Vietnam’s sports technology sector is preparing for a major showcase as the Vietnam Sport Show brings together innovative startups, smart fitness solutions, and global industry leaders in Ho Chi Minh City. The event is expected to become one of Southeast Asia’s most important platforms for sports innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth. Scheduled to attract hundreds …
The leadership transition at quantitative hedge fund Two Sigma was supposed to mark a new chapter for one of Wall Street’s most technology-driven firms. Instead, the company has found itself navigating an unusual succession process while trying to preserve the engineering-focused culture that helped make it one of the world’s largest quant investment firms. Founded …
A controversy has erupted at New York University after student government leaders called on the university to reconsider selecting social psychologist Jonathan Haidt as the school’s 2026 commencement speaker. The backlash centers on Haidt’s long-running criticism of cancel culture, progressive campus activism, and what he describes as the “overprotection” of younger generations. His selection has …
In the heart of Soweto, a new cultural movement is taking shape — one that blends African identity, technology, gaming, comics, cosplay, and digital creativity into a bold vision for the future. The Afro Geek Festival 2025, hosted at Jabulani Safe-Hub in Soweto, has been described by organizers and attendees as a real-life “Wakanda,” inspired …
A collection of ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets stored for more than a century in Denmark has begun revealing extraordinary details about life in the ancient Near East — from anti-witchcraft rituals and royal records to what may be one of the world’s oldest beer receipts. Researchers from the National Museum of Denmark and the University …
Australian arts leader John Kotzas has officially been appointed as the new Head of Arts and Culture at HOTA, Home of the Arts, marking a major leadership shift for one of Australia’s most prominent cultural precincts. The appointment comes as the Gold Coast continues positioning itself as a growing cultural and creative hub ahead of …
In a world where apps and websites define how we work, communicate and entertain ourselves, a major ranking has attempted to answer a simple question: which digital tools truly matter? The “Appiness Index,” published by The Sunday Times and The Times, compiles a list of the 500 best apps in the world, alongside curated rankings …
The future of search is no longer just about ranking on Google. It’s about who controls the data. A growing legal battle in the U.S. could force Google to share its search index, rankings, and even live results with competitors. At first glance, this sounds like a win for competition. But for startups, the implications …
Europe wants to stop losing startups to the United States. And to do that, it’s proposing a radical shift: a single company model that works across the entire European Union. The initiative, led by the European Commission, is known as “EU Inc.” or the “28th regime.” Its goal is simple but ambitious: allow entrepreneurs to …
In the United Arab Emirates, something as simple as sharing a screenshot, forwarding a message, or reposting a video can carry serious legal consequences—especially during times of crisis. Recent events brought renewed attention to the country’s strict cybercrime laws, after authorities arrested hundreds of people for spreading misleading content, unauthorized footage, and AI-generated media online. …
