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(PDF) PwC - Opportunities for the Global Semiconductor Market
[Business]
2019/04/10 10:42
Growing market share by embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI). Semiconductor sales totaled US$481bn in 2018.We expect the market for AI-related semiconductors to grow from a current US$6bn in revenues to more than US$30bn by 2022. Of the US$67.9bn global automotive electronic-component market, AI’s impact will be most felt in infotainment at US$8.5bn.Strong semiconductor industry growth set t...
The Big Business of Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
[Investing]
2019/04/10 10:42
There’s a popular saying in Japanese: dumplings over blossoms—meaning substance is better than beauty. But that might sell short the phenomenon of cherry-blossom season in Japan. Over the course of a few weeks, cherry trees across the country burst into bloom, painting the country in shades of pink and white. It’s become a national obsession with growing global appeal—and it’s a boon to Ja...
Venture Capital In Q1 2019: The World Pulls Back From Record Highs
[Investing]
2019/04/10 10:42
In venture, there are two tables, and VCs are the go-between. There’s one where VCs listen to founders hawk their shares and make deals to gain purchase in growing companies, all for a cut of the eventual upside.And then there’s the table where venture capitalists negotiate subscription agreements with limited partners—the institutional money managers and (ultra) high-net-worth folks who, mo...
(Paper) Color-Changing Threads could Find Use in Gas-Detecting Clothing
[Tech]
2019/04/10 10:41
Threads prepared with bromothymol blue (top thread), methyl red (middle thread) and MnTPP (bottom thread) are exposed to ammonia at concentrations of 0 ppm (left panel) 50 ppm (middle panel) and 1,000 ppm (right panel).While there are already electronic devices that detect toxic gases, they can be expensive, and require training to properly use. Soon, though, there could be a cheap and simple a...
Piper Jaffray Completes Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey
[Consumer]
2019/04/10 10:41
Piper Jaffray Companies, a leading investment bank and asset management firm, completed its 37th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey, which highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences amongst 8,000 teens across 47 U.S. states with an average age of 16. - Overall teen spending up 6% from fall 2018 and up 1% from a year ago- Athletic brands remain strong; Vans and lulu...
Israeli Food Tech Startup Cuts The Sugar For Healthier Fruit Drinks - Better Juice
[Product]
2019/04/10 10:41
Sales in the juice market have dipped sharply over the past decade due to the growing concerns about the levels of sugar and the high calorie count in the beverages. In fact, fruit juice may contain as much sugar and calories as a soft drink, according to a 2014 study in The Lancet, a peer-reviewed general medical journal. A growing body of research over the years showing a convincing link betw...
Smart Luggage Includes Bluetooth Trackers and a Power Bank to Simplify Traveling - Jey&Em ‘ONE’
[Design]
2019/04/10 10:41
Jey&Em presents ‘ONE’ – a smart luggage case that focuses on meeting the needs of the ‘nomad’ generation and making work-related traveling easier. As journeying farther and wider becomes the norm, the designers have looked at how to make that process simpler and more convenient for those frequent flyers.As opposed to searching for a socket at the airport to plug your phone into, or scr...
(Infographic) 27% of Gen Zers Say They Always Write a Product Review After Making a Purchase
[Consumer]
2019/04/10 10:41
And 37% say they do it most of the time. And for Gen Z, word-of-mouth recommendations are key.It may seem like a hassle to write a recommendation after buying a product online, but not for Gen Z. In fact, according to new research from tech company Social Media Link, over 60 percent of Gen Zers say they leave a review often, if not every time.Maybe that’s because Gen Z values recommendations f...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Healthcare Consumerism Today : Accelerating the Consumer Experience
[Consumer]
2019/04/09 11:34
McKinsey’s latest research shows that consumer engagement in healthcare continues to grow, but many payers and providers are struggling to meet changing needs and demands.The results of McKinsey’s 2018 Consumer Health Insights (CHI) Survey deliver a consistent message with important implications for payers, providers, and other industry stakeholders: consumer engagement is becoming increasing...
