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CHAPTER 16 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The Digital Nomad Nation Manifesto . We are wanderers. Travelers. Global citizens. We are adaptive innovators bridging the virtual and real world — leveraging the power of technology to achieve the widest journey the world can offer. We are stewards of the world. We recognize ... Read moreView the full article

CHAPTER 15 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation Conclusion . “There’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” — Victor Hugo “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” — June Jordan This book has explored that counterculture idea that brought us together on that beach: digital nomadism – a ... Read moreView the full article

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CHAPTER 14 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation What Comes Next? . “A new world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Arundhati Roy “We are called not to be victims of the future, but its architects.” — DNN . The ... Read moreView the full article

PART 3 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The Future How the Digital Nomad Nation Will Evolve & Shape the World . The Digital Nomad Nation is the first digital country. It proves that individuals who share a common identity—beyond traditional borders—can unite with the economic, cultural, and political influence of a nation ... Read moreView the full article

CHAPTER 12 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The Decentralized Autonomous Enclave . “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” — Jane Jacobs “The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall.” ... Read moreView the full article

CHAPTER 11 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation Tuvalu . “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” — Simone Weil “A nation is not the soil, nor the blood. A nation is the will to live together.” — Ernest Renan In the middle of ... Read moreView the full article

CHAPTER 10 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation Models for a Digital Nation . “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein “The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.” — William Gibson In the Digital Nomad Nation’s ongoing evolution as a ... Read moreView the full article

CHAPTER 9 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation The Dark Side of Digital Nomadism . “The world is not yours for the taking. It is yours for the cherishing.” — Karen Blixen “Look, I try not to fuck places up. You know what I mean? I’m aware of the fact that sometimes if ... Read moreView the full article

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CHAPTER 8 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation How the Nomad Nation Is Already Forming . “A nation is not defined by its borders or the boundaries of its landmass. Rather, a nation is defined by its collective spirit, belief, and sense of purpose.” — Paul Sweeney “We are not defined by the ... Read moreView the full article

Your paycheck could be a little bigger in 2026, even if you didn’t get a New Year’s raise. That’s because, in order to adjust for inflation, the IRS made some major changes to the tax code last year. In case you missed it, the changes were announced back in October. Notably, the standard deduction for 2026 (to be filed in 2027) — which reduces the amount of your income you will be taxed on — will rise. “For tax year 2026, the standard deduction increases to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly,” the October announcement explains. “For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $16,100 for tax year 2026, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $24,150.” Experts say the change is likely to result in Americans saving money on their taxes. “If the standard deduction increases, that means that they’re going to have a lower taxable income, which means that they’ll pay less taxes,” Caroline Bruckner, the managing director of American University’s Kogod Tax Policy Center said per The Independent. New income thresholds Another major change from the IRS is the income threshold for each of the seven federal income tax brackets, which are set to change, too. The highest tax bracket, for those who file individually, is now for incomes over $640,600, which will be taxed at a 37% rate. For married people filing jointly, the same is true for those earning over $768,700. That group is followed by the 35% bracket, which includes incomes over $256,225 for individuals and over $512,450 for married couples. On the lower end of the spectrum, individuals and married couples earning at least $12,400 and $24,800, respectively, will be taxed at a 12% rate. The individual filers earning $12,400 or less will be taxed at a 10% rate. The same will be true for married couples filing jointly who earned $24,800 or less. According to the Tax Foundation, changing tax bracket thresholds is not unusual. And, it’s important for combatting what’s known as “bracket creep” which happens when inflation is the root cause of pushing tax payers into higher tax brackets. That means, it could increase how much tax payers owe, without an increase in real income. While the recent changes to 2025 tax brackets could boost your paycheck, they’re actually fairly modest when compared to recent years. In 2024, for example, for a single filer, the income threshold for the 10% bracket rose from up to $11,000 in 2023 to $11,600. For those married filing jointly, the threshold moved from $22,000 to $23,200. Likewise, the previous year, tax brackets changed by about 7% due to inflation. View the full article

Your paycheck could be a little bigger in 2026, even if you didn’t get a New Year’s raise. That’s because, in order to adjust for inflation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made some major changes to the tax code last year. In case you missed it, the changes were announced back in October. Notably, the standard deduction for 2026 (to be filed in 2027)—which reduces the amount of your income you’ll be taxed on—will rise. “For tax year 2026, the standard deduction increases to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly,” the October announcement explains. “For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $16,100 for tax year 2026, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $24,150.” Experts say the change is likely to result in Americans saving money on their taxes. “If the standard deduction increases, that means that they’re going to have a lower taxable income, which means that they’ll pay less taxes,” Caroline Bruckner, the managing director of American University’s Kogod Tax Policy Center, said per The Independent. New income thresholds Another major change from the IRS is the income threshold for each of the seven federal income tax brackets, which are set to change, too. The highest tax bracket, for those who file individually, is now for incomes over $640,600, which will be taxed at a 37% rate. For married people filing jointly, the same is true for those earning more than $768,700. That group is followed by the 35% bracket, which includes incomes over $256,225 for individuals and over $512,450 for married couples. On the lower end of the spectrum, individuals and married couples earning at least $12,400 and $24,800, respectively, will be taxed at a 12% rate. The individual filers earning $12,400 or less will be taxed at a 10% rate. The same will be true for married couples filing jointly who earned $24,800 or less. According to the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., changing tax bracket thresholds is not unusual. And, it’s important for combating what’s known as “bracket creep,” which happens when inflation is the root cause of pushing taxpayers into higher tax brackets. That means it could increase how much taxpayers owe, without an increase in real income. While the recent changes to 2025 tax brackets could boost your paycheck, they’re actually fairly modest when compared with recent years. For example, for a single filer, the income threshold for the 10% bracket rose from up to $11,000 in 2023 to $11,600 in 2024. For those married filing jointly, the threshold moved from $22,000 to $23,200. Likewise, the previous year, tax brackets changed by about 7% due to inflation. View the full article

PART 2 Digital Nomad Nation: Rise of a Borderless Generation Collective Power The Rise of a Global Nomad Community . As the extended reach of technology and connectivity allows people to move beyond the reach of support of their own families, friends, and governments, the opportunities of the nomad community become clear: A source ... Read moreView the full article

