Nooka Space, the company who designed the first smart proximity office network in the world, back in 2020, introduces the concept of flex office on demand in airport waiting areas, to provide passengers with private spaces to work or relax, while waiting for their flight. As such, Nooka Space launches Nooka Air, a smart office booth designed to offer better airport experience during the waiting hours in terminals. Continue reading
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S&P Global Mobility Special Report: A reckoning for EV battery raw materials
Geopolitical turbulence and the fragile and volatile nature of the critical raw-material supply chain could curtail planned expansion in battery production—slowing mainstream electric-vehicle (EV) adoption and the transition to an electrified future. Continue reading
Elon Musk takes Twitter private – here’s what that means for the company and its chances of success
Elon Musk has said he intends to complete his purchase of Twitter after earlier trying to wriggle out of the deal.
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Erik Gordon, University of Michigan
Elon Musk has finally completed his US$44 billion deal to acquire Twitter and take it private.
30 Giga-Watt Hours of Electric Vehicle Markets Beyond Cars, Reports IDTechEx
Electric vehicle markets are growing globally – in total IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042” finds 35.7 million electric vehicles (EV) were sold in 2021 and predicts this will rise to over 74 million by 2030. Continue reading
The whole world is facing a debt crisis – but richer countries can afford to stop it
Patrick E. Shea, University of Glasgow
Countries across the world are drifting towards a debt crisis. Economic slowdowns and rising inflation have increased demands on spending, making it almost impossible for many governments to pay back the money they owe.
Drivn: Blockchain Startup Enables Users to Earn an Income While Saving the Planet
Transport accounts for around 33% of global carbon emissions, but 48% of people are not aware of their individual carbon footprint. Drivn, the brainchild of three Danish founders, aims to change the world’s travel behavior towards a more sustainable future. Continue reading
Stagwell’s (STGW) National Research Group Launches Annual ‘Capstone Series,’ First-of-its-Kind Exploration into the Culture, Content and Technology Driving Emerging Markets
Women turn to sex work to survive UK cost-of-living crisis
- Surging household costs take heavier toll on women
- Sex workers see earnings shrink as clients stay away
- Newcomers at risk from lack of information, support
LONDON – Online sex worker Martha blames Britain’s cost-of-living crisis for her dwindling earnings – partly due to increased competition as soaring household bills push more women to sell sex. Continue reading
Centurion Invest empowers African mass adoption of digital assets payments to Mpesa, Airtel, Orange through its partnership with ImpalaPay
The UN predicts that between now and 2050, at least half of the world’s population growth will originate from Africa, which currently has the fastest-growing population. The use of cryptocurrencies is increasing worldwide, and Is Quietly Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa. Continue reading
Speed saviours – Artemis Aerospace discusses whether aviation is ready for a new era of supersonic travel
When the iconic Concorde landed for the last time at Heathrow Airport in October 2003, the supersonic air travel age had seemingly come to an end. Continue reading