Are you an avid photographer looking for inspiration? If so, you need to check out the 2022 Photos of the Year from National Geographic! National Geographic has long been a trusted source of amazing photographs from around the world. Their annual Photo of the Year contest is a global search for the best photography from… Continue reading See National Geographic’s 2022 Photos of the Year
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Monday’s top tech news: an ultra year for tech?
The world of technology certainly had an eventful year in 2020, despite the many challenges and obstacles caused by the pandemic. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the biggest tech news from 2020, and what it means for the future of the industry. First up is 5G. This new technology… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: an ultra year for tech?
All the Big Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films We’re Excited for in 2023
As 2021 begins to come to an end, it’s time to start looking ahead to the upcoming year of cinema. And with the arrival of 2023, we have a lot of exciting films to look forward to in the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. The year is set to bring us a variety… Continue reading All the Big Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films We’re Excited for in 2023
Linguists Have Officially Dubbed ‘-Ussy’ as Word of the Year
Americans have been using the suffix “-ussy” for some time, but linguists have officially dubbed it the Word of the Year for 2020. The suffix can be used to express a variety of sentiments, including comfort, friendliness and affection. As the world grapples with an increasingly complex and uncertain landscape amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,… Continue reading Linguists Have Officially Dubbed ‘-Ussy’ as Word of the Year
England’s banning plastic plates and cutlery later this year
England is making a major move to cut down on the use of plastic products. Starting later this year, the United Kingdom plans to ban plastic plates and cutlery, with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of disposing of non-recyclable products. Plastic plates and cutlery have become commonplace in many homes and restaurants. They’re… Continue reading England’s banning plastic plates and cutlery later this year
Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
In 2019, Africa saw its highest ever venture capital fundraising total, with over 8 billion USD invested in the African tech startup ecosystem. This was an enormous achievement, but it didn’t bring about the same success for African-based unicorns. While startups across the continent raised record amounts of funding, there were no new unicorns emerging… Continue reading Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
The Year Ahead in Autonomous Responsibility
The emergence of autonomous vehicles has changed the way people think about the transportation industry in many ways, but one of the most important of those ways is how we think about responsibility. Autonomous vehicles are now taking on more and more responsibility for the safety, operation, performance, and maintenance of vehicles, providing us with… Continue reading The Year Ahead in Autonomous Responsibility
Roblox may arrive on Meta Quest later this year
For millions of gamers around the globe, the Roblox community has become an integral part of their lives: allowing people to create, play and experience unique virtual worlds. And, in exciting news, Roblox may be arriving on Meta Quest later this year. Roblox is a platform that enables user to create, play and share massive… Continue reading Roblox may arrive on Meta Quest later this year
A flat year for crowdfunding isn’t a bad sign at all for early-stage startups
As early-stage startups need to go through a series of stages with their investment rounds to gain capital and momentum, the industry of crowdfunding has been an invaluable asset to new companies launching year after year. For many, the ability to tap into a much wider spread of investors is attractive, allowing them to draw… Continue reading A flat year for crowdfunding isn’t a bad sign at all for early-stage startups
All of io9’s 2022 Year in Review Lists in One Handy Place
2020 was a wild ride, but here we are in the fourth year of the decade. As we prepare to breeze through 2021, it’s time to take a look back at all of io9’s year-end lists for 2022. We have taken the time to curate all of the best, worst, and most talked-about moments in… Continue reading All of io9’s 2022 Year in Review Lists in One Handy Place