TREND REPORTS
92% of Car Buyers Research Online Before They Buy
[Consumer]
2019/06/04 12:02
They research Video. Video lets them get behind the wheel — virtually.Test drive videos may replace the need to see the car in person.Sixty-four percent of shoppers who watch online videos to inform their purchase say new formats like 360° video would convince them to buy a car without a test drive.2 In the past two years, watch time of “test drive” videos on YouTube has grown by more than...
New 'Rollable' Luzli Roller MK02 Headphones are the Coolest
[Product]
2019/06/04 12:02
Every ROLLER headphone set is individually hand made in Switzerland, making each one unique. The precisely crafted aluminium and steel headband fits the head snugly and comfortably, and rolls neatly into a compact size to fit in your pocket. The ROLLER hand crafted on-ear and around-ear headphones combine refined precision engineering and design with a unique patented rolling mechanism. These h...
Algorithmic Lace Bra Designed for Style and Comfort Post-Mastectomy
[Design]
2019/06/04 12:02
Designer Lisa Marks has combined traditional handicrafts with technology to create a unique bra especially for people who have had mastectomy surgery.The Algorithmic Lace bra is designed to fit the form of an individual's body after they have had breast tissue removed during cancer treatment. The bespoke design has two distinct advantages: first, it forgoes the underwire of a typical bra that c...
(Patent) Apple Patents Foldable Screen Tech That Bends Multiple Ways
[Tech]
2019/06/03 11:16
As Samsung continues its figure out its Galaxy Fold problems, a recent patent suggests we might be getting closer to seeing Apple's version of a foldable device. The US Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent to Apple for a "foldable cover and display for an electronic device." There are no specifics on whether this display will be for a new iPhone, iPad or other Apple product, but instead,...
(PDF) The Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2019
[Consumer]
2019/06/03 11:16
Deloitte research reveals a “generation disrupted.” Growing up in a world of accelerated transformation leaves millennials and Gen Zs feeling unsettled about the future.Optimism and trust are becoming scarceThis year, we saw a palpable deterioration of optimism and a wide variety of both macroeconomic and day-to-day anxieties weighing on millennials’ minds. They have bleak expectations for t...
The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
[Design]
2019/06/03 11:16
The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer has set the bar rather high when it comes to the visual qualities of hair dryers, however I think it’s fair to say that this concept, named RED, may give Dyson a run for their money in the aesthetics department!Designed with the ambitions of creating a visually striking product firmly in mind, every last detail of RED has been considered in great detail, from th...
New MIT-developed Glove Teaches A.I.-Based Robots to 'Identify' Everyday Objects
[Tech]
2019/06/03 11:16
MIT-affiliated researchers develop a hypersensitive glove that can capture the way in which we handle objects.Smart tactile interaction will be invaluable when A.I.-based robots start to interact with objects — and us.Our hands are amazing things. For sighted people, it may be surprising how good they are at recognizing objects by feel alone, though the vision-impaired know perfectly well how...
(Infographic) Friends Influence Purchasing Decisions for 81% of Canadian Gen Zers
[Consumer]
2019/06/03 11:15
Eighty percent of people do internet research before purchasing a product. Followed by family (73%) and online reviews (62%).In a world with so many choices, brand loyalty can be hard to come by. But 46% of Gen Zers in Canada say they’re loyal to brands, and 34% say it depends on the category, according to new research by student data company Amplify in partnership with The Globe and Mail.In a...
Intel Shows Off Crazy Triple Folding Gaming Laptop, The “Honeycomb Glacier”
[Product]
2019/06/03 11:15
As Intel is currently facing increasing competition from AMD and Qualcomm, the company made several important announcements at Computex in Taipei this week. The first 10th gen Intel Core processors are now shipping to PC OEMs, and the chip maker also shared more details about its Project Athena innovation program this week.With Project Athena, Intel is trying to push forward the ultrabook categ...