The backlog was supposed to be a list. One list, one tool, one source of truth. Reality diverged. Feature requests arrive through Zendesk tickets. The sales team drops customer feedback in Slack. Executives add strategic initiatives to an Asana project. Your PM tool tracks validated opportunities. The engineering backlog in Jira is supposed to reflect all of this, but it reflects whatever someone last remembered to copy over. Managing a product backlog now means consolidating input from half a dozen sources, making prioritization decisions across different contexts, and ensuring that whatever ends up in front of engineering has enough information to actually build. The backlog template isn’t the hard part. The hard part is making all the pieces connect. What product backlog management actually means A product backlog is the single source of truth for what the product team plans to build. In theory, it’s a prioritized list where the most important work sits at the top, ready for the next sprint. In practice, most teams operate with multiple lists that feed into the backlog, and the backlog itself often splits between what’s prioritized and what’s ready for development. Effective backlog management isn’t just about maintaining a list. It’s about creating a system that captures input from across the organization, applies consistent prioritization logic, and delivers work to engineering in a format they can actually use. Each of these stages has its own challenges, and most backlog problems can be traced to a breakdown in one of them. The input problem Feature requests don’t arrive in a neat, prioritized format. They come from customers through support tickets, from sales teams who heard something on a call, from executives who had a conversation at a conference, and from your own analysis of usage data. Each source has different context, different formatting, and different levels of urgency. Without a system for capturing these inputs, you lose ideas. That support ticket about a workflow limitation gets resolved and closed, but the underlying feature need never makes it to your backlog. The sales feedback lives in a CRM note that nobody checks. The executive idea sits in an email thread until someone asks about it six months later. The input problem isn’t about having too many ideas. It’s about having no consistent way to evaluate ideas from different sources. A feature request from a churned customer might be more important than a request from an active user, but if they arrive through different channels, you might never compare them directly. The prioritization problem Once you have inputs captured, you need to decide what matters most. This is where frameworks like RICE, MoSCoW, and ICE come in. But frameworks only help if you have the data to feed them, and most backlog items don’t arrive with reach estimates, impact scores, or confidence levels attached. Prioritization becomes political when it’s subjective. Without clear criteria, the loudest voice wins. Sales escalates their customer’s request. An executive mentions something in a meeting, and it jumps to the top. Engineering has opinions about technical debt. Everyone has good reasons for their priorities, but there’s no common language for comparing them. The prioritization problem compounds over time. Items that don’t make the cut accumulate at the bottom of the backlog. Eventually, you have hundreds of items that nobody has looked at in months. The backlog becomes a dumping ground instead of a prioritized list, and the signal-to-noise ratio drops until the whole thing feels unusable. The handoff problem A prioritized backlog item isn’t ready for development until it has enough detail for engineering to build it. The gap between “we should build this” and “here’s exactly what to build” is where many backlogs break down. Product managers often prioritize at a high level but don’t have time to write detailed specs for everything. Items sit in the backlog marked as “high priority” but without acceptance criteria, technical context, or clear scope boundaries. When engineering pulls the item into a sprint, they either have to come back with questions or make assumptions that might be wrong. The handoff problem is really a timing problem. You can’t write detailed specs for everything in advance because priorities change. But you can’t wait until sprint planning to write specs because there’s not enough time. The solution is a system that moves items through stages of refinement, adding detail as items get closer to development. Building a product backlog management system Rather than thinking about your backlog as a single list, think about it as a funnel with stages. Each stage has different requirements, different tools might be involved, and different people might be responsible. Stage one The first stage is getting ideas into a system where they won’t be lost. This doesn’t mean immediately adding everything to Jira. It means having designated places where input from different sources lands, and a process for reviewing that input regularly. For support feedback: Create a tagging or categorization system in your support tool. Feature requests get tagged and periodically reviewed by product. This keeps the feedback visible without cluttering your backlog with unvalidated ideas. For sales feedback: Establish a channel or form where sales can submit customer requests. Include fields for customer context, deal size, and urgency. Review submissions weekly and acknowledge each one so sales knows their input is being heard. For executive input: Create a low-friction way for leadership to share ideas. This might be a shared document, a Slack channel, or a simple form. The key is making submission easy while keeping these ideas separate from validated backlog items. For your own ideas: Use your PM tool or a dedicated space for opportunity tracking. Capture hypotheses, usage patterns, and strategic initiatives that aren’t yet tied to specific feature requests. The capture stage should be inclusive. You want to gather input from everywhere. The filtering happens in the next stage. Stage two Not everything captured deserves a place in your backlog. The evaluation stage is where you apply initial filtering and categorization. Regular triage: Schedule weekly or biweekly sessions to review incoming items. For each item, decide: does this align with our current strategy? Is there evidence of demand beyond this single request? Is this something we could realistically build in the next six months? Categorization: Group related requests together. Five different customers asking for variations of the same feature is more compelling than five unrelated requests. Categorization also helps you spot patterns that individual requests might miss. Initial sizing: You don’t need detailed estimates at this stage, but a rough sense of effort helps with prioritization. Is this a small enhancement, a medium feature, or a major initiative? T-shirt sizing works well here. Items that pass evaluation move into your active backlog. Items that don’t fit your current strategy can be archived with a note explaining why. Items that need more information are sent back to the source for clarification. Stage three With a filtered backlog of validated items, you can apply prioritization frameworks meaningfully. This is where RICE, MoSCoW, or your team’s custom framework comes in. RICE prioritization: Reach: How many users will this affect? Impact: How much will it affect them? Confidence: How sure are you about reach and impact estimates? Effort: How much work will this take? The formula (Reach × Impact × Confidence ÷ Effort) gives you a score for comparing items. The value isn’t in the absolute numbers but in the relative ranking. An item with a RICE score of 500 isn’t necessarily twice as important as one with 250, but it’s usually more important. Reprioritize regularly, but not constantly. Monthly prioritization reviews work for most teams. More frequent than that and you’re thrashing; less frequent and priorities become stale. Prioritization shouldn’t happen in isolation. Share your prioritized list with stakeholders and gather feedback. This isn’t about letting stakeholders override your decisions, but about ensuring you haven’t missed context that would change your assessment. Stage four Prioritized items need detail before they’re ready for development. Refinement adds acceptance criteria, technical context, design requirements, and scope boundaries. Progressive refinement: Not everything needs the same level of detail. Items in “Now” need full specifications. Items in “Next” need enough detail to estimate. Items in “Later” can stay at the opportunity level. Collaboration with engineering: Refinement works best when engineering is involved. They can identify technical dependencies, suggest implementation approaches, and flag complexity that might change prioritization. Backlog refinement sessions with a cross-functional group prevent surprises during sprint planning. Definition of ready: Establish criteria for when an item is ready for development. This might include: acceptance criteria documented, designs approved, dependencies identified, and technical approach figured out. Items don’t move to sprint planning until they meet the definition of ready. Stage five The final stage is getting refined items to engineering in a format they can use. This usually means Jira or your team’s development tool. Clean handoff: When items move from your PM tool to Jira, all the context should transfer. Acceptance criteria, links to designs, customer context, and prioritization rationale should be visible to the engineer picking up the work. Traceability: Maintain links between the original request, the backlog item, and the Jira ticket. When a customer asks about the status of their request, you should be able to trace it through the system without searching through multiple tools. Feedback loop: After features ship, close the loop with the original requesters. This builds trust with sales, support, and customers, and provides validation data for future prioritization. Managing a backlog across multiple tools Most teams use different tools for different stages of the backlog. PM tools for opportunity tracking, spreadsheets for prioritization, Jira for development. The challenge is keeping these tools synchronized. The synchronization challenge When backlog items exist in multiple systems, they drift. You update the priority in your PM tool, but Jira still shows the old order. You add acceptance criteria in Jira, but your PM tool doesn’t reflect the added detail. Over time, the systems tell different stories, and you lose confidence in all of them. Manual synchronization doesn’t scale. The more items in your backlog and the more frequently priorities change, the more time you spend copying information between tools. This is time that should go toward product strategy, not data entry. Connecting your tools The solution is integration at the field level. Changes in one system should automatically reflect in connected systems. When you update priority in your PM tool, the corresponding Jira epic should show the new priority. When engineering changes status in Jira, your roadmap should update automatically. Native integrations between tools often provide basic connectivity but miss field-level synchronization. You can link an item in “Product Board” to a Jira epic, but changing one doesn’t necessarily change the other. For a genuine two-way sync, purpose-built integration platforms fill the gap, maintaining bidirectional connections between PM tools and development tools and keeping your backlog consistent without manual updates. Building sustainable processes Even with good integrations, you need processes for the human elements of backlog management. Weekly backlog hygiene: Spend thirty minutes each week cleaning your backlog. Archive stale items, update priorities for changed context, and ensure upcoming items have sufficient detail. Monthly backlog review: Step back and look at the whole system. Is the capture stage working? Are items moving through refinement at an appropriate pace? Is the backlog length sustainable? Adjust your processes based on what you observe. Quarterly backlog reset: Periodically start fresh with the bottom of your backlog. Items that have been deprioritized for multiple quarters probably aren’t going to happen. Archive them with a note and free up the mental space. Product Backlog Template Structure With the system in place, the template becomes straightforward. Here’s a structure that works across most PM tools: FieldPurposeTitleClear, descriptive name for the itemDescriptionProblem statement and contextSourceWhere this request originatedCustomer impactWho benefits and howStrategic alignmentWhich objective this supportsPriority scoreOutput of your prioritization frameworkStatusCurrent stage in the funnelOwnerPM responsible for this itemTarget quarterWhen this is expected to shipAcceptance criteriaDefinition of done (added during refinement)DependenciesWhat must happen firstLinked itemsRelated requests, Jira tickets, designs The template is a starting point. Adapt fields based on what your team actually uses for decision-making. A field nobody looks at is a field that shouldn’t exist. Make product backlog management work A well-managed backlog is a strategic asset. It gives you confidence that you’re working on the right things, provides stakeholders with visibility into priorities, and delivers clear work to engineering. A poorly managed backlog is a black hole where ideas disappear and priorities change unpredictably. The difference isn’t the template. It’s the system: reliable capture, consistent evaluation, defensible prioritization, thorough refinement, and clean delivery. Build the system, connect your tools, and the backlog becomes what it should be: a single source of truth that everyone trusts. If you’re ready to connect your product backlog to your engineering workflow, see how Unito helps product and engineering teams stay aligned. View the full article

