May, 2016

• 28 May

  India’s P2P lenders push back on proposed rules

  

    Bloomberg India’s peer-to-peer lenders are pushing back on central bank proposals to regulate the online platforms, arguing the new rules would hamper the development of an industry in its infancy. Firms such as Lendbox and LenDenClub argue that suggested rules in a Reserve Bank of India discussion paper last month treat them like banks with their own loan books, ...

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• 28 May

  Fencing off a migrant wave that never came

  

    Kostel / AFP In Slovenia’s southeastern BelaKrajina region, where the crystal-clear Kolpariver marks the border with Croatia, a forlorn barbed wire fence reminds locals of the migrants that never came. Instead of keeping refugees out, the barrier cutting through lush forests and gently swaying fields all along this pristine waterway is now chasing away tourists.Its razor-sharp coil has also ...

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• 28 May

  A peek into Japan’s ‘realism’ frames

  

    Rome / AFP The works of Ken Domon, an acclaimed photographer whose images of the aftermath of the Hiroshima bomb shocked 1950s Japan, take centre stage in Rome with the opening of the first exhibition of his pictures outside his home country. Domon, who died in 1990, is venerated in Japan as one of the country’s greatest photographers and a ...

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• 28 May

  Xbox One keeping up with the pace

  

    Relaxnews Microsoft is to unveil a plan that would see the Xbox One undergo not one but two revisions in relatively short succession, say reports. With PlayStation tipped to produce a ‘PlayStation 4k,’ it’s clear that console manufacturers are looking to keep up with the pace of innovation in both PC and mobile. Two new versions of the Xbox ...

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• 28 May

  Upcoming OnePlus 3 guarantees top-end specs

  

      Relaxnews Like the big-hitters of Silicon Valley, the Chinese manufacturer whips up a buzz ahead of each new product launch, as rumours of what’s to come get the internet chatting. The firm’s upcoming handset, the OnePlus 3, is no exception. The Chinese manufacturer, OnePlus, released its first smartphone in 2014, making an impression with its minimalist and innovative ...

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• 28 May

  HP enters gaming world

    Relaxnews HP has unleashed a new line of products, dubbed Omen, in a bid to tackle the gaming world with a range of updated laptops, desktops, and accessories. The line, which launched recently with four key products — two laptops, a tower, and a display —also adheres to an aggressive pricing structure, starting at US$899.99 for the smaller 15.6-inch ...

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• 28 May

  Etihad Airways VR film stars Nicole Kidman

  

    Relaxnews Etihad Airways has released its highly anticipated 360-degree virtual reality film starring Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, and helmed by renowned husband and wife directing duo Anthony Atanasio and Valerie Martinez. The five-minute clip, titled ‘Reimagine’, follows Kidman on a fully experiential journey on one of Etihad’s new Airbus A380s flying between New York and Abu Dhabi, and marks ...

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• 28 May

  Hyundai launches smartphone integrations to existing models

    Relaxnews Hyundai has announced that as of this week, it is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models via do-it-yourself installation. The free software update is compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto and is available now. To complete the update users will need their VIN number and a USB memory stick or the SD card from their Navigation system, ...

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• 28 May

  Battle of the billionaires? Ebay’s founder supports Gawker

  

    Bloomberg First Look Media, a news organisation founded by Silicon Valley billionaire Pierre Omidyar, said it’s seeking to join a lawsuit in support of Gawker Media LLC in the high-profile case brought by wrestler Hulk Hogan. Peter Thiel, another technology billionaire and co-founder of PayPal, said this week that he’s helping finance Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, ...

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• 28 May

  Bohemian chic twist!

  

    DUBAI / Emirates Business Summer is in the air. To make the season more dandy, Adam Couture released a chic collection just in time to celebrate Parisian couture: featuring floral motifs, delicate lace details and feminine silhouettes. To celebrate couture, Adam has prepared an exclusive line, and he took a Bohemian chic turn for 2016 with a stunning line ...

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