The case for real asset exposure August 16, 2022 Michael Ward of Hedgehog talks through how blockchain technology is assisting with the democratisation of real assets.
Big Tech outlier: Apple pushes for three day return to office policy August 16, 2022 Apple has called on employees to get back into office at least three days a week as the tech giant continues to defy work from home trends that dominate Silicon Valley.
The end of the bear? This time is different August 11, 2022 Dr Chris Kacher unveils the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in the crypto markets, but with one eye on the macro.
The over-hyped madness of the metaverse and the forgotten value of video August 11, 2022 The metaverse and Virtual Reality have had the weight of a number of large big technology companies behind it in the last year, spearheaded by the likes of Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft. Not only did the industry see its proliferation increase substantially over the pandemic, but the hype has yet to deter, particularly with speculation [...]
Apple supplier Foxconn ‘cautious’ about demand as inflations spreads August 10, 2022 Taiwanese Apple supplier Foxconn is “cautious” about upcoming demand, supply chains and operating performance, it’s chairman said today, as inflation spreads and tensions with China rise. Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology Group, is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of semiconductors or computer chips. The Taiwanese tech giant hit a record half-year revenue [...]
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS review: street fighter August 9, 2022 Tim Pitt drives the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS – a factory hot rod with the 500hp flat-six from the 911 GT3. It could be the last of a dying breed.
Apple asks Taiwan suppliers to label products as ‘Made in China’ August 8, 2022 Apple yesterday asked Taiwan-based suppliers to use the ‘made in China’ label, as the firm reportedly wants products to comply with Bejing rule in a bid to avoid disruption from Chinese customs inspections. According to Nikkei, the company wants manufacturers on the island to label components bound for China as made in “Chinese Taipei” or [...]
Andermatt in the Swiss Alps is gorgeous in summer August 6, 2022 THE WEEKEND: Ask any sweaty, AC-deprived Londoner during the recent heatwave, and they’ll tell you that the city is no place to spend summer. It’s no surprise then that during warmer months, the average Swiss city-dweller will flee to the cool of the nearby mountains whenever they get the chance. The postcard-pretty Alpine enclave of [...]
US tries to lure chipmakers away from expansion in China with $52bn subsidy package August 3, 2022 The US has tried to incentivise chipmakers to not expand any further into countries like China and Russia, which is forecast to hit TSMC and Intel. Under the Chips and Science Act, which the White House is expected to sign this month, the US will offer semiconductor manufacturers access to $52bn (£42.5bn) worth of subsidies. [...]
Why Instagram can never ruin Santorini – the Greek island that has always welcomed hedonists August 1, 2022 We arrive in Santorini late evening, driving down dusky backroads en route to our destination, the Grace Hotel, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection and perched on the world famous caldera. At the village of Imerovgli, we make our descent, weaving down the cliff edge passing small-scale luxury hotels and yposkafa, cave-like dwellings with friends [...]