brexit

(AOF) - Dans son dernier Lyxor Weekly Brief qui se penche sur les performances des hedge funds, la société de gestion note que ses stratégies "ont remarquablement bien surmonté la première onde de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29xGlDh via IFTTT

Vatel Capital investit deux millions d'euros dans l'hôtel Belvédère de Porto-Vecchio

(AOF) - Vatel Capital, société de gestion indépendante spécialisée dans l'investissement des PME cotées et non cotées, a réalisé un investissement de 2 millions d'euros dans l'hôtel 4 étoiles Belvédère ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29wB4OI via IFTTT

Swiss Life AM nomme une responsable de la communication en France

(AOF) - Marie Caradec a été nommée responsable de la communication de Swiss Life AM à compter du 30 mai 2016. Dans sa nouvelle fonction, Marie Caradec est en charge de la communication interne et externe ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29pOmd7 via IFTTT

JPMorgan AM est neutre sur les actions

(AOF) - Au moment où débute le second semestre 2016, les péripéties intervenues récemment renforcent la préférence de JPMorgan AM pour les marchés de haute qualité, ce qui l'incite à maintenir la surpondération ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29wACQq via IFTTT

Tech & Learning Announces Best of Show Winners

For the third year, Tech & Learning is presenting its prestigious awards program that honors great products at ISTE 2016 . The products below were selected by an anonymous panel of educator judges, w.. from Techlearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29lGIBf via IFTTT

A Sad Day for Punchers: BlackBerry to Discontinue Its Last Keyboard Phone

The BlackBerry 10, introduced in 2014, was designed for those who prefer plastic keys and trackpads to the touch screens that dominate today. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29kkNgt via IFTTT

Twitter Brings Aboard Facebook Veteran Bret Taylor

As Twitter continues to reshape its board, Bret Taylor was appointed for his experience in consumer technologies and his prominent role with Facebook. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29lQILV via IFTTT

Ashley Madison Faces F.T.C. Inquiry Amid Rebranding

The damage inflicted by hackers lingers, even as the site’s new management tries to move beyond marketing extramarital affairs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29utW5C via IFTTT

Sinosphere: China Cracks Down on News Reports Spread via Social Media

The Cyberspace Administration said it would punish sites that publish “directly as news reports unverified content found on online platforms,” but others see an effort to clamp down. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29gX5wa via IFTTT

A South Korean Copy of Snapchat Takes Off in Asia

The quick growth of Snow, an almost one-to-one clone of that other photo app, shows that success abroad is no guarantee for American tech stars. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hNMfx via IFTTT

At the Paris Opera Ballet, Changing the Shape of Couture

Mannequins created from 3-D scans of the dancers’ bodies help speed the costume designers’ work. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29hmExk via IFTTT

Nonfiction: What It Is Actually Like to Be in the Engine Room of the Start-Up Economy

An account of success and failure — and the relationship between them — in the tech industry. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29j9iWI via IFTTT

Bits: Daily Report: Don’t Feel Bad. Everyone Hates Calling for Tech Help.

You’re fairly sophisticated with your computer, so you’re already annoyed when you call tech support. And then the frustration turns to rage. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29gwJLl via IFTTT

Tech Tip: One Photo in Many Places

The Instagram mobile app offers an easy way to automatically post the same photo and caption information on your other social networks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/29r0vQk via IFTTT

Moneta AM : le fonds Moneta Long Short a sousperformé en juin

(AOF) - Moneta Asset Management a fait savoir que son fonds Moneta Long Short a terminé le mois de juin sur une baisse mensuelle de 2,7%. Son indice de référence s'est déprécié dans le même temps de 1,8%. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29tiis4 via IFTTT

La Turquie pourrait pâtir du resserrement du crédit en zone euro post-Brexit, selon Gam

(AOF) - Selon Gam, les fondamentaux des marchés émergents se sont franchement améliorés depuis trois ans, et un renversement dans le cycle de crédit pourrait permettre une accélération de la croissance ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29vdRdn via IFTTT

Oddo AM annonce plusieurs nominations

(AOF) - Werner Taiber est nommé président du conseil de surveillance de Oddo Meriten Asset Management GmbH et de Oddo Seydler Bank AG, outre son mandat de président du Conseil de surveillance de BHF Bank. ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29KviFu via IFTTT

Axa IM conserve une approche prudente après le Brexit

(AOF) - Après le Brexit, l'équipe Recherche & Stratégie d'Investissement d'Axa IM a présenté son scénario central. Dans ce schéma, la société de gestion révise légèrement à la baisse ses prévisions de ... from Archives des articles Agence Option Finance - Yahoo! France Finance http://ift.tt/29gEUqp via IFTTT

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