Early in the Covid-19 lockdowns, questions of returning to the office typically revolved around proposed dates and mask protocols. But as the pandemic has continued through its second year, the nature of work has become a highly complex and potentially volatile topic at companies around the world. For many organizations, it’s no longer about a…Read More
Did you know Growth Quarters is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will share key insights into entrepreneurship during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! It’s pretty likely you’re able to pull up an anecdote about the life of a top entrepreneur without much effort. From Bill Gates’ divorce proceedings to Elon Musk’s opinion on crypto and Richard Branson’s love for kitesurfing, there’s no doubt that high-level executives are now expected to be public figures. More than ever, it’s people – not companies – moving the world of business forward. There is…
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On Saturday morning, a 2019 Tesla Model 3, reportedly on Autopilot, crashed into two parked cars in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando division of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) tweeted the following: Happening now: Orange County. Trooper stopped to help a disabled motorist on I-4. When Tesla driving on “auto” mode struck the patrol car. Trooper was outside of car and extremely lucky to have not been struck. #moveover. WB lanes of I-4 remain block as scene is being cleared. pic.twitter.com/w9N7cE4bAR — FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) August 28, 2021 According to FHP’s report, at the time of the incident, a trooper had stopped…
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So, it seems you woke up in an alternate universe & you’re the only one who doesn’t seem to speak the language. It sounds like English, but you just can’t seem to remember learning about this thing that seems to be on everyones lips & minds. All you hear is “crypto”, “Crypto”, “Cryptocurrency”… “Bitcoin!” Why is everyone so excited & should you even care to find out if it’s just a fad, or something to stay & change the way things are done, forever.
Well, it’s all of the above & more. But what’s important is the disruptive nature of not only Cryptocurrencies, but the technology behind where those Cryptos live & operate, the Blockchain. In today’s world, things move at increased speeds daily, and if you’re not “on top of your game”, you may just be giving your competitors an advantage, you’ll never be able to recover from.
From ‘Low Fee’ payments with the ability to move around globe, instantaneously… to the ability to save ones entire ‘Educational, Health & Working Background’ onto a publicly accessible borderless ecosystem, thereby ensuring those who might befall situations where they may be refugees, don’t have to start over again because of lost, destroyed or detained paperwork, as it can all be uploaded onto a Blockchain. The use cases are endless, and that is why globally, there has been a major shift into the future of these technologies & what they bring into the lives of those who need & use them most.
Sounds cool right? But what are some of these Real World use-cases that exist, or is all this just theory?
Well, here’s a peek at a couple of them;
The Covid-19 Pandemic has made it impossible for some to survive, Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have made it possible for Creatives, Content Creators, Writers, Designers, Accountants, Lawyers, etc… to be paid for their creations & services without having to pay huge fees or wait days on end from banks.
They have allowed for Towns like El Zonte in El Salvador to survive, save & thrive at a time where Covid had battered their economy & ability to live. People were able to pay for food, surfing lessons & even split bills in Bitcoin. So much so that the country announced that they will be adding Bitcoin as Legal Tender in El Salvador later this year, making it the First Nation in the world to do so.
Nice right? But, what about Namibia? We’re not sitting this one out. Some Namibians have already altered their business models & marketing strategies to include Bitcoin & to educate others on the use cases they could benefit from. You can find out more on how I’ve been able to use the power of the Blockchain and the Lightning network to fund my podcast #FromTheJump in a recent Medium article.
About the Author: Namibian Podcaster & Creative Entrepreneur, Nikolai “OKIN” Tjongarero. okin@okinent.com www.okinent.com
Somewhere, perhaps nearby, it went well.
A family gathering happened and all the details were right.
A project launched on Kickstarter and it succeeded.
A person was hired and they were a good choice.
The terms and conditions were updated, and no mistakes were made…
It’s easy to use our indispensability as fuel. Fuel to speak up and contribute. That’s important. But it’s also possible for that same instinct to backfire, and for it us to believe that if we don’t do it, it won’t get done right.
That’s unlikely.
In 2016, a “troll storm” hit Tanya Gersh, a Jewish wedding planner and real estate agent in Montana. The storm began when Andrew Anglin, the editor of the Neo-Nazi publication The Daily Stormer, published her photo, phone numbers, email addresses, and social media profiles, including one belonging to her young son. Her phone rang incessantly, and she received death threats at her work email along with hundreds of anti-Semitic messages, including a Photoshopped image of her family superimposed above a Nazi concentration camp. Gersh’s experience is emblematic of a type of harassment called doxing. Slang for doc-dropping, doxing is the…
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Spatial audio is among the next big features coming from streaming content platforms. Apple Music released it earlier this year, and Netflix rolled it out this month. Now, real-time conversation platform Clubhouse has launched it on its app last night. The company said that the feature will make you feel like you’re physically in a room with people. You can hear the demo of how it works in the video clip below (try it with your headphones) Hear ye, hear ye 🔊 spAAaAaAatial audio on Clubhouse! It’s like surround sound, but w/ your own headphones. A more vibrant, human experience!…
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Windows 11‘s announcement was marred by its confusing upgrade policy. It would be a free upgrade from Windows 10, but not every PC would be able to run it. And we’re not just talking about crusty old beige PCs, but even some PC’s as recent as Microsoft’s own Surface Studio 2. Worse, Microsoft didn’t make it totally clear which PCs would be able to run the OS; age and specs alone didn’t seem to tell the full story. In short, it was a mess. Thankfully, Microsoft has provided some much-needed clarity and opened up (unofficial) compatibility to many more PCs.…
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TLDR: Bump up your home assistant game with video, courtesy of an Amazon Echo Show 5, now more than $40 off its regular price. It’s been a few years — and now, your Amazon Alexa is practically part of the family. You ask her to order stuff and play your music. She keeps you updated on news and the weather. And the kids are constantly asking Alexa probing questions about whether aliens exist or how old Alexa is or if she can rap. She can’t, by the way…but that’s not gonna stop ’em from asking. But of course, there are…
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Want to play the guitar without actually having to play the guitar? That’s exactly what you can do with the PocketGuitar, a fascinating device that allows you to play by pushing cords on your smartphone. You’ll get the satisfying sounds and rhythms without actually lugging a full-sized guitar with you. The PocketGuitar allows you to learn the basics of rhythm, cord changes and different styles of strumming without actually using a guitar. All you need is a phone, Bluetooth and the PocketGuitar. Playing couldn’t be any easier. Simply use the associated app, connect it to Bluetooth and you’re good to…
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