TREND REPORTS
Apple is Spending $30 Billion a Year on R&D to Find Its Next Big Thing
[Business]
2024/09/08 09:10
On Monday, the tech world will turn its attention to Cupertino, California for the annual gadget show and tell from the world’s largest company. This year’s event, which kicks off at 1 p.m. ET, has been dubbed “It’s Glowtime,” and the latest iPhone will be the headline act.For those who haven’t been counting, we're now onto the iPhone 16 — which is expected to be the first to include “A...
OpenAI Hits More Than 1 Million Paid Business Users
[Business]
2024/09/08 09:09
OpenAI said on Thursday it has more than 1 million paying users across its business products, ChatGPT Enterprise, Team and Edu, as the AI firm's chatbot continues to see strong adoption owing to its advanced large language model.The figure is a rise from the 600,000 users it had in April, indicating that CEO Sam Altman's push to get enterprises to adopt ChatGPT for corporate use is paying off.S...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What Employees Say Matters Most to Motivate Performance
[Consumer]
2024/09/08 09:08
A survey of over 1,000 employees creates a data-backed view of what motivates employees to perform.The past few years have been a confounding time in performance management. Disruptions of long-standing workplace norms have led many employees to rethink their expectations of employers regarding remote work, employee burnout, and work–life balance. Compounding these challenges, an inflationary...
(Paper) Google Debuts AI-Powered Game Engine; Fetch.ai Aims for Gaming Integration
[Tech]
2024/09/08 09:07
Artificial intelligence is making inroads across the gaming industry, with developments spanning classic game recreation, iGaming assistance and Web3 integration.These AI applications are altering game development processes, enhancing player experiences and opening new avenues for technological synergy in gaming.Google researchers created GameNGen, the first game engine powered entirely by AI t...
Lilly-backed OrsoBio Raises $67M for Slate of Obesity Drugs as Combinations Take Root
[Investing]
2024/09/08 09:06
OrsoBio Announces Oversubscribed $67 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Mitochondrial Protonophore Portfolio Targeting Obesity and Associated Disorders.OrsoBio, Inc. ("OrsoBio” or “the Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for obesity and obesity-associated disorders, today announced the close of an oversubscribed $67 million Series B financing. Th...
(Infographic) Silver : The Unsung Hero of the New Economy
[Investing]
2024/09/08 09:05
Silver demand continues to surge, driven by technologies like solar power and AI.In 2023 alone, the silver market experienced a 15% supply deficit. Furthermore, the market is expected to reach a cumulative deficit of 1,093.4 million ounces from 2020 to 2024.In this graphic by Outcrop Silver, we discuss how new mines are necessary to meet the high demand for the metal.Silver is Essential for New...
Premium Innovative Defrosting Tray for Those Who Don’t Like Using Microwave
[Product]
2024/09/08 09:04
Defrost your food in modern and sanitary way with Premium Innovative Defrosting Tray. You don’t need electricity, microwave, or hot water. All you need to do is place your frozen food on this tray at room temperature. It’s not a conventional tray, it functions as a thermal conduction, transferring heat to your food, therefore it thaws in less time while persevering your food texture, nutrient...
Narc Robot Concept Helps Detect Contraband in Public Spaces
[Design]
2024/09/08 09:03
One of my family’s favorite things to see at places like malls and airports are the drug sniffing dogs. We always joke about wanting to pet them, although of course we’re not supposed to. But there are times when I pity them since they have to work hard and it can even be dangerous for them. There are of course other technologies and devices that can be developed so the load of detecting cont...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Help Wanted : Charting The Challenge of Tight Labor Markets
[Consumer]
2024/09/05 09:10
For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue. This article provides a data-driven look via charts to understand the implications.At a glanceLabor markets in advanced economies today are among the tightest in two decades, not merely a pandemic-induced blip but rather a long-term trend that may continue as workforces age.Tightnes...
