Imagine checking your bank balance and finding $10.5 million sitting there—seemingly out of nowhere. For Thevamanogari Manivel, this wasn’t a dream or a fantasy but an unexpected windfall that turned her life upside down. How the Mistake Happened In May 2021, Crypto.com processed a refund for Manivel, but instead of entering the refund amount of $100 into the payment system, an employee mistakenly input her account number in the field for the transfer amount. This simple clerical error caused $10.5 million to be sent to her account. Remarkably, the error slipped under the radar for seven months, only coming to…
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The Australian Open, a tournament that tennis fans are waiting for with bated breath, started in Melbourne on January 12, 2025. The best players in the world gather there to compete for the most prestigious titles. But what is hidden behind their perfect shape and honed strokes? A player’s effectiveness on the field is no longer measured by the hours spent on the court. Virtual reality technologies are completely changing the approach to training. VR and AR open up new possibilities for analysis and development of tactics, and the technology of digital modeling of DNA avatars from Holiverse under the…
Joe Rogan is a stand-up comedian and podcaster with a net worth of $120 million! He was born in August 1967 and didn’t have the best of childhoods. He grew up in Newark, New Jersey and was raised by an abusive father who was a police officer. On his podcast, Joe described his father as crazy and psychotic. His parents later divorced and Joe moved to San Francisco with his mother when he was five years old. It comes as a surprise that Joe struggled with being bullied as a kid which led him to martial arts. 13 year old…
Canada has become a global leader in gaming innovation, with companies introducing new technologies to elevate gaming experiences. Among these advancements are AI-driven gameplay, immersive virtual reality (VR) solutions, and interactive storytelling methods. Ontario-based startups, in particular, are at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of the gaming industry with cutting-edge innovations. AI-Powered Gameplay Innovations Artificial intelligence has transformed the way players interact with games, offering personalized and dynamic gaming experiences. Ontario-based companies are pioneering AI integration in games, utilizing machine learning algorithms to create adaptive, player-driven narratives. These startups analyze player behavior in real-time to adjust difficulty…
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth in the long term. With it, you can generate passive income for years. However, it takes a lot of hard work and knowledge to succeed in a competitive industry. The following investors below have exhibited that, and became billionaires! Top 10 Wealthiest Real Estate Investors: 1. Donald Bren – $17.4 Billion Donald Bren is currently the richest real investor in the world but he didn’t build his empire overnight! He earned the majority of his wealth from The Irvine Company, a property giant he oversees. He started…
Food delivery services have been on the rise in recent years, and DoorDash is among the leading companies in the space. CEO and co-founder, Tony Xu, used to wash dishes for a living. Now, he is CEO of a company worth $47 billion and got the opportunity to appear on Shark Tank as a guest investor. Based on his equity stake in DashDoor, Tony Xu has a net worth of $1.8 billion according to Forbes. Early Life Tony was born Xu Xun in Nanjing, China on May 5, 1985. His family relocated to Champaign, Illinois, and his father got a…
Modern games require a lot of attention and effort from the gamer if he really wants to write his name, or rather nickname, in the ranks of the best characters on the server, otherwise he risks remaining another unknown player. To do this, you must always maintain a high level, have a supply of gold and other currency to buy the necessary equipment as it appears on the servers and have sufficient hero strength to storm raids and confrontations with other players. If you do not have enough time for at least one of the points described, but you want…
Roulette is the quintessential high-stakes game, where each ricochet of the ball alters the outcome and has the audience on the edge of their seats. The age of live streaming, however, has changed that audience from just those sitting around the table to a much larger group. It’s not just those who have a stake at the table, either; many people watch for the vicarious thrill, hoping to see their favorite streamer take the prize. The centuries-old game has become an online experience that keeps viewers guessing and the tension high. The Rise of Roulette Streaming The introduction of streaming…