Earth’s depleting resources don’t come as a surprise to anyone at this point. Just this year, we saw both the United Kingdom and China struggle with energy crises, when oil prices reached US$80 per barrel around the end of September. With these facts in mind, it is obvious that the global community’s next step should be to adopt alternative energy sources.
China is facing its worst power crisis in years, stemming from a coal shortage. Since August 2021, at least 20 provinces have been affected by power cuts of varying degrees. As the winter months are arriving, there are worrying concerns that further power shortages and blackouts could occur during winter, threatening to plunge millions of homes into darkness and the cold.
Today, mapping your career path is not as straightforward as going to college and then finding a job at a big company. Startups and corporations are both viable career options, but there are some key differences that you should consider before making your decision.
Predictable, consistent and orderly are not adjectives one would typically use to describe Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, self-assured, impulsive and, often, preteen-ish wouldn’t be too far off. Musk uses Twitter as his personal battleground and oyster. It’s where he dumps his deepest and darkest stock-market-triggering thoughts.
Cryptocurrencies are known to be very volatile. There are days when you can easily double or triple your investment, but there are also days when you lose everything in a second. Since the crypto market is still unregulated, it’s a cinch for traders to rig prices and influence the market in their favor.
021 has been a great year for cryptocurrencies. In fact, the crypto market is expected to grow from US$1.6 billion to US$2.2 billion by 2026. The tremendous growth potential of crypto has inspired many to dive into the business. The typical way to go about getting into the crypto business would be to buy some of it.
NFTs are everywhere this year, and their popularity is exploding. From celebrities like Lil Nas X to Azealia Banks, everyone has been taking the plunge into NFTs. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the gaming industry would join in on the NFT trend as well.
As social media evolves, it’s not that hard to imagine that people can make a pretty penny from working as influencers online. The global value of influencer marketing has been estimated to be US$9.7 billion in 2021. Today, this field is not limited to “real” people (yes, you read that right!). Over the past few years, virtual influencers have been making waves on social media as well.
With the number of online job portals mushrooming in and capturing the Philippines market, it has become easy for aspiring candidates to search for suitable jobs with the help of just one click. But now the question is—where to start? Here is the list of top online job sites in the Philippines that will help you hunt for the best job opportunity.
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) sales have exploded this year, with global brands jumping into the game, bestowing prestige and legitimacy on this form of digital art. Let’s have a look at how international-renowned brands have spurred the popularity and growth of this digital art form.
The United Nation’s 26th Climate Conference, “COP26”, came to a close on November 12, 2021. The UN, itself, wasn’t fully pleased with the outcome. Besides weak commitments made by countries within, the conference also witnessed protestors opposing “greenwashing” and demanding “system change, not climate change” outside.
Japan’s Fugaku supercomputer has retained its position as the number one computer system, followed by IBM’s Summit and Sierra in the U.S. In the 56th
Indonesia has a plethora of thriving industries. Every week, a slew of new local and even international businesses spring up all across the country. There are constantly new job openings for applications.
Imagine being paid generously for playing video games. Sounds like a dream—or an overly ambitious American movie—doesn’t it? Well, it’s reality for those following the rise of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. According to the Chief Executive of video game company Electronic Arts (EA), Andrew Wilson, collectible NFTs are “an important part of the future of [the gaming] industry”.
Property technology (otherwise known as PropTech) may be just what the real estate industry needs most now. During the pandemic, housing sales have dropped significantly. As we enter a post-pandemic society, the real estate industry might just have to adapt to the changing trends that COVID-19 has accelerated.
During the pandemic, many of us around the world have turned to video games to stay connected with other people. While staying at home alone, casual and avid gamers and Twitch streamers alike have used video games to keep themselves and others entertained (and distracted) in an otherwise uncertain and isolating time.