Column: Tires are the new black gold

Column: Tires are the new black gold

From e-scooters to bikes, rideshares to carpooling, there’s one factor that unifies almost all mobility solutions – the need for quality tires. As a result, it’s no surprise to learn that the sales of the big five global tire firms – Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France), Goodyear (USA), Continental (Germany) and Pirelli (Italy) – trend in … Read more

The untold story of Dubai’s first skyscraper

The untold story of Dubai’s first skyscraper

Written by Video by Ed Scott-ClarkeWords by CNN Staff CNN’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy. Before the Burj Khalifa, before the Burj Al Arab, there was the Dubai World Trade Centre. Completed in 1979, … Read more

Revisiting the luxury and glamour of Concorde

Revisiting the luxury and glamour of Concorde

In March 1969, just months before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Concorde made its maiden flight. The supersonic plane embodied a vision of the future as daring as that of Apollo 11 — but far better looking. No plane has captured the public imagination quite like Concorde, even though only 20 were ever built, … Read more

Will the next iPhone charge wirelessly?

Will the next iPhone charge wirelessly?

You may never have to plug in your iPhone again. Apple has joined an industry group devoted to wireless charging, strengthening existing rumors that the next iPhone will charge without a cord. The Wireless Power Consortium, which is made up of some 200 organizations that promote a single wireless charging standard, confirmed to CNNTech that … Read more

How ‘America First’ could turn into ‘India First’

How ‘America First’ could turn into ‘India First’

America is great because of its willingness to accept talented immigrants. That’s what Nandan Nilekani, the billionaire co-founder of Infosys Technologies, would tell President Trump if he had the opportunity. “If you really want to keep the U.S. … globally competitive, you should be open to overseas talent,” Nilekani said on the sidelines of CNN’s … Read more

Apple stock nears record high

Apple stock nears record high

Apple has found its groove again. The iPhone maker’s stock hit $133.82 in early trading Monday, putting Apple less than $1 away from its intraday trading high of $134.54, reached in April 2015. Apple’s stock ended the day at $133.29, beating its previous record closing price of $133, set in February 2015. The stock surge, … Read more