TREND REPORTS
KIF Pocket-Sized Titanium Toothbrush Kit Reduces Plastic Waste for Better Environment
[Product]
2022/12/06 09:03
Realizing that each of us in the US alone throws four plastic brushes, 12 mouthwash bottles, 6 toothpaste tubes, or 7 packs of floss every year, SmellLikeGreen Inc. wants to fight back by reducing plastic waste. Back in 2019, they launched a successfully campaign with Outlery, unfortunately, they had to sell the brand due to pandemic. This time, the same team behind Outlery is back with KIF Poc...
(PDF) Accenture - From AI Compliance to Competitive Advantage
[Business]
2022/12/05 09:10
As companies deploy AI for a growing range of tasks, adhering to laws, regulations and ethical standards will be critical to building a sound AI foundation.80% of companies plan to increase investment in Responsible AI, and 77% see regulation of AI as a priority.Most companies (69%) have started implementing Responsible AI practices, but only 6% have operationalized their capabilities to be res...
(Video) Tesla Delivers Its First Electric Semi Trucks Promising 500 Miles of Range
[Product]
2022/12/05 09:09
Tesla made the first deliveries of its Semi truck to customers Thursday evening, five years after the heavy-duty hauler was first unveiled. The event included two truck cabs decked out in the livery of Pepsi and Frito-Lay, PepsiCo’s snack foods subsidiary.The Tesla Semi was first shown as a prototype in 2017. At the time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said production would begin in 2019. But Musk didn’...
Cyber Monday Online Sales Hit A Record $11.3B, Driven by Demand
[Consumer]
2022/12/05 09:08
Expectations for this year’s holiday spend online were lukewarm, but initial activity — driven by deep discounts — has bucked predictions. Cyber Monday pulled in $11.3 billion in sales online according to figures from Adobe Analytics, which tracks seasonal e-commerce activity. This is 5.8% more than consumers spent on the same day last year (when $10.7 billion was recorded in sales, a drop o...
Verdant Robotics Raises $46.5M to Reduce Ag Chemicals, Improve Farm Profits
[Investing]
2022/12/05 09:07
Multi-action autonomous robot delivers simultaneous solutions beyond weeding.Verdant Robotics announced the close of a $46.5 million Series A funding to scale its advanced robotic technology and accelerate broad adoption of its regenerative and precision ag solutions. Lead investor Cleveland Avenue was joined by DCVC Bio, Future Ventures, SeaX Ventures and all existing investors, including Auto...
(Video) CommonGround Raised $25M for Creator Of Hyper-Realistic Avatars
[Investing]
2022/12/05 09:06
CommonGround, a company that creates hyper-realistic avatars in minutes using just a computer or iPhone, has raised $25 million.It is the first app of its kind that allows employees to use real-life 3D representations of themselves, without using a VR (virtual reality) headset.The hyper-realistic avatars establish eye contact and communicate through non-verbal body language.CommonGround says it...
2022 Holiday Shopping : Inside the Latest Retail Sales
[Consumer]
2022/12/05 09:05
US retail sales growth continued to slow in October, even amid early shopping events. Building on a two-year trend, retailers gifted shoppers with sales events this October—but they weren’t as successful as expected in sparking early holiday demand. Total US nominal sales for Bain-defined retail categories grew 6.2% year over year in October, a deceleration from September’s 7.5% growth. In-s...
(Video) Saul Nash x Mercedes-Benz Collaborate for A Gaming Centric Sportswear Collection
[Product]
2022/12/05 09:04
British menswear designer Saul Nash has invested his skill in envisioning a world of movement – amalgamating fashion and Esports for a unique collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of E-Sports team SK Gaming.The third spearhead in this exclusive partnership is Mercedes-Benz to bring together a rare collaboration of three contrasting worlds. The final creation is a collection of garments...
The Ani-Digi Watch is a Unique Time Teller You Can Wear in Any Mood - The Circlock
[Design]
2022/12/05 09:03
The Circlock is an uncanny watch combining digital and analog in one, with a league apart aesthetics.No matter how much time changes or transitions modern technology brings about in way of perceiving time, a wristwatch arguably is never going out of fashion.Watchmakers will keep evolving the look, feel and complications to stay in the trend. But when that is not enough, horologists will jump th...
(Paper) Disney Research Unveils Amazing AI Tool for Production Ready Aging Visual Effects
[Tech]
2022/12/02 09:10
Disney Research is known for their robots, deepfakes, and now, an AI tool for production ready aging visual effects. In typical productions, digital re-aging of faces in video involves a complex 2D painting workflow that often requires a skilled artist to perform frame-by-frame manual work that can take days to accomplish. This tool changes that by first by tackling the problem of collecting lo...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Future of Mobility : Transforming to Be Ahead of The Opportunity
[Business]
2022/12/02 09:09
As electric mobility gains momentum in India and other countries, it could prompt disruptions and structural shifts in the automotive industry. This report outlines possible strategies for India’s automotive component manufacturers to adapt to these shifts, turning disruptions into an avenue to tap new, emerging value pools.The global automotive industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience...
Pantone’s Color of the Year Was Made for the Metaverse - Viva Magenta
[Design]
2022/12/02 09:08
According to Pantone, the color of 2023 is a bold and vibrant shade of crimson red, representing the strength and vitality needed to build a bright and positive future.It is interesting to know that the New York Times writes in introducing the color of 2023:“Pantone’s Color of the Year Was Made for the Metaverse”In the 23rd edition of Pantone’s Color of the Year selection, this company has...
