The gist There is an infallible way to find out what was on French people’s minds this year and what their conversations were about: the most popular Google searches. War in Gaza, earthquake in Morocco and artificial intelligence – a look back at the most important news of the year that will certainly heat up … [Read more…]
From one financial crisis to another: The Galeries Beauchamp sells art as a sure thing
Founded in the midst of an economic crisis, the Beauchamp Art Galleries continue to strive to sell works of art as safe investments, even in difficult economic contexts. “We started this in the middle of the employment crisis [en 1993]“, then we had the internet bubble, the crash of 2008 and finally COVID,” says gallery … [Read more…]
Innovation | Generate clean energy with your windows – La Presse
La Presse takes a look at the innovations that will shape the Quebec of tomorrow. Updated at 12:00 p.m. How could the sun-heated windows of large buildings in a city center provide clean energy all day long? A Toronto company offers its solution: blinds for photovoltaic cells. At first glance, Morgan Solar’s robotic blinds look … [Read more…]
'We have been forgotten': School catering companies have suffered since the strike began
School catering companies have been struggling in several regions of Quebec since the Autonomous Education Federation (FAE) strike began. Astronomical losses of income and sudden layoffs have characterized their everyday lives over the last five weeks. This is the reality of Midibouffe’s owners, Maria Perrotta and Joe Magri, who count 30 schools in Laval and … [Read more…]
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED | A (speed) monster in the house – La Presse
Asus’ latest, the Zenbook 14 OLED, is a speed monster packed with a beautiful design and a superb 14-inch OLED touchscreen. All he needs is a good ability to handle video games to be perfect. Posted at 11:27 am. We love The Zenbook 14 OLED notebook from the manufacturer Asus is our first test of … [Read more…]
Will ending support for Windows 10 really turn 240 million PCs into e-waste? – Future
In 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10. Hundreds of millions of computers that are not compatible with Windows 11 would then be affected. A study assumes that it is an ecological catastrophe. Is it really like that? This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Batteries that recycle nuclear waste Researchers at the University … [Read more…]
Fondaction shares are at $15.24 and have therefore risen slightly in the last half of the year
The Fondaction mutual fund’s share price was $15.24, up $0.14 in the six months to November 30, while shareholder returns rose 0.9%. Calculated on the value of his share, Fondaction’s total return increases to 1.6% over 1 year, 2.7% over 3 years, 5.2% over 5 years and 4.6% over 10 years, depending on which one … [Read more…]
Nike and Foot Locker shares fall after the sneaker maker lowers its sales outlook
A shopper leaves a Nike store in the Magnificent Mile shopping district in Chicago with a purchase on December 21, 2022. Scott Olson | Getty Images Nike shares plunged on Friday after the sportswear maker cut its fiscal year sales forecast, with sneaker retailer Foot Locker also feeling the blow. Nike fell more than 10%. … [Read more…]
This robot can beat humans in the wooden maze game and that is an achievement – Futura
Swiss researchers have developed a robotic system coupled with artificial intelligence that is capable of completing the maze game faster than the best time recorded by a human. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Discover the profession of robotics engineer! Artificial intelligence (AI) now knows how to beat humans in many games based on … [Read more…]
Here are the big healthcare topics to watch next year
An employee works on the production line of the pharmaceutical company Zentiva in Prague, Czech Republic, May 6, 2021. David W. Cerny | Portal “We enter the year underweight,” said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA. “There’s a lot of resistance and they have to overcome that resistance because a lot of investors might … [Read more…]