Top 10 Oscar Winners 2021

The 93rd Annual Academy Awards were presented on Sunday night, April 25. So who won in this most unusual year?

“Nomadland” won Best Picture at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, Producers Guild Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards, while its filmmaker Chloe Zhao was feted by the Directors Guild.

What do you think of the winners, and did any of them take you by surprise? Check out the list of winners below.

 

1.“Nomadland” – A woman embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything during the recession. A poetic character study on the forgotten and downtrodden, Nomadland beautifully captures the restlessness left in the wake of the Great Recession.

AWARDS: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress: Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey and Chloé Zhao

 

2.“Minari” -- Led by arresting performances from Steven Yeun and Yeri Han, Minari offers an intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of family and assimilation in 1980s America, following a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream

AWARDS: Best Actor: Yuh-Jung Youn

 

3.“The Father” – Led by stellar performances and artfully helmed by writer-director Florian Zeller, this film is a devastatingly empathetic portrayal of dementia, by Anthony Hopkins, a 80-year-old mischievous man , living defiantly alone and rejecting the carers that his daughter,

AWARDS: Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor:  Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Hampton, and Florian Zeller

 

4.“Promising Young Woman” -- Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. A boldly provocative, timely thriller, Promising Young Woman is an auspicious feature debut for writer-director Emerald Fennell -- and a career highlight for Carey Mulligan.

AWARDS: Best Original Screenplay: Emerald Fennell

 

5. “Mank” -- 1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing wit and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish "Citizen Kane." Sharply written and brilliantly performed, Mank peers behind the scenes of Citizen Kane to tell an old Hollywood story that could end up being a classic in its own right.

AWARDS: Best Cinematography & Best Production Design: Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale and Erik Messerschmidt

 

6. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” --  In 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey framed by a pair of powerhouse performances,  pays affectionate tribute to a blues legend -- and Black culture at large. 

AWARDS:  Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Ann Roth, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson.

 

7. “Sound of Metal” – During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. An evocative look at the experiences of the deaf community, brought to life by Riz Ahmed's passionate performance.

AWARDS: Best Film Editing & Best Sound: Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés, Phillip Bladh.

 

8. “Soul” – Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar's power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.

AWARDS: Best Animated Feature & Best Original Score:  Pete Docter and Dana Murray Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste.

 

9. “Judas and the Black Messiah” -- FBI informant William O'Neal infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. An electrifying dramatization of historical events, this film is a forceful condemnation of racial injustice -- and a major triumph for its director and stars.

AWARDS: Best Original Song:  “Fight for You” from— H.E.R., Dernst Emile II, Tiara Thomas.

 

10. “Tenet”— A secret agent embarks on a dangerous, time-bending mission to prevent the start of World War III. A visually dazzling puzzle for film lovers to unlock, Tenet serves up all the cerebral spectacle audiences expect from a Christopher Nolan production 

AWARDS: Best Visual Effects -- Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Andrew Lockley, Scott Fisher

 

 

 

 

THE WORLD'S TOP 10 CITIES OF 2021

There are plenty of lists out there ranking the world’s best cities, but Resonance, a consultancy group in real estate, tourism, and economic development, wanted to create a ranking that was more comprehensive.

Chris Fair, president, and CEO of Resonance Consultancy said: “When we say ‘best cities,’ it’s not just the best city to live in, it’s not just the best city to work or the best city to visit. It’s taking a cross-section of all those factors.”

And this year, considering how the city responded to the COVID-19 pandemic re-released the World's Best Cities of 2021 list which includes considerations like  -- outdoor experiences, clean air, and the ability to innovate.

With all of those things factored in, here’s how the rankings of the world’s best cities landed for the 2021 report.

1. London, England -- is still London and the pandemic has made us value other aspects of city life-critical things, like cool, breathable air, which is made possible by a city’s trees and its green, open landscapes.

