Author: Pop Card

In a thought-provoking survey conducted by Layered Reality, the company behind Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience, it emerged that many Brits feel unprepared for a hypothetical Martian invasion. The poll, which included 2,000 participants, found that a significant portion of the population doubts their chances of survival in the event of an extraterrestrial attack. According to the survey, a third of those polled believed they would not survive if hostile Martians were to invade Earth. Furthermore, one in three respondents felt they would be fortunate to last more than a month, while only 10% expressed…

Kim Baker, a prominent corporate team builder and owner of Vivid Performance Group, is set to lead two workshops focused on strengthening trust between visionaries and integrators at the Entrepreneurial Operating System’s (EOS) V/I Duo™ Summit. The event is scheduled for October 16, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Baker, who has earned a reputation for her expertise in corporate team dynamics, highlighted the significance of the visionary and integrator relationship in organisational success. “As the visionary and integrator relationship goes, so goes the rest of the organisation, and building trust is a key factor in that relationship. However, getting there isn’t…

Cigar & Bourbon Events, a prominent player in the online ticket sales industry specialising in cigar and bourbon gatherings, has unveiled a new online ticketing platform designed to enhance the event experience for its customers. The launch promises to simplify the ticket purchasing process, making it easier for enthusiasts to attend their favourite events. Founder and CEO Chris Taylor expressed his excitement over the new platform, stating, “We are thrilled to launch our new online event ticketing platform. Our customers have been asking for an easier, more streamlined way to purchase tickets to events, and we are excited to deliver…

Curve, a global mobile wallet provider, has launched a new foreign spending scheme designed to enhance how customers manage their finances while travelling abroad. The latest initiative aims to eliminate hidden currency conversion fees and increase fee-free spending limits to £100,000, allowing users to save up to 3% on foreign expenditure. Additionally, Curve has introduced a 1% cashback reward on all international spending. The new features make Curve Pay the only mobile wallet that allows users to “Pay Like a Local.” This means customers can avoid the hassle of preloading money or purchasing foreign currencies in advance. Instead, Curve’s innovative…

Blue Mountain, a leader in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) for the life sciences sector, has partnered with Apprentice.io, creators of the AI-powered Tempo Manufacturing Cloud, to deliver a pioneering integration for life sciences manufacturers. This collaboration, which merges asset performance management with manufacturing cloud technologies, aims to revolutionise equipment calibration and readiness in the industry. The partnership between the two companies is seen as a breakthrough in production efficiency for manufacturers reliant on batch-based processes. By linking Blue Mountain’s RAM system and Apprentice.io’s Tempo platform, production teams are provided with real-time insights into equipment status, including calibration data and operational…

With the holiday season approaching, gaming enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting lineup of new releases. A new study has highlighted the most eagerly anticipated video games set to launch before Christmas 2024, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 topping the list as the most searched-for game in the U.S. The research, carried out by gaming site Clash.gg, analysed Google search data to identify which video games are generating the most buzz. The results show Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the clear favourite, garnering an average of 90,326 monthly searches. This figure is nearly double that…

A new report by The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has evaluated the impact and effectiveness of the ban on credit card use for gambling in Great Britain. Introduced in April 2020, the ban was the first of its kind globally and aimed to reduce gambling-related harms by preventing people from using borrowed money to place bets. This comprehensive evaluation offers insight into how the ban was implemented and its effects on gambling behaviours. The ban prohibits licensed gambling operators from accepting payments via credit card, both online and offline, excluding non-remote lotteries. It was introduced to add an…

Call of Duty has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its Black Ops series with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, set in the tumultuous year of 1991. This latest instalment immerses players in a world of Cold War deception and covert operations, using a Safehouse as the main base between missions. With a nod to the past, the Safehouse once served as a secret KGB Black Site and now forms the central hub of the game’s storyline. To mark the game’s release, Call of Duty is offering a £100,000 prize in a competition where one lucky…

A new study has revealed Las Palmas in the Canary Islands as the top European destination for soaking up the sun this autumn, according to research conducted by Thames Acropolis Tickets & Tours. The study analysed average daylight hours and temperatures across European cities from October to December 2023, ranking each city based on its suitability for topping up your tan before winter sets in. Las Palmas took the top spot with an average of 10.89 daylight hours and a warm autumn temperature of 21.4°C. Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Santa Cruz de la Palma, both also in the Canary…

Landi Global has launched its latest product, the C20 Pro ECR terminal, powered by Android 13, aiming to revolutionise the retail technology landscape. This flagship terminal is designed to fill critical gaps in performance, durability, and aesthetics, setting new industry standards. The C20 Pro is specifically engineered to meet the increasing demands of retailers seeking high-performance point-of-sale (POS) systems. Featuring a powerful Qualcomm Octa-Core processor and the latest Android 13 operating system, the terminal ensures fast and reliable transaction processing. It boasts advanced connectivity options, including dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and 4G support, enabling flexible operation across various retail environments.…