At the end of last year, the Chinese marketplace Temu experienced a significant increase in activity on the Czech e-commerce scene. Huge investments in advertising meant that Temu essentially dominated the online space, while smaller local players lost pace. The exact size and sales volume of Temu are not officially…

Analysis shows that since the Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004, its GDP per capita in purchasing power parity terms has improved significantly. While in the year of entry this indicator was 80% of the European average, last year it increased to 91%. It has even surpassed some…

A rollercoaster ride for Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) shares has left investors reeling, as the stock's value has tumbled, erasing all the gains it had amassed since its debut in March. Once soaring to a high of $80 per share, the stock now languishes at approximately $37 per…

The revolutionary new chess board, called ChessUp 2, may look like an ordinary chess board at first glance, but it contains revolutionary technology that takes the traditional board game to a whole new level. With ChessUp 2, traditional chess can become interactive and dynamic like never before. This innovation is…

In recent days, we have witnessed turbulence in the cryptocurrency market, especially when it comes to Bitcoin. Its value has been plummeting to the $62,000 level, a significant drop of more than 10 percent in a single week. This fall is in response to the recent decline in US stock…

Heavy rains hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, resulting in flooding in the desert city of Dubai and major highways. Even air traffic has been diverted, and the rains have claimed their first casualty. The UAE government describes the rain as the worst in 75 years. In Dubai,…

Cryptocurrencies are often seen as store of value, especially Bitcoin, which is designed as an asset with growth potential. Yet there is a risk of financial loss. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, is partly due to the authorization of bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. This event has…

The mayor of Vadsø in Norway, Wenche Pedersen, has asked the European Commission to approve the introduction of a 26-hour day in the Finnmark region, which lies above the Arctic Circle and has a population of around 76 000. The move is aimed at attracting new residents who value time…

European states, including the Czech Republic, should take note of a new ruling regarding climate litigation issued by a court in Strasbourg, according to experts. Similar lawsuits are on the rise, and the Czech judiciary has already been dealing with its first climate lawsuit for several years. Why is this…

A German programmer, Andres Freund, stumbled upon a peculiar inconsistency during a routine check. His curiosity led him to the source code of a compression tool, where an unknown attacker had hidden backdoors. In our daily internet usage, we often overlook its fragile structure. If it were an aircraft, you…

Freshly released research from Reuters suggests that the Czech crown could emerge as the sole strengthening currency in Central Europe over the next 12 months. Other currencies either lack growth prospects or face persistent risks that may lead to their weakening. In the Czech Republic and Hungary, the reduction in…

In the near future, Apple's product offering could expand to include a new product line focused on smart homes. The information about this possible expansion comes from a reputable source, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is usually well informed about the inner workings of the company. Gurman claims that Apple…

iPhone users have discovered that Apple's latest update has automatically signed them up to use a new setting that sounds a little scary. Last December, Apple released the iOS 17.2 update, which added the NameDrop feature and improved the keyboard for smoother texting. In addition to these additions, the company…

The European Union faces significant challenges that require urgent action and restructuring ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections. The political direction is gradually changing, highlighting the need to respond to stagnation and lack of investment. The European Commission, most likely to be led again by Ursula von der Leyen,…

The Czech online business has recently seen significant personnel changes that will affect one of the biggest players on the market, Slevomat. Ladislav Veselý, the long-time director of this popular discount platform, recently announced his departure on parental leave. He is to be replaced by Tomas Braverman, former director of…

The last few months have been really productive for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence. Although we are still waiting for the unveiling of the first user-facing features in their AI-based operating systems, developers are regularly launching new AI systems that will soon be part of the Apple ecosystem.…

Bitcoin experienced another decline earlier this week, but from a technical standpoint, a sideways consolidation is still underway and will likely last for a few more days. The consolidation is not a negative thing; on the contrary, it is setting the market up for a continuation of the current trend…

In light of recent events, the world's media has noted a new twist in the plans of controversial billionaire Elon Musk, who recently renamed the social network Twitter to the simple letter X. The move sparked a wave of controversy, but in Musk's own words, it was just the beginning…