More consumers are prioritizing their health and scrutinizing what they buy. Our latest Future of Wellness research explores the trends shaping where they spend and what they expect in return.The global wellness market is now worth $2.7 trillion and the US market alone accounts for $700 billion.Wellness is becoming part of consumer identity. More than a third of US consumers say it is core to who they are, with a greater share prioritizing it versus last year. While Gen Zers and millennials still account for the greatest wellness spending of...

Sony Group Corp. has introduced the MDR-3R, a $60 pair of wired, retro-styled headphones designed as an homage to the original 1979 Walkman era and the broader cultural revival of vintage consumer tech.Retro design with modern connectivity: Styled after the original Walkman headphones from 1979, the MDR-3R updates the format with a USB-C connector, an in-line remote, and a built-in microphone for phone and video calls.Vintage hardware with modern tuning: Retains 23-millimeter driver units matching the original model, paired with subtle acous...

The Nasdaq composite closes in correction territory in the stock market’s worst day since last April’s tariff turmoil.The Nasdaq composite fell into correction territory as a tech-stock selloff wiped out an estimated $2.5 trillion in total market value.The market decline followed the election of a bloc of AI skeptics and governors promising data-center restrictions.Nvidia closed the trading session in the red for 2026, while shares of Tesla and SpaceX both fell by more than 9%.Just two days after the 2026 midterm elections swept a wave of...

Autonomous drone delivery startup Zipline has secured $1.5 billion in fresh funding, more than doubling its valuation from earlier this year to $21.5 billion as commercial adoption accelerates across the United States.Valuation surge: The $1.5 billion round values the South San Francisco-based company at $21.5 billion, up from $7.85 billion earlier in 2026.Investor syndicate: Led by Paradigm, WCM Investment Management, and Layer Global, with participation from Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Uber, Tiger Glo...

Starbucks has transformed its festive cups into a stage for a miniature ensemble of hand-drawn musicians in “Perfect Harmony,” a holiday campaign created in partnership with creative agency Anomaly.Artist Geoff McFetridge illustrated every component of the animated world by hand using Sharpie markers directly on Starbucks paper cups. Returning for his second consecutive year leading the brand’s seasonal artwork, McFetridge also designed the accompanying illustrations featured across the campaign’s out-of-home advertising.Set to “Happy T...

Apple reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, capping off fiscal 2026 with several new records. Total sales of $114.5 billion marked a new September quarter high, bringing the annual total to $478.8 billion – a 15-percent jump over last year’s record. At $132 billion, Apple’s annual profit also reached a new high, as the company’s gross margin improved to 48.8 percent for the fiscal year – partly due to tariff refunds and partly due to the continued growth of its high-margin services business.Aside from services, which grew 13 percent...

Phantom Neuro captures reliable muscle signals with less invasive surgery.In a significant clinical milestone for neurotechnology and assistive robotics, two patients in Melbourne, Australia, have become the first humans implanted with a novel subcutaneous sensor designed to control bionic prosthetic limbs. Developed by Austin, Texas-based medical device startup Phantom Neuro, the flexible, two-by-ten-centimeter implant wraps around the muscular tissue of the forearm just beneath the dermis. By capturing high-fidelity electromyography (EMG)...

Arched windows, a station clock and a Monogram-covered exterior give Louis Vuitton’s LANDMARK façade the appearance of a railway terminal. Trunk-like borders and fittings connect the architectural scene to the luggage that helped establish the House.Unveiled in October 2026, “Louis Vuitton Central Station” transforms the hoarding around the boutique during refurbishment into a large-scale expression of the brand’s Art of Travel.The installation also celebrates 130 years of the Louis Vuitton Monogram, making the familiar pattern part of...

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