Friday, May 10, 2019

Uber Stock Slides in Disappointing Trading Debut That Followed Muted I.P.O.

Uber’s road to the public market has been rocky. Last year, investment bankers said it could be valued at $120 billion upon I.P.O. That number has declined in recent weeks.

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

Sex Toy Award Is Restored by Trade Show After an Outcry Over Sexism

CES, the country’s largest consumer electronics convention, had rescinded an award for innovation for a sex toy for women, provoking accusations of sexism.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2Je4oKJ

Bits: The Week in Tech: Facebook and Google Reshape the Narrative on Privacy

You may think privacy means keeping hold of your data. The two tech giants want it to mean they don’t hand data to others.

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

Grover Zampa explores wine’s new rule book

Grover Zampa gets a millennial makeover that includes a contemporary visitor centre in Bengaluru, private chalets in Nashik, and carbonated wine in a can

from The Hindu - Luxury http://bit.ly/2VNOblF

Dram straight: Glenmorangie CEO Thomas Moradpour on their India plans

Busy addressing whisky’s diverse audience, Glenmorangie’s new CEO Thomas Moradpour says there is no room for shortcuts

from The Hindu - Luxury http://bit.ly/2JdkNPO

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Two From China Are Charged in 2014 Anthem Data Breach

The insurer was the first of four victims linked to the pair, in what the authorities say was an aggressive hacking campaign.

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

Tech Trade Show Restores Award to Sex Toy After Outcry

CES, the country’s largest consumer electronics convention, had rescinded an award for innovation for a sex toy for women, provoking accusations of sexism.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2vLT3ZK