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A global paycheck is the salary paid to employees working in various countries, which can involve different currencies and tax regulations. It requires careful calculation to guarantee compliance with local laws, including tax withholdings and mandatory benefits. Managing this process can be complex, as organizations must navigate diverse requirements across jurisdictions. Comprehending how global payroll works is fundamental for any company operating internationally, especially as automation continues to reshape the environment. What challenges do businesses face in this intricate system? Key Takeaways A global paycheck refers to employee salaries managed across multiple countries, considering different currencies and exchange rates. It must comply with diverse tax laws, labor regulations, and local benefits, making it complex compared to domestic paychecks. Accurate tax withholding and documentation are essential to avoid compliance penalties and ensure timely payments. Many organizations utilize global payroll providers for automated solutions, handling currency conversion and compliance effectively. Future trends include increased automation, data analytics, and flexible payroll solutions to address remote work and evolving regulations. Understanding the Concept of a Global Paycheck When you think about the concept of a global paycheck, it’s vital to understand that it involves managing employee salaries across various countries, which can be quite complex. This process, known as global payroll, requires knowledge of different currencies and exchange rates, as fluctuations can impact employees’ earnings. Furthermore, you’ll need to navigate diverse tax systems, adhering to specific withholding and reporting requirements for each location. To effectively manage these challenges, many organizations turn to international payroll providers for assistance. They offer global payroll solutions that automate calculations and compliance checks, greatly reducing the risk of errors. Ensuring employee satisfaction is also important, which often involves providing transparent payslips and self-service options for easy access to payroll information. Key Components of Global Payroll Management When managing global payroll, tax withholding compliance and currency management challenges are essential areas to take into account. You need to stay updated on local tax regulations to guarantee proper deductions during the process of maneuvering through the intricacies of paying employees in different currencies. Comprehending these components can help you maintain accuracy and compliance, in the end protecting your organization from costly penalties. Tax Withholding Compliance Tax withholding compliance is important for global payroll management, as it involves traversing the intricate web of local tax laws in each country where your employees reside. You need to understand and apply various tax rates, including income tax and social security contributions, which differ by jurisdiction. Regularly updating your tax withholding practices is necessary to comply with changing regulations; neglecting this can lead to penalties and compliance issues. Utilizing global payroll services can automate tax calculations, minimizing human error and ensuring timely payments to tax authorities. Additionally, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting of tax withholdings is crucial for adhering to local labor laws and facilitating audits or inquiries from tax authorities, which are significant aspects of international payroll. Currency Management Challenges Managing payroll on a global scale presents unique challenges, particularly in the area of currency management. Handling multiple currencies requires accurate conversion rates to guarantee employees receive their global paycheck properly. Fluctuating exchange rates can affect payroll costs, making regular monitoring crucial for budget accuracy. Global payroll providers often use automated systems for real-time currency conversion, reducing manual errors and securing timely payments. Compliance with local regulations is furthermore critical, as different countries impose various currency transaction requirements. Advanced payroll software solutions can help manage currency risks and provide insights into trends. Challenge Solution Benefit Exchange Rate Fluctuations Real-time Currency Conversion Accurate Payments Compliance Issues Automated Compliance Checks Reduced Legal Risks Currency Risk Management Advanced Payroll Software Features Improved Financial Predictability Differences Between Global Paychecks and Local Paychecks When you compare global paychecks to local paychecks, you’ll notice several key differences in payroll management. Global paychecks have a broader scope, dealing with various tax systems and compliance requirements across multiple countries, whereas local paychecks follow the regulations of one specific country. Furthermore, currency fluctuations and tax variations add complexity to global paychecks, unlike local paychecks, which are straightforward and managed within a single currency framework. Scope of Payroll Management Grasping the differences in payroll management between global paychecks and local paychecks is vital for businesses operating across borders. Global Payroll companies help navigate these intricacies, as managing employee compensation across multiple countries requires adherence to various tax regulations and labor laws. Here’s a quick comparison: Aspect Global Paychecks Currency Multiple currencies Tax Systems Diverse and varied Compliance Requirements Complex and multi-jurisdictional Employee Benefits Varies by country Management Often requires local partners In contrast, local paychecks operate under a single currency and regulatory framework, making processes more straightforward and typically manageable in-house. Recognizing these differences is fundamental for effective payroll management. Compliance Complexity Differences Maneuvering compliance intricacies in payroll management becomes vital, especially for businesses dealing with both global and local paychecks. Global paychecks must adhere to diverse tax laws and labor regulations, unlike local paychecks that follow uniform domestic rules. As local paycheck calculations are straightforward, global payroll involves multiple currencies, exchange rates, and international tax treaties, complicating compliance. You’ll face challenges with varying minimum wage laws and mandatory benefits across jurisdictions. Moreover, employees receiving global paychecks may deal with complex tax withholding and reporting obligations in multiple countries. This often necessitates partnering with local experts or specialized global payroll providers, unlike local paychecks, which can be managed by in-house teams familiar with local regulations. Currency and Tax Variations Comprehending the differences in currency and tax variations is key to managing global paychecks effectively. Global paychecks often involve unique challenges compared to local paychecks, such as: Currency fluctuations: The value of your paycheck can change as a result of exchange rate shifts, potentially reducing your earnings in local currency. Diverse tax obligations: Tax rates vary considerably by country, requiring global payroll systems to apply local laws, unlike the uniform tax structures of local paychecks. Additional taxation: You might face extra tax responsibilities based on residency and the countries involved, complicating your financial situation further. These factors make it crucial to stay informed about currency and tax implications to guarantee you receive the full value of your work. Challenges in Processing Global Paychecks When processing global paychecks, companies face a myriad of challenges that can complicate payroll operations. Steering through diverse tax laws and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions can lead to significant penalties if not managed correctly. Currency fluctuations often complicate paycheck calculations, making it tough to guarantee employees receive accurate amounts in their local currencies. Furthermore, language barriers can hinder effective communication regarding payroll matters, causing misunderstandings and dissatisfaction among employees. To illustrate these challenges, consider the following table: Challenge Impact on Payroll Operations Diverse Tax Laws Risk of penalties and compliance issues Currency Fluctuations Inaccurate paycheck amounts Language Barriers Misunderstandings and employee dissatisfaction Guaranteeing timely and accurate payroll processing requires sophisticated systems to integrate data from various sources during compliance with global data protection regulations, adding to the complexity. The Role of Global Payroll Providers In today’s interconnected world, over 80% of multinational companies rely on global payroll providers to streamline their payroll operations across various