The fans of the musical equipment should be delighted with the new vinyl player Technics SL-1200G. Panasonic announced earlier this year that it was rebooting the iconic Technics SL-1200 series of turntables, the industry standard for DJs that use vinyl. The experts believe that the turntable should work without interruptions for at least fifty years. The device is estimated at $3,380.
Japanese electronics company Sharp is planning to release the world's first commercially available 8K television in October and it can be yours for 16 million yen ($133,000). 8K refers to the television's resolution, which is even sharper than 4K or ultra-high definition (ultra-HD). 8K delivers 16 times the resolution of full-HD (high definition). Sharp says the TV will go on sale on October 30 and will be an 85-inch set.
But should you rush out and buy this future piece of tech? Probably not, as there is no 8K content to watch. Japan's public broadcaster is testing long-distance 8K television broadcasts, but isn't aiming to deploy it until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sony has surprised its fans with the new portable digital player NW-WM1Z. The NW-WM1Z is made from a solid block of aluminum, uses normal oxygen-free copper wiring between the amp and headphone jack and features a different type of resistor. The storage for the WM1Z is 256GB, but the microSD card slot gives room for manoeuvre. The cost of the gadget, according to experts, is overstated ($ 3,900).
The ultra-high definition projector JVC DLA-Z1 is another novelty of the IFA Berlin exhibition. The projector will be available to buy in December for a not-inconsiderable £40,000. Note that the JVC DLA-Z1 is the world's first laser projector.
The Yamaha NS-5000 acoustic system, the appearance of which resembles the equipment of 1970s, should become a new dream for all fans of such devices. The cost of the novelty is $ 22,500. However, for true connoisseurs of the similar speakers the price should not be so embarrassing.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
