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advertisement advertisement advertisement The Great Recession of the late 2000s initiated a societal shift, introducing the concept of the sharing economy into the mainstream. Some cost-conscious and environmentally aware millennials eschewed ownership of physical objects such as expensive cars and preferred accessing them as affordable services only when needed. Digital platforms such as Uber and Airbnb, accessible on mobile phones, made it effortless for individuals to share their cars and homes with others and generate additional revenue while retaining ownership, thus maximizing the value of their assets. advertisement advertisement This business-to-consumer (B2C) sharing economy took off so quickly that, in 2015, PwC projected the B2C sharing economy would grow from $15 billion in 2013 to a whopping $335 billion by 2025 . Fast forward to 2021: the COVID-19 pandemic has decimated the sharing economy , which depended … [Read more...] about The sharing economy’s next target: Business-to-business

Oil India Limited ( OIL ) on Tuesday said its acquisition of shares of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) in Assam will be a synergy for mutual growth, ensure energy security of the nation, besides partially mitigating the effect of volatility of crude price cycle. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd on March 25 sold its entire 61.5 per cent stake in NRL to a consortium of OIL and Engineers India and the Assam government for Rs 9,876 crore. OIL bought a 54.16 per cent stake to raise its shareholding in the refinery to 80.16 per cent. Addressing a press conference here, OIL CMD and NRL Chairman Sushil Chandra Mishra said that for OIL, the majority acquisition of shares of NRL is not only a strategic business decision but one of the defining moments of its journey as an exploration and production (E&P) company looking for vertical integration in the oil and gas value chain. The acquisition is likely to partially mitigate the effect of volatility of crude price cycle due to … [Read more...] about OIL says its acquisition of NRL shares will ensure energy security of India

Never-before-seen photos of Prince Philip giving a touching glimpse into the Royal Family have been published following his death. Ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday, the pictures have been released as a tribute to the 99-year-old. A touching image published this evening shows the Queen and Philip surrounded by seven of their great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle. The warm family photo was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, back in 2018 and features her three children. Decked out in a white shirt and tartan shorts, the future King of England George beams as his great-grandma holds his brother Louis. Charlotte waves at the camera joyfully while holding her younger brother's hand. Behind her Philip Savannah Phillips leans against the sofa as the Duke of Edinburgh sits besides Isla Phillips, holding Lena Tindall, and Mia Tindall. Another photo shows Prince William and Prince George, along with the Duchess of Cambridge holding her then … [Read more...] about Royals share unseen photos of Prince Philip including sweet Kate Middleton family snap

Apple software engineering chief Craig Federighi today spoke at the virtual European Data Protection & Privacy Conference, where he highlighted Apple's approach to privacy and commitment to keeping customer data safe. Federighi's keynote speech is available through the YouTube embed above, but make sure to skip to the 49 minute mark . Apple executives often speak about privacy, so much of what Federighi had to say at the event wasn't new. He focused on the four key privacy principles that guide Apple. Not collecting unnecessary data through data minimization. Processing as much data on device as possible. Making it clear to customers what data is collected and giving them tools to control how that data is used. Keeping data safe through security, including Apple's unique integration of hardware and software. Security is the foundation of privacy. Federighi said that other companies "gather, sell, and hoard" as much personal data from customers as possible, which … [Read more...] about Craig Federighi Shares Apple’s Four Privacy Principles in Conference Keynote

YouTube in 2007 was the Wild West of freak comedy. Offbeat humor, celebrated through cheaply produced and easily distributed clips, dominated the young video-hosting platform, founded two years prior. Catchy songs about shoe shopping and trippy animations starring sleepy unicorns were elevated to the “Featured Videos” section of the site, the breeding ground for niche humor hits like “ Chocolate Rain ” and “ Charlie Bit My Finger .” At that point, 19-year-old Chris Crocker was living with his grandparents in Tennessee, a difficult existence for a gay teen who started getting home-schooled after eighth grade because of incessant bullying. On MySpace and YouTube, Crocker (real name Chris Cunningham) posted confessional videos that provided commentary on sexuality and “realness.” He sometimes assumed over-the-top Southern characters like Earl Annie Edna , a talk show host and vocal Crocker hater. On both platforms, Crocker gained a following for his videos. Related … [Read more...] about ‘Leave Britney Alone’: Chris Crocker on the Viral YouTube Clip