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Where do all the good films go? Cloud anxiety and the Criterion Collection

Consumers are faced with subscription fatigue due to an overwhelming choice of indistinguishable platforms.

The future of disaster rescue: rats or robots?

In 2021, APOPO equipped rats with high-tech backpacks and started training them to search for survivors in rubble after an earthquake.

The use of modern technology in crime 

Advances in technologies such as AI and social media present further opportunities for potential offenders to commit crimes.

US-China tensions will take a backseat to domestic policy in 2024

On the US presidential campaign trail, Trump and Biden will prioritize domestic concerns and policies to attract voters.

Tech turbulence: Decoding the TMT M&A market slowdown

Total global technology, media, and telecom (TMT) M&A deal value dropped 46% in 2023 to $403bn, compared to $745bn in the previous year.

Record-breaking profits: Can Nvidia maintain stratospheric growth?

Nvidia will need to stay ahead of the innovation curve to retain the top spot.

Will AI tools like Sora actually replace talent in TV and film?

OpenAI went public with its development of Sora, posting several clips to X (formerly Twitter) to showcase the level of sophistication the video generation engine has reached.

The interplay of space landings

Recent advancements in propulsion technology are enabling spacecraft to travel farther and faster.

Failures in space are extremely expensive but can generate important insights

The sector has become incredibly competitive, with various start-ups developing concepts for cost-effective rockets and satellites to rival the aerospace giants.

Selling coffee with augmented reality

The opportunity to advertise via a game of such success, and to capitalise off the clear intrigue of engaging augmented reality, became obvious to Niantic.