A years-long legal dispute between tech giant Apple and video game developer Epic Games has finally been resolved. The conflict began in 2020 when Apple removed the popular game Fortnite from its App Store, centered around commission fees and payment processing requirements. The removal occurred after Epic Games implemented a direct payment option in Fortnite […]
When repeated consistently, small actions can create profound changes in our lives. After watching Michelle’s recent talk about “stupidly small actions,” I’ve been reflecting on how these one-minute habits might transform my own daily routines. What struck me most was how these tiny interventions require almost no effort yet offer substantial rewards when practiced regularly. […]
Often, time is compared to money, but perhaps a better metaphor is a garden. Unlike money, time cannot be saved or earned — it can only be spent. In the same way a garden grows based on how it is nurtured, a person’s life is shaped by how they spend their time. In other words, […]
Matt D’Avella’s year-long mood tracking experiment has made me think about my own relationship with happiness. In his recent talk, he shared how he scored each day on a five-point scale from -2 to +2, documenting his feelings and activities to gain insight into his emotional patterns. What struck me most wasn’t just the methodology, […]
Life can feel like a stormy sea in the ocean of everyday life. Whenever a deadline approaches, it crashes in like a rogue wave. Like sudden squalls, notifications howl. In the chaos, we respond rather than direct it, like sailors without a compass. When we react in this way, we are always scrambling, perpetually behind, […]
Gulf Development PCL has significantly increased its investment in Kasikornbank PCL, acquiring a stake worth approximately $610 million. The move positions Gulf Development as the third-largest shareholder in the commercial lending institution. The company, controlled by Sarath Ratanavadi, Thailand’s wealthiest individual, has strategically expanded its financial portfolio through this substantial investment in one of Thailand’s […]
According to The Telegraph, the deputy prime minister has asked Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes. This request comes amid ongoing discussions about the government’s fiscal policy and budget planning. The call for tax increases represents a significant policy position from one of the government’s most senior officials, potentially signaling internal discussions about addressing current […]
There is nothing quite like the roar of engines at the Indianapolis 500. It takes strategic precision to make a NASCAR pit stop. As a world obsessed with achievement, productivity is often equated with speed. As we go through our to-do lists, we imagine ourselves conquering deadlines like a finely tuned machine — just like […]
Recently, I watched Harshibar’s video about her experience as a Product Manager at a unicorn startup called Coda. As someone interested in tech careers, her insights resonated with me and offered a realistic glimpse into the PM role that goes beyond the glossy job descriptions we often see. What struck me most was how she […]
New economic research reveals that public research and development (R&D) spending accounts for approximately one-quarter of U.S. productivity growth, generating enough tax revenue to cover its costs. This finding highlights the significant economic impact of government investment in scientific and technological advancement. The study demonstrates that federal R&D funding creates substantial returns for the American […]
