As the world’s top technologically driven nations continue to transform innovative concepts into a reality, Australia risks falling behind without an interest to invest in digital technology-based research, IT professionals, and workers. That is according to a new report published by the Australian Academy of Science in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Technology and […]
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For Jared Anderman, of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, switching from gasoline-powered tools to electric ones for lawn care was a no-brainer. “I’m concerned about climate change and wanted tools that are more eco-friendly, and also quieter. I like listening to music when I do yardwork and this way I can enjoy music or a podcast while […]
A study conducted on Microsoft employees in the U.S. found that the company’s unprecedented transformation to remote work resulted in a decline in communication and collaboration levels between internal departments, risking employee productivity and long-term innovation. The findings are a result of a peer-reviewed study consisting of over 61,000 Microsoft employees, published on Thursday by […]
In pre-COVID times, business events _ from small academic conferences to giant trade shows like CES _ routinely attracted more than 1 billion participants each year. The pandemic brought those global gatherings to a sudden halt, emptying convention centers and shuttering hotels. More than a year later, in-person meetings are on the rebound. In late […]
Joan MacDonald’s health was in shambles at age 71. She was overweight and on numerous medications with high cholesterol, rising blood pressure and kidney trouble. Her daughter, a fitness coach, warned that she’d wind up an invalid if she didn’t turn things around. She did, hitting the gym for the first time and learning to […]
Amazon is reportedly on a global hiring spree as the e-commerce giant looks to expand its internal team, with Chief Executive Andy Jassy highlighting to Reuters that the company will onboard almost 55,000 people around the globe in the upcoming months. If the number isn’t jaw-dropping enough, it’s important to note that it equals more […]
NFT scam stories are everywhere, but this one surely stands out. A crypto investor under the name of “Pranksy” paid more than $300,000 in Ethereum for an NFT from a user claiming to be Banksy, a popular England-based street artist and political activist. In a now-deleted page, the NFT art initially appeared on Banksy’s official […]
Residents in Canada and the U.S. are being forced to take their Halloween parties somewhere else, as Airbnb will continue to ban one-night reservations for their entire home listings. According to the rental company, the ban which was introduced last year, will continue to take place in an effort to curb partying and large social […]
Cannabis e-commerce startup Jane Technologies has raised $100 million in a financing round organized by Honor Ventures. Not only did the million-dollar startup utilize e-commerce giant Amazon to its advantage, it embodied the identity of the friendly neighborhood dispensary that offers cannabis online. Jane Technologies currently makes up 20 percent of all legal cannabis sales […]
A deadly virus on the loose and a global lockdown, scenarios only seen in Sci-Fi movies, quickly became a reality to most of humanity. Naturally, several industries took a major blow, as life was on pause indefinitely. Luckily, technology doesn’t stop for anyone. The tech industry continued to develop, even after outbreaks overwhelmed countries. The rate in which technological […]