Author: Sam Allcock

VitrA Tiles made an impression at Cersaie 2025 with an exhibition stand designed to deliver an engaging and immersive journey. Organised into four curated sections, the display invited professionals to explore the future of ceramic design, featuring breakthrough technologies, practical solutions, and creative new approaches. Among the most anticipated highlights was V-Tone, a next-generation Tonalite technology developed to eliminate the issue of shade inconsistencies between batches. By ensuring exceptional chromatic consistency, V-Tone keeps colours identical to the original tone, offering designers greater freedom and reliable project uniformity. The initial phase of investment in V-Tone will commence in March 2026, with…

James Holloway, a London-based journalist, has published findings on 42-year-old Ukrainian national Nikolai Fenik whose conduct, he argues, underscores serious flaws in the nation’s refugee assistance structure. A life split in two On paper, Fenik arrived in the UK as a refugee escaping the war. In reality, he cultivated a parallel life marked by contentious property activities, assorted business interests and unreliable records. His situation has drawn sharp attention to weaknesses in the UK’s benefit system and to concerns raised by British families who feel they receive less generous state support. Fenik co-habits with Tatiana Kuchmiy, who is registered officially…

Over 300 participants, including entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and leaders from across the technology landscape, assembled in Berlin for the Venture Vibe Deep Tech Summit. The event spotlighted the influence of emerging technologies in quantum science, AI, biotechnology, and other sectors that are driving fundamental shifts in business, society, and international cooperation. The day’s proceedings commenced with opening addresses by Gokhan Celebi, Managing Partner at SilentWing, and Ulkar Shabanova, Global Project Manager at Rook AI. Both speakers discussed the disruptive nature of deep technologies and underscored the need for fresh strategies to navigate future challenges. Their remarks laid the groundwork for…

Obesity is expected to impact almost 40 per cent of adults worldwide by 2035. Buşra Nur Özger, founder of Nur Ozger Health, warns against viewing bariatric surgery as the end of the road. Instead, she argues that it should signal the start of an ongoing process that demands long-term physical and emotional support. According to Özger, the surgery represents a major milestone, but continued progress relies on lifestyle changes, aesthetic interventions, and psychological guidance. Her own twenty-year battle with weight before surgery gives her a unique perspective, which she now applies to her work. Together with her team, she has…

Mileo Luxury Boutique Hotel continues to raise the bar in Mykonos by showing that five-star service and environmental integrity can go hand in hand. Located on a hillside with views of Kalo Livadi beach, the property’s 25 suites are designed to provide guests with an elegant stay rooted in sustainability. From operations to guest services, eco-friendly practices form the backbone of the Mileo experience. Over two years, this approach has delivered glowing guest satisfaction scores. “We haven’t simply built a hotel; we’ve created a living space that elevates our guests’ environmental awareness whilst offering them a meaningful and memorable escape,”…

Crypto exchanges are launching their own native tokens to strengthen ecosystems and provide value to users. One such token is WhiteBIT Coin (WBT), which has quickly gained recognition in the digital asset market. Traders and investors alike are curious about what is WhiteBIT Coin, how it works, and most importantly, how to buy WBT Coin securely. This article explores the fundamentals of WBT Coin, its utilities, benefits for holders, and guidance on where to buy WBT Coin for those looking to add it to their portfolios. What Is WhiteBIT Coin? So, what is WhiteBIT Coin? WBT is the native token of…

An extraordinary milestone has been hit by Revolut, a UK-based fintech company, reaching a $75 billion valuation through a secondary share sale, an indication of increasing investor confidence and assertion of its position as one of the most valuable digital finance platforms in the world This leap in valuation places Revolut alongside some of the biggest traditional banks, showing how quickly fintechs are rising to change the global financial market. According to analysts, this milestone demonstrates the strong performance of the company growing up and finally how mature the digital finance sector has become. From Startup to Global Fintech Giant…

The financial world has changed dramatically with the rise of digital assets. Traditional players like hedge funds, once synonymous with equity shorts and global macro strategies, are now turning their attention to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a slew of blockchain-based projects. This shift has given rise to a new breed of fund: crypto hedge funds. Armed with the tools of traditional finance and the volatility of crypto markets, these funds are reshaping the landscape of digital asset investment. Whether they’re navigating decentralized finance or betting against tokens through short-selling in crypto markets, these funds offer unique exposure to high-growth opportunities. And…

Embedded and IoT solutions are becoming more and more valuable to businesses in a wide range of industries in the fast-moving technological environment. These systems offer real-time connectivity and intelligence at the edge, such as healthcare devices, agricultural sensors and energy management platforms. However, though most organizations may test proof-of-concepts and prototypes, not many are able to scale them into enterprise ready products. The difference between a very, very early MVP and a solution deployed to a market may be caused by engineering, usability, and commercialization difficulties. This paper discusses the prototype to enterprise process, with a focus on why…

Personal identity has always been closely tied to the body. From clothing to hairstyles and body art, people have long used appearance to express who they are. In recent years, however, the speed of change in how we view personal identity and skin choices has accelerated. Social trends, new technologies, and cultural shifts are transforming how people choose to decorate, alter, or restore their skin. Tattoos as Expressions of Identity Tattoos have become one of the most powerful ways to express individuality. Once viewed as rebellious or unconventional, they are now widely accepted across cultures and professions. People use tattoos…