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The iPhone is 15 years old: what’s next? https://www.techopian.com/the-iphone-is-15-years-old-whats-next/

The iPhone is 15 years old: what’s next? January 9th 2007, and Steve Jobs revealed the iPhone to an expectant public: what will be the next product to change the world?

Don’t look up is also about the cult of billionaires Suppose an asteroid was heading to Earth, what might we do? Supposing it was a metaphorical asteroid? Would we look towards billionaires to save us?

Naughty AI used to help Get Back lost Beatles conversations

Peter Jackson admits it was naughty, but AI was used to Get Back lost Beatles conversations by eavesdropping

https://www.techopian.com/naughty-ai-used-to-help-get-back-lost-beatles-conversations/

Naughty AI used to help Get Back lost Beatles conversations Peter Jackson admits it was naughty, but AI was used to Get Back lost Beatles conversations by eavesdropping

How do we get the best from the Metaverse?

What is the Metaverse? It depends. The word was first used in 1992 by Neal Stephenson in his book Snow Crash, but that's the word. Origin of origin of the word and origin of the concept is not the same thing.

https://www.techopian.com/in-metaverse-will-everyone-hear-you-scream/

In Metaverse, will everyone hear you scream? What is the Metaverse? How will the Metaverse change work and society, or there's the Metaverse's effect on play fun even humanity?

Apple planning fully autonomous car by 2025

Following a report predicting autonomous cars will be safer than traditional cars by 2024, Apple is said to be releasing an autonomous car in 2025.

https://www.techopian.com/apple-planning-fully-autonomous-car-by-2025/

Apple planning fully autonomous car by 2025 Following a report predicting autonomous cars will be safer than traditional cars by 2024, Apple is said to be releasing an autonomous car in 2025.

Data on subtitles usage belies falling attention spans claim

If attention spans are falling, why do younger Netflix viewers prefer subtitles?

https://www.techopian.com/subtitles-usage-falling-attention-spans-reality/

Data on subtitles usage belies falling attention spans claim If attention spans are falling, why do younger Netflix viewers prefer subtitles?

The great resignation, does technology changes the story?

https://www.techopian.com/the-great-resignation-true-or-false-technology-changes-the-story/

The great resignation true or false technology changes the story The Great Resignation story that dominates headlines might be exaggerated, but the technology story isn't.

Data privacy, digital marketing and the rule of three…

When confronted by a screen-long menu of cookie permissions, says Andrew Sharp from Securys – try Reuters or YouTube – it can feel like you need a degree in the subject. Companies like this are the cookie monsters. He says: “the power of permission marketing is worth dedicating some time to mastering.”

https://www.techopian.com/data-privacy-digital-marketing-and-the-rule-of-three/

Data privacy, digital marketing and the rule of three… As every digital marketer knows, says Andrew Sharp from Securys, the power of permission marketing is worth dedicating some time to mastering, after all, you don't want to be a cookie monster.

Johnson Matthey’s battery decisions highlights UK’s disruptive technology disease

UK giant Johnson Matthey is quitting batteries, the decision highlights one of the lessons of disruptive technology and shows why the UK has a problem.

https://www.techopian.com/johnson-mattheys-battery-decisions-highlights-uks-disruptive-technology-disease/

Johnson Matthey’s battery decisions highlights UK’s disruptive technology disease UK giant Johnson Matthey’s decision to quit batteries highlights one of the lessons of disruptive technology and shows why the UK has a problem.

ICYMI: Taxing billionaires is taxing on the brain — there is a forgotten benefit

Elon Musk is in the news yet again, this time over his share options, but then the whole issue of taxing billionaires is complex and if you believe in a shareholding democracy, there is a benefit.

https://www.techopian.com/taxing-billionaires/

Taxing billionaires is taxing on the brain — but there is a forgotten benefit Elon Musk is in the news yet again, this time over his share options, but then the whole issue of taxing billionaires is complex, but if you believe in a shareholding democracy, there is a benefit.

ESG a competitive advantage as corporate social responsibility vacancies soar

A new report finds that corporate social responsibility vacancies have soared and suggests that ESG is becoming a competitive advantage.

https://www.techopian.com/esg-a-competitive-advantage-as-corporate-social-responsibility-vacancies-soar/

Corporate social responsibility and ESG vacancies soar A new report finds that corporate social responsibility vacancies have soared and suggests that ESG is becoming a competitive advantage.

