TREND REPORTS
1-in-3 Travelers in 13 Countries Have Already Booked a Trip for 2025
[Consumer]
2024/10/19 09:06
According to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, 2025 is the year of the travel maximizer. With a third of people having already booked a trip and 67% prioritizing vacation budgets over other saving goals, global travelers want to make the most of every moment.Featuring insights from 13 countries, the report is a snapshot into what will fuel wanderlust in 2025:THE GREAT OUTDOORS // 1 in 4 seek out un...
(Infographic) Everything Owned by Apple
[Investing]
2024/10/19 09:05
Apple Inc. has long been renowned for its innovation and cutting-edge contributions to technology. In the fifty years since its founding, Apple has gone from an obscure niche brand to one of the most well-known companies in the world. Throughout its history, Apple has acquired over 100 companies, some of which became core aspects of Apple’s brand. Since its inception, Apple has become nothing...
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Finally Catches Up with The eReader Trend
[Product]
2024/10/19 09:04
The eBook reader, a.k.a. eReader, market has grown considerably since the very first Kindles, now encompassing a more varied range of devices and capabilities. There are plenty that are really Android tablets in disguise, and some have gone beyond the blacks and grays of conventional E Ink devices. Despite all these advancements, Amazon’s devices are still the household name in this market, bu...
Lululemon’s ‘Wellbeing Garden’ Blooms in Shanghai
[Business]
2024/10/19 09:03
Athletic apparel retailer’s initiative in China highlights its community-driven approach, blending movement and mindfulness to create deep customer engagement.To mark October’s World Mental Health Day, Lululemon is advancing its mission to promote holistic wellbeing. The brand is hosting its fourth annual World Mental Health Day activation in mainland China from October 8 to 13 at the Start M...
(PDF) Piper Sandler : 48th Semi-Annual Taking Stock With Teens® Survey
[Consumer]
2024/10/17 09:10
Piper Sandler Companies, a leading investment bank, completes its 48th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey in partnership with DECA. The Piper Sandler equity research team now has more than 63 million data points around teen preferences and spending in the 24 plus years of researching teens. [click to enlarge]“Piper Sandler is excited to showcase the results of our fall 2024 Taking St...
DARPA's High-Speed VTOL X-Plane Passes Ground Effect Testing
[Tech]
2024/10/17 09:09
Aurora's concept for a full-size, high-speed VTOL manned cargo/troop transport uses a slatted fan-in-wing VTOL system.Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences is working on a high-speed VTOL military aircraft as part of DARPA's Speed & Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program. Early ground effect testing has demonstrated its fan-in-wing vertical lift system.DARPA is running the SPRI...
(PDF) AI : From Evolution to Revolution ?
[Business]
2024/10/17 09:08
Innovation cycles tend to build upon each other, reducing the time taken between each milestone.For example, the first wave of the Industrial Revolution took half a century, while later advancements like electrification occurred in just a few decades, and today’s digital innovations happen in just a few years.As a result, the mainstream adoption of new technology has accelerated. We illustrate...
In A Pricing Experiment, The Ordinary Cedes Control to Its Customers
[Business]
2024/10/17 09:07
In a pricing experiment, The Ordinary cedes control to its customers.Recognizing that many of its customers are (still) feeling the squeeze of inflation, The Ordinary is experimenting with something it's never tried before: a "Choose Your Price" option for a popular product set. The skincare brand, known for its no-frills approach to effective formulations, is inviting customers to select from...
Generative AI Code Testing Startup Early Bags $5M to Catch Software Bugs
[Investing]
2024/10/17 09:06
Generative artificial intelligence code quality startup Early Technologies Ltd. announced the availability of its VSCode extension today after closing on $5 million in seed funding.Today’s round was led by Zeev Ventures and saw participation from Dynamic Loop Capital. The funds will help to accelerate the development of Early’s AI-powered Test AI agent, which is designed to automatically gene...
Nike Faces Rare Slowdown Amid CEO Transition
[Business]
2024/10/17 09:05
When long-time Nike veteran Elliott Hill returns to the sportswear giant in the role of President and CEO on Monday, October 14, he takes on a challenging task, as the company is currently facing a rare slowdown in its long history as a growth company. Earlier this year, Nike had one of the worst days in years, when its share price slid nearly 20 percent after the company had forecast a signifi...
IF Design Award 2024 Winner : Citring One - The Ultimate Citrus Juicer
[Design]
2024/10/17 09:04
Citring One is a fully automatic citrus juicer that radically simplifies the process of making orange juice at home. Users just need to place up to 3 whole oranges, press a button and Citring takes care of the rest. Your juice will be ready in up to 90 seconds. Based on a proprietary and patented technology, supposes a faster, cleaner, and more convenient solution to start everyday with a fresh...
Delta is Redesigning Its Aircraft Cabins for a ‘Premium’ Feel
[Design]
2024/10/17 09:03
New memory foam seats, sleek colors, and mood-setting lighting: Delta is retooling for luxury airline appeal.For months, Delta has been ramping up its play to become a more luxurious, premium-first airline. Today, the company announced it will be redesigning its aircraft interiors “from nose to tail” to match that mission.According to an announcement released this morning, Delta’s new cabin...
