PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer reveals that AI can make people more valuable, not less – even in the most highly automatable jobs. PwC analysed close to a billion job ads from six continents to uncover AI's global impact on jobs, skills, wages, and productivity.3x Higher growth in revenue per worker in industries more exposed to AI100% Of industries are increasing AI usage including indu...

In Sweden, nicotine pouches have surged in popularity, especially among young women, with 15% of women aged 16-29 reporting daily use in 2024, a 57% increase from two years ago.Companies are targeting women with colorful and flavored nicotine pouches, which are seen as less harmful than cigarettes, but still pose health risks, including gum damage and cardiovascular problems.Despite concerns ab...

Innovation doesn’t happen overnight — it unfolds in powerful waves that shape industries, economies, and our daily lives. Here are six major waves of innovation ver the past 250 years:1st Wave (1785–1845)Powered by water, textiles, and iron. The Industrial Revolution began — and with it, the first factories.2nd Wave (1845–1900)Steam power, railways, and steel reshaped cities and trade. Rai...

After more than a decade of anticipation, New York’s East River will soon host one of the city’s most intriguing public amenities: +POOL. This 9,000-square-foot floating pool isn’t just about fun; it’s a thoughtful blend of design, technology, and city life. The concept is simple yet ambitious—a plus-shaped pool that filters river water and creates four distinct swimming zones, each tailor...

Based on a proprietary survey of fashion shoppers across the EU5 and BoF Insights intelligence, this new report, developed in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals how fashion brands can meet rising customer expectations and nurture long-term loyalty in an increasingly competitive online retail landscape.Multi-brand retailers play a central role in fashion discovery,...

Honda has announced they're launching Fastport, a B2B venture for delivering packages in urban markets. The company has designed this Fastport eQuad, a electric quadricycle, specifically to haul packages using bike lanes, avoiding both emissions and traffic. The eQuad runs on Honda's swappable Mobile Power Pack (MPP) batteries, reducing downtime. The UV-resistant canopy can be tinted for sunny...

Despite three years of elevated inflation and a lot of uncertainty about the trajectory of the U.S. economy, Americans have yet to lose their appetite for dining (and drinking) out. According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurant industry sales are expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year - a new record for the industry that employs more than 15 million people. "Nine out of 10 peo...

Design and innovation office Modem has developed a bedside device that visualizes people's dreams. Dream Recorder captures spoken dream recollections and uses generative AI to transform them into what the creators call 'ultra-low definition dreamscapes' — intentionally fuzzy visuals that mirror the hazy quality of actual dream memories.The analog-inspired device sits on nightstands, glowing so...

Now in its 14th year, Deloitte’s global survey of 23,000+ Gen Zs and millennials finds these generations focused on growth and learning as they pursue money, meaning, and well-being.Growth and the pursuit of money, meaning, and well-beingGen Zs and millennials prioritize career progression, yet many are not motivated by reaching leadership positions. They’re focused on work/life balance and l...