countries. These providers play an essential role in managing the intricacies of payroll, safeguarding compliance with local laws and regulations, which minimizes the risk of penalties. Here’s how global payroll providers can benefit your organization: Compliance Management: They facilitate adherence to local labor laws and tax regulations, reducing legal risks. Payroll Processing: They handle currency conversion, tax withholding, and timely payments, assuring accurate payroll for employees worldwide. Additional Services: Many offer benefits administration and HR support, simplifying overall employee management. How Currency Fluctuations Impact Global Paychecks Currency fluctuations can have a profound impact on global paychecks, affecting how much employees finally take home in their local currencies. When exchange rates shift, even a 1% change can alter the equivalent value of your paycheck by the same percentage, directly influencing your purchasing capability at home. Companies often hedge against currency risks to stabilize paycheck amounts, ensuring you receive consistent value in spite of market volatility. Employers need to monitor exchange rates regularly and may use financial tools to convert pay amounts accurately and on time. This diligence is vital as fluctuations can complicate payroll compliance; for instance, changes in exchange rates may necessitate adjustments in tax withholdings and reporting obligations for multinational corporations. Ensuring Compliance Across Multiple Jurisdictions When you’re managing a global workforce, grasping local regulations is crucial for compliance. Each jurisdiction has its own labor laws and tax requirements, and failing to adhere to these can lead to significant penalties. Navigating Local Regulations Comprehending local regulations is crucial for businesses operating across different jurisdictions, as each location has its own set of labor laws, tax codes, and compliance requirements. To navigate this complex terrain, consider the following: Guarantee proper tax withholding and reporting to avoid penalties. Maintain accurate employee classification to prevent legal repercussions. Regularly consult with local legal experts or ADP payroll providers for updates. Implementing robust payroll software can automate compliance checks and streamline tax calculations. This reduces errors and improves efficiency across diverse legal frameworks. Managing Tax Compliance Managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions requires a thorough comprehension of the unique tax regulations and reporting obligations that apply to your business. You’ll need to research local tax laws to guarantee accurate payroll calculations and timely tax filings, as failing to do so can lead to penalties and legal issues. Utilizing automated payroll systems can streamline compliance by updating tax rates and regulations for each employee’s location, reducing errors. It’s additionally vital to classify your workers correctly; misclassifying them as employees or contractors can result in significant tax liabilities. Engaging local payroll providers or experts keeps you informed about changing regulations, helping to maintain compliance and minimize risks associated with international payroll operations. Benefits of Automated Global Payroll Solutions Automated global payroll solutions offer significant advantages that can transform how businesses handle payroll across different countries. These systems streamline processes, reducing manual calculations and lowering errors in wage calculations and tax withholdings. Here are some key benefits: Real-time access to payroll data: HR and finance teams can monitor operations efficiently and make informed decisions quickly. Compliance confirmation: Automated updates help guarantee adherence to local labor laws and tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties. Enhanced employee experience: Self-service options for payslips and tax documents improve transparency, increasing satisfaction among a diverse workforce. Best Practices for Managing Global Payroll When steering through the intricacies of global payroll, it is vital to adopt best practices that guarantee accuracy and compliance across various jurisdictions. Start by implementing regular compliance audits to confirm you adhere to local labor laws and tax regulations. Utilizing centralized payroll software can streamline workflows and improve data accuracy across multiple countries. Don’t forget to regularly update payroll policies to reflect changes in local regulations, confirming timely and accurate payments. Engaging local payroll experts helps navigate complex tax laws and guarantees correct tax withholding and reporting. Finally, adopting automation tools minimizes manual processes, reduces errors, and boosts overall efficiency. Best Practice Purpose Benefit Compliance Audits Confirm adherence to laws Reduce penalties Centralized Payroll Software Streamline workflows Improve data accuracy Regular Updates Reflect regulatory changes Confirm timely payments Engage Local Experts Navigate tax laws Accurate tax reporting Automation Tools Minimize manual processes Boost efficiency Future Trends in Global Payroll Processing As organizations adapt to the dynamic environment of global payroll processing, several key trends are emerging that will shape the future of how companies manage their payroll systems. You’ll notice a strong shift toward automation, with 70% of companies expected to implement automated payroll solutions by 2025 to improve accuracy and efficiency. Consider these key trends: Improved data analytics will provide real-time insights into workforce costs and compliance, enhancing decision-making. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will streamline compliance checks, detect anomalies, and reduce errors and fraud risks. The rise of remote work and gig economy jobs is driving demand for flexible payroll solutions that accommodate various employment types across multiple jurisdictions. Moreover, evolving data privacy regulations like GDPR will lead payroll providers to prioritize robust security measures, ensuring employee information remains protected. Frequently Asked Questions How Does Global Payroll Work? Global payroll works by gathering employee data and time records from various countries to guarantee precise payments. You need to research compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations since these vary by location. Payroll calculations apply specific tax rates and deductions based on the country’s rules. The process includes internal audits and approvals from finance or HR to maintain accuracy before processing payments, often utilizing automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors. How Is Global Pay Different From Regular Payroll? Global pay differs from regular payroll in several key ways. You manage multiple currencies, requiring knowledge of exchange rates. Compliance is more complex, as you navigate various tax laws and labor regulations across countries. Communication must bridge language barriers and cultural differences. Furthermore, you handle diverse employee benefits, which complicates the process further. Conversely, regular payroll typically operates within one currency and adheres to a single set of local regulations and benefits. What Does Global Payroll Mean? Global payroll means managing employee compensation across multiple countries, ensuring each payment complies with local labor laws and tax regulations. You handle various currencies and payment methods, making sure employees receive accurate, timely payments no matter where they are. What Are the Three Types of Payroll? The three types of payroll you might encounter are in-house payroll, outsourced payroll, and global payroll. In-house payroll allows your internal team to manage compensation directly, offering control but requiring expertise and resources. Outsourced payroll shifts this responsibility to third-party providers, reducing administrative tasks but potentially sacrificing some control. Global payroll handles employee compensation across multiple countries, necessitating an extensive comprehension of diverse tax regulations and compliance challenges to guarantee accuracy and legality. Conclusion In conclusion, a global paycheck is vital for managing salaries across different countries, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. By utilizing global payroll providers and automated solutions, organizations can streamline payroll processes and minimize errors. Comprehending the key components and challenges of global payroll management helps companies maintain compliance and employee satisfaction. As the workplace evolves, staying informed about trends in global payroll processing will be critical for effective international operations and workforce management. Image via Google Gemini This article, "What Is a Global Paycheck and How Does It Work?" was first published on Small Business Trends View the full article

