21 US states to raise minimum wage in 2025: what it means for workers
Minimum wage increases across America will benefit millions of workers in 2025. What are the key changes, the driving forces behind these wage hikes,...
Holiday sales grow 3.8% in US – e-commerce strong
US holiday sales – from November 1st to December 24th – grew by 3.8% compared to the same period last year, says Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Strong...
European venture capital: driving innovation and redefining growth
The performance of European venture capital funds has been impressive, achieving net returns of at least 20% per year over a 10-year horizon. They...
Apple’s borderless iPhone dreams might slip beyond 2026
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive had a long-standing dream: an iPhone that appears as a single slab of glass.
A new supply-chain report suggests...
Apple’s rumored Face ID doorbell: a step into smart home security
Apple is rumored to be making a big entrance in home security with plans to release a smart doorbell system that uses facial recognition....
Volkswagen strikes agreement to secure German plant operations
The world’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen AG, has reached a significant agreement titled “Zukunft Volkswagen” (Future Volkswagen) with employee representatives, ensuring the continuation of production...
Why Are US mortgage rates rising despite fed rate cuts?
The Federal Reserve, America’s Central Bank, has cut interest rates several times so far this year. Its last cut was in December (earlier this...
Google offers search deal changes as DOJ pushes for breakups
Google’s search monopoly battle has entered a new phase, and the proposed fixes from all sides suggest there’s a lot at stake. On one...
First demonstration of quantum teleportation over internet cables
Quantum information has just been transmitted across a busy fiber optic network, offering a glimpse into how future communication systems might run on existing...
OpenAI’s o3 model: a new dawn for artificial intelligence and AGI
OpenAI’s latest announcement has triggered a mix of curiosity and awe. After months of suspense, the AI startup officially unveiled the o3 model family,...