Thursday, January 24, 2019

Microsoft’s Bing Back Online in China After Apparent Blockage

Users in parts of China were unable to access Bing on Wednesday and Thursday, and it remains unclear what led to the shutdown.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2MzcaxW

Shutdown Leaves Uninflated Space Sculpture Circling in Orbit

Trevor Paglen’s “Orbital Reflector” is waiting for F.C.C. clearance before it can be activated. The artist says it might not survive the wait.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2CG0LHW

‘Businesses Will Not Be Able to Hide’: Spy Satellites May Give Edge From Above

With 2,200 observation satellites going into orbit in the next decade, start-ups are trying to use them to churn out financially useful information that could help companies track their rivals.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Whn1Rf

Hindu girl abducted, forcibly married off to Muslim man in Pakistan

Hindu girl abducted, forcibly married off to Muslim man in Pakistan

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2TbH3uu

Angela Merkel at Davos: India, China changing how global financial systems work

Angela Merkel at Davos: India, China changing how global financial systems work

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2B0uBqF

Pakistan SC to hear petition against Aasia Bibi's acquittal

Pakistan SC to hear petition against Aasia Bibi's acquittal

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2U7vHI6

Blair urges second Brexit vote to bring closure

Blair urges second Brexit vote to bring closure

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2T5FkHm