The Metaverse Wild West; we need a Metaverse equivalent of HTML

The Metaverse is currently like the Wild West. We need an open standard like a Metaverse HTML, which will work across multiple Metaverses.

https://www.techopian.com/metaverse_html_standards_wildwest/

The Metaverse Wild West needs a Metaverse equivalent of HTML The Metaverse is currently like the Wild West. We need an open standard like a Metaverse HTML, which will work across multiple Metaverses

Bitcoin hits new high, maybe the Metaverse will be its home

The Bitcoin price has hit a new all-time high, but maybe Bitcoin will really come into its own in the Metaverse.

https://www.techopian.com/bitcoin_high-etf_metaverse/

Bitcoin hits new high, but maybe the Metaverse will be its home The Bitcoin price has hit a new all-time high, but maybe Bitcoin will really come into its own in the Metaverse Well that was a mistake — back in

Taxing billionaires is taxing on the brain — there is a forgotten benefit

Elon Musk is in the news yet again, this time over his share options, but then the whole issue of taxing billionaires is complex and if you believe in a shareholding democracy, there is a benefit.

https://www.techopian.com/taxing-billionaires/

Taxing billionaires is taxing on the brain — but there is a forgotten benefit Elon Musk is in the news yet again, this time over his share options, but then the whole issue of taxing billionaires is complex, but if you believe in a shareholding democracy, there is a benefit.

Techopian Weekly - meta, Metaverse, and it’s all so meta

Techopian’s weekly roundup on some of the key stories covered this week. For those too busy during the week but need something to make them seem informed on Monday morning

https://www.techopian.com/metaverse_ai_blockchain_newsletter/

Newsletter — meta Metaverse, and it's all so meta AI and blockchain to help create the Metaverse As a matter of interest, Meta matters Cop26: not enough carrots Tesla propels Transport as a Service and gets a trillion-dollar valuation Musk hypes Tesla by talking down the share price Is Lyft close to becoming profitable?

Photonic Computers give Moores Law a new lease on life

Moore’s law, describing the doubling of computers every 18 months, might be over, but photonic computers might give it a new lease of life as a new optical switch emerges as a possible solution.

https://www.techopian.com/photonic-computers-give-moores-law-a-new-lease-on-life/

Photonic Computers give Moore,s Law a new lease on life Moore's law, describing the doubling of computers every 18 months, might be over, but photonic computers might give it a new lease of life as a new optical switch emerges as a possible solution.

Musk hypes Tesla by talking down the share price

Many suggest that the Tesla valuation is down to Elon Musk hyping the stock, but if that is so, why does he keep talking the share price down?

https://www.techopian.com/musk-hypes-tesla-by-talking-down-the-share-price/

Musk hypes Tesla by talking down the share price Many suggest that the Tesla valuation is down to Elon Musk hyping the stock, but if that is so, why does he keep talking the share price down?

Is Lyft close to becoming profitable?

When Lyft joined the stock market in 2019, its prospectus warned that it might never be profitable. Despite that, Lyft was valued at around $20 billion. Shares have fallen since, and right now, Lyft is valued at $16billion.

https://www.techopian.com/is-lyft-close-to-becoming-profitable/

Is Lyft close to becoming profitable? Lyft releases its latest quarterly profit and with it the enticing prospect of profitability

Cop26: not enough carrots 🥕

Cop26 is too focused on the costs of net-zero on the climate change stick, and there is not enough focus on carrots.

https://www.techopian.com/cop26-not-enough-carrots/

Cop26: not enough carrots Cop26 is too focused on the costs of net-zero on the climate change stick, and there is not enough focus on carrots.

Tesla propels Transport as a Service and gets a trillion dollar valuation

Both Hertz and Uber have been busy ordering Teslas, Tesla as a service is emerging, and it is the shape of things to come.

https://www.techopian.com/tesla-transport-as-a-service-trillion/

Tesla or transport as a service propels the $tn valuation Both Hertz and Uber have been busy ordering Teslas, Tesla as a service is emerging, and it is the shape of things to come.

