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The rise of consumer cryptocurrency
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.
New season of Squid Game to release this year on Netflix
Life, Published on 12/02/2024
» Netflix's series Squid Game is set to make a return this year and the world is buzzing with anticipation. Unveiling a glimpse of what's to come, the recent "Next On Netflix" event further fanned excitement over a show that remains Netflix's most popular series more than two years after its release.
Could the study of humanities be automated?
Oped, Published on 29/09/2022
» There has been much hand-wringing about the crisis of the humanities, and recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have added to the angst. It is not only truck drivers whose jobs are threatened by automation. Now, they are demonstrating proficiency in the tasks that occupy humanities professors when they are not giving lectures: namely, writing papers and submitting them for publication in academic journals.
Not their fault
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/08/2022
» Re: "Uni staffer axed for swiping fees", (BP, Aug 17).
How Shackleton's Ship Was Found
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/03/2022
» When perhaps the most celebrated shipwreck in Mensun Bound's long career as a marine archaeologist was discovered, he was off viewing some penguins 1.6 kilometres away.
Fiery food trends in 2019
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/12/2019
» Over the past 12 months, Thailand's food scene has been dominated by a few noteworthy culinary movements. Some are ongoing trends while others are revolutionary.
The message is definitely in the song
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/05/2018
» While having a chat with friends about those misheard song lyrics (mondegreens) that appeared recently in this column, the conversation got around to another intriguing realm of the musical world -- country & western songs. It almost has a language of its own.
The Internet of Things and 21st-century SCM (Part 2)
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 20/09/2017
» We continue our exploration of the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on supply chain management with one of the clearest and most concise articles we have come across, from the software services provider Intelyt.
Businesses gauge hit from bombings and arson
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2016
» Businesses in Thailand are likely to be affected by the series of attacks in seven southern provinces on Thursday and Friday. Investments and tourism bookings look poised to see many knee-jerk cancellations though authorities feel the country's tourism sector should recover soon.