2. New York City, United States --- is, above all, a gathering place where brains and bodies in indecent proximity to one another create the sparks of genius, invention, progress. Today New Yorkers stand at the ready, together and alone, on their stoops and balconies ready to defend their city.

3. Paris, France -- The Notre-Dame fire was a devastating reminder of how well-loved Paris is by travelers worldwide, and as the capital gears up for the 2024 Olympics, it’s only getting better. Improved infrastructure and 24 new hotels in the past year alone add to a city we love for its world-class art, shopping and global cuisine.

4. Moscow, Russia -- The Russian capital is well known for its iconic attractions like Red Square’s colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, beside Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International was recently named the most on-time airport in the world.

5. Tokyo, Japan -- Despite earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons, Tokyo grabbed the #1 spot for safety. There is so much to explore and discover at all hours of the night. Tokyo continues to mesmerize global visitors with its innovation, efficiency and round-the-clock kinetic mobility.

6. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – may be associated with its record-setting skyscrapers. Santiago Calatrava’s Tower will surpass the Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world when it is completed, but it’s the outdoors attractions  – including man-made islands, a nature-inspired shopping mall with a rooftop park and 200,000 total square feet of open-air gardens to explore.

7. Singapore -- The city-state continues its ascent among the planet’s most prosperous cities.  The Little Red Dot, as the city-state is affectionately called, earned its top spot for its famous hawker stall street food, its garden-like airport terminal, and newly renovated (and reopened) Raffles Singapore hotel, which has been welcoming travelers since 1887.

8. Barcelona, Spain --  is an almost ideal European city, one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks,  Gaudí’s architectural landmarks, and colorful neighborhoods that march to their own beat—artistic, sophisticated, bohemian.

9. Los Angeles, United States  -- L.A. welcomed more than 50 million visitors in 2019, from across the globe to the city’s beaches, movie studios, museums, and star-spotting potential. But Los Angeles has also undergone a culinary renaissance, with an abundance of rooftop bars and restaurants  from West Hollywood, to Venice Beach and Echo Park.

10. Madrid, Spain -- The city’s  dazzling museums have reopened at reduced capacity—and with recent expansions to the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, now you can stroll its wide boulevards or wander down the halls of the Reina Sofia, or Prado museums.

 

 

Asia's Richest 2021: Top 10 In The Forbes World’s Billionaires List

FORBES has unveiled 2021 edition of the World’s Billionaires List.

The rich just keep getting richer as “The number of billionaires on Forbes’ 35th annual list of the world’s wealthiest exploded to an unprecedented 2,755 –– 660 more than a year ago.

 Of those, a record high 493 are new to the list –– with roughly one every 17 hours, including 210 from China and Hong Kong.

Globally, the top spot is still taken by Jeff Bezos with a fortune of US$177 billion, closely followed by Elon Musk with a net worth of US$151 billion, and Bernard Arnault with US$150 billion.

Here are the Top 10 Billionaires in Asia:

1.    1.Mukesh Ambani (India)

Net worth: US$84.5 billion

Overall ranking: 10th

The chairman, managing director and largest shareholder of energy and telecom giant Reliance Industries –– is the richest man in Asia with a fortune of  US$84.5 billion. "Anything and everything that can go digital is going digital. India cannot afford to be left behind."–– Mukesh Ambani

2.  Zhong Shanshan (China)

Net worth: US$68.9 billion

Overall ranking: 13th

"Bottled Water King" Zhong Shanshan chairs Nongfu Spring, a bottled water company, which listed its shares in Hong Kong in September 2020.

3.Ma Huateng (China)

Net worth: US$65.8 billion

Overall ranking: 15th

Ma Huateng (also known as Pony Ma) chairs Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings which ranks among the nation's largest businesses by market cap. He is now the second richest man in China for the third year running, which achieving 15th place in the global ranks.

4. Colin Huang Zheng (China)

Net worth: US$55.3 billion

Overall ranking: 21st

Colin Huang is chairman of online discounter Pinduoduo, one of China's largest e-commerce sites. A serial entrepreneur, Huang earlier founded online game company Xinyoudi and online e-commerce platform Ouku.com, and climbed the global ranks from 94 to 21 in just two years.

