TREND REPORTS
(Paper) New Semi-Transparent Camera Promises Unobstructed View in AR/VR Devices
[Tech]
2024/04/04 09:06
New image sensor aims to overcome obstruction of eyes issue when using augmented reality devices by developing the first nearly invisible camera.One of the drawbacks the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro faces is that its video passthrough— despite being the best among its peers— is still video. Despite technological advancements, video has yet to accurately replicate what we see exactly the way we see...
Americans’ Use of ChatGPT is Ticking Up, But Few Trust Its Election Information
[Consumer]
2024/04/04 09:05
It’s been more than a year since ChatGPT’s public debut set the tech world abuzz. And Americans’ use of the chatbot is ticking up: 23% of U.S. adults say they have ever used it, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in February, up from 18% in July 2023.The February survey also asked Americans about several ways they might use ChatGPT, including for workplace tasks, for learnin...
‘AirPods Lite’ to Debut Later This Year, New Report Says
[Product]
2024/04/04 09:04
Apple is widely expected to revamp its AirPods lineup later this year with multiple new models. In a new investor note on Monday, analyst Jeff Pu corroborated these expectations and said that Apple will release new lower-cost “AirPods Lite” sometime during the second half of 2024.Pu also corroborates that new AirPods Max are coming later this year.In the report, Pu explains that AirPods produ...
How This Artist Makes Perfect Clouds Indoors
[Design]
2024/04/04 09:03
Berndnaut Smilde makes clouds indoors, but they only last for 10 seconds—just long enough to be photographed.His sculptures are as unusual as they are ethereal. From coal mines to cathedrals, Smilde makes perfect miniature clouds in different locations. Artist : Berndnaut Smilde[wired]
(PDF) Deloitte - Global Retail Outlook 2024
[Business]
2024/04/03 09:10
Navigating challenges and embracing opportunities - Insights from retail leaders around the world. Despite economic clouds, retailers see sunshine. Technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling optimism for growth in 2024, even amidst inflation, labor shortages, and global tensions.A year of opportunity amidst challengesWhile the shadow of past disruptions may linger, a surprising wav...
(Video) Amazon One Launches New App to Scan Your Palm for Checkout
[Tech]
2024/04/03 09:09
Amazon One launches an app to make sign-up for its palm-recognition service even easier.The new Amazon One app lets customers sign up for the service by simply taking a photo of their palm, making the in-store experience seamless even for first-time users.Signing up for Amazon One—our palm recognition service for entry, identification, and payment—just got easier. Until today, customers had t...
Insights into the 2023 Electric Vehicle Market
[Business]
2024/04/03 09:08
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are gaining momentum, reaching 18% of global vehicle sales in 2023.Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly transformed the global automotive landscape, capturing an 18% share of the market by 2023. Despite impressive growth, the EV market faced challenges in 2023, with slower-than-expected sales prompting significant price reductions. Let's delve into the dynamic world...
China’s $66B Gaming Goldmine : Are Brands Missing Out ?
[Business]
2024/04/03 09:07
As brands flock to global gaming channels like Roblox and Fortnite, political sensitivities, regulations, lack of understanding, and cultural differences are holding them back from entering China’s booming domestic equivalents.Standing at around 668 million, China’s gamers comprised about half of the mainland’s population last year. So, why does the country’s gaming industry remain largely...
(Infographic) The Fastest Growing Brands in the U.S.
[Business]
2024/04/03 09:06
The most liked visual on Voronoi in March came from Visual Capitalist, showing the brands that are growing the fastest in the United States.The data here comes from Morning Consult, and shows the share of customers that were considering purchasing a brand in October 1-24, 2023, and subtracted the share of those who said the same between Jan 1-31, 2023.Infographic : https://bit.ly/43LM4yY[visual...
