Despite cannabis (also known as weed or marijuana) being illegal in a large part of the world, the global cannabis market was worth US$28.26 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to US$197.74 billion by 2028. Gone are the days when venture capital firms would dismiss cannabis companies as problematic investments.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been prominent features in Formula 1 (F1) racing since 2018. F1 has partnered with e-commerce giant Amazon to enhance its racing strategies, data tracking systems and digital broadcasts.
Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding raw materials and making your products to actually reaching the right customer base, everything takes a lot of time and energy. Even though this process is so hard, a lot of people venture out and start their own businesses, so much so that small business enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of the world’s businesses.
The cryptocurrency industry is growing rapidly, and with that growth comes increased interest from companies looking to accept crypto payments. While there are already a few major companies that accept cryptocurrency payments, like Microsoft and PayPal, many more are considering following suit.
It is hard to imagine doing anything without the internet today, especially since the world was hit by a pandemic. However, in a world where 37% of the global population has never had access to the internet, the reality of who gets to make the most of the internet is heavily skewed in the favor of the developed world.
In the digital era, the internet has become a popular spot where people have resorted to finding love. By 2024, it is expected that global online dating services will have 276.9 million users. Whether it’s looking for love, a date or someone to hang out with or talk to, it’s obvious that people are actively seeking connections with other beings.
These days, vintage fashions have gained amazing popularity as many of our Instagram feeds have kept us up to date (if the pun may be excused). This is probably another living proof that history does have a tendency of repeating itself—especially in the case of mainstream fashion. As most fashion enthusiasts are well aware, trends are cyclical.
Those of our readers who love tech and sci-fi must be familiar with the show Black Mirror. For those who aren’t, it is a show that quite literally holds up a “mirror” to society, discussing the intersections of technology and personal lives and the horrifying results of that.
Recently, personal color analysis has become more widely available to the regular individual instead of just the industry professionals. Personal color analysis refers to a system of classification that takes into account an individual’s complexion, undertones, hair and eye colors, etc.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, everyone was forced into their houses and left with a limited amount of options on what they could do. With nothing to do and a lot of free time, people took to binge-watching. The binge-watching trend was a boon for over-the-top (OTT) streaming services, with Netflix being one of the biggest winners.
When the Escape Welt team reached out to us with an offer to review one of their puzzle boxes for adults, to say I, a puzzle enthusiast, was excited is an understatement.
The gaming industry has been dominated by males for years, but that’s finally changing. Female gamers are now just as prominent in the industry as male gamers, and they’re not afraid to take what belongs to them. Within the Asian gaming population, almost 40 to 45% of them are women.
When most people think of entrepreneurship, they think of the lone wolf—the person who ventures out on their own, works hard and makes it big. However, there is another approach to entrepreneurship that is becoming increasingly popular:
India is becoming the land of unicorns, with more and more startups achieving billion-dollar valuations. The country’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem is producing some of the most innovative and successful businesses in the world. Many Indian startups have joined the unicorn club, including Flipkart, Ola, Snapdeal and Paytm.
Whether you listen to K-Pop or jazz, music is a part of everyone’s daily lives. People want the right music to pair with their workouts, household chores or even with their plans to relax and unwind.
here’s no denying that robots are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s workforce. From manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and customer service, more and more jobs are getting replaced by automation. This trend is only likely to continue in the years to come, as robots have become even more sophisticated and capable of completing a wider range of tasks