"I got to learn how to manage and accepted the status of being rich before I got rich."–– Colin Huang Zheng

5. Gautam Adani (India)

Net worth: US$50.5 billion

Overall ranking: 24th

Infrastructure tycoon Gautam Adani controls Mundra Port, India's largest, in his home state of Gujarat. "Being an entrepreneur is my dream job as it tests ones tenacity. I could never take orders from anyone."–– Gautam Adani

6. Jack Ma (China)

Net worth: US$48.4 billion

Overall ranking: 26th

Jack Ma cofounded Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce businesses, though he stepped down as executive chairman in 2019.  Previously China's richest man in 2019 and 2020, Ma now ranks as fourth in China, and 26th worldwide.

7.  Masayoshi Son (Japan)

Net worth: US$45.4 billion

Overall ranking: 29th

Masayoshi Son founded and runs mobile telecom and investment giant SoftBank Group. He is now the richest man in Japan, overtaking Tadashi Yanai this year.

8. Tadashi Yanai (Japan)

Net worth: US$44.1 billion

Overall ranking: 31st

Yanai built and runs Tokyo-listed retail clothing empire Fast Retailing, which is the parent of Uniqlo.

9.  Wang Wei ( China)

Net worth: US$39 billion

Overall ranking: 35th

Wang Wei chairs S. F. Holding –– also known as SF Express––the "Fedex of China".

10. He Xiangjian (China)

Net worth: US$37.7 billion

Overall ranking: 37th

He Xiangjian built Midea Group, one of the world's largest appliance makers. In 2012, he was succeded by his son, but, he still sits as the 37th richest in the world, and 6th in China.

 

 

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Top 10 Largest Fast-Food Chains In The World

THINK of fast food and think of brands like McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks and Domino’s Pizza. Here are another six to make the list of the Top 10 largest fast-food chains across the world.

10 Papa John’s. With the slogan “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza” Papa John’s is the 4th largest Pizza delivery service in US. The founder, John Schnatter opened the first restaurant in 1984 in Indiana and today it has more than 5000 outlets in  44 countries. 

9 Dairy Queen was founded by John Fremont McCullough in 1940. The restaurant chain serves burgers, French fries, processed fried chicken, frozen treats and hot dogs. Today, Dairy Queen is available in 6000 locations worldwide – with 600 outlets in Texas alone.

8 Dunkin’ Donuts serves  baked items, hot and iced beverages, sandwiches and soft drinks, and about 12500 restaurants worldwide.

 7 Domino’s pizza is available in 70 countries The pizza comes in a variety of crust and flavours including Aloha Chicken, Beef Pepperoni, Chicken Pepperoni, Ultimate Hawaiian, Tuna Temptation, Seafood Delight and Quattro pizzas.

6. Burger King. This global hamburger chain has 13,000 restaurants in 79 countries. Its signature products is the Whopper sandwich. First introduced in 1957 – it sells more than two million sandwiches daily.

5. Starbucks. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker and Zev Siegl, the Seattle based Starbucks is the largest coffee company in the world. It serves cold & hot beverages, wines, beer and snacks. 

4 Pizza Hut.  Founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney in Kansas City, Pizza Hut is the largest pizza delivering service in the world – with over 18,000 outlets in 100 countries.

3 Subway. Sandwiches and salads are main products of Subway which now operates in 111 countries worldwide. Some of its most popular sandwiches are the Italian B.M.T., Subway Club, and Subway Melt -- which are loaded with popular ingredients such as chicken teriyaki. roasted chicken and tuna.

2 Kentucky Fried Chicken. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1930 in Kentucky with its secret recipes of 11 herbs and spices, KFC is the second-largest restaurant chain in the world. Today it serves about 12 million customers daily in the US alone.

