Using AI and a 3D rendering technique called Gaussian splatting, Volvo is generating rare traffic incidents to train its cars' safety technologies.Using AI and a 3D rendering technique called Gaussian splatting, Volvo is generating rare traffic incidents to train its cars' safety technologies.Volvo has taken to a cutting-edge technique for reconstructing scenes in 3D virtual worlds to help its...

In a rapidly evolving global market, quick-service restaurants (QSR) continue to thrive, adapting to consumer trends and preferences. A recent analysis of the top-performing quick-service restaurant brands worldwide by revenue in 2024 highlights significant insights into the current industry landscape.Leading the pack is Starbucks, the international coffee giant, generating an impressive $36.14...

Global warming, but make it art.Usually, I never give a drinking water bottle a second glance. Water costs hardly anything, and it’s such a utility/necessity that elevating it to a design icon level is something only luxury brands like Evian or Dasani attempt at doing. That basically means the remaining 90% of brands have the most boring water bottle designs on the planet, made to be used and...

A record 100 million Americans now pay for a music subscription. RIAA 2024 Year-End Revenue Report Illustrates New Growth at $17.7 Billion, Fueled by Healthy Streaming & Nearly 20-Year Vinyl SurgeLast year, for the first time ever, paid streaming subscriptions hit 100 million in the US, according to Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)’s annual recorded music revenue report....

Forget the Apple Watch as you know it. New patents discovered at the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) show that Apple’s looking to incorporate foldable tech into its smartwatch series. If these patents are foreshadowing the future, we could be looking at a dual-screen Apple watch that basically feels like a tiny flip phone on your wrist. That isn’t all, the patent also looks...

From automating repetitive tasks to revolutionizing complex workflows, AI agents are redefining productivity and innovation for the businesses of tomorrow.AI Agents HeroImagine a teammate that works tirelessly, learns continuously, and adapts to your needs. That’s the promise of AI agents. With the ability to observe, plan, and act autonomously, AI agents open a new chapter of end-to-end trans...

The evolution of foldable devices has primarily followed predictable paths – either compact clamshells or book-style tablets. Huawei’s Pura X introduces a refreshingly different design philosophy that questions fundamental assumptions about how we interact with our devices. This wide-format foldable explores new territory through thoughtful proportions, tactile materials, and visual harmony.A...

Younger coffee drinkers are turning to cold brews, instant options, and lots of creamer.If you want to instantly reveal your age, just order a hot black coffee—seriously. Gen Z is flipping the script on how coffee is consumed, and spoiler: They like it cold, sweet, and loaded with creamer.For a lot of younger drinkers, that very first cup of coffee was just as likely to be iced as it was hot....

In what's expected to soon be commonplace, artificial intelligence is being harnessed to pick up signs of cancer more accurately than the trained human eye. This latest AI model has a near 100% success rate and serves as a clear sign of things to come.An international team of scientists including those from Australia's Charles Darwin University (CDU) has developed a novel AI model known as ECgM...