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Exploring Bitcoin scaling solutions: Is the cypherpunk dream dead?
With the first US bitcoin ETF approvals behind us, GlobalData analyst Edward Bickerton takes stock of whether Bitcoin can become the peer-to-peer electronic cash system it set out to be.
The dark side of the metaverse
Police in the UK are currently undertaking the first investigation of its kind in the UK: the sexual assault in the metaverse of a girl under the age of 16.
The paradox of Big Tech profits amid tech layoffs
Despite the S&P 500 reaching historic heights and the Nasdaq mounting, the executives have shaken the industry by parting ways with tech-savvy employees.
To what extent can smartwatches aid healthcare?
Smartwatches are proving to be a useful tool for patient monitoring, diagnosing the symptoms of various diseases, detecting potential health issues, and telehealth services, among others.
The M&A market had a rough ride in 2023
In terms of deal volume, there was a 17% fall from 37,186 deals in 2022 to 30,883 M&A deals in 2023, according to GlobalData.
Avalanche alert: how climate change amplifies mountain hazards
There are concerns that rising temperatures will make avalanche forecasting harder, potentially causing more fatalities.
End of the Chinese edtech revolution marks a new dawn elsewhere
Enterprises are now looking overseas for growth and adapting to new markets.
All in the game: Are ‘macro transactions’ the gaming future?
The shift towards a subscription-based payment structure in recent years has meant that gamers no longer own games outright.
Generative AI will fuel AR’s growth and encourage adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as machine learning (ML), conversational platforms, and AI chips power most of today’s augmented reality (AR) devices and apps.
Revolutionising healthcare: The role of digital twins
Digital twins—the virtual replica of organs or human bodies, or even healthcare institutions themselves—have found significant application in patient care.