TREND REPORTS
(Paper) Scientists Say They've Invented a Speaker That "Mutes" Annoying People
[Business]
2023/11/01 09:08
A new speaker can rearrange its seven "self-deploying" microphones to partition a room into so-called "speech zones," allowing it to track and identify different voices, even as they move.Even better, the researchers behind the invention say this pinpoint localization allows them to not only separate simultaneous conversations, but mute noisy zones — or annoying guys — on command, for applica...
(PDF) Mckinsey - ‘Zero Consumers’: What They Want and Why It Matters
[Consumer]
2023/11/01 09:07
In light of the modern-day consumer’s shopping behaviors and spending habits, retailers and consumer goods manufacturers in Asia would do well to question—or perhaps even abandon—traditional ways of doing business.You might not call yourself one, but you are probably a “zero consumer.” A diverse and growing segment, zero consumers share the following attributes: they’re omnichannel shoppe...
Pepsi Opened a $50 Per Person Diner Experience for Its 125th Anniversary
[Design]
2023/11/01 09:06
Consumers are looking for immersive experiences, said Todd Kaplan, chief marketing officer, Pepsi at the Pepsi 125 pop-diner on Oct. 20.Pepsi on Friday opened the doors to the Pepsi 125 Diner, a pop-up restaurant in New York that doubled as a tribute to the brand’s history as an advertiser—and as an advertisement in itself.The space—located in the SoHo neighborhood at 477 Broadway—was creat...
(Infographic) The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2023
[Investing]
2023/11/01 09:05
This infographic from The Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2023 edition of the Sustainable Trade Index (STI), an annual ranking of 30 global economies developed in conjunction with the IMD World Competitiveness Center.The purpose of the STI is to stimulate meaningful discussions about the linkages between global trade and sustainability, serving as a practical tool for governments, policymaker...
Apple Could Announce “HomePod Max” with Bigger Display
[Design]
2023/11/01 09:04
It’s all but confirmed that Apple’s been working on a Max version of their HomePod speaker. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo mentioned earlier this year that Apple has internally developed their larger HomePod model, but has held back on releasing it – with a hopeful debut by or before 2024. Hinting at a possible 7-inch display (although there’s a fair chance 7 inches may fall short for the kinds of ap...
Monthly Trend Report - November 2023
[Trendbird]
2023/11/01 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - November. 2023 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(PDF) Mckinsey - Fintechs : A New Paradigm of Growth
[Business]
2023/10/26 09:10
After decades of hypergrowth, fintechs have entered a new era of value creation, where the focus is on sustainable, profitable growth. This report examines how fintechs can win in these disruptive times.Over the past decade, technological progress and innovation have catapulted the fintech sector from the fringes to the forefront of financial services. And the growth has been fast and furious,...
AI Art Blurring The Lines Between Technology and Reality
[Design]
2023/10/26 09:09
Cassandra reported in our most recent video report CTRL+ALT+AI: Gen Zs guide to the AI Revolution 46% of Gen Zs will likely use Generative AI to create art or images in the next three months, meaning we’re about to see a whole host of unexpected and imaginative ways young people will play in this space. Much like the recently opened MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, marketers and creators are already e...
Bain - What Every Executive Needs to Know About AI
[Business]
2023/10/26 09:08
As they develop their AI strategies, companies across industries already are making big moves, experimenting with intelligent agents, partnerships, and products.[bain]
New Tool Lets Artists Fight AI Image Bots by Hiding Corrupt Data in Plain Sight
[Tech]
2023/10/26 09:07
A team at the University of Chicago created Nightshade to protect ideas and content. The tool, called Nightshade, messes up training data in ways that could cause serious damage to image-generating AI models. From Hollywood strikes to digital portraits, AI's potential to steal creatives' work and how to stop it has dominated the tech conversation in 2023. The latest effort to protect artists an...
These Xreal Air 2 Glasses Could Make The Steam Deck More Immersive
[Product]
2023/10/26 09:06
AR and XR sunglasses represent a growing market, offering alternatives to VR headsets equipped with mixed-reality pass-through (like the Meta Quest 2 and 3). One of the selling points is style; since they’re smaller and lighter, and since they look like actual sunglasses, you can theoretically wear them outside of your house without catching weird looks. And they usually have at least a few un...
Gartner Unveils Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2024 and Beyond
[Business]
2023/10/26 09:05
Gartner, Inc. today revealed its top strategic predictions for 2024 and beyond. Gartner’s top predictions explore how generative AI (GenAI) has changed executive leaders’ way of thinking on every subject and how to create a more flexible and adaptable organization that is better prepared for the future.“GenAI presents an opportunity to accomplish things never before possible in the scope of...
