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McDonald’s Elegant Christmas Cup Designs Include Reusable, Eco-Friendly Versions
[Design]
2018/12/04 10:20
Fans of the Golden Arches might have already laid eyes on its 2018 McCafé Christmas Cups, shown above, used to package its ‘Toffee Latte’, ‘Millionaire’s Latte’, and ‘Hot Chocolate’. In addition to these three designs, McDonald’s is introducing two other reusable cup designs, featured below, as part of its ‘#ReindeerReady’ Christmas campaign. “This Christmas we have two gorgeous sty...
(Infographic) The Business Value of the Blockchain
[Business]
2018/12/04 10:20
Blockchain can be an elusive concept. Its abstract nature leaves many wondering if this emerging technology is the global catalyst evangelists claim it to be.But blockchain is more of a tool than a catalyst – not a one-size-fits-all, but a new foundation underpinning our everyday tasks. It offers industries a techno-driven facelift with its ability to increase productivity, ensure transparency...
World Interior of the Year at the 2018 - Yumin Art Nouveau Collection
[Design]
2018/12/04 10:19
Yumin Art Nouveau Collection was crowned World Interior of the Year at the 2018 Inside World Festival of Interiors.During this year's WAF (World Architecture Festival), its sister event, the Inside World Festival of Interiors, also took place in Amsterdam. The three-day function, which celebrates interior design excellence, culminated with the crowning of the Yumin Art Nouveau Collection as the...
Rethinking the Coat Rack
[Design]
2018/12/04 10:19
It might seem a bit silly at first glance, but once you’re aware of its functionality, the Brush coat rack makes perfect, simple sense. Crafted from raw wood and boar’s hair, the design works much in the same way as a traditional coat rack or clothes hanger you’d see in any entryway. What sets it apart, however, is the removable “branches” with a brush features that can be used to clean an...
(PDF) Reuters & Oxford - The Future of Voice and the Implications for News
[Consumer]
2018/12/03 11:01
Smart speakers have no idea how to give us news. One of the most exciting things about a new kind of device is how little we know about what it’s good for. At this point, we basically know what a smartphone can do, but the possibilities for a voice-activated, internet-enabled speaker are still more or less untested. There are lots of ideas, some good and some bad, and we’re still figuring out...
(Video) Audi, Airbus and Italdesign Test Flying Taxi Concept - “Pop.Up Next”
[Design]
2018/12/03 11:01
At Drone Week in Amsterdam Audi, Airbus and Italdesign are presenting for the first time a flying and driving prototype of “Pop.Up Next”. This innovative concept for a flying taxi combines a self-driving electric car with a passenger drone. In the first public test flight, the flight module accurately placed a passenger capsule on the ground module, which then drove from the test grounds auto...
(Infographic) Why Gen Z is Approaching Money Differently Than Other Generations
[Consumer]
2018/12/03 11:01
Every generation has their own unique approach to money and personal finance.Millennials, for example, found the journey to adulthood riddled with obstacles such as stagnating wage growth and uncertain economic conditions. These challenges, combined with other generational circumstances, helped to shape the group’s spending habits and attitudes towards money and debt.Along this journey, Millen...
The Most Innovative Companies in 2018
[Business]
2018/12/03 11:01
PwC’s 2018 Global Innovation Study analyzed the top 1,000 companies spending the most on research and development (R&D). [click to enlarge]We broke out the rankings by industry for the top 50, letting you easily see the leaders in each category both in overall terms ($B) and R&D intensity (% of total revenue). This approach creates a dynamic view into several different industries and c...
Anthony Wake Up Call Hydrating Treatment Gel
[Product]
2018/12/03 11:00
This award-winning, powerful, soothing face gel helps energize and invigorate tired, stressed and fatigued skin while providing refreshing moisture for a luminous, youthful-looking complexion.This potent gel is a cure for late nights and open bars. At its heart is aqua cacteen—derived from prickly pears—which hydrates and nourishes tired skin. Green tea tackles puffiness and under-eye circles...