1 McDonald’ is the largest fast-food chain in the world – with more than 38,000 restaurants in 100 countries. Founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald’s in San Bernadino, California, the Golden Arches logo is one of the most famous symbols worldwide.

Top 10 Super Bikes

 IF you want to get from A to B as quickly as possible, a sports bike is probably for you. They achieve this by minimising weight while maximising power with a low aggressive riding position, full aerodynamic fairing, and a lean angle for cornering as low as possible.

Some of the best sport bikes you can buy are aerodynamic with the latest the specs, and state-of-the-art technology to keep you going. However, there are also touring bike and off-road adventure bikes which offers style, power, technology and value for money.

Here are some of the best rides that money can buy.

1.Ducati V4S. No sports bike top ten would be complete without a beautiful Ducati. The new V4 powered Panigale V4 S sets the bar high on looks, power, weight and features all the tech you can expect.

2.BMW S1000RR was game changing when it was launched in 2005, and has been constantly evolving. Three generations later, this bike is fully spec'd up with semi-active electronic suspension and carbon fibre wheels.

3.The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is a top of the line superbike. It has a more compact engine, second generation electronic suspension, and 100% track focused with an aggressive seating position.

4.Yamaha YZF-R1M is a limited production run, which builds on the standard R1 with semi-active Ohlins electronic suspension, Carbon bodywork and a range of apps which  tracks the bike’s re-run on Google Maps.

5.The Kawasaki Ninja H2 engine is supercharged with all the modern tech you could want such as the up/down quick shifter, cornering ABS, Ohlins TTX36 shock, Brembo Stylema brakes, a fancy TFT dash, and  self-healing paint.

6.Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE is the pinnacle of engineering for team green and developed for those who loves racing – on a budget. It has a new Showa suspension which can electronically adjusts the damping 1,000 times per second.

7.Yamaha YZF-R1. The standard R1 has been around since 2015.  This new model has an upgraded chassis, a sharper front end, new lighter Titanium lower fairing, new multi-level ABS and EBC systems.

8.Suzuki GSX-R1000R has a major re-design which focuses on more power from a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) engine, a more advanced Showa suspension, a bi-directional quick shifter, launch control and a lighter battery.

9. Honda Goldwing is all about storage, range, comfort and gadgets. It has  hill start assist which is useful for a bike weighing in at 365 kg, and even an airbag fitted on top of the fuel tank. It can only also be described as an armchair with a 50 litre boot behind.

10. BMW R1250GSA is one of the best off-road adventure bikes in the world, with a huge following  in the UK. This bike has a BMW options catalogue from keyless start to an SOS button on the handlebar.

 

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TOP 10 Richest People in the World

The Top 10 Richest People in the World

In 2020, there were reportedly 2,095 billionaires on Earth, with an estimated total net worth of $8 trillion. Of this amount, the top 10 wealthiest people in the world account for $1,128.50 billion, or roughly 14.11%, which is impressive when you consider that they represent about 0.48% of billionaires. Below are five of the individuals currently considered the wealthiest at the time of updating this article—Jan. 19, 2021—according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.

1.      Elon Musk is the CEO and co-founder of Tesla; CEO, leader designer, and founder of SpaceX; CEO and founder of Neuralink; and founder of The Boring Company. With an estimated net worth of $197 billion, he is the richest man in the world.

2.      Jeff Bezos is the CEO and founder of Amazon, and founder of Blue Origin. Though Amazon.com originally started out selling books, it has morphed into a one-stop-shop and is arguably the world's largest retailer. His estimated net worth is $182 billion.

3.      Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the largest software company in the world, which also produces personal computers, publishes books and provides email services. Gates is also the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His estimated net worth is $132 billion.

4.      Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods business, and chairman of its holding company, Christian Dior SE. His estimated net worth is $109 billion.

5.      Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO, chairman, and co-founder of Facebook, the world's largest social networking service, as well as co-CEO and co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His estimated net worth is $95.6 billion.

