TuesdayFeb 18, 2025 10:00 am

Here’s Why California is Being Muscled Out by Non-US TV, Movie Production Houses

California has lost an alarming amount of TV and movie productions to non-American production houses in recent years. The state has dominated the entertainment industry for over five decades and is home to a vast portion of the segment’s soundstages, but the UK has begun eating into California’s market at higher rates. The coronavirus pandemic coupled with industry strikes and surging competition from a growing list of increasingly popular shooting locations are now threatening Los Angeles’ position as the nexus of world entertainment. Data from CoStar News and industry tracking service ProdPro indicates that five of the top locations where…

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WednesdayFeb 12, 2025 10:00 am

PBC Data Shows Foreigners Had Improved Mobile Payment Experiences During the Spring Festival

Data from the People’s Bank of China has revealed that the travel environment in China was smoother and much more convenient for foreigners during the just-concluded Spring Festival thanks to improved mobile payment services. The data shows a significant surge in transaction volumes by international travelers during the 2025 Chinese New Year compared to the 2024 holiday. There was a notable increase in foreign visitors as well as payment transactions in the 2025 Spring Festival compared to the previous year’s festival, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, with inbound arrivals seeing a 150% year-over-year increase. According to the People’s…

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MondayFeb 10, 2025 10:00 am

EU Targets Temu, Shein in Crackdown on Unsafe e-Commerce Products

The European Commission has announced that it will hold Shein and Temu liable for the unsafe products sold on their virtual e-commerce platforms. European regulators are cracking down on cheap, unsafe, and often dangerous e-commerce imports amidst a surge of low-value products flooding the European Union. According to the Commission, it will conduct a joint investigation with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network of national consumer authorities into Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein to confirm suspicions of the retailer infringing consumer protection policies in the EU. The move comes just days after the U.S. government got rid of a trade provision that…

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WednesdayFeb 05, 2025 10:00 am

Experts Explain How Online Dating Has Evolved, How to Cope

Online dating has come quite a long way from the early internet chatrooms that allowed people to connect with folks outside their usual circles. But although millions of people worldwide have made meaningful connections via platforms like Match.com, Tinder, and Bumble, dating sites have become increasingly frustrating to use for people seeking meaningful connections. Dating experts have weighed in on how people can cope with the constantly evolving online dating space. ‘A Little Nudge’ founder and online dating expert Erika Ettin acknowledges that online dating has become a lot more challenging in recent years amidst ghosting, communication issues, seemingly overwhelming…

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MondayFeb 03, 2025 10:00 am

How Technology Can Help to Transform the Insurance Industry

Recent technological advancements have spurred a major transformation in the modern insurance industry. The centuries-old sector has adopted technology at such a rapid rate that digital solutions now play a key role in everything from life insurance to casualty and property insurance, putting technology at the core of nearly every insurance business. The software has become a key cog in the operations of the insurance industry, enabling companies to manage customer data, assess risk, meet regulatory demands, and execute a plethora of other insurance-related functions effectively. With some of the industry’s top players insuring tens to hundreds of millions of…

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WednesdayJan 29, 2025 10:00 am

Data Suggests 2025 Could See Lower eCommerce Air Freight Volumes

Although air freight volumes experienced a minor surge in January after the holiday slump, data indicates that e-commerce air cargo volumes could fall through the rest of the year. Techtronic Industries VP of Global Logistics Alan McTaggart says ocean freight volumes could be particularly affected due to the Suez Canal’s likely reuse, high retail inventories, and surging capacity in 2025. Speaking at the Freight Buyers Club, McTaggart predicted a stability that will cool down freight rates, making 2025 especially attractive for buyers. Sea-Intelligence CEO Alan Murphy says the fact that U.S. importers are building up their retail inventory in excess…

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MondayJan 27, 2025 10:00 am

The Mobile Payments Market is Projected to Reach $1.16 Trillion by 2032

Experts project that the global mobile payment market will be worth a whopping $1.16 trillion by 2032. The mobile money market has seen significant advancements over the past decade thanks to technological advancements that have made it possible for hundreds of millions of people worldwide to access virtual payment services. Projections show the market will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 36.2% between 2025 and 2032, raising its valuation to $1.161 trillion by 2032. Expanding use cases for mobile money across various industries coupled with tech innovations and expanding digital adoption will be the main drivers for…

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WednesdayJan 22, 2025 10:00 am

Are You Sharing Too Much While Dating Online

Are you revealing too many personal details in your online dating endeavors? Finding the right partner online is predicated on sharing enough of yourself to attract someone who can complement your life. However, some users can go a little overboard, often with the right intentions, and unintentionally reveal too much about themselves on online dating platforms. Most platforms will ask users to create a profile that outlines their hobbies, personal and professional aspirations, pet peeves, and other such information. These details help potential partners on the platform sift through the hundreds to potentially thousands of profiles they see to find…

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TuesdayJan 21, 2025 10:00 am

Alibaba, Apple Join Group Seeking to Create Standards for GPU Interconnection

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA)’s Alibaba Cloud, Apple, and Synopsys have joined the board of an industry group working to create an open GPU interconnectivity standard. Composed of many of the biggest players in the global data center and semiconductor segments, the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Consortium was founded last year with the aim of developing standards to enhance multiple GPU interconnectivity. UALink has expanded its Board of Directors to include the three tech firms. The companies will now be involved in the consortium’s efforts to further develop its technology as it works toward the launch of UALink’s Version…

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WednesdayJan 15, 2025 10:00 am

How to Improve Your Online Dating Experience This Year

Online dating has experienced a notable decline in recent years. More and more people say they are burnt out from virtual dating, and popular dating platforms like Tinder seem to be bleeding users every year. People looking for love are increasingly turning away from such platforms in favor of in-person meetings and introductions via family and friends. Even so, online dating platforms can still help you find a true connection in 2025. Plenty of Fish reports that 47% of people have plans to go on more dates this year while 37% want to be more open-minded. Platforms like Bumble and…

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