These cities are making sustainability a reality through smart urban design. Urban design is much more than mere architectural planning. It encompasses the practical and
These startups are putting women’s healthcare in the spotlight to provide some much-needed respite. FemTech in India is a nascent yet promising sector. With a
Catch up on Hong Kong’s InnoEX and EFSE—where tomorrow’s tech is today’s plaything. The second edition of InnoEX and the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics
What if your stylish leather jacket could save the planet without harming a single animal—would you make the switch? The fashion industry is infamous for
Online casinos are engineered to keep the bets rolling and the dangers lurking behind every jackpot. Gambling these days has become more discreet and a
As the crypto world emerges from what many have termed the “long crypto winter”, Bitcoin’s trajectory has taken a turn that has both enthusiasts and skeptics on the edge of their seats. In March 2024, Bitcoin’s price rose to an all-time high at US$73,805. This event signals not just a revival of market optimism but also serves as a prologue to the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving on April 20, 2024.
After a long crypto winter since the spring of 2022, the crypto world has been buzzing with activity recently. In January, the U.S. saw the approval of Bitcoin ETFs; on March 14, Bitcoin’s price soared to an all-time high of US$73,835—obviously, there is an upsurge in interest in the crypto market.
In 2024, the tech sector still can’t catch a break from the relentless waves of layoffs. Even YouTube, which saw a rebound in advertising revenue in recent quarters, has not been spared. In January, the video-streaming giant announced layoffs and restructuring measures, which affected roughly 100 members of its Creator Partnerships team.
After months of being in early beta, Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot is now available for all paid X Premium users. Launched in November 2023 by Musk’s xAI, Grok personifies Musk’s vision of an AI companion that combines intellect with a dash of humor.
In today’s visual spectacle, visual effects (VFX) bridge the gap between imagination and reality, sprawling across mediums from blockbuster video games to the silver screens of billion-dollar movies, and even into the realms of YouTube videos and TV commercials. This art of marrying real footage with computer-generated imagery (CGI) gifts audiences a passport to realms of the fantastical.
Solana, a blockchain known for its high speed and low transaction costs, has recently faced significant network congestion after its trading volume reached a peak not seen in over two years as of March 15. According to Coindesk, Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEX) have surpassed Ethereum in trading volume. Solana experienced a significant uptick, reaching US$21.3 billion—a 67% increase, whereas Ethereum DEXs saw a modest 3% increase to US$19.4 billion.
From the depths of space to the quirks of quantum cloning, 2024’s sci-fi lineup blurs the line between the unknown and the unforgettable. The year
Byju’s, once a shining beacon in India’s ed-tech landscape, known for its innovative approach to education for school children and civil service aspirants, has hit a rough patch. The company recently decided to shut down all offices except its headquarters in Bengaluru, asking employees to work from home indefinitely due to an ongoing financial crunch. This decision might come as a shocker to its customers, yet employees, already facing delayed or partial salaries, saw the writing on the wall. The question arises: How did such a leading brand teeter on the brink of bankruptcy?
Within India’s bustling entrepreneurial scene, where creativity knows no bounds, several food and beverage (F&B) startups are making waves. Today, we bring to you five F&B pioneers backed by Shark Tank India—the Indian iteration of the globally renowned reality TV show Shark Tank.
In this age of AI and smart devices, we are seeing innovations like the Rabbit R1 and Humane’s AI Pin redefining our daily interactions with technology. Adding to the list of AI-powered personal assistants is Samsung’s Ballie robot, a “sphere” of innovation and personal assistance.
In recent years, we’ve witnessed the global health tech landscape surge forward with remarkable advancements, including the expansion of telemedicine, the proliferation of smart wearables and breakthroughs in tech-enabled mental health therapies. As we navigate through these developments, certain innovations stand out for their potential to reshape healthcare: cloud computing is on the verge of freeing doctors from the confines of traditional desk-bound duties; artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in cancer research; and 3D bioprinting is revolutionizing the creation of prosthetics and organ fabrication with human tissues.
