TREND REPORTS
US Digital Ad Spending Will Surpass Traditional in 2019
[Business]
2019/02/24 09:08
Amazon’s ad business to grow more than 50%, taking bite out of duopoly.This year will mark a major milestone in the world of advertising. For the first time, digital ad spending in the US will exceed traditional ad spending, according to eMarketer’s latest forecast. By 2023, digital will surpass two-thirds of total media spending.Total digital ad spending in the US will grow 19% to $129.34 bi...
Apple, Goldman Sachs Team Up on Credit Card Paired With iPhone
[Business]
2019/02/24 09:07
Both companies are seeking new revenue sources as their bread-and-butter businesses struggle. Cardholders will earn cash back of about 2% on most purchases and potentially more on Apple gadgets and services, people familiar with the matter said.Apple Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plan to start issuing this spring a joint credit card paired with new iPhone features that will help users manag...
Mckinsey - Cutting Through the 5G Hype : Survey Shows Telcos’ Nuanced Views
[Business]
2019/02/24 09:06
Operators see a marginally positive business case, expect rollout at scale to take until 2022, and don’t think the increase in capital-expense-to-sales ratio will be as big as skeptics claim.For a technology that gets as much attention as 5G, we know precious little about what telco operators truly think about how it will play out for the industry and what they truly plan to do. Optimists tout...
L’Oréal Launches AI-Powered Skin Diagnostic Based on Scientific Research in Skin Aging
[Product]
2019/02/24 09:05
L’Oréal’s Modiface unit launched artificial intelligence-powered skin diagnostic technology to allow consumers to upload selfies to obtain treatment advice.Development of the digital tool is based on 15 years of scientific research on aging skin by the company's research and innovation teams. The technology leverages an AI-powered algorithm developed by Modiface that was trained on 6,000 cli...
Citroën Unveils ‘Unique’ All-Electric Ami One Concept
[Design]
2019/02/24 09:04
Citroën unveiled its Ami One Concept today, a “disruptive all-electric object” that the company will present at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.A tiny two-person NEV, Ami One Concept is designed for urban mobility and can be driven by anyone 16 or older without a license. The concept vehicle can reach a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) and has a range of 100 km (62 miles).Citroën says it designed t...
(Infographic) The Science Behind the $13 Billion Medical Cannabis Industry
[Business]
2019/02/24 09:03
There’s nothing quite like cannabis in the plant kingdom. Beneath its humble surface, over 750 unique compounds exist within – all of which have helped propel the cannabis industry into the multi-billion dollar market it is today.Today’s infographic from The Green Organic Dutchman takes a deep dive into the cannabis components which contribute to its therapeutic potential, how it interacts w...
(PDF) BCG - Resolving the Blockchain Paradox in Transportation and Logistics
[Business]
2019/02/21 11:30
The best blockchain networks are often the hardest to create. A fundamental paradox relating to blockchain technology is on full display in the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry. By increasing transparency, these distributed digital ledgers can mitigate the mistrust that often exists among the industry’s transacting parties. Yet this same mistrust makes it hard to bring together...
The First Patented Antipollution Mask - The Mask R-PUR Nano
[Product]
2019/02/21 11:30
Futuristic mask filters out air pollution for cyclists and runners.As a way to stay fit and to combat global warming, more and more people are cycling to work — especially those who live in a city. But a big concern for cyclists in urban environments is staying safe, not only from car crashes but also from airborne pollutants. A cycling mask shown off at CES 2019 could help combat this problem...
The Official Fast Food French Fry Power Rankings
[Product]
2019/02/21 11:29
Look, it’s been a long two years for everyone. We’re tired, our brains have been melted to a thin pap by the news cycle, and we’ve soundly backslid into our slothful ways despite resolving to exercise off all the cookies we cry-ate over the holiday. During times like this, it’s necessary to celebrate small victories. Celebrate the fact that you woke up this morning, and did or did not remem...
