THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES: AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE 2019

https://www.bcg.com/publications/collections/most-innovative-companies-2019-artificial-intelligence-platforms-ecosystems.aspx?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=201903STR&utm_campaign=201903_STR_IANDI_NONE_GLOBAL&utm_usertoken=175020bc7e2f2dad3a41a47ff88645dc2905bb87&redir=true

Who Is Leading The Race To Develop 5G?

Huawei Technologies, the Chinese tech company, has been aggressively pursuing 5G dominance, adding the most technical contributions to the 5G standard at international conferences where what 5G is and how it will be implemented is outlined. The company has added more than 11,000 technical contributions to the 5G standard. Swedish telecoms company, Ericsson, has added the second most to the standard, contributing over 10,000 technical changes. Read more. 5G's peak and regular use download speeds dwarf existing 4G/LTE specs. The next generation of cell service will also sport a 10x's higher maximum bandwidth when compared to 4G/LTE networks. These improvements are especially crucial for the development of services that are data-heavy, like autonomous driving. Read more.

Drug Prices on TV? They May Be Coming (The NYT)

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/us/politics/drug-prices-on-tv.html?emc=edit_th_190324&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=692658590324

The Happiest Countries in the World

Even though much of Northern Europe has a reputation for being dark, gloomy and depressive throughout the winter months, Nordic countries are actually the happiest in the world according to a new UN report. Our first infographic has the details while our second offering looks at the highest-earning dead celebrities worldwide in 2018.

In Greece, an Economic Revival Fueled by ‘Golden Visas’ and Tourism (The NYT)

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/20/business/greece-economy-golden-visas-tourism.html?emc=edit_th_190320&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=692658590320

Income Before: $18,000. After: $85,000. Does Tiny Nonprofit Hold a Key to the Middle Class? (The NYT)

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/business/pursuit-tech-jobs-training.html?emc=edit_th_190316&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=692658590316

A Better Way to Break Up Big Tech (The NYT)

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/technology/elizabeth-warren-tech-companies.html?emc=edit_th_190314&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=692658590314

Electric Mobility: Norway Races Ahead

Electric vehicles took center stage at this year’s Geneva Motor Show which ends on Sunday. Facing tougher emissions standards in Europe, countless manufacturers showed off their latest vision of a battery-powered future, with both concept cars and market-ready models featuring heavily. Our first chart shows which countries are furthest in the adoption of electric cars while our second offering looks at battery prices for EVs.

Despite robust growth and record levels of electric vehicle sales in most of the largest automobile markets, combustion engines still dominate passenger car sales around the world. The share of plug-in electric vehicles in total passenger car and light vehicle sales/registrations was below five percent in all but four markets in 2018, with Norway the most notable exception at 49 percent. Read more.

Could it be that Facebook is turning into social media's retirement home?

Could it be that Facebook is turning into social media's retirement home? Although that question might seem a little bit far-fetched, young people are leaving the social network in droves while increasing numbers of over-55s are signing up. Our first infographic has more details. After the tragic crash in Ethiopia, our second infographic shows some of the airlines that have decided to ground the Boeing 737 MAX.

International Women’s Day in the Tech World

International Women’s Day is commemorated every year on March 8 to raise awareness for women’s rights, equality, safety and justice. This year, the United Nations celebrates International Women’s Day under the official theme #BalanceforBetter, advocating a more gender-balanced world. Our first chart shows that the tech world is still far from gender-balanced. Our second chart deals with one of America's newly favorite pastimes: podcasts. Have a great weekend!

περισσότερους κινδύνους σε σχέση με τα οφέλη συνεπάγεται ο ψηφιακός μετασχηματισμός στην Ελλάδα (ICT plus)

http://www.ictplus.gr/default.asp?pid=30&rID=60194&ct=0&la=1

Robert Reich: The Monopolization of America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLfO-2t1qPQ

Ο Μπιλ Γκέιτς επιλέγει τις 10 τεχνολογίες που θα κάνουν τον κόσμο καλύτερο

https://www.athensvoice.gr/life/technology/524771_o-bill-gates-epilegei-tis-10-tehnologies-poy-tha-kanoyn-ton-kosmo-kalytero

Κίνηση στην Ευρώπη αλλάζει ριζικά το τοπίο των Πανεπιστημίων τα επόμενα χρόνια (esos.gr)

https://www.esos.gr/arthra/61567/ypoyrgos-kinisi-stin-eyropi-allazei-rizika-topio-ton-panepistimion-ta-epomena-hronia

Το «δώρο» Μπαρόζο στο ΠΑΣΟΚ και το χαστούκι στον Καραμανλή (ΤΑ ΝΕΑ)

https://www.tanea.gr/2019/03/04/politics/to-doro-mparozo-sto-pasok-kai-to-xastouki-ston-karamanli/