A global paycheck is the salary paid to employees working in various countries, which can involve different currencies and tax regulations. It requires careful calculation to guarantee compliance with local laws, including tax withholdings and mandatory benefits. Managing this process can be complex, as organizations must navigate diverse requirements across jurisdictions. Comprehending how global payroll works is fundamental for any company operating internationally, especially as automation continues to reshape the environment. What challenges do businesses face in this intricate system? Key Takeaways A global paycheck refers to employee salaries managed across multiple countries, considering different currencies and exchange rates. It must comply with diverse tax laws, labor regulations, and local benefits, making it complex compared to domestic paychecks. Accurate tax withholding and documentation are essential to avoid compliance penalties and ensure timely payments. Many organizations utilize global payroll providers for automated solutions, handling currency conversion and compliance effectively. Future trends include increased automation, data analytics, and flexible payroll solutions to address remote work and evolving regulations. Understanding the Concept of a Global Paycheck When you think about the concept of a global paycheck, it’s vital to understand that it involves managing employee salaries across various countries, which can be quite complex. This process, known as global payroll, requires knowledge of different currencies and exchange rates, as fluctuations can impact employees’ earnings. Furthermore, you’ll need to navigate diverse tax systems, adhering to specific withholding and reporting requirements for each location. To effectively manage these challenges, many organizations turn to international payroll providers for assistance. They offer global payroll solutions that automate calculations and compliance checks, greatly reducing the risk of errors. Ensuring employee satisfaction is also important, which often involves providing transparent payslips and self-service options for easy access to payroll information. Key Components of Global Payroll Management When managing global payroll, tax withholding compliance and currency management challenges are essential areas to take into account. You need to stay updated on local tax regulations to guarantee proper deductions during the process of maneuvering through the intricacies of paying employees in different currencies. Comprehending these components can help you maintain accuracy and compliance, in the end protecting your organization from costly penalties. Tax Withholding Compliance Tax withholding compliance is important for global payroll management, as it involves traversing the intricate web of local tax laws in each country where your employees reside. You need to understand and apply various tax rates, including income tax and social security contributions, which differ by jurisdiction. Regularly updating your tax withholding practices is necessary to comply with changing regulations; neglecting this can lead to penalties and compliance issues. Utilizing global payroll services can automate tax calculations, minimizing human error and ensuring timely payments to tax authorities. Additionally, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting of tax withholdings is crucial for adhering to local labor laws and facilitating audits or inquiries from tax authorities, which are significant aspects of international payroll. Currency Management Challenges Managing payroll on a global scale presents unique challenges, particularly in the area of currency management. Handling multiple currencies requires accurate conversion rates to guarantee employees receive their global paycheck properly. Fluctuating exchange rates can affect payroll costs, making regular monitoring crucial for budget accuracy. Global payroll providers often use automated systems for real-time currency conversion, reducing manual errors and securing timely payments. Compliance with local regulations is furthermore critical, as different countries impose various currency transaction requirements. Advanced payroll software solutions can help manage currency risks and provide insights into trends. Challenge Solution Benefit Exchange Rate Fluctuations Real-time Currency Conversion Accurate Payments Compliance Issues Automated Compliance Checks Reduced Legal Risks Currency Risk Management Advanced Payroll Software Features Improved Financial Predictability Differences Between Global Paychecks and Local Paychecks When you compare global paychecks to local paychecks, you’ll notice several key differences in payroll management. Global paychecks have a broader scope, dealing with various tax systems and compliance requirements across multiple countries, whereas local paychecks follow the regulations of one specific country. Furthermore, currency fluctuations and tax variations add complexity to global paychecks, unlike local paychecks, which are straightforward and managed within a single currency framework. Scope of Payroll Management Grasping the differences in payroll management between global paychecks and local paychecks is vital for businesses operating across borders. Global Payroll companies help navigate these intricacies, as managing employee compensation across multiple countries requires adherence to various tax regulations and labor laws. Here’s a quick comparison: Aspect Global Paychecks Currency Multiple currencies Tax Systems Diverse and varied Compliance Requirements Complex and multi-jurisdictional Employee Benefits Varies by country Management Often requires local partners In contrast, local paychecks operate under a single currency and regulatory framework, making processes more straightforward and typically manageable in-house. Recognizing these differences is fundamental for effective payroll management. Compliance Complexity Differences Maneuvering compliance intricacies in payroll management becomes vital, especially for businesses dealing with both global and local paychecks. Global paychecks must adhere to diverse tax laws and labor regulations, unlike local paychecks that follow uniform domestic rules. As local paycheck calculations are straightforward, global payroll involves multiple currencies, exchange rates, and international tax treaties, complicating compliance. You’ll face challenges with varying minimum wage laws and mandatory benefits across jurisdictions. Moreover, employees receiving global paychecks may deal with complex tax withholding and reporting obligations in multiple countries. This often necessitates partnering with local experts or specialized global payroll providers, unlike local paychecks, which can be managed by in-house teams familiar with local regulations. Currency and Tax Variations Comprehending the differences in currency and tax variations is key to managing global paychecks effectively. Global paychecks often involve unique challenges compared to local paychecks, such as: Currency fluctuations: The value of your paycheck can change as a result of exchange rate shifts, potentially reducing your earnings in local currency. Diverse tax obligations: Tax rates vary considerably by country, requiring global payroll systems to apply local laws, unlike the uniform tax structures of local paychecks. Additional taxation: You might face extra tax responsibilities based on residency and the countries involved, complicating your financial situation further. These factors make it crucial to stay informed about currency and tax implications to guarantee you receive the full value of your work. Challenges in Processing Global Paychecks When processing global paychecks, companies face a myriad of challenges that can complicate payroll operations. Steering through diverse tax laws and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions can lead to significant penalties if not managed correctly. Currency fluctuations often complicate paycheck calculations, making it tough to guarantee employees receive accurate amounts in their local currencies. Furthermore, language barriers can hinder effective communication regarding payroll matters, causing misunderstandings and dissatisfaction among employees. To illustrate these challenges, consider the following table: Challenge Impact on Payroll Operations Diverse Tax Laws Risk of penalties and compliance issues Currency Fluctuations Inaccurate paycheck amounts Language Barriers Misunderstandings and employee dissatisfaction Guaranteeing timely and accurate payroll processing requires sophisticated systems to integrate data from various sources during compliance with global data protection regulations, adding to the complexity. The Role of Global Payroll Providers In today’s interconnected world, over 80% of multinational companies rely on global payroll providers to streamline their payroll operations across various countries. These providers play an essential role in managing the intricacies of payroll, safeguarding compliance with local laws and regulations, which minimizes the risk of penalties. Here’s how global payroll providers can benefit your organization: Compliance Management: They facilitate adherence to local labor laws and tax regulations, reducing legal risks. Payroll Processing: They handle currency conversion, tax withholding, and timely payments, assuring accurate payroll for employees worldwide. Additional Services: Many offer benefits administration and HR support, simplifying overall employee management. How Currency Fluctuations Impact Global Paychecks Currency fluctuations can have a profound impact on global paychecks, affecting how much employees finally take home in their local currencies. When exchange rates shift, even a 1% change can alter the equivalent value of your paycheck by the same percentage, directly influencing your purchasing capability at home. Companies often hedge against currency risks to stabilize paycheck amounts, ensuring you receive consistent value in spite of market volatility. Employers need to monitor exchange rates regularly and may use financial tools to convert pay amounts accurately and on time. This diligence is vital as fluctuations can complicate payroll compliance; for instance, changes in exchange rates may necessitate adjustments in tax withholdings and reporting obligations for multinational corporations. Ensuring Compliance Across Multiple Jurisdictions When you’re managing a global workforce, grasping local regulations is crucial for compliance. Each jurisdiction has its own labor laws and tax requirements, and failing to adhere to these can lead to significant penalties. Navigating Local Regulations Comprehending local regulations is crucial for businesses operating across different jurisdictions, as each location has its own set of labor laws, tax codes, and compliance requirements. To navigate this complex terrain, consider the following: Guarantee proper tax withholding and reporting to avoid penalties. Maintain accurate employee classification to prevent legal repercussions. Regularly consult with local legal experts or ADP payroll providers for updates. Implementing robust payroll software can automate compliance checks and streamline tax calculations. This reduces errors and improves efficiency across diverse legal frameworks. Managing Tax Compliance Managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions requires a thorough comprehension of the unique tax regulations and reporting obligations that apply to your business. You’ll need to research local tax laws to guarantee accurate payroll calculations and timely tax filings, as failing to do so can lead to penalties and legal issues. Utilizing automated payroll systems can streamline compliance by updating tax rates and regulations for each employee’s location, reducing errors. It’s additionally vital to classify your workers correctly; misclassifying them as employees or contractors can result in significant tax liabilities. Engaging local payroll providers or experts keeps you informed about changing regulations, helping to maintain compliance and minimize risks associated with international payroll operations. Benefits of Automated Global Payroll Solutions Automated global payroll solutions offer significant advantages that can transform how businesses handle payroll across different countries. These systems streamline processes, reducing manual calculations and lowering errors in wage calculations and tax withholdings. Here are some key benefits: Real-time access to payroll data: HR and finance teams can monitor operations efficiently and make informed decisions quickly. Compliance confirmation: Automated updates help guarantee adherence to local labor laws and tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties. Enhanced employee experience: Self-service options for payslips and tax documents improve transparency, increasing satisfaction among a diverse workforce. Best Practices for Managing Global Payroll When steering through the intricacies of global payroll, it is vital to adopt best practices that guarantee accuracy and compliance across various jurisdictions. Start by implementing regular compliance audits to confirm you adhere to local labor laws and tax regulations. Utilizing centralized payroll software can streamline workflows and improve data accuracy across multiple countries. Don’t forget to regularly update payroll policies to reflect changes in local regulations, confirming timely and accurate payments. Engaging local payroll experts helps navigate complex tax laws and guarantees correct tax withholding and reporting. Finally, adopting automation tools minimizes manual processes, reduces errors, and boosts overall efficiency. Best Practice Purpose Benefit Compliance Audits Confirm adherence to laws Reduce penalties Centralized Payroll Software Streamline workflows Improve data accuracy Regular Updates Reflect regulatory changes Confirm timely payments Engage Local Experts Navigate tax laws Accurate tax reporting Automation Tools Minimize manual processes Boost efficiency Future Trends in Global Payroll Processing As organizations adapt to the dynamic environment of global payroll processing, several key trends are emerging that will shape the future of how companies manage their payroll systems. You’ll notice a strong shift toward automation, with 70% of companies expected to implement automated payroll solutions by 2025 to improve accuracy and efficiency. Consider these key trends: Improved data analytics will provide real-time insights into workforce costs and compliance, enhancing decision-making. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will streamline compliance checks, detect anomalies, and reduce errors and fraud risks. The rise of remote work and gig economy jobs is driving demand for flexible payroll solutions that accommodate various employment types across multiple jurisdictions. Moreover, evolving data privacy regulations like GDPR will lead payroll providers to prioritize robust security measures, ensuring employee information remains protected. Frequently Asked Questions How Does Global Payroll Work? Global payroll works by gathering employee data and time records from various countries to guarantee precise payments. You need to research compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations since these vary by location. Payroll calculations apply specific tax rates and deductions based on the country’s rules. The process includes internal audits and approvals from finance or HR to maintain accuracy before processing payments, often utilizing automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors. How Is Global Pay Different From Regular Payroll? Global pay differs from regular payroll in several key ways. You manage multiple currencies, requiring knowledge of exchange rates. Compliance is more complex, as you navigate various tax laws and labor regulations across countries. Communication must bridge language barriers and cultural differences. Furthermore, you handle diverse employee benefits, which complicates the process further. Conversely, regular payroll typically operates within one currency and adheres to a single set of local regulations and benefits. What Does Global Payroll Mean? Global payroll means managing employee compensation across multiple countries, ensuring each payment complies with local labor laws and tax regulations. You handle various currencies and payment methods, making sure employees receive accurate, timely payments no matter where they are. What Are the Three Types of Payroll? The three types of payroll you might encounter are in-house payroll, outsourced payroll, and global payroll. In-house payroll allows your internal team to manage compensation directly, offering control but requiring expertise and resources. Outsourced payroll shifts this responsibility to third-party providers, reducing administrative tasks but potentially sacrificing some control. Global payroll handles employee compensation across multiple countries, necessitating an extensive comprehension of diverse tax regulations and compliance challenges to guarantee accuracy and legality. Conclusion In conclusion, a global paycheck is vital for managing salaries across different countries, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. By utilizing global payroll providers and automated solutions, organizations can streamline payroll processes and minimize errors. Comprehending the key components and challenges of global payroll management helps companies maintain compliance and employee satisfaction. As the workplace evolves, staying informed about trends in global payroll processing will be critical for effective international operations and workforce management. Image via Google Gemini This article, "What Is a Global Paycheck and How Does It Work?" was first published on Small Business Trends View the full article

