Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – August 13 2025

From AI in banking to robot antelopes in the Himalayas — today is all about tech that’s real, absurd, and everything in between

AI finds its footing in finance, Gulf carriers keep raising the bar, clean fuel dreams falter, an internet relic finally bows out, a nostalgic ad stirs old anxieties, and a quirky conservation effort trots in from the high mountains.


  1. Yes – REAL world

    CB Insights maps out practical, revenue-generating applications of generative AI in financial services — proof the hype can have substance.

    Read more.

  2. You really should try these

    Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways are doubling down on premium cabins. Expect more suites, better service, and pricing to match.

    Read more.

  3. Airlines’ clean fuels — a failure worth reading about

    Reuters breaks down why sustainable aviation fuels haven’t lived up to the promises. Spoiler: it’s not just about the technology.

    Read more.

  4. So long, farewell — yes, REALLY long farewell

    AOL is finally ending dial-up internet service. For some, it’s a joke from another era; for others, it’s the last click of a long, slow modem handshake.

    Read more.

  5. The memory lingers — and might still make you anxious

    That airline safety video you remember all too well is still out there, and yes, it can still raise your pulse.

    Watch here.

  6. Quirky: Robot antelopes in the Himalayas — but for a good cause

    Chinese scientists have built robot antelopes to help study and protect wildlife in the region. Equal parts bizarre and brilliant.

    Read more.


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