In September 2022, Microsoft released its Work Trend Index special report. With companies adopting the post-Covid office reality of hybrid work, the report revealed three employee trends that leaders must keep in mind: understanding the importance of social connections, re-recruiting employees and ending productivity paranoia.
If a food delivery order fails, you can ask a chatbot to issue a refund. If you want to reserve a table for a date night, a chatbot can help you with that. If a potential partner turns you down, a chatbot can provide emotional support. From your banking needs to healthcare, customer service and more, chatbots are everywhere. Using natural language processing and sentiment analysis, chatbots—artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software—interact with humans or other chatbots.
We are all unique. No, this is not pep talk; it’s a fact. We are all physically unique. Humans come with identifiers that are impossible to be found in others. Our fingerprints, DNA and even faces for the most part (one in every 42 children is born a twin). There are distinguishing features in all of us that have proven beneficial for security purposes across industries.
The metaverse is on the rise, captivating people around the world. As per Grand View Research, the global metaverse market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.4% from 2022 to 2030. From gaming to socializing, many are tapping into the growing market to explore the endless possibilities that the virtual world can offer. As we march toward the end of 2022, let’s explore the trends that will dominate this rapidly growing tech sector in 2023 and how they will shape our digital future!
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and speedily emerging FinTech hubs. As of June 2022, the country had around 4,200 FinTech startups, 17 of which were unicorns, i.e. companies that reached a valuation of US$1 billion without being listed on the stock market. In comparison, China is home to only 13 FinTech unicorns. There are many more Indian startups on the brink of the US$1 billion dream, dubbed “soonicorns”, a testament to India’s flourishing FinTech industry.
Three celebrities, including American media personality Kim Kardashian, boxer Floyd Mayweather and former basketball player Paul Pierce, were recently sued by an investor over their promotion of the altcoin EthereumMax (EMAX). What exactly happened?
Luxury motorbikes have come a long way over the years and are now available in a variety of styles and colors. A report predicts that between 2022 and 2027, the luxury bike market will grow by US$4786.35 million at a CAGR of 6.16%. The key factors driving said growth are the decreasing cost of lithium-ion batteries, rising traffic congestion and government support towards ebikes.
In recent years, it’s become abundantly clear that passwords are no longer the most secure form of authentication. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) 2022, password security issues are responsible for 80% of data breaches worldwide. Despite their flaws, passwords are still the most commonly used form of authentication.
2022 was a tough year for startups. Many popular startups thriving in recent years suddenly found themselves struggling to stay afloat. Some even failed outright.
The causes of these failures varied from company to company. In some cases, it was simply mismanagement or poor decision-making. Other times, it was bad luck or unfavorable market conditions.
India is a hotbed of startup activity, and many Bollywood celebrities are investing in some of the most promising ventures. These investments not only provide much-needed capital to these budding businesses but also massive media exposure, which can go a long way in attracting other investors and customers. Let’s learn more about the following four celebrities who have been active investors in the Indian startup scene.
No matter how progressive or diverse your workplace may be, microaggressions are bound to happen. Whether it’s intentional or not, these subtle slights can have a big impact on morale and productivity in the workplace. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, as per Merriam-Webster, microaggression is defined as a subtle, often unconscious comment or action that expresses prejudice against members of marginalized or non-mainstream groups (such as racial minorities).
“Moonlighting” is a term you might be hearing more and more these days. It’s a growing trend in the business world that startups, especially tech companies, should know about. But what exactly is moonlighting, and why should you care? Let’s take a closer look.
With about 2.912 billion monthly active users globally, Facebook has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most popular social networking sites. Nonetheless, the social media giant has come under fire repeatedly for mishandling user data, and as a result, many people are rethinking their relationship with the platform.
2022 was a great year for the tech innovation space. We saw a lot of unique inventions enter the market. From a tool that tells you to evacuate the room when it detects the COVID-19 virus to solar panels that can be placed on your room like shingles, some extraordinary products have made their way into our lives.
In the business world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a common occurrence. Businesses are always looking for ways to grow and expand their operations, and one way to do that is by merging with or acquiring another company.
The state of cryptocurrency this year has been one for the comic books, where the protagonist—in the face of a crisis—says, “But it can’t get any worse than this, right?”, and it does. It just wasn’t crypto’s year. From rising interest rates to mistakes made by cryptocurrencies like Terra Luna and CEOs like Sam Bankman-Fried of the crypto exchange FTX, a host of factors stunted the digital currency’s growth. It also led to investors losing money and becoming skeptical about its future.
