TREND REPORTS
Monthly Trend Report - August. 2016 Edition
[Trendbird]
2016/08/01 10:50
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - August. 2016 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, Ahead of The Curve." * 글로벌 리딩 기업의 C-Level 경영진 및 경영전략, 기술연구소, 신사업, 마케팅, 디자인 등 핵심 전략부서...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What’s Next for China’s Booming FinTech Sector ?
[Investing]
2016/07/26 11:10
The fast and furious growth of the country’s Internet finance industry will inevitably slow. Companies need to begin positioning themselves for sustainable success.China’s Internet finance industry has boomed in recent years. The country leads the world when it comes to total users and market size; financial-technology (or fintech) start-ups are mushrooming, as are company valuations; capital...
(Video) You Will Never Have to Walk Again with The Modobag
[Product]
2016/07/26 11:09
The Modobag, just launched on Indiegogo. It’s a carry-on sized suitcase that is also an electric vehicle that will carry a 180 pound commuter up to six miles on a charge at up to eight miles per hour. (It can carry a 260 pound passenger).The “last mile problem” has paralyzed transportation planners for decades. What can they possibly do to get people from the bus or subway to their front doo...
Nissan's Virtual Face Paint App Goes Global For The Olympics
[Business]
2016/07/26 11:08
The new AR app launches today in time for fans to show their national pride in Rio.Sports fans can show and share their national pride and support for those taking part in next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by virtually painting their face with one of almost 2,000 different designs, thanks to a global rollout of Nissan’s Olympic 'Diehard Fan Nations' app.The augmented reality app al...
Is Your Business Ready for the Impending Digital Transformation ? Many Surveyed Say No.
[Business]
2016/07/26 11:07
There are probably numerous businesses around the world that see themselves as still just getting over becoming completely computerized. No matter the system in your business, whether you are still hand-writing receipts for your customers and drowning in a constant sea of paper on your desk or already completely paperless, wireless, and everything streamlined—more changes are ahead as we becom...
A Facebook Chatbot Lets You Choose Your Own Adventure - Sequel
[Business]
2016/07/26 11:06
Sequel Stories is a storytelling bot that allows people to experience narrative in an interactive and conversational format.A new Facebook chatbot from Messenger is reinventing the traditional choose-your-own-adventure story to appeal to social media users. Dubbed , the bot allows users to experience an interactive narrative on-screen through a virtual “conversation.”Users can pick from roman...
The First Transparent 3D-Printed Skull Has Been Successfully Implanted
[Tech]
2016/07/26 11:05
Three months ago, surgeons in Holland implanted a transparent plastic skull in a woman whose skull has never stopped growing. Incredibly, the rare bone disease that was wrecking her vision and destroying her life has been been bested by a simple 3D printer. The team of surgeons, led by Dr. Bon Verweij at the University Medical Center in Utrecht, expect her new skull to last indefinitely, openin...
Teenage Artist Playfully Adds Everyday Objects to Complete Clever Illustrations
[Design]
2016/07/26 11:04
Artist Kristián Mensa sees the incredible potential in everyday objects. To him, a pear is not just a piece of fruit, but the body of a small bird. Likewise, a toilet paper roll doubles as a miniaturized red carpet for tiny celebrities. To create these whimsical compositions, Mensa pairs these items with minimalist drawings that incorporate the 3D elements among bold lines. The results are amu...
(Infographic) Consumers Don't Mind Hearing From Brands on Messaging Apps
[Consumer]
2016/07/26 11:03
With apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Snapchat vying with conventional SMS to be the preferred texting method, the line between social media and texting is more blurred than ever. And brands have a real chance to capitalize on this, according to a newly released study by Dallas-based marketing group Epsilon."We are on the verge of a transformational moment, as consumer behavior is dic...
