Ben Williams

New York

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Editor. Previously: Washington Post, GQ. Builder of https://t.co/H1VJm5I7MV.

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From Cross-Border Patents to Enforcement: Leveraging AI Assistants for Global IP Strategy

1 week ago | thelondoneconomic.com | Ben Williams

There has been no time in history when intellectual property (IP) ever had such pivotal importance in fostering innovations, competition, and economic growth as in today’s world, which is increasingly becoming interconnected. Protecting innovation has now become a more pressing need as businesses reach out across borders into markets all over the world.
Ultralight: The minimalist packing list that makes traveling stress-free

2 months ago | thelondoneconomic.com | Ben Williams

Travelling is one of the greatest joys in life, but if you tend to do it a lot, you’ve probably noticed that you may have developed a tendency towards overpacking. Bringing too many things along means you have to haul more weight around and are more likely to lose or misplace things. Returning home and seeing how many things you brought along but never got around to using can also make you feel frustrated.
Flibco launches in the UK with first London airport route live in April

2 months ago | thelondoneconomic.com | Ben Williams

London, 18th March 2025: Flibco, the airport transfer specialist with a network of services in major cities across Europe, is launching its first UK coach service: the bus between London and Stansted Airport (and viceversa). Launching on 1st April, the new service will operate 96 times a day, 24/7, with departures each way every 30 minutes – offering passengers a reliable, convenient and cost-effective way to travel between London and one of the UK’s busiest airports.
How To Play Monster Hunter Wilds Early With the New Zealand Trick

Feb 27, 2025 | twinfinite.net | Ben Williams

Just like plenty of other games in the past, getting to play Monster Hunter Wilds early is possible thanks to the well-known New Zealand trick — allowing you to set your system to the country’s time and dive in before the game’s release date on Friday, February 28th.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Review

Feb 11, 2025 | wehaveahulk.co.uk | Nicola Austin |Jed Wagman |Ben Williams

Ahead of Liam Hemsworth’s debut as the White Wolf in season four of The Witcher later this year, Netflix has released a brand new anime film to help bridge the tide for fans of the live-action adaptation. Following the success of The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, which centred on Geralt’s mentor and fellow Witcher Vesemir, the latest animated instalment marks Geralt’s animated debut and is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story ‘A Little Sacrifice’.
Slot Machines to go Cashless as Debit Cards Allowed

Jan 29, 2025 | thelondoneconomic.com | Ben Williams

This means that players do not need to use cash while playing. The aim of the law is to encourage a cashless society with pubs and slot businesses as the winners. However, there are some concerns about feeding gambling addictions. The ministers believe that banning the use of credit cards on the machines is one way to ensure that players do not develop a gambling addiction.
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Druddigon Deck Guide (Best Strategy & Cards List)

Jan 5, 2025 | screenrant.com | Ben Williams

Out of all the new cards added to Pokémon TCG Pocket in the recently released Mythical Island booster pack, Druddigon is one of the best to add to your deck with the right build. Dragon types are in short supply when it comes to variety in the meta of the game so far. This one, however, which originally came to the franchise in the fifth generation's Black and White games, can be a tour de force when played correctly in TCG Pocket.
Pokémon GO: Holiday Part 1 Event Guide

Dec 17, 2024 | screenrant.com | Ben Williams

The Christmas season is about to be well and truly underway in Pokémon GO as the Holiday Part 1 event will soon be upon us to launch festive activities into high gear. Along with a new costumed Pokémon debut, a particular range of increased spawns, event bonuses, special Egg pools, an altered selection of raid bosses, and much more, there is plenty to keep you busy in this first part of the game's festively-themed fun.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey: How To Get Blast Cores

Dec 15, 2024 | screenrant.com | Ben Williams

Since the launch of LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, Blast Cores have been one of the tougher crafting resources to find in the game. That's because there's only one real way to find it. Nevertheless, it's an essential component for important tools like the Gem Cutter, an Inner Fire Charm, or the Metal Smelter. It can be even a bit more difficult than getting the Jukebox in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, depending on what difficulty you're playing on.
FXIFY Launches Instant Funding: Helping Traders Get Funded From Day One, Without Evaluation

Dec 11, 2024 | thelondoneconomic.com | Ben Williams

LONDON, UK. —FXIFY™, the industry-leading prop trading firm known for its trader-first approach, has launched its Instant Funding Program, revolutionising how traders access capital. The program is designed for confident traders who are ready to hit the ground running and offers the fastest route to funded trading. Instant funding is the next big step in prop trading, giving traders the opportunity to bypass the evaluation process and trade live capital right away.