By 2030, more than 134 million tons of textiles will be discarded. Yet, the environmental issues and impacts brought about by the textile industry tend to come across as abstract and far away, especially to those living in more developed regions away from manufacturing plants. The reason is simple—out of sight, out of mind.
If you haven’t been living under the proverbial rock in the crypto universe, you must have heard of DAOs, i.e. decentralized autonomous organizations. The majority in the community drives these organizations, and it has become a preferred way for startups and institutions to raise money and reach investors globally. However, with the growing number of DAOs, as a potential investor or community member, you might be confused about which one you should join.
Conversing with Sharon Zhang, the co-Founder and CTO of Personal.ai, is an all-embracing experience. She makes you think, she inspires you, and she gets you to believe that anything you can imagine is possible. Most importantly, she understands human nature and innovates to make people’s lives—including her own—easier.
On May 17, 2021, Gucci launched Gucci Garden—a two-week pop-up store on metaverse platform Roblox. The luxury brand displayed some of its most coveted items and invited users to drop their avatars and reapproach their sartorial sensibilities from a blank slate. The pop-up was an ode to the brand’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele, and over 20 million users visited it.
We cannot stress how important sustainability is, and you know it. You’ve read all the reports about how we need to act quickly or risk irreversible damage to our planet’s natural resources. In light of their ecological footprints, companies are implementing new initiatives to help them stay green and environmentally conscious in the workplace and production process.
When you’re done for the day and want to unwind, you’ll probably search for bars or restaurants with a pleasant atmosphere. But what if we told you that there’s a place that serves good drinks and has amazing art on the walls? Introducing Singapore’s first NFT bar, The Parlour Singapore. Launched by Jaye Foo, a Singaporean-based artist, entrepreneur and crypto advocate, the NFT-themed bar is a hidden gem that brings creators, art lovers and Web3 enthusiasts together.
Working from dusk till dawn, your hard-earned money is safely kept in your bank. Say you want to take out a loan from the bank to pay your mortgage, but you are turned down because of your bad credit score. Skimming through your credit card statements, you realize a purchase of lavish items that you have never even heard of or imagined yourself buying. So, who bought them? Most probably, you’ve become a victim of identity theft, and someone used your credit card to pay for all those luxury items.
Sports referees are a vital part of any game. They undergo trainings and seminars to familiarize themselves with different rules and act as a third party to assure fair play for everyone involved. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), some people wonder if this technology can eventually replace human referees altogether.
There is no doubt that motherhood is a challenging job. But some moms out there are taking on an even greater challenge—starting their own businesses. From selling natural and toxin-free products for babies to being the best lipstick brand, these mompreneurs are proving that you can have it all. Read on and get inspired by these moms who have not only overcome challenges but also built successful businesses while raising their kids and family.
None of us would have even dreamt of the life we lived over the past couple of years. We experienced several transitions in doing things; we gained new opportunities and lost many of them. When we talk about work, 6-feet cubicles have been reduced to 15-inch displays as the concept of remote work has become mainstream.
Imagine this: you arrive at your space wedding on a unicorn while your partner, dressed in the choicest couture, waits at the altar, wielding a sword and rocking Khal Drogo’s built. You get married, you kiss, you dance, and then you shift your wedding party to Spain because, well, why not? Finally, you conclude your wedding by hosting a dance party on Mars with Elon Musk and the Queen in attendance.
There are moments in our lives—perhaps we are in the shower or struggling to sleep at 2 A.M.—when we think about all the ways we could influence the world. We find solutions to crypto volatility, world hunger and our neighbor’s ultra-dry plants.
While researching for our piece on personal color analysis, I came across the LIPSKIT, a custom lipstick-making tool created by GoPlay Cosmetics. GoPlay Cosmetics is a DIY (do-it-yourself) make-up brand that is looking to prioritize sustainability in the make-up industry without compromising the variety of your lipstick collection.
Have you ever dreamt of living in a tech-filled house? Well, wait no further, because here are five innovative home tech products that can make your life more efficient and enhance your living experience.
We all know that feeling: the midday lull when your energy levels start to dip and your eyelids feel heavier. If you’re like most people, you power through with a cup of coffee or some sugary snacks. But what if there was a better way? Enter the world of a power nap.
That the metaverse is a hot spot for businesses currently is evident. Not only can you set up your own marketplace in virtual reality, you can also shift your business activities onto the platform. With virtual avatars, “lifelike” elements and the ability to work from the comforts of your home—metaverse has the ability to change the future of work.
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