How seriously are you taking your 2026 rebrand? Do you have your 365 buttons ready? If this means nothing to you, you likely spent the holiday period at the lord intended – offline. But if spending less time on your phone isn’t one of your 2026 resolutions, let me catch you up. It started with a TikTok posted in December, all about rebranding for 2026. In the comments people shared their own strategies and self-improvement tips for the upcoming year. One comment, however, stood out from the rest. “I’m getting 365 buttons, one for each day because I want to do more stuff and I’m scared of time so I want to be more conscious of it,” a user called Tamara wrote. To which another user innocently asked: “What is 365 buttons?” Tamara went on to explain: “One for every day”, to which another replied: “Yes queen, but wdym buttons? Like to wear?” Tamara then clarified: “Just to have to see how quick days pass and to remind myself that time passes and I just have fun and to do a lot of stuff.” Still confused? You’re not alone. “What are you doing with the buttons everyday is what they’re asking,” one user commented. “Are you putting them in a jar, are you wearing them??” To this, Tamara responded: “Hey so it actually only has to make sense to me for me to do it and I don’t feel like explaining it to anyone else” What might’ve remained an off-the-cuff interaction, instead blew up overnight with hundreds of videos since posted in reference to the comment exchange. Some have made their best attempts to explain Tamara’s logic (to my understanding a sort of sand timer, but in button-form). Others have taken Tamara’s advice and started their own 365 button craft projects, from making their own brass buttons to upcycling clothing. “Kinda upset its already the third button but I don’t have to explain that to anyone,” one creator posted on January 3rd. “Only just now found out about 365 buttons so now i gotta wait til next year,” another lamented this week. Mostly, people have taken Tamara’s words as a mantra or inspirational quote – complete with brat-esque graphics – to live by in 2026. In much the same way Kylie Jenner prophetically proclaimed 2016 as the “year of realizing stuff,” a decade on, in 2026 we can add to that axiom, “it actually only has to make sense to me for me to do it and I don’t feel like explaining it to anyone else.” View the full article

