Google is preparing to launch a scanning code that will not require the pay app to ask for camera permission while preserving the users' privacy. The Google code scanner, Application Programming Interface (API), plans to offer a complete solution, probably in 2023, for the scanning code to carry out the new feature.

The intelligent new feature from Google for Android users can make the QR code experience more efficient and swifter. According to Android analysts for developers, Google has already added a new updated feature with the ability to find the QR codes in the camera frame to zoom in and read. This new feature suggests that it will allow the devices to scan the code from a further distance and not constantly place the phone in front…

The real Gross Domestic Product of (GDP) of the United States has increased by 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2023, as per the reports of advance estimation by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the United States, the average contribution of each state to the country's GDP is almost two percent in the first quarter of 2023.

Based on a survey report, California, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, among the other seven states, are the most significant contributors to the United States GDP in the first quarter of 2023. California is one of the most populous, as 11.7 percent of Americans reside here, contributing 14.2 percent to the GDP in 2021. Also, California's per capita contribution is higher than other states. New York is populated…

The import and export trade of the United States is measured mainly by the volumes of goods transported into the country. Still, it is significantly less known about the country's biggest exporters. The United States has always been at the top of the list for exports and imports for every economic year. The country exported around USD 162 billion and imported USD 251 billion in April 2023.

The country's exports were mainly focused on crude petroleum, that is, USD 9.58 billion, refined oil, about USD 9.16 billion, and petroleum gas, about USD 5.44 billion, in April 2023. Simultaneously, the top imports in April 2023 in the United States were cars for USD 16.3 billion, crude petroleum for around USD 12.2 billion, and others. The country has…

In the first quarter of 2023, the cloud industry has shown highly expected results for top tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, among others. The cloud services business has become productive.

Google Cloud's main target is providing solutions in industries, like retail, finance, and healthcare, among others. It is one of the critical drivers of Google Cloud's growth to achieve heights by providing solutions. Based on a survey report, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Service (AWS) generated about USD 80 billion in 2022 for their respective companies, Microsoft and Amazon. AWS is the dominant player in the cloud market, with a 32 percent share of the market in the first quarter of 2023 and generated USD 10.81 billion in revenue…

India has topped the global rice export market in 2022, exporting 21.5 million metric tons of rice, according to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). This is the second consecutive year that India has topped the rice export market.

Thailand came in second place, exporting 8.2 million metric tons of rice. Vietnam, Pakistan, and the United States rounded out the top five rice exporters.

The global rice market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for rice in developing countries.

The IRRI said that the growth of the global rice market is being driven by a number of factors, including:

• The increasing population in developing countries
• The growing affluence of people in…

The United States has devised six proposals explicitly designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 that are responsible for climate change. The US people have been battling whether to prioritize the environment or the economy over the last few decades.

A recent survey shows people have chosen an environment dating to the 80s and 90s nationally. Still, this scenario took another shape as the new age began in the nation. However, the support for the environment comes forward with options like 59 percent of people supporting the setup of electric vehicle stations in the United States and some 89 percent supporting providing tax credits to Americans who would install clean energy systems at their homes, among others. Also, to provide…

The World Bank publishes data on world development indicators, holding Europe's gross domestic product at about 1.6 percent in agriculture, forestry, and fishing for 2023. In the spring of 2023, European Union farmers have shown resilience due to above-average input costs and lower commodity prices.

Germany is the least dependent on agriculture among the European countries as the service sector covers up around two-thirds of the gross value added. In contrast, the United Kingdom and Switzerland have 0.7 and 0.6 percent dependency on agricultural yield, respectively. Agriculture is more important for Albania and the Republic of Moldova, with a gross domestic product (GDP) rate of 17.7 and 10.6 percent, respectively. In developed countries…

Cebu has retained its position as the wealthiest province in the Philippines in 2023, with total assets of PHP 208.27 billion, according to the Commission on Audit (COA). This is followed by Rizal and Batangas, with total assets of PHP 28.7 billion and PHP 26.3 billion, respectively.

The COA said that the wealth of the provinces is based on their total assets, which include cash and investments, properties, and receivables.

The report said that the wealth of the provinces is a reflection of their economic activity and development. The provinces with the highest levels of economic activity and development tend to have the highest levels of wealth.

The COA said that the wealth of the provinces is also a testament to the hard work and…

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report for the 2023 labor market and artificial intelligence focusing on the manufacturing and financial sectors. The OECD Outlook 2023 gives a deeper understanding of the benefits and downsides of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.

According to OECD Outlook 2023, the United Kingdom proves to be the foremost among other countries when it comes to the active engagement of employers in consulting their employees and the worker representatives regarding the usage of artificial intelligence at the workplace. Ireland and Germany come next to the United Kingdom, but the United States and France are far behind in the list of countries actively involved in…

Mexico ranks top as the trading partner for the United States at the beginning of 2023, according to the most recent data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Mexico's total trade with the United States increased by 12 percent year-over-year to USD 64 billion compared to the same period in 2022. Canada ranks second, and China ranks third with their trade with the United States, with USD 62 billion and 51.3 billion, respectively, in 2023

With most of the exports for the United States going to Mexico, Canada, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the country exported to a record of 39 countries in 2022, as per USA Facts. The U.S. imported USD 4 trillion in goods and services and exported USD 3 trillion in 2022, and the biggest trading…

Japan is one of the biggest importers of energy commodities, and the country suggests setting up a global emergency reserve for natural gas like the emergency reserve for oil requirements by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to control any future shortages and hikes in the prices of resources.

According to reliable sources, Japan is expected to put forward the idea of global emergency gas stock at a natural gas conference in Tokyo in July 2023. The European Union has a collective target to have gas storage sites to 90 percent by November 1st of every year after some geopolitical issues. Japan's proposal for an emergency reserve of natural gas is very similar to the IEA emergency oil stocks. Japan is the founding member of the IEA…

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in almost every global market sector. This technology helps in creating new work opportunities along with new business models. By supplementing human capabilities, artificial intelligence contributes in various ways that can lead to higher productivity and more human workforce demand.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a new report on the employment outlook 2023. It talks about various risks due to artificial intelligence and the significant issues that must be addressed urgently. One among the series of threats that comes with artificial intelligence is trustworthy usage. This issue includes privacy, security, transparency, accountability, and…

The electric vehicle (EV) maker company Tesla is growing its production and reaching new levels of achievement in the global market. The company released its second-quarter earnings in 2023 in July. It cited the second quarter earnings as the record quarter on many platforms due to production and deliveries together as a joint venture for better results.

The company gained around USD 25 billion in revenue in a single quarter and is pleased to achieve this figure. Simultaneously, Tesla has also marked the challenges faced by the company to overcome the macroeconomic environment and cites it as exciting in tackling the occurring issue. The company is playing on the market with the strategy of investing in the long-term market share over…

China is enhancing its position in renewable power by making the country's place in the top globally in 2023. The country hopes to improve its position in its own energy targets.

According to the information given by Global Energy Monitor, by doubling its capacity, China expects to generate 1200 gigawatts of wind and solar energy by the end of 2023 to achieve its 2030 goal in the same segment in five years. Global Energy Monitor is an NGO that tracks the operation of utility-scale wind and solar farms as future targets of China. The source adds that China's utility-scale solar capacity has achieved 228 gigawatts in the first quarter of 2023. The achieved goal is even more than the rest of the world could achieve. The power installations…