In a world full of surprises, it’s unsurprising that some career paths have veered into the realm of the extraordinary. Imagine getting a paycheck for savoring the flavors of dog food or testing beds for the ideal slumber.
Covid-19 has brought a remarkable shift in the way we work on a global scale. Research indicates that in advanced nations, 20-25% of workforces can function remotely three to five days a week, marking a four to five-fold increase from pre-pandemic figures.
Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology company CloudMile has formed a strategic partnership with source-available database MongoDB. This alliance will allow CloudMile’s corporate clients to utilize MongoDB Atlas, a cloud-native developer data platform, on Google Cloud.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), a Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has unveiled its latest innovation, Shenxing, a 4C lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of rapid charging. The term “4C” denotes the battery’s ability to be fully charged in just 15 minutes.
Once upon a time, Netflix began its journey as a DVD rental venture. However, with ever-growing digital alternatives, it pivoted to streaming. This shift completely changed the entertainment industry, swiftly emerging as the epitome of over-the-top (OTT) services. But this is not all. Today,
Opera’s AI-powered browser assistant, Aria, is now integrated into the Opera browser for iOS, completing its availability across major platforms. This development results from Opera’s partnership with OpenAI and provides users with an advanced AI service at no cost, complemented by Opera’s Composer framework that offers real-time web results. This integration proposes a fresh perspective on the evolution of web browsing.
Exoskeletons’ promise resides not just in their capacity to empower people with disabilities but also in elevating human performance across a myriad of domains. These devices allow people to go beyond their natural physical abilities,
Virtualitics, a California-based artificial intelligence (AI) and data exploration company, recently secured US$37 million through a Series C financing round. The round was spearheaded by Smith Point Capital, LLC, with additional contributions from Citi and advisory clients of The Hillman Company and other investors.
In today’s fast-paced world, transportation is undergoing a revolution that promises to transform how we move, work and live. The Hyperloop, an engineering marvel, envisions near-supersonic travel through low-pressure tubes, redefining the concept of distance and cutting down travel times.
Gucci is set to debut its digital flagship store on the Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, also known as Jingdong. This collaboration signifies the first instance of the iconic Italian luxury brand offering its vast collection, spanning a history of 102 years, to JD.com’s audience.
In today’s digital age, it’s pretty common to see people engrossed in their smartphones, whether it’s scrolling through social media at meals, checking emails late into the night, or responding to work messages during personal time. Astonishingly, adults spend nearly nine hours daily on
In the annals of science fiction, cyborgs—beings that meld biology with technology—have carved a niche as both heroes and villains. From famous literature like Star Trek’s Borg and the augmented humans of Ghost in the Shell to films like RoboCop,
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a U.S.-based end-to-end space transportation company, has unveiled its latest series of orbital vehicles, Elytra. Taking inspiration from the wings of a firefly, Elytra provides capabilities for on-orbit movement, hosting, delivery and servicing across cislunar space (i.e. the space region from Earth up to the Moon) and further.
As the chapters of our professional lives unfold, there often comes a point when the once vibrant enthusiasm for our careers can wane. This natural phase, known as “mid-career malaise”, can cast a shadow of doubt and restlessness, causing us to question our path and yearn for a more fulfilling journey.
Gone are the days when brick-and-mortar stores were the primary destination for our shopping needs. Thanks to the growth of mobile commerce (m-commerce), shopping has been liberated from the constraints of time and place. By tapping on our screens, we can access a virtual world filled with endless shopping choices.
Chargeflow, an automated chargeback platform headquartered in Delaware, the U.S., has successfully raised a substantial US$11 million in a funding round led by venture capital firm OpenView.
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