Cognitive Computing: 5 Future Technology Innovations from IBM

Published on Dec 16, 2012

The goal of cognitive computing is to get a computer to behave, think and interact the way humans do. In 5 years, machines will emulate human senses, each in their own special way.

Every year IBM makes predictions about 5 technology innovations that stand to change the way we live within the next 5 years. See all IBM 5 in 5 predictions at http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/ibm_predictions_for_future/ideas/index...

Optical wireless pioneer shows auto makers the light (2:09)

Jan. 4 - Scientists from the University of Warwick are undertaking research into the use of optical wireless in cars, technology that can send data signals with light. The researchers say optical wireless could replace most wiring within vehicles, providing an eco-friendly solution that cuts fuel and maintenance costs. Jim Drury reports

The Top Ten Stocks for Jan. 4

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Julie Hyman, Adam Johnson and Sara Eisen report on today’s ten most important stocks including SolarCity, Mosaic and Citigroup. (Source: Bloomberg)

Snack Pack: Gold, Yen, 10-Year Bond Yield

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) – Bloomberg’s Stephanie Ruhle, Sheila Dharmarajan, Scarlet Fu and Dominic Chu update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television’s "Lunch Money.”

Gersch: Gold Has Been Very Volatile

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Altimus Capital Director of Portfolio Management Chris Gersch discusses today's jobs reports, gold and his investment strategy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg)

Egypt's economy spluttering

Published 04 January 2013 09:09

Egypt has staged a successful uprising against the regime of Former President Husni Mubarak and held presidential elections. But the move to democracy has not been accompanied by an economic boom. Instead, Egyptians have endured one financial crisis after another. The currency has plummeted and the government is threatening tax rises and spending cuts. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh has the story from Damietta in Egypt.

The Embattled Endau Part 1

Published on Jan 4, 2013

US, China car sales still on the up

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ In a big contrast from Europe, car sales in the US and China continue to rise.

In the states the industry has just enjoyed its best year since 2007 - before the recession.

Sales were up by 13.5 percent for all of last year though the two biggest US manufacturers - General Motors and Ford - lost market share, particularly to Toyota and Honda.

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Eurozone inflation up on holiday spending

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ Christmas holiday spending nudged up prices in the eurozone in December.

The cost of living in the 17 countries sharing the euro had been forecast to fall slightly, but instead it rose more than expected and was up 2.2 percent from a year earlier, the same as in November.

However inflation remains benign enough to allow the European Central Bank to cut interest rates this year, to support the region's feeble economy.

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US job growth still lacklustre

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ There was no sign of the pick-up in job creation that the US economy needs to recover, in December as the pace of hiring by employers there eased slightly.

Payrolls outside the farming sector grew by just 155,00 last month, just below November's increase.

Job gains were distributed broadly throughout the economy, and were strongest in manufacturing and construction.

The jobless rate, which started to ease down in August, held steady at 7.8 percent of the workforce in December, the same as November as that month's figure was revised up by the US Labor Department.

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Thousands forced out by floods in Rio de Janeiro state

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ The neighbourhood of Xerem has been badly affected as more than 3,000 people across Rio de Janeiro state have had to leave their homes due to flooding.

Nearly 22 centimetres or rain fell in less than 24 hours in the mountainous region north of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro city.

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euronews learning world: The boys and girls who'd rather go to school

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ This week in Learning World, we look at the issue of child labour. An estimated 250 million children are forced to work rather than go to school, due to poverty, war and other issues.

International NGOs have a plan to eradicate the worst kinds of child labour by 2016.

We travel to Benin, one of the world's poorest countries, to hear about how young people are being offered vocational apprenticeships. And in India, we find out about a shelter for street children that is rescuing kids from bonded labour.

Lebanon recognises Syrian refugees for first time

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ Lebanon is making its first formal plea for aid, to help refugees fleeing the continuing violence in neighbouring Syria.

The country's cabinet has approved a plan to ask international donors for 180 million euros worth of support.
Officials will also start registering the 170 thousand refugees who have arrived in the small Mediterranean state.

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euronews reporter: Is Europe turning its back on its poor?

Published on Jan 4, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ As poverty continues to rise, the European Food Aid Programme for the Most Deprived is under threat.

This could affect some 18 million people.

Euronews travelled to Poland to meet some of them.

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Japanese pray for good business in 2013 (1:03)

Jan. 4 - Thousands flock to Tokyo to pray for an uppick in the economy this year, as Japan's new government fights to turn around the country's economic fortunes. Sunita Rappai reports