6.      Chairman of Berkshire Hathway Warren Buffett remains the sixth richest person in the world with a total net worth of $88.3 billion. Widely known as "The Oracle of Omaha," he made his fortune buying shares from well-established companies such as IBM and Apple. 

7.      Founder and Executive Director of Nongfu Spring, Zhong Shanshan from China has a net worth of $84.7 billion. The bottled water manufacturer is one of the top three producers of tea, coffee and juice in the Chinese market.

8.      Google co-founder Larry Page secured the eighth position in Bloomberg Billionaires index with a total net worth of $81.7 billion. Page is a co-founder of Alphabet, the holding company for Google, the world's largest search-engine operator.

9.      With a net worth of $79.1 billion, Sergey Brin is the 9^th richest man in 2020. He co-founded Alphabet, the holding company that owns Google, with Larry page in 1998. Currently, he is a controller shareholder and board member.

10.   The chairman and co-founder of software giant Oracle, Larry Ellison is the 10th richest man in the world with a net worth of $79.1 billion. He owns a third of the Redwood City in California, has a stake in Tesla, a sailing team, and Hawaii's Lanai island.

 

 

10 of the Coolest Tech Gadgets

Despite the pandemic, over the past year there are new gadgets from the outlandish to the high-concept to the downright handy. Here are 10 of the most interesting gadgets that will make our lives more efficient, safer, and entertaining in some neat way or another. Check it out.

1.Moto Razr 5G

Motorola’s signature classic phone, the Razr returns. This new device uses a foldable screen  to preserve the flip phone style we all missed while still giving us a large, smart touchscreen.

2.Puppy Hachi Infinite M1 Projector

When flipped horizontally, this projector functions normally onto a wall or sheet, but when flipped vertically, it creates a touchscreen tablet made of light on any surface.

3.Alpha 7C Mirrorless Digital Camera

This 24.2-megapixel, full-frame digital camera has the smallest and lightest zoom lens on the planet. -- with  shutter units, a five-axis, and in-body stabilization.

4.Konnect-i Slim Backpack with Jacquard by Google

This  Samsonite bag has a plug-and-play chip, plugged into the backpack, which you can use to skip songs, turn volume up, answer calls, and more with taps.

 5.Dragon's Lair Mini Arcade

The age of analog is back. Get an arcade experience with this RepliCade which is playable and yet smaller than your forearm—with a 4.2-inch screen.

6.Liteboxer Fitness Bundle

Workout can be fun again with this machine which guides you through everything from squats to steps, and of course, actual boxing. And it feels great.

7.Yeti USB Mic

This mic, hits a sweet spot between being affordable and still packing quality. You’ll sound clearer, you won't break up, and your whole video conference crew will thank you for it.

8.CleanPod UVC Sterilizer

With this little handheld sterilizer, you  can direct its UV light to kill germs on nearly anything -- from groceries to luggage to whatever else needs some quick sanitizing.

9. FR FRD Ultimate Dura-Ace Di2

Man and machine become one. Made from the same carbon fiber used in Formula One cars and high-performance aircraft, the bike is incredibly light and supremely responsive.

10. Nanoleaf Shapes: Hexagon Smarter Kit

Light the future with this conversation piece which responds to touch and even work as your smart home controller – with a collection of wall light panels from triangles to squares and  hexagons.

(Article Reference: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g30496931/cool-tech-gadgets-2020/)

7 BEST PHONES TO BUY IN 2021

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In 2021, phone-makers are innovating and evolving faster than ever.

And  buying the best phone means looking for something that should last a few years.

Although Apple and Samsung still dominates the market,  smartphone upgrade cycles are slowing down for a reason -- there's been an influx of devices that tout premium specs at affordable prices, leaving consumers spoilt for choices and options.

Here are seven of the best phones you can buy in 2021:

1.    Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21 Plus -- Designed to revolutionize video and photography, both phones come with a 6.2-inch screen and 6.7-inch screen respectively, so that you will never miss that perfect shot again.

