The Center For Humane Technology has one main goal - to reverse the effects of “human downgrading” caused by our overt dependency on tech. Tristan Harris, an ex-Google design ethicist, is concerned that the overabundance of tech in our lives has caused us to stop growing on a mental and emotional level.

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The packaging industry is one that is deemed as the 3rd largest industry in the world. Just think about it, almost everything is in a package and shipped in package and came out from the factory in a package. But does packaging have any influence on your buying behaviour? We dig deeper to see how businesses can tap into the power of packaging purchases.

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Ever wonder why Netflix shows look so good? The streaming service has strict guidelines for technology and equipment used to film their homegrown content. Their benchmarks are so high that some Hollywood execs and camera-makers are offended, calling the service’s “elitist” demands a marketing ploy.

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Huawei claims more people around the world will potentially be living with robots in just six years time. The new extended family, which will be made possible by AI, 5G and other hi-tech advances, does not sound as far-fetched as it once seemed.

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The average age of entrepreneurs is around 40 years old. But as they say, success can come at any age. So could the next generation of entrepreneurs perhaps be seniors above the age of 65? One company in the US certainly believes so by empowering them with the tools they need to succeed in today’s digital age. Have we abandoned them too soon?

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The hustle. The grind. Whatever you call it, being constantly busy has been glorified for ages - and it isn’t helping productivity at the workplace. Being constantly busy doesn’t just stifle creativity, it creates a feeling of burnout within a short amount of time. Here’s how you can get more done, without always being busy.

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How much happiness does material wealth bring? Some of the wealthiest people in the world claim that financial gain isn’t what’s important in life, but finances are what make or break people on the other end of the wealth spectrum. Ultimately, when does materialism stop being important in life?

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Uber just posted the biggest loss in its history. It has turned into "the magical money burning machine," says one analyst – and to turn things around, it needs to expand into industries where customers are more loyal.

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Researchers from Checkpoint have demonstrated how, with a new tool, text within quoted WhatsApp messages could be modified completely to convey a different message. While Facebook doesn’t think it’s a big deal at the expense of privacy, researchers believe it’s a flaw that needs to be fixed.

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A new Premier League season kicks off this weekend and with it, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Most people will have seen VAR at the World Cup, but it will work slightly differently in the Premier League. Here’s everything you need to know about VAR ahead of its Premiership debut.

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