Returning to a Paris dominated by cars after lockdown ends is “out of the question,” according to the city’s mayor, Anne Hidalgo. Speaking Tuesday at a special session of the Paris City Council on transitioning after France’s national lockdown eases on May 11, Hidalgo was emphatic about maintaining the anti-pollution and anti-congestion measures introduced during … Read more
This interview is adapted from the latest edition of MapLab, CityLab’s biweekly newsletter about maps that reveal and shape our urban spaces. Sign up for the newsletter here . The 5.5 million-plus maps at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. are so many windows into history. Source: Collecting the Maps That Will Define the … Read more
Google in partnership with CITI and Stanford Federal Credit Union is testing its own Google-branded smart debit card. Source: All Tech Companies eventually became Fintechs- Google to launch new debit card
Three months ago, Apple released a new credit card in partnership with Goldman Sachs that aimed to disrupt the highly regulated world of consumer finance. However, a well-known software developer tweeted that he was given 20x the credit line offered to his wife, despite the fact that they have been filing joint tax returns and … Read more
Artificial Intelligence – The word which creates a path to new-age technologies. The word itself says It is nothing but the intelligence exhibited by machines. Source: Why Artificial Intelligence is termed as Career of the Future? – Techiexpert.com
Organising Committee publishes key activities and achievements of its sustainability efforts Source: Tokyo 2020 unveil Pre-Games sustainability report
Doubling down on sustainability measures could help companies in the fashion industry stay competitive in the post-pandemic market, according to a new report. Source: Fashion Industry Leaders Face Choice: Embrace Sustainability or Go Under
Hydrogen was used instead of liquefied petroleum gas. Source: In Sweden, hydrogen has been used to heat steel in a bid to boost sustainability
LinkedIn is adding two new tools to help candidates showcase themselves via digital video tools. Source: LinkedIn Adds New Video Intro and Interview Assessment Tools to Improve Digital Recruitment
Twitter has released its Q1 2020 performance update, showing a significant increase in usage amid COVID-19. Source: Twitter Jumps to 166 Million Daily Users in Q1, Warns of Slowing Ad Spend