TREND REPORTS
Revolutionary Glasses Ditch Ear Straps for Temple Pads… But Will It Work?
[Design]
2024/12/02 09:06
As someone who has worn glasses since middle school, I’ve lived through the minor triumphs and occasional woes of eyewear. For most of us, glasses are more than tools—they’re an extension of our identity, a practical accessory that also has the power to irritate like no other. That subtle, relentless pressure on the sides of your head? It’s not just a quirk; it’s an everyday discomfort tha...
The World's Worst Countries for Binge-Drinking
[Consumer]
2024/12/02 09:05
Which countries tend to drink the most on average? According to the World Health Organisation, Austria, Ireland and Czechia are the world's biggest binge-drinkers. That term is defined as consuming more than six units or three pints of lager on one occasion over the past 30 days. Read more on the indy100.[statista]
Reimagined Christmas Tree Sculpture at The Victoria & Albert Museum
[Design]
2024/12/02 09:04
Christmas is less than a month away, and we’re seeing an influx of creative and passionate designs. Designer Anna Lomax recently unveiled the All Lit Up! glowing Christmas tree-inspired sculpture at the Victoria and Albert Museum’s South Kensington Grand Entrance. The sculpture draws inspiration from the museum’s entryway columns, and it stands tall as an interesting spiraling column that ad...
Monthly Trend Report - December. 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/12/02 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - December. 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."
(PDF) BCG - Global Payments Report 2024
[Investing]
2024/11/26 09:10
Once characterized by rapid growth, the payments industry is maturing. Investors, regulators, and customers are no longer just demanding continued expansion; they are seeking profitable growth built on sustainable business models. This shift reflects broader market trends, including evolving customer expectations, technological advances, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. To thrive, the indust...
Prestige Hair Care Brand Crown Affair Raised $9M
[Investing]
2024/11/26 09:09
Prestige hair care brand Crown Affair has closed a $9 million Series B round led by investment firm True Beauty Ventures.Prestige hair line Crown Affair, known for its emphasis on air-drying hair and natural styling techniques, has secured $9 million in Series B funding led by investment firm True Beauty Ventures.This marks the four-year-old label’s fourth investment from True Beauty Ventures,...
(PDF) Pew - America’s News Influencers
[Consumer]
2024/11/26 09:08
In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.Key findings about news influencersAbout one-in-five Americans – including a much higher shar...
Coffee Shops are Replacing The Office But Being a “Third Place” Can be a Third Rail
[Business]
2024/11/26 09:07
Independent cafe owners aren’t feeling perky and even Starbucks is struggling to adapt.Bedford Studio, an independent coffee shop in New York, sells more than just caffeine and pastries. It essentially sells table space for remote workers.Lawrence Helfant, the founder, said Bedford Studio’s business model was designed to be a haven for remote work. In addition to selling coffee and other typi...
Solid-State Micro-Speaker Downsizes Full-Range Sound for Open Earphones
[Product]
2024/11/26 09:06
The Sycamore module is billed as the world’s first 1-mm-thin near-field full-range MEMS micro speaker for smartwatches, XR glasses and goggles, open-Fit earbuds and other applicationsxMEMS Labs.Last year, California's xMEMS Labs took aim at legacy coil-based speaker technology and decided it was time for a tiny change. The first of its silicon-based solid-state micro-speakers subsequently foun...
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