Author: Michael Litman

MoneySupermarket.com conducted research on how much it would cost to live the lifestyle of major superheros in today’s economy, including how much it would take to buy their gadgets, pay the staff and electric bills in their huge mansions and operate multinational companies as a front/funding source for their masked adventures. In this example, we look at what it would cost to be Batman. A timely piece of research by MoneySuperMarket.com capitalising on the interest around the recent release of Dark Knight Rises. (I’m a bit late to posting).

Of all the superheroes, Batman’s wealth is significantly larger than most – with the possible exception of Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Wayne Manor costs $600,000,000 alone with an annual running cost of $37,000. Top that off with $80 million worth of vehicles and a stockpile of weapons totalling more than $10,000 and you will have to save pretty hard to afford to become Batman.

Of course Batman hasn’t saved or taken out a loan to build up his wealth. He was born in to the Wayne family fortune and now owns Wayne Enterprises, a multinational organisation with divisions in technology, shipping, defence, chemicals and many more. Wayne Enterprises (not included in the infographic) is worth a total of $7 billion.

Thanks Andrea for sending this through.

If you ever want to relive that great British spirit, enthusiasm and enjoyment of the Olympics, all you need to do is watch this.

A great example from Adidas who really cemented their name and association with the Olympics not through a product ad but something in this case instead featuring the stars of the games having some fun and showing more of their personalities. Well done Adidas.

With almost 18,000 jobs and over a 3% growth in the country’s economy – the UK may have struck gold. Along with the next World Cup in 2014, the 2016 Summer Olympics will take play in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Will be interesting to see if it has the same impact in Rio that it has had in the UK. And hats off to the BBC for some incredible broadcasting.

Digital technology has transformed and continues to transform every aspect of our lives. In the motor industry, technology developed throughout the years has enhanced our safety and comfort.

The introduction of modern safety mechanisms such as lane departure warning and brake assist systems as well as iPhone applications such as Driver Reviver and Car Butler has seen technology faithfully assisting drivers in times of need. With technology advancing and disseminating at a rapid rate, Global Positioning System units have already become a staple accessory in cars across the world.

This infographic from Allianz Australia illustrates just how much of an impact digital technology has had in the automotive sector.

From iPods to iPhones to iPads and more, the Apple empire has surged into a solid and undeniable place of power over the past decade.

The following infographic examines a single, crucial element in Apple’s enormous success; namely, their physical retail locations. If you’re like a billion other people in the world, you’ve probably been into one of Apple’s stores in the past year.

With close to 400 stores all over the world, Apple’s retail space is the most profitable per square foot compared to any other company.

Apple’s in-store sales don’t just top others, they trounce the competition by a landslide. Nobody does it quite like Apple.

68% of institutions allow students unlimited internet connectivity.

77% of institutions report increased bandwidth usage as significant issue for their network.

41% of students have 3 or more devices connected to the internet at any given time.

The three largest bandwidth consumers are tablets, smartphones, and digital media devices.

50% of IT departments claim they do not recover costs of bandwidth supplied to students.

81% of millennials Google or Facebook their date before going out

79% of recuiters and hiring managers screen applicants by information available online

86% of hiring managers have rejected someone based on information available online

7 in 10 internet users search online for information about others