For early-career workers, securing a lucrative starting salary is only one part of the economic equation. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how factors such as housing costs, tax rates and career advancement shape what young professionals can realistically achieve. Today, the most appealing job markets are those…
It was in 1930 that John Maynard Keynes envisioned a future where, thanks to technology, people in developed countries would work as little as 15 hours each week. By the time his prediction was supposed to have become reality, however, the shorter workweek had not materialized. Keynes was broadly right…
The Munich Regional Court has set a significant precedent by siding with the German music licensing agency GEMA in its copyright dispute with AI music company Suno. To date, AI developers have generally been able to use copyrighted materials — including music, poetry and other intellectual property — to train…
Satyress has unveiled the Threehalves robot, a 2-meter-tall, centaur-inspired machine with four legs, a goat’s head and interchangeable tool modules in place of arms. The company says the robot is designed to carry out dangerous tasks in hazardous environments instead of humans. According to the developers, Threehalves is intended for…
Although the trademark dispute between Chinese tea chain Molly Tea and French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton was decided June 29, the debate surrounding the case continues. Support for the local brand has spread across Chinese social media, with videos and posts drawing millions of views. Louis Vuitton won 10.3…
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for Qantas’ ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights, has completed a nonstop test flight from Australia to France lasting more than 24 hours. The aircraft flew 24 hours and 24 minutes from Melbourne to Toulouse, France, in a major milestone for the program. Record-breaking test flight The test…
Saiwan Bakehouse in Pattaya, Thailand, has unexpectedly gained international attention for its unusual baked goods: so-called “hairy” croissants. While some social media users have described the pastries as amusing, others have said their appearance is overly provocative. The croissants’ unusual appearance comes from thin black strands of fat choy, an…
Police in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda region have deployed an artificial intelligence-powered robot dog for the first time. According to Polisia.kz, the technology has already delivered results. Over a two-day period, the robot helped police identify four people wanted or sought by authorities during large public gatherings. The robot dog was deployed…
Artificial intelligence continues to expand into new fields. While concerns have long centered on AI potentially replacing designers, programmers and other professionals, it now appears that even street beggars may have some competition. In several Chinese cities, including Beijing, Chengdu and Fuzhou, passersby have reported seeing humanoid robots apparently begging…
Morning coffee is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers in Kazakhstan, although global coffee prices decline. Coffee prices in Kazakhstan were 26.3% higher in May 2026 than a year earlier, according to EnergyProm. Data from Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics show that prices have been climbing steadily since the summer of…
Social media users in Kazakhstan have recently been circulating a viral image of a portly, mustached man with a worried, wide-eyed expression — a reaction face that quickly became a flexible meme for confusion, shock, or awkward situations. From viral reaction image to global meme The image began trending in…
British artist Anouska Samms is not the only creative experimenting with unconventional materials. While her work incorporates real human hair, fashion history offers plenty of even more surprising examples — from spider silk and algae to milk protein and bacteria-grown textiles. Spider silk: The fabric made from 1.2 million spiders…
An unusual dessert combination is gaining popularity on social media and quickly becoming a viral favorite: ice cream topped with olive oil. While the pairing may sound surprising, it has long been enjoyed in southern France, particularly in the sunny region of Provence. Olive oil gives traditional ice cream a…
Videos from unusual entertainment-focused restaurants in China and Thailand are drawing widespread attention on social media, where the main attraction is often not the food, but elaborate performances by male staff. Restaurants turn dining into performances Clips circulating online show athletic waiters dancing, staging interactive performances and, in some cases,…
Breaking up with someone you love is difficult for almost everyone. Now, a new method of coping with heartbreak is gaining popularity in China — AI chatbots designed to imitate former partners. According to the South China Morning Post, users are creating «virtual copies» of their exes using artificial intelligence.…
When traveling within their home country, Kazakhstanis are increasingly opting to save on accommodations by staying with relatives or friends, according to 2025 data from the Bureau of National Statistics. Over the past year, more than 8.45 million domestic tourists traveled within the country and stayed overnight. Of those, about…
A quirky but surprisingly popular trend has resurfaced on social media: adding salted peanuts to cola. This time, it has gone viral in Japan, with users around the world trying it and sharing their reactions online. Sweet meets salty At first glance, the trend looks like a staged experiment for…
Hershey announced it will return to classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting in 2027, following criticism over the use of alternative ingredients in some items, The Associated Press reported. The decision follows public criticism from Brad Reese, grandson of H.B. Reese, who founded Reese’s in 1919 and created Reese’s…
OpenClaw, a new open-source AI agent, has quickly gained popularity in China. People of all ages, from students to retirees, are using it, according to a Reuters report. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the tool was first introduced in November under a different name before being renamed OpenClaw. It…
Remote employees in Russia may be required to return to the office amid concerns about a potential block of Telegram, according to the Telegram channel Mash. Read also: Telegram’s Durov slams Spain’s teen tech lockdown as a blow to personal freedom. The news outlet reported that after Russia’s communications regulator,…
An unusual service – “big sister for an hour” – is being discussed on social media. A woman from Almaty has offered to help other women with a variety of everyday and emotional situations, from style advice to support during a difficult day. The poster introduced herself as a certified…
Humanoid robots performed coordinated dances, martial arts moves and acrobatics at China’s Spring Festival Gala this week. Their display drew widespread attention and showed how quickly the country’s robotics developers are advancing, according to The Guardian. Several Chinese robotics firms developed these robots, which performed complex, synchronized routines without falling.…
Scientists say they have identified the type of male body women find most appealing, offering encouraging news for men who fall into the plus-size category. According to research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, women were more likely to select men whose body mass index (BMI) exceeded the traditionally…
An independent developer’s experimental AI assistant, called Moltbot, is quickly drawing attention for its ability to automate complex digital tasks directly from a user’s computer, Wired reported. The tool was built by software developer Peter Steinberger, who wanted an AI assistant that would store all user data locally rather than…