 

2.    Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max – The features: Dolby Vision recording, Low-light photography, Night mode portraits, Super Retina XDR display, Ceramic Shield and  A14 Bionic chip.

3.   Apple iPhone 12 mini – This phone is as good as the iPhone 12 with Super Retina XDR display. Ceramic Shield. A14 Bionic chip, but smaller screen size.

4.    Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – Looking ultra-sophisticated in Mystic Bronze, this phone offers the best-in-class display, a better S Pen experience, and a boatload of features for work and play.

5.    Google Pixel 4A 5G -- This phone comes with Snapdragon 765G chipset with 5G connectivity, which offers a much better performance for day-to-day use, with an excellent Google's wide-angle camera.

6.    Samsung Galaxy S20 FE -- This phone delivers a fantastic 120Hz display and excellent cameras with 8MP sensor, combined with 3x optical zoom, and 4,500mAh battery.

7.    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2--  Designd to change the shape of the future, the world's No.1  foldable, smartphone puts powerful performance, stereo speakers and an all-day battery in the palm of your hands.

Best TV 2021: The Top 10 flatscreen TVs Worth Buying

LOOKING for the best TV to buy this year? We've got you covered.

Here are some of the biggest, brightest, and highest-performing televisions at any budget.

The list below represents the crème de la crème of what's available today with big brands like

LG CX OLED, the Sony A8H OLED and Samsung Q95T.

1.LG CX Series OLED TV -- delivers excellent picture quality with perfect Black, Eye Comfort display, AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro, packed with gaming features such as FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) and G-SYNC compatibility.

2. Samsung Q950TS QLED TV Infinity Screen - Experience the power of a future beyond all boundaries with edge-to-edge viewing and 33 million pixels for the ultimate clarity in every frame.

3.Sony A8H OLED -- Deep OLED blacks, pure sound harmony in a stunning one-slate design. The high-powered processor in this 4K OLED TV creates a beautiful OLED picture in total harmony with sound.

4.Samsung Q80T QLED TV -- The Samsung Q80T QLED is a great 4k TV, delivering fantastic picture quality with nearly every type of content.

5.Sony Bravia X900H Series –This is an excellent performer overall, with a pleasing, balanced image that still manages to deliver plenty of pop and contrast.

6.LG GX Gallery Series OLED -- The LG Gallery Series GX OLED is a home cinema lover's dream come true – an exemplary flatscreen that uses all the latest specs and standards

7.TCL 6-Series QLED with MiniLED (R635) -- The new TCL 6-Series R635 continues to shine as a beacon for budget TV buyers out with Mini LED technology and  AiPQ Engine for upscaling HD video.

8.Hisense H8G Quantum Series -- This Hisense H8G combines Android TV, quantum-dot color, and Dolby Atmos sound to create one of the best Hisense TVs yet.

9.Samsung Q70T QLED TV -- This Samsung Q70/Q70T QLED is a good all-around 4K TV from Samsung's 2020 QLED lineup with some extra features like variable refresh rate (VRR) and a high 120Hz refresh rate.

10.Vizio P-Series Quantum X -- The Vizio P Series Quantum X is an excellent 4k LED LCD TV that delivers great overall picture quality, with deep, uniform blacks, outstanding peak brightness, and a great local dimming feature.

 

(Article REF: https://www.techradar.com/news/best-tv)

The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World

 The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World

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The most expensive cars in the world are more than just transportation. These rolling art pieces encapsulate the lifestyle of rich and famous  in a universe where flamboyance take precedence over practicality and efficiency. Let’s make a countdown. 

10.  Zenvo ST1 ($1.2M)

Kicking off the list is the ST1. Assembled in Denmark, the Zenvo creates a huge amount of power by combining a 6.8-liter V8 with both a supercharger and a turbocharger. Just how powerful is that  exactly? How about 1,104 horsepower and 1,054 pound-feet of torque, all channelled to the car’s rear wheels.

