TREND REPORTS
(Video) Nescafé : The Hello Bench
[Business]
2017/06/01 10:40
Creating new relationships it’s harder than you think, even when you are in the midst of hundreds of thousands of people. To do so, you need a spark, a new opportunity and, of course, a red mug. That's exactly what we did with The Nescafé Hello Bench during the Salone del Mobile in Milan: a bench that gets shorter when two people sit on it. Two sensors activate the bench and let two strangers...
What Are Smart Speakers Used For and How How Smart ?
[Consumer]
2017/06/01 10:39
Amazon’s line of smart speakers, powered by the company’s virtual assistant Alexa, is widely considered a big success. Despite initial privacy concerns, the company sold millions of Echo devices in the United States and abroad, gaining a significant advantage on what many consider the next major battlefield in tech.If the Seattle-based e-commerce giant hoped that its smart speakers would boos...
(Video) Warby Parker Grew to $250M in Sales Through Disciplined Growth
[Business]
2017/06/01 10:39
Warby Parker's founders are doubling down on deep tech and retail stores to vault their beloved startup into the next phase. "Nothing we're doing is rocket science. They're things that make sense for customers." –Dave Gilboa (left) of online eyeglasses retailer Warby Parker, with his co-founder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal. CREDIT: Christaan Felber If Wes Anderson made a movie about startups, Wa...
Drug Is First to Treat Cancer Based on Genetics, Not Location
[Tech]
2017/06/01 10:39
A change in how cancer is treated means more people will benefit from immunotherapy.In a first for precision medicine, a cancer drug has won regulatory approval based on the genetic characteristic of tumors, rather than their location in the body.On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it had approved Keytruda, an immunotherapy, for patients who have genetic glitches in so-called...
KidPass Raises $5.1M for Its Children’s Activity Subscription Service
[Investing]
2017/06/01 10:39
KidPass, a monthly membership program that gives parents access to a variety of kid-friendly activities across their city, has raised $5.1 million in Series A funding. Currently live in New York, the new funds will allow the service to expand to new markets including L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Chicago.The round was led by Javelin Venture Partners, w...
Drone-vertising is Here - ARON
[Design]
2017/06/01 10:35
Advertisers are always looking for funky new ways to get products in front of our faces and this just might be one method we can expect in the future. It’s called ARON and it’s a drone specialized to place marketing right over our heads!It’s adapted to be safe and quiet for use in public spaces by using a blade-less design. The lack of propellers means less noise and prevents injury from spi...
Monthly Trend Report - June 2017 Edition
[Trendbird]
2017/06/01 10:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - June. 2017 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." * 300여개 리딩 글로벌 기업의 C-Level 경영진 및 경영전략, 기술연구소, 신사업, 마케팅, 디자인 등 핵심 전...
Private Companies Unbundling P&G and the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
[Business]
2017/05/28 10:09
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is under attack from a number of specialized private companies. Here are the consumer goods companies unbundling P&G's brand portfolio. [click to enlarge] Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a publicly-traded consumer goods conglomerate with a market capitalization greater than the GDP of many countries. And with a portfolio of brands spanning skin c...
Peloton is Now a Unicorn Because of the Spinning Class Craze
[Business]
2017/05/28 10:08
Have you ever taken a class at SoulCycle? Or better yet, Flywheel ?Spinning has turned out to be a big business and there’s one brand that’s been gaining traction in the at-home fitness space. Peloton’s $2000 bikes have developed a cult following, mainly because of its live-streamed classes, which are offered as an added subscription and can be displayed on the bike screen.The price of the m...
Beauty Brands Launch Products That Combat Air Pollution
[Product]
2017/05/28 10:07
Youth feel strongly about protecting the environment, and brands are addressing issues like urban air pollution by raising awareness in creative ways. Beauty brands are likewise confronting the problem, launching products that promise to protect consumers from the negative impact of common pollutants.Ren Some products use probiotics to defend against skin stressors like air pollutants; the Flas...
(Video) MSU Scientists Create Paper-Thin Device That Turns Flags Into Loudspeakers
[Tech]
2017/05/28 10:06
The flexible device generates energy from human movement and could lead to the creation of voice-activated security patches for computers and talking newspapers.Scientists at Michigan State University (MSU) have created a paper-thin, flexible device that, when integrated, can turn a flag into a loudspeaker by generating energy from human movement. The ferroelectret nanogenerator known as FENG d...
(Video) Wireless Road Technology Charges Electric Vehicles as They Travel - Electroad
[Tech]
2017/05/28 10:05
ElectRoad is working with the Israeli government to install an electric bus route in Tel Aviv that uses wireless charging technology built into roads.Israel-based e-mobility company ElectRoad has created wireless road technology that powers electric vehicles while they drive, eliminating the need for batteries and the necessity of stopping to charge. The company’s first creation, a dynamic wir...
