Why Are More People Returning to Handwritten Notes? Studies Show Better Understanding and Memory Julie HowardApril 9, 20260584 views Many note-taking applications now support handwriting, synchronization, search, and handwriting-to-text conversion, making handwritten notes no longer limited to paper-based habits but a more flexible approach for learning and work. NEW… Read more
2026 Global Passport Ranking: Singapore Tops and Europe Leads in Travel Freedom Derrick SmithApril 9, 202604.5K views In the 2026 Henley Passport Index, Singapore ranks first with access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan and South Korea with 187, while European countries remain among the global leaders… Read more
Global Tourism Surges Back: France Remains World’s Top Destination Derrick SmithApril 2, 202602.1K views In 2025, France maintained its position as the world’s most popular travel destination, welcoming 117 million international visitors. Its capital, Paris, continues to attract large numbers of tourists with iconic… Read more
Study Highlights Smartwatch Role in Monitoring Heart Failure Risk Julie HowardApril 2, 20260566 views Wearable devices are evolving from lifestyle accessories into digital medical sentinels, by applying AI models to daily physiological data, patients may be able to identify early warning signs of heart… Read more
Global Cost of Living Rankings 2026: Bermuda Tops the List! Derrick SmithApril 2, 202601.3K views The 2026 Cost of Living Index shows Bermuda firmly in first place with a score of 135.8. The top 10 is largely dominated by island regions and high-income European countries,… Read more
Baseball’s Business Is Growing Beyond the Ballpark Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260629 views From the cheer economy and player card collectables market to multifunctional ballpark spaces, the baseball industry is reshaping fan spending through cross-sector integration, driving greater diversification and stronger engagement. TAIPEI,… Read more
Streaming and Data as the New Frontier of Baseball Consumer Spending Julie HowardMarch 26, 20260466 views Following the record-breaking viewership of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour has emerged among baseball fans. Spending is shifting from one-off stadium ticket purchases… Read more
Global Coffee Boom: The Market Expected to Surpass $380 Billion by 2033 Derrick SmithMarch 26, 20260858 views With around 500 billion cups consumed each year—more than 2 billion per day—the global coffee market is thriving, and demand is set to drive its value from $249.3 billion in 2025… Read more
Desserts Become Luxury Goods! Cocoa Price Surge Pushes Chocolate into High-Cost Era Derrick SmithMarch 26, 20260970 views According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly… Read more
Global Food Prices End a Five-Month Decline, While Wheat Prices Rose Against the Trend by 1.8% in February Julie HowardMarch 19, 20260648 views Amid mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported that global wheat prices increased by 1.8% month over… Read more