For Americans, the idea of watching live television without the constant barrage of commercials for prescription medications and junk food might seem foreign. That’s now the norm in the United Kingdom. Starting on Monday, a ban has gone into effect that prohibits advertising foods high in fat, salt, and sugar on TV before 9 p.m. and at any time online. It’s an attempt by the UK government to tackle childhood obesity. In 2022, 15% of children between the ages of 2 and 15 were obese, according to figures from the National Health Service. What constitutes a banned product is a bit complex to decipher, as the rules cover 13 wide-ranging categories of food. Some products included in the advertising ban are obvious—soda, candy, potato chips, and desserts, for example—while others may be a bit surprising, like breakfast cereals, various types of yogurts, and ready-made meals like stuffed ravioli. ‘WELL OVERDUE’ The UK has long banned TV advertisements for prescription drugs, and this latest advertising ban dates back to 2020, during the era of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However, it didn’t receive much traction under his successor. In 2023, now-Prime Minister Keir Starmer campaigned on reforming the National Health Service and promised to put a ban into effect on advertising junk food if elected, saying it was “well overdue.” That sentiment was echoed more recently by Katherine Brown, a professor of behavior change in health at the University of Hertfordshire, who told the BBC on Monday that the ban was “long overdue and a move in the right direction.” COMPLYING WITH BAN But food companies are already finding creative ways to comply with the ban, while still advertising. These companies can advertise healthier versions of banned products or they can continue to advertise online and on television, so long as they don’t show an “identifiable” product. This latter concession was one the UK government made following threats of legal action by the food industry against the blanket ban. “Legislation permits companies to switch from product advertising to brand advertising, which is likely to significantly weaken [the] impact [of the new rules],” Anna Taylor, executive director of The Food Foundation, a nonprofit focused on the UK food system, told The Guardian. What’s more, companies are switching up how they advertise, opting instead for outdoor advertising that include billboards and on public transportation. Outdoor advertising is the second-largest source of exposure to food advertising for children, according to the 2025 annual report from The Food Foundation, and food companies increased their advertising spend by 28% between 2021 and 2024 in anticipation of the TV and online ban. MORE TO BE DONE While the UK government has estimated that the advertising ban could prevent about 20,000 cases of childhood obesity, there’s more work to be done, according to advocates. Brown called on the government to make nutritious options “more affordable, accessible and appealing,” while Taylor said the ban marked a milestone on a bigger journey to protect children. “We can’t stop here, we must remain focused on the goal: banning all forms of junk food advertising to children,” Taylor told The Guardian. View the full article

