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A recent research states that sluggish performance in the quarter caused India's smartphone market to remain flat year over year in Q3 2023 with shipments of 44 million units. Its forecast for the market in 2023 suggests that shipments will remain steady or decline slightly. The research adds that the first two months of the third quarter, July and August, saw single-digit growth as the channels began early seasonal stocking. However, September saw the lowest shipments since 2019 due to dwindling demand and high prices.A…

Plate tectonics involves the horizontal movement and interaction of large plates on Earth’s surface. New research indicates that mobile plate tectonics—thought to be necessary for the creation of a habitable planet—was not occurring on Earth 3.9 billion years ago. Credit: University of Rochester illustration / Michael OsadciwA study from the University of Rochester, using zircon crystals, found that plate tectonics was inactive during the period when life first appeared on Earth. Instead, a “stagnant lid” mechanism was…

The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving, with new projects emerging and capturing the attention of investors. The fickle nature of the ecosystem means that projects can quickly fizzle out and stagnate, just like Near Protocol.  Near Protocol is a blockchain platform designed to enable decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Despite its innovative technology and potential, NEAR has encountered challenges in generating significant trading volumes. The reasons for stagnant volumes can be…

The video game industry is larger than it’s ever been. The biggest companies are worth trillions of dollars and dozens more operate in the billions. In terms of social impact, video games are an established, powerful segment of the art and entertainment landscape. In 2023, the state of the video game market is, “big and getting bigger.” So why, from a player perspective, does it feel like the industry is shrinking? It’s been four years since the last big video game showcase in the US. E3 2019 marked the last time the…

The cryptocurrency world has had its fair share of tumultuous years, and it’s not just the tokens that are affected. Interest from the general public, gauged by Google ‘crypto’ search volume, has seen a significant decline since 2020. Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has largely remained stagnant, struggling to regain its meteoric highs. While it appears a dark cloud may be looming over the crypto market, a silver lining has emerged in the form of HedgeUp (HDUP). The Crypto Interest…

If you’ve ever analyzed traffic patterns for a website, you know that organic traffic ebbs and flows over time. Even the most authoritative sites will have older pages that see traffic drops.  With the recent run of algorithm updates, you might have a previously stable site that’s seen more turbulence (and even a longer-term flattening or drop) than it had in years past. In this article, we’ll walk through steps you can take to reverse organic traffic drops or get your B2B site growing again if traffic has…

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, investor sentiment can quickly shift as new opportunities emerge. Pepe (PEPE), a once-promising memecoin, has recently experienced a stagnant price that has left some investors frustrated.  As a result, many disillusioned Pepe investors are now turning their attention towards RenQ Finance (RENQ), a rising star in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This article delves into the reasons behind this shift and explores why RenQ Finance is capturing the attention of investors…

Honkai: Star Rail gradually teaches you to manage your Trailblaze Power, a rechargeable resource that lets you reap rewards from challenges like Calyx and Caverns of Corrosion. These challenges appear as the story goes on, forcing you to strategize about how to spend your Trailblaze Power as it recharges. One of the last challenges to appear is Stagnant Shadows, which rewards you with important materials for leveling up characters. Some players might be confused on where to find Stagnant Shadows because they don’t…

Food and grocery delivery company Swiggy has started charging a “platform fee” of Rs 2 from customers for every food delivery order in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.The platform fee is levied in addition to the delivery charge, which is waived for customers of Swiggy One who make an upfront payment and get benefits like free delivery of food and grocery. But Swiggy One subscribers too will be charged the platform fee."The platform fee is a nominal flat fee charged on food orders,” a Swiggy spokesperson said. “This…

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) token has been one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies in the crypto space since its inception in August 2020. It was created to be the “Dogecoin Killer,” aiming to provide a decentralized ecosystem for meme-based cryptocurrencies. However, after reaching an all-time high in May 2021, SHIB has struggled to maintain its momentum, leading investors to look for alternative investments, with RenQ Finance (RENQ) being a popular choice. What is RenQ Finance (RENQ)? RenQ Finance (RENQ) is a…