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How IoT is shaping our daily lives? A glance at its major applications
November 21, 2021 12:39 AM AEDT| By Mohammad ZaidWhether or not you know much about the Internet of Things (IoT) or even understand it, IoT has significantly disrupted our daily lives. Moreover, the extent of convenience, ease and insights offered by IoT devices has prompted even non-tech-savvy p.....

Disclosing the big drama behind Black Friday!
November 20, 2021 01:06 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights This year the Black Friday is on November 26. It’s the door to the festive season. Black Friday is significant for consumers, retailers, and economists. Finally, the startling effects of the pandemic are settling do.....

The fall of Afghanistan’s economy & the rise of humanitarian crisis
November 20, 2021 01:00 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights Summer 2021 changed the lives of thousands of Afghans completely. Recently a report published by the United Nations disclosed that more than 20 million people in Afghanistan are facing food insecurity. Afghanistan is standing on the.....

Gina Rinehart's fortune shines, while Roy Hill makes $4.4B profit
November 19, 2021 09:07 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Rinehart's Roy Hill made a record $4.4 billion profit as commodity prices and exports soared. Rinehart's journey was not easy, as she was burdened by massive debt, but she eventually emerged from it. Within five years, she has .....

Australia, take a deep breath. Busiest auction week is here!
November 19, 2021 06:20 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights The busiest auction week of the year is approaching Sydney. Over a thousand homeowners are looking forward to selling their homes. Since early October, when restrictions were loosened, auction volumes have soared by 91.1%. .....

Will Victoria come back to life with COVID-19 restrictions ease?
November 19, 2021 05:48 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Victoria to hit 90% double vaccination milestone for above 12 on the weekend. Wide-ranging easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Victoria. Masks no longer a regulation in most settings. Life in Victoria is likely to come.....

Does Coinbase co-founder's unveiling of US$2.5 billion funds indicate an industry boom?
November 19, 2021 04:19 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandCrypto fever continuous to rise among its admirers. In fact, with the current wave of investor interest, jaw-dropping fundraises in the cryptocurrency market are the in thing. Source: Copyright © 2021 Kalkine Media One such move has been .....

ASIC takes legal action against MLC Life over insurance failures
November 19, 2021 02:54 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaMLC Limited has received a major jolt from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, and now it must defend itself in court. ASIC has initiated legal action against MLC for alleged service and insurance policy breaches caused by inadequ.....

Watch out for these EV stocks creating a buzz globally
November 18, 2021 09:00 PM AEDT| By SamtaElectric Vehicle market has levelled up over the past few years bringing in some significant changes in the overall automobile sector. The global EV shares hit the 10 million mark last year, reflecting a 43% increase over 2019. However, the global.....

FedEx workers to delay thousands of deliveries next week
November 18, 2021 08:33 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights FedEx workers will again start rolling stoppages next week after the pay talks did not materialise and hampered deliveries. Transport Workers Union has asked for four-hour stoppages across the country next week. The stoppages can co.....

Housing prices will rise 21% in 2021: ANZ
November 18, 2021 08:19 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ANZ sees housing price growth by 21% in 2021. However, the bank says supply, reduced affordability, and rising interest rates will end the property boom. ANZ predicts constant official interes.....

Decoding the premise of the Great Resignation!
November 18, 2021 06:12 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights The global economy has entered another dark hour, especially the USA and the European nations- “the Great Resignation”. The trend began after April this year, and it picked up steam in August. Following the US, a s.....

What is CoinMarketCap Earn?
November 18, 2021 04:10 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights As the leading global source providing price and related information regarding cryptocurrencies, CoinMarketCap has launched an educational programme. Known as ‘CoinMarketCap Earn’, users can earn crypto rewards by success.....

Women use telehealth services more than men: ABS
November 17, 2021 07:09 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights The 2020-21 Patient Experience Survey reveals that females were more likely to use telehealth services than males. The ABS revelations which came today state that, those with a long-term health condition (40.1%) were more likel.....

Why does Ukraine want to be the world’s crypto capital?
November 17, 2021 06:06 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandUkraine, which is one of the poorest nations across Europe, has witnessed many financial scandals within its shores. It now aims at economic revival and wants to transform itself to be a newfound destination for international money and hence, is be.....

Watch out for Amazon’s first robotics warehouse in Australia
November 17, 2021 05:54 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Amazon is all set to open Southern Hemisphere’s first Amazon Robotics fulfilment Centre (FC) in Western Sydney early next year. The Company believes that the Robotics site will generate 1,500 jobs for the local people. .....

Next Evergrande in the making? China’s HSR is in trouble
November 17, 2021 04:19 PM AEDT| By Kiara KhannaFirst, it was Coronavirus, then came the Evergrande shock. It seems China is brewing a new trouble story every day. China’s first high-speed rail (HSR) service, which commenced in the year 2009, seems to have entered a debt trap. China’s...

Qantas 787 landing gear not retracted after pins left in place
November 17, 2021 02:03 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Crew members were not able to retract the main landing gear after the take-off of the Boeing 787 aircraft. The Boeing 787 aircraft of Qantas was scheduled to fly from Sydney to Perth with 106 passengers and 13 crew members. The inci.....

Salesforce introduces extra benefits worth $55K for transgender employees
November 16, 2021 08:23 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Transgender employees working for Salesforce in New Zealand and Australia are offered a $55,000 worth benefit package. The benefits package covers hormonal therapy, prescription drugs and affirmation surgeries. $500 for wardrobe all.....

Why to explore TRON in 2021?
November 16, 2021 05:31 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandWith growing admiration for cryptocurrencies, tech-savvy investors are heavily investing in the crypto market. While the world's largest and the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is valued at around US$62,000, beginners and new entrants to the.....

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