Due to Covid-19 pandemic, there’s currently a global shortage of semiconductors. These are essentially small electric conductors, also referred to as chips. Semiconductors are widely used across electric and electronic devices. They are there inside cars, planes, computers, smartphones, Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, appliances, medical devices and various other products, parts and components. Semiconductors are essentially the key to technology …

There was a time when people fought wars over control of salt resources. Those things are no longer relevant, as industrial production of salt has made it easily available. Prices have also come down considerably. The white stuff that we use every day is essentially sodium chloride. Most of it is derived from sea water post evaporation. Considering our current …

Since school, we have heard stories about the stars and moon. Later, we were also told how astronauts landed on moon, aptly described as ‘a small step for man and giant leap for mankind’. Our association with moon continues with the eclipses and other celestial events involving moon. It makes us wonder what happens if the moon suddenly disappeared one …

Courtroom proceedings can be confusing for folks who are not well acquainted with legal affairs. One of the most common questions is whether the decision taken by the jury is final. People also want to know what could be their options if they feel that the jury decision is not consistent with the laws of the land. Such answers are …

In addition to being a great communication tool, social platforms can also be used to earn money. As a matter of fact, there are thousands of people who have made a career out of social platforms. You can also earn through social channels as a part time or a side job. One of the popular social platforms to make money …

In today’s digital age, our fingerprint has become our identity. Fingerprint is used for various purposes such as unlocking smartphones, laptops, and other digital devices. It is also used for driving license, e-verification, and access to organizational premises. It brings up the question as to whether the fingerprint will work after the death of an individual. It is possible that …

For online presence, a good domain name is one of the key requirements. Finding the right one can be really tough, as most good domain names are already taken. A good domain name is preferably of one word, relevant to the target audience and easy to remember. Most of these domain names are already in use or parked. The latter …

Cryptocurrencies are among the most controversial and hotly debated subjects in 21st century. There are several countries that have banned cryptocurrencies, as it is believed that they can be a threat to the traditional financial system. Many governments fear that cryptocurrencies can undermine the value of their national currency. For the average individual, cryptocurrency is often a complicated subject. Most …

In everyday life, we tend to use terms like invoice and bill interchangeably. It really does not matter to anyone, as long as things are getting done as expected. However, if we analyze a bit closer, there emerges a clear difference between an invoice and bill. The differentiation becomes all the more important when things are assessed from accounting and …

5G is being rolled out globally at a fast pace. In a few years’ time, it is expected to be available in most parts of the world. 5G is tested to be several times faster than current 4G network. So, will consumers have to pay more for a faster network? Well, the answer to that will depend on various factors …