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Quantum Economics and the Union Budget ’22

Sony's recent purchase of bungee is seemingly pale in comparison to the gargantuan purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. However, some people seem to think otherwise and for some pretty good reasons.

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A softer economics

Financial markets are entangled and uncertain. When will economists let go of physics envy to embrace the quantum revolution?

Six global IPOs to watch in 2022

Indonesia's GoTo and Nigeria's Flutterwave are among the giants expected to go public.

Why online sports gambling is turning into a high-stakes tech showdown

With millions riding on the ability to place bets quickly—while also adhering to individual state laws—the battle to win customers is heating up. Here’s how AWS Outposts is helping FanDuel stay ahead of the competition.

Economic Survey 2022: Delhi Overtakes Bengaluru As Startup Capital Of India

Over 5,000 startups were added in Delhi while 4,514 startups were added in Bengaluru between April 2019 to December 2021.

This startup helps small businesses buy their buildings so they don’t get priced out

Many favorite local stores close when new landlords jack up their rent. Withco wants to help them become their own landlords, instead.

Artificial intelligence system rapidly predicts how two proteins will attach

The machine-learning model could help scientists speed up the development of new medicines.

Wordle inventor 'overwhelmed' as New York Times buys game

Software engineer Josh Wardle released the free simple online game in October, and has now sold it for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.

Sony is still struggling with PS5 supply

The PS4 had sold more at this point.

Hackers Spoof Post Office Notices To Spread Notorious Trickbot Malware

US-based Readers, keep an eye on your email for messages from the U.S. Postal Service claiming that you’ve missed an important delivery. Cybercriminals are abusing the public’s trust in the USPS to trick victims into installing the resurgent Trickbot malware.

Budget 2022 explained

“This budget seeks to lay the foundation and give a blueprint to steer the economy over the Amrit Kaal of the next 25 years – from India at 75 to India at 100,” the FM said in her shortest budget speech.

Honorary mentions

Tesla's humanoid robot

A Chinese scuffle in space

Try the trending game Wordle

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