TREND REPORTS
Why Chocolate is Becoming Much More Expensive
[Investing]
2024/03/08 09:03
Sales are down as chocolatiers raise prices. Now the industry is facing a reckoning.If you’re a chocoholic you may have noticed that your habit has lately become dearer. The price of cocoa began creeping up in the second half of 2022. Since then it has doubled, reaching an all-time high in January 2024 (see chart 1). That steep rise spells trouble for the chocolate business and sweet-toothed c...
(PDF) The Most Critical Consumer Trends for 2024
[Consumer]
2024/03/07 09:10
Here are some things to know about consumers in 2024: 63% have a negative outlook about the state of the world, but Gen Z is a good deal more optimistic than older generations. Among advertising platforms, TV (43%) and social media ads (41%) rank highest as purchase influencers. And when it comes to consumer loyalty, the experience someone has with a brand (61%) is by far the top perception dri...
Deutsche Telekom View Holographic Home Hub Could Be The Future of Communications
[Design]
2024/03/07 09:09
First of its kind, View Holographic Home Hub has reimagined Deutsche Telekom’s services and hardware for more immersive future. It’s the next generation of connectivity, View wants to provide a human face to complex technological interactions through a 3D holographic, AI-equipped, and virtual assistant. The smart system guides you through digital world and facilitating holographic calls where...
Mckinsey - Generative AI Fuels Creative Physical Product Design But Is No Magic Wand
[Business]
2024/03/07 09:08
Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.Although generative AI (gen AI) is in its infancy, the technology is already leaving an indelible mark on how physical products and packaging are conceived, innovated, and designed.From product pac...
Moncler Group Rides China’s Winter Sports Wave to Surpass $3B
[Business]
2024/03/07 09:07
The Italian luxury group registered strong sales growth in China last year, bolstered by high-profile collaborations and a ski resort takeover.Moncler Group is another winner of the fiscal 2023 earnings season, beating analyst expectations with its strong performance in Asia.Sales at the Italian luxury group rose 17 percent at constant exchange rates last year, hitting $3.2 billion (2.98 billio...
Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia Have All Invested in Voice-Recognition Software
[Business]
2024/03/07 09:06
Voice-recognition software been a hot commodity for big tech over the last several years. Industry research suggests that the market for voice-recognition technology could reach $50 billion by 2029.Many of the "Magnificent Seven" members have invested heavily in voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) assistants.The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) played a major in the Nasdaq...
(Video) OPPO Air Glass 3 Prototype Adds AI Voice Assistant
[Product]
2024/03/07 09:05
China’s Oppo unveils prototype augmented reality glasses with voice assistant as AI hype hits gadgets.Oppo launched the Oppo Air Glass 3, a prototype set of augmented reality (AR) glasses with a voice assistant at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Oppo said that its latest AR glasses are equipped with a voice assistant which is powered by the Chinese tech giant’s own large language model (LL...
What People Value Most in a Financial Advisor
[Consumer]
2024/03/07 09:04
Are advisors putting their focus where it matters? You might think that positive reviews and recommendations would be a top consideration for people choosing a financial advisor. However, other qualities appear to be much more important.Report cover titled Four Opportunities to Elevate the Advisor-Client Relationship through Personalization with additional report pages shown. There is also a re...
(Paper) Hair-loss Breakthrough Found in Keratin Microspheres
[Tech]
2024/03/07 09:03
A gel of tiny keratin spheres has been found to promote hair follicle growth. Given that our bodies naturally produce keratin, the research highlights the potential application of using keratin microspheres as a safe and effective hair-growth treatment.Keratin is added to shampoos and conditioners to strengthen and improve the appearance of hair. We also produce the protein, which does the same...
