A proposal to prevent big technology companies from functioning as financial institutions or issuing digital currencies has been circulated for discussion by the Democratic majority that leads the House Financial Services Committee, according to a copy of the draft legislation.

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Have you ever wanted to take your aircond with you whenever you leave the house? Sony is making that possible with a nifty crowdfunded device called the Reon Pocket. It’s a tiny aircond that sits inside the collar of your shirt. While it may sound like an April Fools’ gag, this device could actually save a lot of people from sweating through seasonal heatwaves.

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It’s been quite a year for disappointing technology. Somewhere between the gaggle of cracked Samsung Galaxy Fold screens and the ongoing mess that is EA’s “Anthem,” it became clear that 2019 was no normal year for flame-outs and flops – it’s a special one.

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Netflix has a new plan to win users in India: make the entry point to its service incredibly cheap. The streaming giant today introduced a low-priced mobile tier in the country that costs Rs 199 (RM11.53) per month in a bid to take on Disney, Amazon and dozens of other aggressively priced competitors in the country.

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Piracy - especially the downloading of illegal content online - has dipped after the advent of easily-accessible streaming services worldwide. But with too many such platforms possibly crowding the market, third-party apps are figuring out ways to consolidate content… with the risk of a new form of piracy looming just around the corner.

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Netflix. Spotify. Newspapers. Office365. Dropbox. Everything is a subscription now, but how many services can people afford? In the US, Uber is testing out a subscription model that gives you access to all their services and discounted rides for a monthly fee. Is this the way forward for all businesses in the future? Who even likes monthly payments?

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India’s first ‘Garbage Cafe’ is allowing people to exchange plastic and other recyclable trash for free meals. It’s a new initiative to clean up the streets, while also helping the homeless and needy have hearty meals daily.

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Since one of the main goals of completing an internship is securing a job, it’s important to know how to shine in the workplace. First impressions are crucial, but so is maintaining high professional standards through consistent hard work, a strong commitment, and avoiding getting caught up in office gossip.

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The current hot topic is whether or not interns should get paid. The dictionary definition of an intern is: a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. Is this definition outdated?

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It’s a sign of the times when farmers make more money advocating for the industry on social media than actually farming.

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