OPINION

With e-commerce spending rising by 15 percent each year, the rate of returns of goods purchased online is set to climb too.

We can use blockchain’s connectivity and consensus mechanisms to provide trust, provide automation and efficiency, immutability, and eliminate or reduce human error.

Humanity could face a swelling wave of 120 million tons of e-waste per year by 2050, and it will consist of many high-value and scarce materials, such as gold, platinum, cobalt and rare earths metals.

Traditional loans are becoming increasingly irrelevant to modern life. Many of the inherent qualities in bank loans work against their recipients, rather than for them.

Notwithstanding the optics of a healthy U.S. economy, beneath the surface there are many U.S. companies and consumers that have become casualties of the “trade war” with China.

5G is on the horizon, and the ever-increasing buzz around what the next generation of connectivity could offer is heating up, but the high cost associated with widespread roll-out could slow its advace.

Integrating the core technologies that power Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram respectively won’t be straightforward.

With momentum building behind the “own your data” camp, it is important to stop and think how realistic this is and not to lose sight of the improvements big data brings to our society.

The shutdown is highlighting the crucial role government plays in the lives of citizens and businesses, offering a reminder of its fundamental value to the economy.

The bill makes industrial hemp a federally legal product, and that removes a number of problems that hemp farmers have faced up until now.

The index fund revolutionized investing for millions. Its founder died on Jan. 16.

Crowdsourced data and citizen science are both having a major positive impact everywhere you look, from making our day-to-day lives easier to improving our personal healthcare.

Businesses are actively pursuing the “next big thing” as they experiment with new technology and new business models, hoping to stand out and be profitable.

From Venezuela to Turkey, and Cyprus to Argentina, cryptocurrencies can be a life-saver amid economic meltdown -- and present an opportunity for Bitcoin’s rebound.

From the highs of 2017 to extreme volatility of 2018, from regulatory action around the world to increasing adoption among institutional players, it’s been a wild ride.

“Imposing tariffs will increase costs for consumers, lessen consumer choice, lower consumer demand, reduce car and light truck production and sales, lower investment levels, and lead to job losses in the U.S. auto sector,” car makers said.

The industry will continue to grow and withstand every economic climate because people seek fitness experts and leaders to help them achieve balance by reaching a healthier physical state.

Meghan Markle is not someone "you can be friends with," says her so-called friend.

While the stated goal behind President Donald Trump imposing additional tariffs on imports from China may be admirable, this trade war is perilous, careless, and ineffective.

2018 was a dreadful year for cryptocurrency prices, but 2019 may see a reversal of fortunes for bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

Improving our overall quality of life is a major trend propelling our cultural zeitgeist in 2019, and these apps offer novel and original ways to use tech to achieve these goals.

A number of reasons influence the pet industry’s annual growth, including an increase of pet ownership, the humanization of pets and pet parents demanding premium products and better quality food.

Retailers and brands are thinking outside of traditional sales conventions and consumers are valuing experiences and wellness over other products.

Our private data should not be under the control of social media and technology giants, nor financial institutions, nor other intermediaries.

In the 10 years since the launch of bitcoin, billions of dollars in digital assets have been lost or rendered inaccessible, often due to the failure of an infrastructure provider such as a custodian or exchange.

To prevent potentially catastrophic climate change, the link between consumption and greenhouse gases needs to be severed, but halfhearted tinkering will not do the job.

Fine art auctions generate over $65 billion annually. The majority of the items being bought and sold remain in the hands of private owners, cloistered away from public view.

The future promises expansion of already existing models of smart homes and smart cars into other spaces. And this expansion of a smart environment will not require new personal devices.

Demand for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum is continually increasing, fuelled by the escalating dissatisfaction with fiat money and the present banking infrastructures.