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(PDF) BCG - Why Incremental Fixes Won’t Save Legacy Automakers
[Business]
2025/09/18 09:09
Established automakers face a dual challenge: slowing demand and new competition from companies with lower manufacturing costs.A recent survey from BCG and Automotive News of nearly 400 automotive executives, along with a quantitative analysis, shows that leaders at many established companies may be underestimating the need for urgent change.New entrants, many based in China, benefit from simpl...
An *Impossible* Birkin Claw Machine Is Coming To New York Fashion Week
[Business]
2025/09/18 09:08
Uncommon has placed an authentic Hermès Birkin bag inside its “PAIN” claw machine — but there’s a catch.A claw machine installation called “PAIN” will be in SoHo during New York Fashion Week, featuring an unattainable Hermès Birkin bag. The game, arriving at a SoHo location this coming weekend, is a metaphor for the “rigged” nature of hustle culture in NYC.As New York Fashion Week kic...
Battery-Less Earbuds Promise Better Sleep Without Charging Hassles
[Product]
2025/09/18 09:07
A UK-based company believes it's got a better way to drown out noises after dark and help you get a good night's rest. Somni says its sleep earbuds are the smallest ones you'll find anywhere, and don't ever need to be charged. I have to admit, I've never heard of such a thing, and I'm keen to be pleasantly surprised by this ambitious crowdfunded product.Here's what's going on... The SomniBuds a...
Shenzhen Airport, Meituan’s Delivery Robots Bring Meals to Passengers
[Product]
2025/09/18 09:06
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has become the first airport to deploy autonomous food delivery robots, partnering with delivery giant Meituan. Nicknamed "Little Bumblebee," the robots deliver meals from participating merchants directly to passengers at their boarding gates.This innovation represents a strategic expansion for Meituan, moving beyond its traditional urban delivery network i...
Real Estate Remains America's Preferred Long-Term Investment
[Investing]
2025/09/18 09:05
According to annual Gallup surveys, Americans consistently identify real estate as the best long-term investment.The image presented illustrates the results of these Gallup polls from 2011 to 2025, showing the shifting preferences for various investment options including real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, bonds, and cryptocurrency.Key Findings:Real Estate's Sustained...
Gen Z Thinks iPods Are Cool Again
[Consumer]
2025/09/18 09:04
Google searches for old iPod models are peaking thanks to school bans and a healthy dose of nostalgia.Each generation feels a sense of nostalgia for eras gone by. But now, technology is evolving so dramatically that Gen Z’s pining for the past is being condensed into shorter and shorter time cycles.While a 30-year interval for the vinyl revival makes sense from an “I was born in the wrong gen...
AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation In Photography
[Design]
2025/09/18 09:03
While most “ordinary” people right now would probably use their mobile phones to take pictures, there’s still a segment of the market that prefers using digital cameras. Whether you’re at a concert, an event, taking artsy photos, or simply want a more “nostalgic” feel, there are many options to choose from, each with different features, capabilities, and added bonuses to make your photos...
Daily Report : Walmart, AI기반의 공급망 예측 특허로 오프라인 유통의 혁신 주도
[Daily Report]
2025/09/17 09:11
1. Walmart, AI기반의 공급망 예측 특허로 오프라인 유통의 혁신 주도AI 기반 공급망 예측: 월마트가 AI를 활용한 '공급망 모델링 및 예측' 시스템 특허를 출원했는데, 이 시스템은 기계 학습을 통해 공급망의 실시간 변화를 추적하고, 창고 폐쇄와 같은 돌발 상황이 재고, 배송, 비용에 미치는 영향을 예측.오프라인 유통의 디지털 전환: 아마존의 기술력에 맞서기 위해 월마트는 AI 분석, 추천 엔진, 이탈 예측 등 다양한 AI...
(Patent) Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail
[Tech]
2025/09/17 09:10
As big box stores start to give themselves tech makeovers, Walmart may have its sights set on artificial intelligence IP.The retailer is seeking to patent a system for “supply chain modeling and prediction,” relying on machine learning to keep track of all the moving parts within its sprawling and complex logistics operations. Walmart’s tech seeks to predict and adapt to real-time changes th...
