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Upcoming VR Headsets to Look Out for in 2023

Upcoming VR Headsets to Look Out for in 2023

Nidhi Singh January 7, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) technology has come a long way since it was first introduced to the average consumer in 2016. In the same year, Facebook and Oculus declared their intention to invest U$250 million more in VR content, following the earlier US$250 million investment. Since then, VR technology has continued to evolve and improve. The most recent VR headsets have higher resolution screens, better sensors for head tracking and are much more comfortable to wear.

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Why Are Smart Contracts Useful

Why Are Smart Contracts Useful

Jumpstart Team January 3, 2023

At the fundamental level, a smart contract is a set of digital codes used to trade assets without intermediaries. Say you want to create a smart contract. In this case, you or the other party involved would have to digitally code the smart contract and its parameters, with both of you agreeing to the smart contract rules.

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Luxury Motorbikes to Invest in 2023

Luxury Motorbikes to Invest in 2023

Samiksha Jain December 31, 2022

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.

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How Tech Giants Are Preparing for a Password-free Future.

How Tech Giants Are Preparing for a Password-free Future.

Nidhi Singh December 30, 2022

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.

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Popular Startups That Witnessed a Downfall in 2022

Popular Startups That Witnessed a Downfall in 2022

Nidhi Singh December 30, 2022

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.

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4 Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Betting Big on Indian Startups

4 Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Betting Big on Indian Startups

Samiksha Jain December 29, 2022

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.

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3 Facebook Settings That Will Keep Your Data Private

3 Facebook Settings That Will Keep Your Data Private

Samiksha Jain December 26, 2022

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.

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Top 5 Incredible Gifts to Send to Your Incredible Employees This Christmas

Top 5 Incredible Gifts to Send to Your Incredible Employees This Christmas

Lochlan Cheuk December 21, 2022

Gifts are essential in our lives. From Christmas to birthday gifts, these little things help build and strengthen our connections with others. When we give someone gifts, our bodies will release chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, which are known to make us happy. These chemicals also play an essential role in promoting positive feelings in social interactions, including those in the workplace.

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3 CEOs That Were Re-Hired by Their Former Companies

The Case of Boomerang CEOs: 3 CEOs That Were Re-Hired by Their Former Companies

Kamya Pandey December 20, 2022

On November 20, 2022, just two years after serving as Disney’s chief executive officer (CEO), Bob Chapek was fired from his position and the former CEO, Bob Iger, was re-hired to take his place. The company saw a 6.3% hike in stock prices soon after the announcement, which makes it pretty clear that investors were happy with Disney’s choice to re-hire Iger.

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4 Cool Ideas to Celebrate Christmas with Your Remote Team

Virtual Christmas Party: 4 Cool Ideas to Celebrate Christmas with Your Remote Team

Samiksha Jain December 20, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Christmas is a special time of year, and it’s important to make sure you’re recognizing the hard work of all your remote employees in the spirit of the holiday. Just because your team is working remotely doesn’t mean you can’t spice things up, such as with virtual secret Santa gifts and festive Zoom backgrounds.

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What Is Wrong with Qatar Hosting the World Cup?

What Is Wrong with Qatar Hosting the World Cup?

Alinda Gupta December 19, 2022

Global sporting events have often been the ground for contentious political statements. Given their magnanimity, they provide the ideal platform to spread a message. In 1968, athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists during the national anthem in a black power salute. They aimed to turn the world’s attention to racial inequality and got a lot of mixed reactions at the time for doing so. Another popular footballer who stood against the racial divide was Colin Kaepernick.

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Top 6 Jobs That Are Dying in the Next 20 Years

Top 6 Jobs That Are Dying in the Next 20 Years

Kamya Pandey December 17, 2022

In 1979, the British new wave band, The Buggles, released their song: “The video killed the radio star”. That one line explains exactly what happens when new technologies are created. We went from print media to the radio, from the radio to television and then from television to the internet, and as technology progresses further, old tech is almost always abandoned as a shiny new invention takes its place.

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How to Keep Your Devices Safe From Juice Jacking

How to Keep Your Devices Safe From Juice Jacking

Nidhi Singh December 16, 2022

We all know how important it is to keep our devices charged and ready to go at a moment’s notice. But what happens when you plug in to charge your phone at an airport or public charging station, and someone starts siphoning data from your device without you knowing? This is called “juice jacking,” and it’s a threat to our privacy.

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5 Climate Tech Startups Tackling Climate Change

5 Climate Tech Startups Tackling Climate Change

Nidhi Singh December 15, 2022

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. From a number of heavy downpours and hotter-than-ever heatwaves to droughts, things have escalated at an unprecedented rate. Temperatures are expected to rise by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius over the next two decades, bringing forth more natural disasters and extreme weather.

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Do Host Countries Make Money from FIFA

Do Host Countries Make Money from FIFA?

Kamya Pandey December 15, 2022

If you are an avid football fan you would be well aware that organizing the FIFA World Cup hasn’t been a cheap venture for any of the hosting countries. Qatar spent US$220 billion for the preparation of the 2022 event; similarly, Russia and Brazil spent US$14 billion and US$12 billion on the tournament in 2018 and 2014 respectively.

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