As a matter of interest, Meta matters

Zuckerberg’s vision behind Meta and the Metaverse is not as foolish or cynical as it seems; the Meta model is incredibly bold and could catapult the company to the top of the league table of the world’s biggest companies.

https://www.techopian.com/as-a-matter-of-interest-meta-matters/

As a matter of interest, Meta matters Zuckerberg’s vision behind Meta and the Metaverse is not as foolish or cynical as it seems; the Meta model is incredibly bold and could catapult the company to the top of the league table of the world’s biggest companies.

Techopian Weekly - As a matter of interest, Meta matters

Zuckerberg's vision behind Meta and the Metaverse is not as foolish or cynical as it seems; the Meta model is incredibly bold and could catapult the company to the top of the league table of the world's biggest companies.

https://www.techopian.com/techopian-weekly-meta_tesla_wfh-hybrid/

Techopian Weekly - As a matter of interest, Meta matters Techopian's weekly roundup on some of the key stories covered this week. For those too busy during the week but need something to make them seem informed on Monday morning

Hybrid working has improved productivity, and company culture says EY

The EY Future Workplace Index is out—produced from an anonymous survey of 500 US business leaders, and it turns out that hybrid working is, well, it is working.

https://www.techopian.com/hybrid-working-improved-productivity-company-culture-ey/

Hybrid working has improved productivity and company culture According to a survey from EY, hybrid working has led to increased productivity and improved company culture.

Connecting the self driving revolution

In a recent set of interviews with some of the people closest to the autonomous transport market, we look into the reality of autonomous transport and how far we still have to go before we can hail a driverless car to take us shopping

https://www.techopian.com/connecting-the-self-driving-revolution/

Connecting the self driving revolution In a recent set of interviews with some of the people closest to the autonomous transport market, we look into the reality of autonomous transport and how far we still have to go before we can hail a driverless car to take us shopping.

The Metaverse gets soul for generation Z in China

The Metaverse is taking off in China supported by an app called ‘Soul or Soul Wonderland’ but is this what generation Z needs?

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The Metaverse gets 'soul' for generation Z in China The Metaverse is taking off in China supported by an app called 'Soul or Sold Wonderland' but is this what generation Z needs? It's happening; you might not like it, but a Metaverse social media platform now has 100 million users in China.

Climate change myths that won’t die

Fake news concerning Greta Thunberg, chopsticks and an MP’s letter

https://www.techopian.com/climate-change-myths/

Climate change myths that won't die Fake news concerning Greta Thunberg and MP's letter: climate change myths won't die

ICYMI: Autonomous cars and passenger drones are closer than you think

Our new video series looks at autonomous cars, passenger drones, and fixed-wing electric vehicles. And if the experts we spoke to are right, you might be surprised by how close they are.

https://www.techopian.com/autonomous-cars-safety-passenger-drones-fixed-wing/

Autonomous cars and passenger drones are closer than you think Autonomous cars; when will they take over? What about passenger drones; will they ever be a thing? Well, they could be closer than you think.

Deflation or hyperinflation; who is right, Cathie Wood or Jack Dorsey?

ArkInvest’s Cathie Wood believes deflation is a bigger threat than hyperinflation; Jack Dorsey warns of hyperinflation. Who is right?

https://www.techopian.com/deflation-hyperinflation-cathie_wood-jack_dorsey/

Deflation or hyperinflation; Cathie Wood or Jack Dorsey? ArkInvest’s Cathie Wood believes deflation is a bigger threat than hyperinflation; Jack Dorsey warns of hyperinflation. Who is right?

Techopian Weekly - Tesla shares hit new all-time high, and other stories!

Techopian's weekly roundup on some of the key stories covered this week. For those too busy during the week but need something to make them seem informed on Monday morning

https://www.techopian.com/techopian-weekly-tesla-shares-hit-new-all-time-high/

Techopian Weekly - Tesla shares hit new all-time high Tesla shares hit new all-time high We work differently now; is WeWork fit for the hybrid age?Autonomous cars and passenger dro nes are closer than you think World's first autonomous train pulls in at HamburgFace-off over Facebook name change Saudi is planning to go carbon net-zero by 2060

We work differently now; is WeWork fit for the hybrid age?

As WeWork joins the stock market, we ask, is its model coming into its own in the hybrid era?

https://www.techopian.com/we-work-ipo-hybrid-working-iwg/

We work differently now; is WeWork fit for the hybrid age? As WeWork joins the stock market, we ask, is its model coming into its own in the hybrid era?