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Hisense is all about TVs at this year's CES—specifically, how those TVs display color. If the company's keynote is any indication, Hisense is extremely invested in leading the charge in color reproduction. Though its tagline this year is "Innovating a Brighter Life," the pitch is less on how bright their TVs are, and more on how true to life their colors are, especially when it comes to accurately displaying the filmmakers' original intent. Will consumers buy a TV because their favorite movie looks a bit more how the director intended it to be? I'm not sure. But that's largely the idea behind Hisense's new RGB MiniLED Evo. RGB MiniLED Evo Credit: Lifehacker Hisense's biggest announcement of the day is its RGB MiniLED Evo. This iteration of the company's RGB MiniLED technology comes with three key upgrades: First, there's the "Chromagic" precision backlight. The company says this technology helps avoid color bleeding and tint shifting when watching content. It also boosts the colors offered by existing RGB MiniLED technology: Hisense says this new standard can display 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut with four-primary colors (red, green, blue, and sky blue, or cyan), while RGB MiniLED can achieve 100% BT.2020 with the standard three primary colors. The company says Evo also comes with AI-powered RGB color dimming with "134 bit precision." Second, RGB MiniLED Evo has a "Hi-View AI engine," to sync color across the TV's backlight. This engine comes with a three-core RISC CPU and a 2TOPS NPU for AI processing. Hisense claims the chip provides a 40% boost in computing performance, a 70% improvement in scenario recognition computing power, and 100% upgrade in scenario adaption computing capability. The company says the RGB MiniLED Evo can help display shows and movies as the original creators intended them to look. Hisense compared it to OLED, which it says displays content with too little brightness, and QD MiniLED, which it says compromises the color by being too bright. Hisense's RGB MiniLED—not necessarily just Evo—also supposedly cuts down on blue light. Hisense says its new display tech emits 60% "less harmful" blue light than QD OLED, though the science doesn't necessarily support the claims that blue light is any worse for you than other light colors. The company also says RGB MiniLED is 30% more energy-efficient than QD OLED, though it didn't include any references to back up those claims in the keynote. Finally, Evo comes with an AI calibration feature, which Hisense touts as a way for users to turn their TVs into professional reference monitors. The company says RGB MiniLED evo is coming to its product lineup, including the U8, UX, U9, and U7 series, this year. Other Hisense announcements at CES 2026 Credit: Lifehacker While the RGB MiniLED Evo was undoubtedly Hisense's biggest announcement this year, the company also ran through some other news at the keynote. First, there's the XR10, a new projector that can reach up to 300 inches. It comes with liquid cooling, lens shift supporting a 4K projection, and 6,000 lumens of brightness. The company also announced the MXS MicroLED TV, which can scale up to 163 inches. Despite devoting only a moment to the TV, company says the MXS won an CES 2026 Innovation Award. Hisense also made some announcements about its TV OS, including features like weather, calendar, and integrations with other smart home devices. But perhaps most notably, Hisense announced a partnership with Microsoft to bring both Copilot and Xbox Cloud Gaming to its TVs. That's pretty big news. Finally, if you're both a Hisense and a FIFA fan, you can buy products from the "Hisense Elite Collection," which are designed specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I'm not sure how big that crossover is, nor do I think I'd buy a TV because it was made for one soccer event, but it was part of Hisense's announcement. View the full article

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