9. Ferrari LaFerrari ($1.4M)

Few cars on the road are more striking and accelerates faster than LaFerrari. With a dry weight of less than 2,800 pounds, this dragon-like performance car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds, and zoom up to 124 mph in under 7 seconds, with a top speed of  217 mph.

8. Pagani Huayra ($1.4M)

The Huayra is equally as famous for its odd-sounding name as the need for speed.

Named after the Incan God of Winds, the Huayra (pronounced why-rah) boasts an AMG- 6.0-liter V12 with two turbochargers, resulting in 620hp and a massive 740 lb-ft.

7. Aston Martin One-77 ($1.4M)

Under the vented hood lurks an aspirated V12 that displaces 7.3 liters – which produces 750 hp and 553 lb-ft. Those numbers make the One-77 the fastest Aston Martin ever made, as the spy chaser will top 220 mph given the right conditions. From a stop, it’ll do 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

6. Koenigsegg One:1 ($2.0M)

You can buy a lot with $2 million — a really nice house, about 80 Mazda MX-5’s, or the Swedish “megacar” above. A logical thinker could probably think of better ways to spend his money, but megacars don’t give a damn about logic. And after reading what the car is capable of, $2 million might actually be a steal.

5. Ferrari F60 America ($2.5M)

This supercar is mechanically identical to the F12, but the Berlinetta’s 6.2-liter V12 churns out 740 glorious hp, enough to propel the car to 60 mph in only 3.1 seconds. This ultra-rare flag-waver hearkens back to Ferrari’s bespoke past, as the company built several region-specific sports cars in the 1950s and 1960s.

4. Mansory Vivere Bugatti Veyron ($3.4M)

This list wouldn’t be complete without a version of the mighty Bugatti Veyron. And we are shining our spotlight on the Mansory Vivere edition here, not because it is one of the fastest cars in the world, but it is also one of the most expensive.

3. W Motors Lykan Hypersport ($3.4M)

You may recall the Lykan Hypersport from its starring role in the blockbuster Furious 7, where the Lebanese supercar crashed through three skyscrapers in Dubai. In a franchise movie filled with high-end exotics and custom-made cars, the fact that the Hypersport got so 

much focus is a testament to its magnetism.

2. Lamborghini Veneno ($4.5M)

The car is absolutely stunning from every angle, and that makes it seems unreal. The only thing more remarkable than the looks is its price — at a whopping $4.5 million.

1. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita ($4.8M)

Underneath the lustrous finish of this supercar lies a 4.8-liter, dual-supercharged V8 with a total output of 1,004 hp and 797 lb-ft, which means it has no trouble overtaking any vehicles on the freeway. The car’s specifications — in both performance and price — are rather unusual at this point, and it’s a fact as just three were ever made.

7 Examples of Strong Brand Positioning -- and Why They Work

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BRAND POSITIONING is the way you differentiate yourself from your competitors and how consumers identify and connect with your brand. It’s comprised of the key qualities and values that are synonymous with your company.

Brand positioning can be conveyed through a variety of means including tone and voice, visual design and the way your company represents itself in person and on social media.

Strong brands succeed because they resonate with a portion of their market better than anyone else, but they don’t have to be the only player in their market doing so.

The positioning of your brand helps inform consumers why they should choose you over your competitors and is one of the few things you can completely own about your company.

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7 Examples of Companies with Prominent, Effective Brands

FORBES ASIA’S 100 DIGITAL STARS

 

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Asia-Pacific’s Most Influential Celebrities on Social Media

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1. BLACKPINK (Band, South Korea)

2. JACKSON YEE, 20 (Actor and singer, China)

3. DAVIKA HOORNE (Actress, Thailand)

4. AMITABH BACHCHAN, 78 (Actor, India)

5. CHI PU, 27 (Actress, model, producer, singer and TV

host, Vietnam)

6. MARIO MAURER, 32 (Actor, Thailand)

7. ZHOU DONGYU, 28 (Actress, China)

8. MAYDAY (Band, Taiwan)

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FORBES Asia’s inaugural 100 Digital Stars list highlights 100

singers, bands, and film and TV stars from across the Asia-

Pacific region who have taken the digital world by storm.

