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We Need to Fix the Broken Female Healthcare System—In Conversation with the CEO of OM, Anca Griffiths

Tanvi Dayal July 7, 2022

“After I had my first child, I was struck by how uninformed I was about my body for this postpartum period. A few things kind of made me think, how is it that (the) information is not accessible? To me? Even somebody who, I would say, is an informed consumer?” says Anca Griffiths, the CEO and founder of online health and wellness platform OM Experts.

No More Head-Scratching: How Do Pet and Baby Translators Redefine Communication?

Lochlan Cheuk July 5, 2022

Taking good care of pets and babies has always been the perpetual mission of pet owners and parents. Meanwhile, except for “animal communicators” who can interpret what animals are thinking, none of us seem to have the superpower to precisely understand the needs of our pets. As for babies, most of them won’t start “talking” before they are one year old. Even when they begin to babble, parents can still have a hard time decoding their “words”.

“Cash or Credit Card?” “No, Crypto Please.”

Lochlan Cheuk July 4, 2022

Although there are still six months left in 2022, it is safe to say that it has been a year since cryptocurrency boomed and exploded in value, in large part thanks to e-commerce. While some big names are considering accepting crypto payments, some other major companies, such as Tesla, PayPal, Home Depot and the U.S. telecommunication giant AT&T, pioneered and began adopting cryptocurrency this year.

Remote: Breaking New Ground in Remote Work

Lochlan Cheuk July 4, 2022

Remote work is nothing new, but some of us might have got to experience it for the first time during the pandemic, when companies retreated employees from offices to avoid interpersonal contact. Since then, WFH (work from home) has become a buzzword summarizing the new normal in the global workplace.

When Old Meets New: How Do We Decode Ancient Texts with AI and Machine Learning?

Lochlan Cheuk July 3, 2022

If you have been to Egypt and visited heritage buildings, such as the Karnak Temple or the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, you may have had a glimpse of the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs are one of the oldest and most complicated writing forms in history. Decoding hieroglyphic inscriptions is challenging because many were damaged due to antiquity and hence became fragmentary and illegible.

Can AI Replace Sports Referees?

July 2, 2022

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.

Are Immersive Art Exhibitions the New Trend?

July 1, 2022

For many, museums and exhibitions are an escape from reality. However, these places have been experiencing an all-time low visitation rate due to Covid-19. Owing to social distancing norms and closures, going to a museum was just not always possible. To address that, museums took to virtual reality (VR).

Top 5 Upcoming IPOs to Watch Out For

Jumpstart Team July 1, 2022

2021 was a good year for IPOs. IPOs in the United States raised US$156 billion, recording an 81 percent increase over the prior year. With such an outburst, tech stocks raised US$69 billion alone significantly. Shares of Bumble, a dating app created for women’s interests, closed up 63.5 percent in their IPO in January 2021.

What Are the Key Events and Takeaways of This Crypto Winter?

June 27, 2022

This is just the beginning of crypto winter. What do I think about this crypto winter? I look at key businesses, the players and movements,

What Is Elon Musk Going to Buy Next?

Alinda Gupta June 25, 2022

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.

Technology Pioneers – Interview With Joy Ghose of FreeD Group

June 24, 2022

Over the past 15 years, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of FreeD Group Limited, Joy Ghose, has accumulated plenty of experience in the travel and technology industry. Before joining FreeD Group, Ghose was involved in sales, marketing and management roles at companies like Merlin Entertainments and The Hong Kong Tourism Board.

To Creamy Mattes and Beyond: Reviewing GoPlay Cosmtics’ Custom Lipstick Maker

Tanvi Dayal June 24, 2022

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.

Alone No More: 4 Best Companion Robots to Consider in 2022

Tanvi Dayal June 23, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic and the isolation that accompanied it has given many of us a healthy appreciation for good company. Over the long periods of self-isolation and quarantine, we have come to the realization that company can also come in many non-human forms, like pets, plants and… Roombas?

How Did Corporate Memphis Become Popular? And Why Do People Hate It?

June 19, 2022

Nowadays, Corporate Memphis has become the “definitive art style” for big tech companies and startups, particularly the FinTech and property sectors. For instance, big corporations, like Airbnb, Hinge, Airtable, Google and YouTube, have featured this new art style in their promotions, social media and websites.

How Are AI and Machine Learning Used in the Animation Industry?

June 19, 2022

While artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are commonly used for facial recognition or creating personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce, have you thought about how they can also be used in the animation industry?

3 Business Strategies You Can Learn from Elden Ring

June 18, 2022

Released on February 25 this year, video game Elden Ring has dropped a bomb on the gaming industry. The hype around the game before its release was soaring high, as its creator, Japan-based game developer FromSoftware, is well-known for creating top-notch games, such as the Dark Souls series (which changed the gaming industry forever).