Origins and visionary beginnings Ecko Unltd is a name that resonates across streetwear, urban culture and fashion history. It began in 1993 when New Jersey native Marc Ecko, then a graphic designer and graffiti artist with an entrepreneurial instinct, launched what would become one of the most influential urban clothing …

Excessive screen exposure is fundamentally altering the trajectory of childhood cognitive development by undermining the biological conditions required for deep learning and sustained attention. This shift is evidenced by the reversal of the Flynn effect and declining performance in memory and executive function across global datasets. While educational technology promises …

The phrase tech layoffs have become one of the most searched employment terms in the world since early 2023. What initially looked like a temporary correction after the pandemic hiring boom has evolved into a prolonged restructuring of the global technology industry. From Silicon Valley giants to once high growth …

Every January, millions of men make the same promise. Eat less, lose weight fast, look sharper, feel better. Gyms fill up, carbohydrates disappear from plates, and social media celebrates dramatic transformations achieved in a few short weeks. Yet by February or March, many men notice something unexpected. Hair thinning at …

Denmark’s digital turning point For more than a decade, Denmark was held up as the global model for digital learning. Tablets replaced textbooks, classrooms went paperless, and children were immersed in screens from their earliest school years. By 2011, Danish schools were among the most digitised in the world, supported …

Advertising at a turning point The future of advertising is being shaped by a simple but powerful idea: attention is no longer something people give deliberately. It is something they generate constantly as they live, watch, scroll and share. Traditional advertising models were built around interruption. A television programme paused …

Valentine’s weekend 2026 arrives at a moment when many couples are craving more than dinner reservations and predictable gifts. After years of fast living and crowded calendars, there is a growing desire to slow down together, to travel with purpose, and to create shared memories that feel rich rather than …

Bedtime stories that improve spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary are a primary tool for parents and teachers seeking to bridge literacy gaps through story-based learning rather than rote memorisation. This approach replaces traditional flashcards and dry word lists with engaging narratives that personify parts of speech and punctuation marks to …

Online gaming is now a central part of childhood. Platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and others function as social spaces, creative studios and entertainment hubs all at once. For children, these environments can support creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. For parents, they introduce real concerns about privacy, exposure, communication with …

Age discrimination is real and it starts before your résumé is read Age discrimination in hiring is no longer anecdotal. It is documented, measurable and quietly systemic. Research from AARP, OECD, Wharton Business School and multiple labour studies confirms what millions of experienced professionals already know. Decisions are often made …