Manasi Mishra recently shared her disappointment on TikTok: after completing her computer science degree, she was invited to interview by only one company—the fast food chain Chipotle. Her story is not unique. Twenty-five-year-old Zach Taylor graduated with a degree in computer science from Oregon State University at a time when…

When we pull out our phones and scan a QR code today, few people realize that behind this simple black-and-white image is a modest Japanese engineer. In 1994, while playing the strategy game Go, Masahiro Hara came up with an idea that changed not only industrial production, but later also…

ChatGPT is one of the most widely used artificial intelligence systems in the world today. Billions of users interact with it every day, whether at work, school, or for entertainment. And while ChatGPT can be used for free, the difference between the free and paid versions is growing. The free…

At the beginning of the year, a traveler from London rented an apartment in Manhattan, where she planned to stay for about two and a half months during her studies. However, after a few weeks, she gave the neighborhood a poor review and decided to terminate the lease early. Shortly…

A picture of life by the sea or in the sunny south of Europe does not have to be just a dream for the rich. In recent years, it has become apparent that the prices of some properties in southern countries are surprisingly affordable – sometimes even lower than a…

A test was conducted in the Finnish city of Oulu that could fundamentally change the face of freight transport. Engineers there successfully tested the world's first motorless superconducting vacuum tube system capable of transporting goods at speeds of over 500 kilometers per hour. Technology of the future The project was…

Last weekend, McDonald's Japan launched a special campaign designed to delight children and fans of the popular Pokémon brand. As part of the Happy Meal children's menu (called Happy Set in Japan), customers could receive limited edition Pokémon trading cards. However, the promotion turned into an unexpected problem—instead of joy…

The tech scene has been rocked by a huge surprise – Perplexity has made an official offer to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion. This move is considered one of the boldest strategic decisions in the history of the tech industry. Perplexity took the matter very seriously: the offer was…

On Saturday, approximately 10,000 people gathered in the city of Messina, Sicily, to express their opposition to the planned construction of a bridge across the Strait of Messina, which is intended to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. The demonstrators carried banners reading "No Ponte" (No Bridge) and chanted slogans against…

Kiwi.com, a well-known seller of airline tickets and travel packages, once again posted a loss last year. According to published financial results, the company recorded a loss of nearly CZK 247 million, which is a significant decline compared to previous years, when the company managed to turn a profit. Although…

GPT-5 is gradually becoming available and includes both free and paid versions. Free users have a set usage limit, after which they switch to a slightly simplified model, which is still powerful. Paid versions offer higher limits and special modes for deeper thinking, which will be appreciated mainly by more…

While most people consider fallen leaves in autumn to be nothing more than waste, one Ukrainian student saw them as a raw material with enormous potential. What began as a school project quickly turned into an innovation that could fundamentally change the future of the paper industry—and, above all, significantly…

In a laboratory in Tokyo, Japanese scientists have made a breakthrough in materials engineering: they have created a synthetic fibre that is five times stronger than Kevlar and significantly lighter. The new material is called Tsuno-Fiber and was inspired by one of the strongest natural materials – spider silk. Spider…

New research by the Transport Research Center, commissioned by the Brno Transport Authority, has revealed interesting findings about the impact of listening to the radio on driver attention and safety. The study showed that listening to music while driving can have a positive effect on concentration and helps drivers reduce…

Comprehensive testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in electric cars of various brands was conducted in China. The aim was to compare the capabilities of the cars in real-life urban driving conditions and to evaluate how the individual systems behave when interacting with normal traffic. To everyone's surprise (or…

Nik Storonsky, co-founder and CEO of fintech giant Revolut, is bucking current trends in how he runs his company. At a time when tech companies are competing to offer employee benefits and emphasize work-life balance, Revolut is taking a different approach—an uncompromising focus on performance, numbers, and growth. Storonsky's management…

Researchers from several universities (the University of Texas, Shanghai Jiao Tong, the National University of Singapore, and Umeå University in Sweden) have used artificial intelligence to develop new coatings that significantly reduce the temperature of surfaces exposed to sunlight. These paints can keep the temperature of buildings in the midday…

Donald Trump's trade policies, especially the imposition of tariffs, will weigh on US consumers in the long run, according to most members of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). These developments may affect the Fed's stance on interest rate changes. Their decisions will also affect foreign investors, including Czech ones, who…