Cities of the future are spaces that are comfortable to live in, eco-friendly, safe, and intelligently managed. It’s hard to imagine such a futuristic scenario without the use of advanced technology. Preferably one that combines various elements within one coherent data processing system. Especially great potential lies in solutions at […]
Month: January 2025
More than a third of Twitter’s top 100 clients have not advertised on the platform in the past two weeks- Technology News, Firstpost
Mehul Reuben DasNov 24, 2022 13:53:19 IST One of the biggest worries that Elon Musk had when he took over Twitter was that advertisers and brands would leave the platform and stop spending on ads. It turns out, Musk’s fears were well-founded. A recent report from The Washington Post suggests […]
MGM Growth Properties, BREIT Agree to Form $4.6 Billion Joint Venture
MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP) and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT) said Jan. 14 that they have agreed to form a new joint venture to acquire the Las Vegas real estate assets of the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay for $4.6 billion. BREIT, a public non-listed REIT, […]
Home prices in the US soar 23%, the fastest rate on record
U.S. home prices rose the most on record in the second quarter as buyers battled for a scarcity of listings. The median price of an existing single-family home jumped 23% from a year earlier to an all-time high of $357,900, the National Association of Realtors said in a report Thursday. […]
The apartment building of the future is here, and it looks like a giant battery
PHILADELPHIA If you crossed a D-volt battery and the Death Star, you might get something that looks like Front Flats, the latest apartment project from the architect-developers known as Onion Flats. That’s meant as a compliment, by the way. Jammed against Philadelphia’s Market-Frankford El on the Kensington-Fishtown border, the four-story […]
Billionaires like Sam Bankman-Fried and Mark Zuckerberg should not be taken at their word. They aren’t benevolent.
In 1984 — the book, not the year — the means by which the evil totalitarian regime “Big Brother” retains its power is through something called “doublethink.” It’s the practice of holding contradictory beliefs in tandem: “war is peace,” “freedom is slavery,” “ignorance is strength,” “2 + 2 = 5,” […]
Treasures: Mark on goose-shaped tureen is misleading
Dear Helaine and Joe: I recently acquired this large tureen in the shape of a goose. I believe it is a piece of armorial porcelain marked with the seal of the Chinese Emperor Qianlong. My question is whether or not you have a seen a representation of the great seal […]
Luxury Real Estate in Dubai: Is it Time to Invest?
Dubai has long been a hotbed for luxury real estate, and with its rapidly evolving skyline and economy, it’s no surprise that the city has captured the attention of investors worldwide. If you’ve been considering diving into the luxury real estate market, Dubai offers an abundance of opportunities, ranging from […]
Treasures: China dinner plate likely sold as train ride souvenir
Dear Helaine and Joe: Attached is a photograph of a Missouri Pacific Lines china dinner plate. It is marked “O. P. Co. Syracuse China.” It is in excellent condition with vivid color. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, M. B., Calumet, Illinois Dear M. B.: We cannot help but […]
Congress Urged to Adopt Judicial Security Measures
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Design Recipes: Tile on trend
You’re looking to retile your kitchen or bathroom and are at a loss as to which color tile to choose. As a tile choice can often make or break a room, the dilemma is understandable. What is on trend? One trend and color palette we have spotted repeatedly recently does […]
After canker catastrophe, scientists want to bring back Florida’s zest for citrus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians still shudder at the memory. The knock on the door. The warnings to cooperate or be arrested. Then chain-saw crews destroying prized lemon and orange trees in an effort to wipe out citrus canker. And all for nothing. Despite the loss of almost 900,000 trees […]
Which Streaming Service Has the Most 4K Content?
Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, offer the most 4K content among major streaming services. 4K content used to be hard to come by on streaming services. Nowadays, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and others support 4K HDR and Dolby Vision. But which service has […]
Home, road take on new meaning for Heat, NBA at Disney
Virtual announcer Mike Baiamonte gets Saturday off for the Miami Heat, with Erik Spoelstra’s team going on the road without taking flight. Welcome to the NBA’s new normal, pandemic edition. In an attempt to create home-team feel at a venue where there is none, the Heat will play as the […]