TREND REPORTS
(PDF) Pew - Public Attitudes Toward Computer Algorithms
[Consumer]
2018/11/20 11:11
Americans express broad concerns over the fairness and effectiveness of computer programs making important decisions in people’s lives.Algorithms are all around us, utilizing massive stores of data and complex analytics to make decisions with often significant impacts on humans. They recommend books and movies for us to read and watch, surface news stories they think we might find relevant, es...
'The Tulip', a 305-Meter-Tall Visitor Attraction Planned for London
[Design]
2018/11/20 11:10
Plans have been unveiled for ‘the tulip’, a 305-meter-tall (1,000 ft) visitor attraction, which, if realized, would tower above the city of london. designed by foster + partners, the project has been conceived as a new public cultural and tourist destination that would enhance its surroundings. According to the team behind the project, the tulip will bring ‘wide cultural and economic benefit...
Paint Shopping Gets a Modern Makeover
[Product]
2018/11/20 11:10
Home decorating can be a hassle, with seemingly endless options to choose from and high costs that don’t fit Millennials’ budget or lifestyle as a characteristically nomadic cohort. Yet, new brands are emerging that better meet their needs, making it easier to buy everything from furniture to home décor to paint, while also reflecting their values of sustainability and transparency.Backdrop...
Every FAANG Stock is Now in a Bear Market
[Investing]
2018/11/20 11:10
The five most important tech stocks are getting slaughtered, with each down more than 20% from highs.- Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google-parent Alphabet have fallen steadily over the last 6 weeks.- Wall Street defines a bear market as a fall of 20 percent or more from a stock's 52-week high.The FAANG stocks — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google-parent Alphabet — have fallen...
Fluid Vision Play Short
[Design]
2018/11/20 11:09
This design, simply called PLAY, transforms any surface into a gaming device in just seconds. The set includes an array of different smart controllers that can be attached directly to your tablet or phone and connected via Bluetooth to use during your favorite games. The set includes different types of controllers. The PLAY system also features a 360º projection and sound system that will turn...
(Infographic) How Shopping Has Changed Over the Years
[Business]
2018/11/20 11:09
With the modern digital world constantly evolving, the way in which the majority of us shop has been directly impacted. From the increased convenience and options of online shopping, to the impressive selection of subscription boxes now available; it’s clear to see how shopping has changed over the years.This infographic by Rombus Packaging outlines the main ways in which shopping has changed...
(PDF) Mckinsey - ‘Superstars’: The Dynamics of Firms, Sectors, and Cities Leading The Global Economy
[Business]
2018/11/19 11:03
Is there a superstar effect? McKinsey Global Institute research uncovers the dynamics of superstar firms, sectors, and cities in the global economy.There is much discussion about “superstar” firms and “superstar effects” in reaction to the rapid growth of very large global companies. This has been accompanied by a growing body of research examining various aspects and drivers of superstar e...
Volkswagen Now Lets Apple Users Unlock Their Cars with Siri
[Product]
2018/11/19 11:03
Volkswagen is deepening its relationship with Apple on its VW Car-Net app. iOS users can now use Siri to lock and unlock their car, check estimate mileage with the fuel or charge left in their vehicle, and enable alarms.VW owners can use Siri to start and stop a charging session for their electric car or to turn on the defroster. They can also set a specific temperature and locate their car.Car...
(M&A) What Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Google, And Netflix Have Acquired In 2018
[Investing]
2018/11/19 11:02
Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google, collectively referred to as FAANG, are some of the most powerful, valuable, and influential companies in the world.And as institutions question FAANG’s role in our daily lives, the types of startups these companies are acquiring, the sectors those acquired startups operate in, and the pace of those acquisitions can give us some insight into tech gi...
