Author: Sam Allcock

University students have plenty on their minds as they return to their studies. What’s the right degree course? Will they need to take out more student loans to cover the costs? What will the job market look like when they graduate? To explore university students’ perspectives on the upcoming academic year, Forbes Advisor conducted a survey of 1,000 students in July 2024. The results reveal the many concerns students are facing as they head back to campus. Seventy-eight percent of students prefer in-person or hybrid classes over fully online courses. When asked about their classes for the autumn term, a…

It’s official — the peak time for procrastination hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and films (50%) to simply lying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that procrastination is a widespread issue, with 71% of Americans admitting to putting things off. Despite this, 76% confessed that they feel guilty when they procrastinate. Another common distraction is mobile phones, with 42% of respondents scrolling through social media to avoid their to-do list. On average, Americans spend nearly two and a half hours on social…

New research reveals that Americans typically start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at the age of 26. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20s, many Americans neglect proper skin care, which could explain why respondents are four times more likely to get sunburnt than to use sunscreen. The study found that 79% of participants had experienced sunburn, while only one in five admitted to using facial sunscreen (20%) or body sunscreen (21%) daily. Commissioned by the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private non-profit funder of melanoma research, and conducted by Talker Research, the survey also examined…

According to new research, eight in ten Americans are too tired to cook a meal after finishing work. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that 77% admit there are days when they feel too exhausted to cook once their working day ends. Shockingly, one in five respondents have been so fatigued while cooking that they’ve fallen asleep while preparing their food. The research, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Kevin’s Natural Foods, explored when respondents are at their busiest, and how this impacts their eating habits. Half of the Americans surveyed (51%) believe they are at their…

Scott Dylan has been a key figure in transforming London startups, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive digital marketing strategies. As the Co-founder of Inc & Co, he uses AI to enhance decision-making and foster sustainable growth in the tech landscape. His insights provide a new perspective on how AI can revolutionise marketing efforts, offering startups a competitive edge. AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data quickly allows businesses to personalise marketing campaigns, targeting the right audience at the right time. Scott Dylan’s expertise in integrating these AI tools helps startups not just survive but thrive in London’s competitive…

It’s rare to be able to sum up a brand in a single word. Often, brand owners are uncomfortable with the idea that their brands can be so easily defined, as if it puts a limit on their creativity. In the case of Joonbyrd, it’s safe to say founder and CEO Dr Alexis Granite has bucked this trend. She has embraced the opportunity to sum up her disruptive new premium skincare brand with one simple, three-letter word: JOY. And, after a cursory glance at the Joonbyrd website and a few minutes in her company, it’s clear that this infectious sense of joy…

Work has begun on a new affordable housing development in Stroud that will provide homes for more than 50 families.The development of houses and apartments on land off Dudbridge Hill is being built by housing association Bromford and its development partner Vistry Group. Groundworks began at the site in the spring and work is now progressing on the construction of the first of the homes. The development is due to be completed in phases with the first homes ready for customers to move into due to be ready in March 2025.All 55 homes are being built with a high energy efficiency…

Apple’s Mac Mini might finally come with a new design, but there could be some design trade-offs, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in his “Power On” newsletter. He suggests that the upcoming M4 Mac Mini may drop the USB-A ports in favour of a much smaller chassis design. If recent rumours about the M4 Mac Mini are true, multiple variants of this compact desktop PC are expected, with the M4 Pro variant likely being the most premium. According to Gurman, this model could hit the market as early as October. While the USB-A ports might be removed, it is…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is one of the world’s most popular generative AI tools, and it has garnered significant attention since its launch in 2022. Now, OpenAI has revealed that ChatGPT has surpassed 200 million active weekly users, and Apple’s iOS 18 is expected to further increase this number. The number of weekly active users has doubled since November last year, with OpenAI confirming to Axios that ChatGPT’s weekly active user count has risen from 100 million to 200 million. According to the company’s data, 92% of Fortune 500 companies are now using OpenAI’s products. Since the launch of GPT-4o Mini, the…

New Delhi, 30th August (PTI): On Friday, investors showed keen interest in sugar stocks after the government approved the use of cane juice and sugar syrup for the 2024-25 ethanol supply year. Shares of Triveni Engineering & Industries rose by 7.62%, Dhampur Sugar Mills by 7.55%, Avadh Sugar & Energy by 7.20%, and Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries by 5.79% on the BSE. Shares of Shree Renuka Sugars increased by 5.38%, Praj Industries by 5.33%, Dwarikesh Sugar by 3.77%, and Balrampur Chini Mills by 3.46%. “This surge follows the government’s decision to allow ethanol production from cane juice or syrup,”…