Christmas is simply magical! A New York Times article entitled Dolls That Nurture Boys’ Empathy describes an emerging set of dolls that combine action figures and stuffed animals. Under this framework, the muscles (legs, arms, and head) are rigid vinyl with the rest of the… Read More »10 Most Popular Christmas Gifts for Boys in 2022: Expert Predictions
Let me pose a question. Given an opportunity to design a prediction tool, what area would you target? Jim Gray of Microsoft Research predicted the possibility of storing an extensive and complete digital video of one’s life. Technology trends – cost and size – vindicate… Read More »Technology to Predict the Future
Men can be fuzzy. Some insist on buying their own gifts while others simply grudgingly accept gifts. I once overheard my father say he wants nothing for Christmas. My mother got some solace from my best friend’s mother who apparently, shared similar sentiments. Gifting men… Read More »Christmas Gifts for Him in 2022: Thoughtful and Treasured
Feliz navidad Feliz navidad Feliz navidad Prospero año y Felicidad The Christmas fever is almost here and top brands continue to provide insights on the shopping trends for toys and Christmas gifts. In our endeavour to equip our readers with information to make informed decisions,… Read More »Comparing Top Retailers and Expert Christmas Gift Predictions for Girls in 2022
Predictive analytics infers to the use of data, machine learning, and statistical algorithms to decipher the probability of future outcomes based on historical data. By analysing both the current and historical data patterns, predictive analytics determine whether certain outcomes will emerge again. Importantly, these trends… Read More »What is Predictive Analytics
General Jorge Rafael Videla remains the only person to correctly predict the FIFA World Cup by bending the game’s rules. In 1978, at the height of the Argentinean dictatorship, the feared general visited Peru’s players in their locker room to read a letter from his… Read More »Who will win the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup?
Eastern Afghanistan cries for our collective help. With more than 1000 people confirmed dead and more than 1500 injured, the region bleeds. CNN reports a 5.9 magnitude hit in the region with the impact felt in neighbouring countries Pakistan and India. Such is the devastating… Read More »Predicting Earthquakes
Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines serves as a reminder of the importance of forecasting volcanic eruptions. On June 15, 1991, the volcano erupted in a densely populated area but prior volcanic monitoring activities by the US Geological Survey and the Philippines Institute of Volcanology… Read More »Predicting Volcanic Eruptions