Quantum computers have long been touted by the scientific community as a technology that could fundamentally change current computing. These computers, whose performance far exceeds the capabilities of today's devices, have seen a breakthrough with Google's new Willow quantum chip. In a test, this chip was able to solve an…

Healthy Meals, the second largest player in the ready-to-eat boxed meals market, plans to significantly expand its production and sales. It specialises in healthy and dietary food, which has gained popularity especially among residents of larger cities. The company has the ambition to become the market leader in the Czech…

At the end of November, Northvolt, a Swedish company specialising in batteries for electric vehicles, filed for protection from creditors in the United States. The move is intended to help the company overcome its financial difficulties and enable it to restructure. However, this situation could have a negative impact on…

Cashless payments are growing in popularity in the Czech Republic, with approximately 80% of the population preferring them. However, ATMs for cash withdrawals still hold their ground. However, many are unaware of the potential pitfalls associated with withdrawing money, particularly the fees that may be charged. ATM withdrawals may not…

In China's Hunan province, geologists have discovered an extraordinarily large gold deposit containing more than 1 000 tonnes of the precious metal. The discovery could have a major impact on the global gold market, as estimates suggest that the value of these reserves exceeds USD 87 billion. The discovery, reported…

Romania's Constitutional Court is due to decide after the weekend whether to annul the results of the first round of the presidential election. One of the unsuccessful candidates has filed a complaint, which has already led to an order for a recount. Meanwhile, nationalist politician Calin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi,…

Investors usually purchase shares with the expectation that their value will grow along with the company's growth and profitability. However, shares can also bring other benefits. As companies mature and stabilize their business, they often pay out a portion of their profits to shareholders through dividends. The most attractive companies…

The Friend virtual pendant, due to be launched in 2025, was designed to offer users a new level of interaction with artificial intelligence, according to its creators. The device, which is intended to act as an "AI friend", promises pleasant conversations, emotional support and even helpful advice. However, Friend has…

Rising costs for businesses: higher premiums from 2025 and changes to the system From next year, entrepreneurs will face a significant increase in compulsory levies. The biggest increases will be in social insurance, which covers pensions, and in health insurance. Self-employed people using the flat-rate tax will also face a…

At this year's Electromobility Forum, there was a major topic related to electric vehicle fires, firefighting and the specific challenges these situations bring. Much attention was drawn to the case of the Jaguar I-Pace electric car fire that broke out on 4 May 2023 in an underground garage on Belgrade…

Warren Buffett, one of the most prominent figures in the investment world, known for his long-term strategy and ability to identify undervalued opportunities, has added four new stocks to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. The move comes at a time when Buffett was a net seller of shares for the eighth…

Amazon has introduced a new platform called Haul, which offers products with a price limit of up to $20 (roughly CZK 479). The move represents the giant's effort to compete with popular budget retailers such as Temu and Shein and appeal to customers looking for bargain purchases. Haul has been…

The satirical newspaper The Onion has acquired the assets and platform of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, including his famous Infowars website. This transfer of assets was completed through the support of the families of the victims of the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. During this…

Apple on Monday rolled out updates to its operating systems that bring Apple Intelligence's integrated artificial intelligence (AI) following the unveiling of its new all-in-one iMac lineup. This AI has been designed to work across Apple's entire ecosystem - encompassing not only iPhones, but also iPads and Macs. Users can…

Uber is considering a takeover of travel site Expedia, which would represent the largest acquisition in its history. This would bring it closer to its goal of becoming the West's first "super app," or as its CEO puts it, "the operating system for your life." Uber, which has a market…

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently approved a set of new rules for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which includes flying taxis and other forms of modern air travel. The move comes as the first in nearly 80 years since the creation of the new aircraft category,…

The connection between artificial intelligence (AI) and physics or chemistry may seem surprising at first glance, but in fact the connection is deeper than it might seem. It may seem that the Nobel Committee is awarding prizes based on current interest in AI, but it is actually about recognising a…

At an investor event, Californian carmaker Tesla unveiled its new CyberCab autonomous car, a fully robotic taxi that does without a steering wheel and pedals. This revolutionary model is due to be launched in 2026, or as soon as the relevant regulatory authorities allow. The expected price is less than…