With their powerful social media presence, these trailblazers

have garnered millions of loyal followers across popular

platforms, making them as famous online as they are on

stage and screen.

This list, which is unranked, comes at an exceptional time.

Much of the region’s population is spending time isolated at

home, where people are relying on their screens for

communication and entertainment.

Special focus is given to celebrities who, despite cancelled

physical events and activities managed to remain active and

relevant, largely by using social media to interact with their

fans, raise awareness and inspire optimism. Many also used

their influence to help worthy causes, especially those with a

Covid-19 focus.

Methodology: To determine the finalists, Forbes Asia

evaluated the candidates’ combined social media reach and

engagement. They also considered their recent work, impact

and advocacy, brand endorsements and business endeavors,

and their recognition profile on a local, regional and global

level. Here are the top eight personalities who are active in

film, music, and TV.

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1. BLACKPINK (Band, South Korea)

Blackpink’s members—Lisa (23), Jennie (24), Rosé (23), and

Jisoo (25)—are Korea’s most-followed celebrities on

Instagram. Lisa has over 42 million followers and is the global

brand ambassador for Celine, while Jennie is the face of

Chanel, Jisoo Dior and Rosé for Saint Laurent. In October,

Blackpink became the first girl group to top the Billboard

Artist 100 chart.

2. JACKSON YEE, 20 (Actor and singer, China)

A member of the band TFBoys, Yee, whose real name is Yi

Yangqianxi, starred in the 2019 film Better Days, for which he

won Best New Performer award at the 39th annual Hong

Kong Film Awards event. With over 86 million Weibo

followers, Yee’s posts endorsing Emporio Armani and Tiffany

& Co. have had millions of shares.

3. DAVIKA HOORNE (Actress, Thailand)

This Belgian-Thai, also known as Mai Davika, earned a Best

Actress nomination at Thailand’s Nataraja Awards for her

role in the TV series My Ambulance. She is Thailand’s second-

most popular Instagram celebrity, with 12 million followers,

after fellow Digital Star Aum Patchrapa. Her endorsement

deals include Gucci and L’Oreal.

4. AMITABH BACHCHAN, 78 (Actor, India)

A veteran of over 200 movies, Bachchan in May used his star

power and 105 million social media followers to help raise $7

million for Covid-19 relief. Over his long career he has held

elected office and been the subject of at least 11 biographies.

5. CHI PU, 27 (Actress, model, producer, singer and TV

host, Vietnam)

With over 19 million social media followers, Chi, whose real

name is Nguyen Thuy Chi, is one of Vietnam’s most popular

female celebrities. A model-turned-actress and singer, her

music video “Anh oi o lai” has over 92 million views on

YouTube. She donated $50,000 this year to local Covid-19

relief efforts.

6. MARIO MAURER, 32 (Actor, Thailand)

Maurer won Best Actor at Thailand’s TV Gold Awards in

February for his role in the Thai TV series The Pharmacist Of

Chaloang. The German-Thai star has 11 million Facebook

followers, which he uses to support charities and sponsors

including King Power.

7. ZHOU DONGYU, 28 (Actress, China)

Zhou has starred in over two dozen movies, including 2019’s

Better Days, for which she won Best Actress this year at both

the Hong Kong Film Awards and China’s Hundred Flower

Awards. She has 31 million Weibo followers, and

endorsement deals with brands such as Burberry and

Victoria’s Secret.

8. MAYDAY (Band, Taiwan)

The five-piece band is one of the most popular musical

groups in the region. Lead vocalist Ashin has Taiwan’s most-

liked Facebook page, with nearly 4 million followers. In May,

the four-time winner of Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards

held a virtual concert that received 42 million views on

YouTube.