Author: Thurgood Mashiane

Apple continues on its mission to expand its services-based revenue and has recently announced new features with regards to Apple Podcasts and Apple Health. Holding a $2.21 trillion market capitalization makes AAPL still a leading tech company, even though the stock price has not continued to extend higher at the same rate as in 2020. Alt-text: Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/ Apple Podcasts Subscriptions On April 20th, 2020, the company announced on its website “the next chapter of podcasting” with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Available in more than 170 countries, the premium subscriptions will include a variety of benefits curated by…

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However, the development of autonomous technology and the continued usage of computers has begun to boost user engagement while reducing the necessity for direct control of driving without taking away the pleasure of the open road. As the user begins to hand over control to an onboard navigation system, the advancement of autonomous technology will change the driving experience. One thing is for sure: future cars will be autonomous and interactive, and the two trends are inextricably linked. The car industry has always been open to innovations. Technology has transformed the way cars are built, operated, and maintained since Henry…

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For every person, the definition of success differs, and the same goes for businesses. Success is measured using different variables based on the individual goal of the entrepreneurial venture. These goals are set at the early stage of the business and used to gauge the growth and success of the entrepreneurial venture per time. The importance of defining success for your business venture at its startup stage cannot be undermined. Success can be defined based on long-term and short-term goals, and these goals are achieved through well-thought-out strategies of the process and end-result. Without prior identification of what success means…

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Covid-19 had a big impact on almost every country’s economy. South Africa isn’t an exception. After the serious damage to the state’s economy, the country started to rebound. In 2020, South Africa’s economy fell for the first time in 11 years as coronavirus lockdowns impeded commerce and output. According to a study issued by Statistics South Africa, the country’s GDP fell by 7% in 2018, compared to a 0.2 percent increase in 2019. It is the economy’s first yearly decline since 2009 when it dipped 1.5 percent. However, the fourth-quarter increase was better than projected, with GDP increasing by 1.5…

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It’s no secret that there are activities you don’t have to leave your home for. And many professionals can fulfil their obligations at home and in the office, for example, designers. The customer is not interested in whether the employee was sitting all day in the office, or they sketched the layouts working from home. Another thing is that a potential employer may be worried about it. Indeed, a few years ago, the authorities simply demanded that a person be present at work without fail. Today, the situation has changed, and people who work from home already bother almost no…

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Technology is changing so rapidly that it seems that your laptop you bought brand new a month ago is already obsolete. It is remarkable. One industry that has been taking full advantage of these technological advancements is the online sports betting industries. Industry experts like bettingsites.ng are recognizing that the newest innovations can help to improve the experience for fans and here are just some of the ways that they are doing just that. Ensuring That Gaming Is Fair There is a no bigger concern that users have about using online casino and sportsbook sites than being cheated. This does…

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The cryptocurrency market is known for its wild volatility. Ever since the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created, Investors or traders who buy Bitcoin have witnessed and learned how volatile the crypto market can be. Unfortunately, some had to learn the hard way. However, the extreme volatility of cryptocurrency that makes it risky equally makes it very rewarding. Profit and loss are two sides of the same coin when it comes to cryptocurrency investing. Over the years, two trends can be observed in the crypto market – the upward market movement that occurs when there is a rise in crypto prices…

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FinTech, which is an acronym for financial technologies has affected lives in many different ways. It might sound cliche but the 21st century is really the century of technological advancements and they have found so strong grounds in our lives that we do not imagine the day without them. Due to the convenience that they bring to our lives, they had a spillover effect on other industries as well but most notably on the financial sector. Not only did they have an influence on existing industries, but some of them were born because of the opportunities that the fintech revolution…

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Africa is a breathtaking continent with plenty of natural resources, raw materials, precious metals, and rich soil. Agriculture, natural capital, and commerce are the key economic factors. It was the fastest-growing continent in 2013 and continues to be a centre of capital, creativity, and innovations. With continued growth and improvement, the African economy is expected to hit a GDP of $29 trillion by 2050, making it a significant player in the global economy. Much of the countries in this region, according to the World Bank, will achieve “middle income” status over the next decade, with a GDP per capita of…

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There are a lot of innovations happening all over the world and one of them and most important is technological advancements. Other than the fact that it has brought a lot of efficiency and convenience to our lives, it has also caused some problems and flaws that were not the case before that. One of the most common is scamming, and it may happen in different industries, which means that people are deceived by some offers on the internet and make actions that cause them some financial problems or security troubles. Lately, it appears that South Africa was especially vulnerable…

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