TREND REPORTS
Self-Driving Pod Helps Mobility-Impaired Pedestrians Cross Dangerous Roads
[Design]
2024/08/01 09:04
Plenty of new automotive technologies and concepts are naturally being made for the benefit of drivers and passengers, but they are supposed to also indirectly help pedestrians as well, at least in theory. With AI at the driver’s wheel, the promise of safer roads is being made, though we seem to still be far from achieving that ideal future. In the meantime, pedestrians crossing urban roads an...
Monthly Trend Report - August 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/08/01 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - August. 2024 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Market Sensing & Trend Research Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(Patent) Samsung’s New Patent Hints at Tablet with Expandable Screen
[Tech]
2024/07/26 09:10
In the unrecorded race for perfecting the foldable smartphones, and even tablets – in some distinct parts of the world, – Samsung is taking a leap of faith. The South Korean tech company, if the leaked patent filing is to be believed, is planning a flexible display tablet, which would be capable of expanding in either direction, on the same plane, giving the user the freedom to control the si...
(PDF) 2024 Online Retail Report : US Online Retail Sales to Reach $1.2 Trillion
[Business]
2024/07/26 09:09
E-commerce is “maturing” and returning to “pre-pandemic normalcy” as it continues to capture market share, according to FTI Consulting. A customer using a smartphone to shop. U.S. online retail sales are forecast to rise nearly 10% in 2024, per a new report. Indicating the continued growth in e-commerce, U.S. online retail sales are forecast to rise 9.8% to $1.2 trillion this year, accordin...
OpenAI Announces SearchGPT, Its AI-Powered Search Engine
[Business]
2024/07/26 09:08
OpenAI is announcing its much-anticipated entry into the search market, SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine with real-time access to information across the internet.The search engine starts with a large textbox that asks the user “What are you looking for?” But rather than returning a plain list of links, SearchGPT tries to organize and make sense of them. In one example from OpenAI, the s...
The Great Wealth Migration
[Consumer]
2024/07/26 09:07
This year is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the global migration of wealth. As the world grapples with a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and social upheaval, millionaires are voting with their feet in record numbers, seeking greener pastures and safer harbors for their assets and family interests. The conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, far from being isolated a...
Porsche, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce : Car Brands Drive Innovation on The Blockchain
[Business]
2024/07/26 09:06
Amid rising customer expectations and stiff competition, automotive brands are turning their attention to NFTs and the blockchain. How are they moving the needle?When luxury stalwart Porsche made its foray into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) last year, the backlash that followed was a wake-up call for the automotive industry.A brand feted for its high-performance vehicles, Porsche’s misfire – sai...
(Infographic) Magnificent 7 Mania: Why Diversification Still Matters
[Investing]
2024/07/26 09:05
In 2023, the Magnificent Seven stocks outperformed the S&P 500, catching the attention of many investors. However, it’s crucial to remember that these stocks have underperformed previously as well, so having a balanced and diversified portfolio remains key. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist partnered with New York Life Investments, to explore the importance of diversifying investments bot...
Skip and Arc’teryx Built A Futuristic Exoskeleton. Here’s What It’s Like to Walk In It
[Product]
2024/07/26 09:04
Once a secretive Google X project, the startup Skip is debuting an exoskeleton designed for hiking, alongside outdoor gear legend Arc’teryx.It’s roughly 90 degrees with 90% humidity, the sort of Midwestern summer day that turns the cornfields into a jungle. I’ve just climbed up and down nearly 1,000 stairs at a local park, and yet, I’m barely sweating. I wish I could tell you that I’m just...
