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(PDF) Bain - 4 Ways Younger Shoppers Will Change Retail
[Business]
2023/03/28 09:10
Bain & Company and Google surveyed nearly 5,800 US consumers to gauge how retail is likely to change as millennials and Gen Z shoppers become more economically dominant.Our research shows they will continue to shop via many channels but won’t reject physical stores, even as their appetite for tech-enabled innovations, such as virtual try-on, grows.The influence of trusted advisers on video...
(Paper) Robot Caterpillar Demonstrates New Approach to Locomotion for Soft Robotics
[Tech]
2023/03/28 09:09
Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot’s movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robot bends, allowing users to steer the robot in either direction.“A caterpillar’s movement is controlled by local curva...
Cartier and Tiffany Are Getting Into AR to Sell Luxury to Gen Z
[Business]
2023/03/28 09:08
These collaborations aren’t the first of their kind, but signal luxury brands want a new crop of customers.I recently tried on a Cartier Tank watch and a slew of Tiffany bracelets, watching the metal and diamonds shine in the dim light. I wasn’t at a store, though; I was in my bed, barefoot and in sweatpants, using an AR experience on Snap that let me see how the jewelry looked on my wrist.Th...
Gen Z have Unique Search Habits - TikTok Really Is Becoming Gen Z’s Google
[Consumer]
2023/03/28 09:07
Media & entertainment analyst Kevin Tran breaks down how publishers can monetize young consumers who are increasingly turning to social platforms for free news.Google Search is the go-to news discovery platform for U.S. adults, but that’s less the case for Gen Z, which prefers TikTok and Instagram more than older generations.In February, 14% of Gen Z adults reported using TikTok to start r...
Huupe, A ‘Smart’ Basketball Hoop Startup, Raises Its Game with $11M
[Investing]
2023/03/28 09:06
Basketball can be played just about anywhere and by anyone in the world, thanks to a confluence of factors that lower a lot of barriers: ubiquitous hoops set up in parks, schools, driveways and backyards. You can play with one or many, and the only other equipment needed is an inexpensive ball.But for those who want to improve their game or keep up training to play at a higher level, the option...
(Infographic) Visualizing 90 Years of Stock and Bond Portfolio Performance
[Investing]
2023/03/28 09:05
Last year, stock and bond returns tumbled after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates at the fastest speed in 40 years. It was the first time in decades that both asset classes posted negative annual investment returns in tandem.Over four decades, this has happened 2.4% of the time across any 12-month rolling period.To look at how various stock and bond asset allocations have performed over...
Shail Patel Stacks Inflatable Volumes for A Futuristic School on Wheels Using AI
[Design]
2023/03/28 09:04
Playfully reimagining the concept of an iconic yellow school bus, architect Shail Patel takes on artificial intelligence design tool Midjourney to envision a surreal, futuristic urban environment where mobile schools are the norm. The Mutated School Bus series conceptualizes inflated multi-story vehicles that roll the neon-lit streets of the city while engaging their students in lessons on the...
Multifunctional Home Suitcase Features Pull-Out Drawer and Child Seat Function
[Design]
2023/03/28 09:03
Innovative and well-designed, here’s Multifunctional Home Suitcase that also comes with a convenient child seat function. This large capacity suitcase helps parents reduce physical exertion and effort. Just like its name suggests, this suitcase offers an extra space to carry your extra bags. Aside from large internal capacity, it has a pull-out drawer and carrier in the front that relieves ext...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Travel Startups : Disruption from Within ?
[Investing]
2023/03/27 09:10
Startups play an essential role in spearheading innovation that benefits consumers, businesses, and industries. But travel startups have been underfunded when compared to startups in other sectors. Looking back over the past 15 years, the travel and tourism industry received around 1 percent of funding for startups across all industries.1 This relatively low level of investment stands out in co...
L’Oréal Paris’ Art Exhibition In China Points To Elevated Brand Image
[Design]
2023/03/27 09:09
Unveiled at Tank Shanghai, L’Oréal Paris’ exhibition in China created immersive experiences for visitors across six themed spaces. L’Oréal Paris presented its art exhibition in China, featuring its AGE PERFECT RENAISSANCE CELLULAIRE line, the brand’s most premium collection, from March 5 to 12. Unveiled at Tank Shanghai, the pioneering arts center and cultural hub, the exhibition provided...
Online Sales and Subscriptions Will Shape Tomorrow’s Car Financing Journey
[Consumer]
2023/03/27 09:08
New tech and emerging trends will enable consumers to move toward a more complete online car-buying experience.Europe’s car market has upshifted from financing to leasing. This move should both endure and accelerate further, powered by the growing market share of electric vehicles (EVs). We also expect a shift in customer behavior regarding mobility patterns and auto financing, having asked mo...
Gucci Drops $43K USD Crystal-Covered Teddy Bear Minaudière Bags
[Design]
2023/03/27 09:07
Choose from “GG” or “Chevron” styles.Alessandro Michele‘s influence still runs deep within the Gucci world, as the luxury Italian House has just dropped a duo of teddy bear-shaped bags. The minaudière style comes in either a “GG” look or a rainbow chevron take, but either way, you’ll be making quite the statement with these pieces.That’s because, on top of the minaudières being shape...
