You may not see gramophones around anymore, but even if you have, you sure as hell haven’t seen anything like the Infinium. Inspired by the burst of acoustic energy, the player really looks otherworldly. Its organic Luigi Colani-ish style even includes a capacitive touch screen to control playback. The Infinium record player also boasts of FM Radio playback through its drop-shaped speaker on t...

Consumers will spend more this holiday season according to our 2016 Holiday Outlook. And they’re looking forward to an enjoyable shopping experience. In their quest for the perfect gift for themselves and others, they will shop at both physical and digital retailers.Where and when consumers will shop? What drives their purchasing decisions? How retailers are preparing for the season? Check out...

Over the last few years, 3D printing technology has increasingly been integrated into the world of fashion. One area in which it has especially proven beneficial is footwear, from high-end heels that belong on the runway to running shoes created for the track. The emerging technology has already been adopted by some of the biggest footwear manufacturers in the world, including New Balance, Unde...

The heady growth of new music-streaming services in the region may contain lessons for other industries.The digital music industry’s future is likely to have a distinctly Asian beat. Innovative, regionally based music-streaming platforms have recently grabbed a significant share of Asia’s fast-growing markets and are now striving to forge a revenue model that will be sustainable in the years...

The BRIGHT BMBR is a collaboration between Avery Dennison, EVRYTHNG and Rochambeau, with each of the 15 jackets unlocking a number of exclusive experiences.Designed by Rochambeau, the BRIGHT BMBR has a hidden zipper pocket containing the limited edition label and customized chip that unlocks the bespoke products and experiences. The smart connectivity comes from Avery Dennison Retail Branding a...

A collaboration between scientists at University of Chicago and Case Western Reserve University has led to two amputees perceiving a sense of touch in their missing hands. Last month we reported on a man who was able to feel via the fingers of a robotic arm that were equipped with pressure sensors. In that study, the volunteer had a brain implant placed into the primary somatosensory cortex of...

The Motochimp has an extruded aluminum alloy rectangular body unit.Who said getting around needs to be a slog? Not Vanda Electrics, that's for sure. Fresh from unveiling plans for its country's first home-grown hypercar earlier this year, the Singaporean firm is now showing off a new mini motorbike designed for clean, cost-effective and quirky urban commuting.The Motochimp looks unlike anything...

Millennials are buying luxury brands, but they don't perceive themselves as frivolous. Multicultural millennials make up nearly half of the demographic. And new research from Buzz Marketing Group sheds light on media, tech and shopping trends coming from this segment. "When it comes to loyalty, multicultural millennials give as much as they get," said Buzz Marketing Group CEO and founder Tina W...

The average American will waste 1.3 years over a lifetime looking for something to watch on TVWe really are frittering away our lives in front of the television, a new study suggests.The average person in the US spends 23 minutes per day flipping through live TV channels and searching the TV guide for something to watch, according to the communications company Ericsson’s 2016 ConsumerLab TV &a...