TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) What Customers Want From Loyalty Programs
[Consumer]
2023/12/18 09:05
Discounts aren't the only thing that keep people coming back.Build your own seamless purchase experience at Commerceweek, February 28-29. Gain strategies for consumer retention with immersive touchpoints, AI innovation and storytelling. Register now at 35% off.Inflation may be easing, but that’s little comfort to consumers dealing with an already sky-high cost of living and a looming holiday s...
This Autonomous Robot Scouts Unfriendly Terrain for Dangerous Land Mines in Warzone
[Design]
2023/12/18 09:04
Wars bring with them massive destruction on the battlefield but the implications beyond wartime can be equally devastating in terms of mental, psychological and physical damage. The ongoing strangling in two of the most important regions in the world is a clear example of how conflicts can have devastating aftermaths. Land mines have long been one of the worst nemesis of post-war calamities, re...
Meet The World's Largest Foiling Motor Yacht by TYDE and BMW
[Design]
2023/12/18 09:03
German luxury yacht manufacturer TYDE, in collaboration with BMW, has recently unveiled THE OPEN.the world’s largest foiling motor yacht, in a grand debut held in Dubai. Following the launch of THE ICON electric watercraft a few months ago (see our previous coverage here), THE OPEN merges futuristic aesthetics with a spacious design, guaranteeing passenger comfort and a luxurious experience. T...
(PDF) Mckinsey - 8 CEO Priorities for 2024 - What Matters Most ?
[Business]
2023/12/15 09:10
Forming the right agenda is not getting easier. Here’s our annual attempt to cut through the clutter and zero in on things that matter to CEOs.What matters most? It’s a question we’ve been investigating for a few years now (here are reports from 2022 and 2021). This year, we’re reminded that what matters most are family, friends, values, principles, and commitments.One of our commitments is...
The SwimVest : Inflatable Airbag for Swimmers
[Product]
2023/12/15 09:09
The SwimVest deploys three flotation airbags with a pull of its handle.Just because you're a strong and experienced open-water swimmer doesn't mean you'll never get into situations where there's a real risk of drowning. That's where the SwimVest comes in, as it's a low-profile wearable airbag system designed specifically for serious swimmers.Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the...
(Infographic) Sam Altman’s Investment Web
[Investing]
2023/12/15 09:08
Sam Altman’s Investment Web: Where the OpenAI CEO is investing in AI, biotech, energy, and more. We mined CB Insights data to uncover the companies Sam Altman and related entities have taken stakes in since 2019. [click to enlarge]As the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman has become the face of the generative AI movement. Prior to heading up OpenAI, he was president of Y Combinator, one of the most suc...
BIG Unveils Immersive Stage Design with Inflatable Sphere for Whomadewho's Global Tour
[Design]
2023/12/15 09:07
Renowned architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has collaborated with Danish electronic music trio WhoMadeWho to craft an innovative stage design, elevating the live concert experience. The teams have unveiled an inflatable sphere, reminiscent of BIG’s viral Burning Man ORB, that doubles as a canvas for 3D video projections. The striking design accompanies WhoMadeWho throughout their glob...
(Paper) AI Models Show Striking Likeness to Human Hearing Ability in New Study
[Tech]
2023/12/15 09:06
MIT scientists are developing computer models to mimic how our ears and brain process sound, aiming to enhance hearing aid technology.Scientists use machine learning and deep artificial neural networks (DNNs) to mimic biological tasks, hoping these models will reproduce human-like behavior and brain responses. While DNNs have shown success in vision-related tasks, in the realm of auditory model...
(Infographic) Mapping Interest in Generative AI by Country
[Consumer]
2023/12/15 09:05
In the past two years, AI’s ability to produce text, images, audio, and video has become massively widespread.With millions of people worldwide now embracing tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to bring their ideas to life, billions of dollars are being invested to take AI technology to the next level.But so far, AI interest by country varies, at least according to search data. This graphic shed...
