This e-skin is not only self-healing, it’s totally recyclable too
Our bionic future may not be so far away after all. Researchers have recently created an electronic skin, or e-skin, that is self-healing and totally recyclable. As described in the journal Science Advances, a team of scientists have managed to develop a “malleable electronic skin enabled by dynamic covalent thermoset nanocomposite.” But all you really […]
Islanders can own a piece of upcoming P.E.I. movie
Islanders now have a unique opportunity to invest in the production of an upcoming movie, Still the Water, which is planning to shoot on P.E.I. this year. The company was just approved by the provincial government to sell shares — and the province is offering a tax credit of 35 per cent. It’s part of […]
Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen wins Olympic silver in men’s 5,000 metres
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canadian long-track speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen has won a silver medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Bloemen was edged off the top of podium in the men’s 5,000 metres by legendary Dutchman Sven Kramer, who broke his own Olympic record to take his third straight gold in the event in six […]
Why FedEx and UPS Stock — and Amazon.com Stock, Too — All Dropped Friday
What happened Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is famous for telling his competitors that “your margin is my opportunity.” But who ever thought he would say that to Amazon’s own suppliers of shipping services, FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and UPS (NYSE: UPS)? This morning, though, that’s exactly what happened, when Amazon told The Wall Street […]
Don’t Overlook These Metrics From Amazon.com, Inc.’s Fourth Quarter
Ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, investors had big expectations for Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Yet somehow it still managed to crush expectations, delivering year-over-year revenue growth of 38% and earnings-per-share growth of 144%. But there’s far more to Amazon’s fourth quarter than its record revenue or even its enormous guidance. A close look at its […]
Mortgage Debt Is on the Decline — and That Could Be a Very Encouraging Trend
If there’s one thing Americans clearly aren’t afraid of, it’s debt, whether it be of the credit card or mortgage variety. But while the former certainly has its share of negative connotations, mortgage debt is considered the good kind to have, especially since properties have the potential to gain value over time. However, there’s a […]
Ripple inks deal with major Middle East currency giant
A foreign exchange giant owned by Travelex billionaire Bavaguthu Shetty has adopted cryptocurrency Ripple for its international payments, the latest major financial player to lend its backing to blockchain technology. UAE Exchange, one of the largest in the Middle East, has signed up to the San Francisco Bitcoin rival’s RippleNet network for cross-border payments. “Incorporating […]
YouTube will remove ads and downgrade discoverability of channels posting offensive videos
After barring Logan Paul earlier today from serving ads on his video channel, YouTube has now announced a more formal and wider set of sanctions it’s prepared to level on any creator that starts to post videos that are harmful to viewers, others in the YouTube community, or advertisers. As it has done with Paul […]
Save up to $850 with the best smartphone deals for February 2018
With companies like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Huawei, and Motorola recently rolling out new flagship devices, it’s your chance to take advantage of slashed prices on quality cell phones. If your phone needs an update and you’re ready to score a discount on a new device, here are a handful of smartphone deals available right now. […]
‘On request’ service brings transit to rural Vancouver Island communities
New bus service for Union Bay and Merville, near Courtenay, allows off-route pick up A new bus service in two small Vancouver Island communities will offer on-demand service that include off-route pickup. The B.C. Transit service to the Comox Valley communities of Merville and Union Bay are intended to improve access in rural areas. Vince […]