The Gig economy is set to bring in a whopping US$2.7 trillion by 2025 to the world. The industry is rapidly growing with the fastest growing jobs online involve writing, programming and blockchain technology. In Malaysia alone, 26 percent of the total 15.3 million Malaysian workforce form part of the growing gig economy. That's close to 4 million freelancers. But being your own boss isn’t always as great as some people may think, it comes with a lot of pitfalls, including a lack of job security, insurance - and a whole host of other issues.

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Now that we have your attention, cybersecurity firm McAfee has listed the most “dangerous” celebrities on the internet in terms of clickbait value. Using these celebrities in images and headlines is more likely to get blind clicks; taking innocent users to potentially malicious websites. Clickbait lists aside, we’re sure James Corden is pretty harmless… but you’ll never believe who’s at number one!

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Over in the UK it’s happening again. A former well-known actress is being shamed in the tabloids because she no longer is appearing on TV and is now doing a ‘normal’ job. Should it matter that she is doing a normal job? Should she be made to feel ashamed? Of course not. Additionally, should we be made to feel ashamed that we choose to travel a certain way, or shop a certain way, or even choose a diet that might not meet some other peoples’ standards? Has the Internet taken shaming too far? Have we as a culture, allowed this to happen?

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Crypto may not be the biggest new fad in the world anymore, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still the future of finance. At least, that’s what HTC believes. The tech giant has released its new blockchain-powered device called the Exodus 1S - a phone that focuses primarily on the cryptocurrency market.

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With money running short after a failed IPO, WeWork has been planning on laying off thousands of employees. There’s only one problem – it’s so short on cash that it doesn’t have enough money to pay severance to affected workers

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According to CEOWorld Magazine, the food fight is over. Singapore has been voted as the world’s best city for street food. Malaysia on the other hand, doesn’t even make the top 50. This particular list has been collated from interviews mainly of business travellers and corporate travel agents - and whilst we may not agree with the list here, it certainly leaves a sour taste in our mouth. Hygiene, it seems, is one of the four criteria that contribute to the rankings - and frankly, some of our outlets are not as hygienic as they should be, especially to tourists.

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In the age of iPhones, Photoshop and deepfakes, instant film photos are making a comeback. Despite the cost, the quality and the fact that the pictures can't be manipulated, the younger generations are apparently loving the experience these simple cameras have to offer. We discuss why.

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It’s hard to tell the difference between what’s an ad and what’s not these days on Pinterest. What used to be a curation tool for ideas you found on the internet , like DIY scarves or recipes for cakes has become a power tool for online shopping.

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Some Colleges and Universities across the US are tracking potential applicants when they visit their websites, including how much time they spend on financial pages. These checks are then used to build a profile on how likely students are to need financial support. Additionally for some Universities, social media ‘background checks’ are being used.

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Supreme’s burner phone is what’s known in the industry as… a brick. It uses obsolete technology and doesn’t rival any of today’s smartphones, and yet the device has sold out on nearly every platform. The practically useless gadget is a testament to good marketing and questions everything we know about traditional supply-demand logic.

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