TREND REPORTS
Long-Distance QR Code Scanning is Coming Soon to Android Phones
[Tech]
2023/08/10 09:05
Scanning a distant QR code can be a frustrating experience, but a major Google upgrade could soon change that.A big-time Google upgrade could put an end to the struggle of scanning a QR code from a long way away. Whether it's across the room on a wall or across the highway on a billboard, a new scanner application currently in the works from Google would automatically detect a QR code in a came...
The Pandemic Small-Business Boom Is Fueling the US Economy
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:04
Startup registrations remain 42% ahead of 2019 levels, with growing numbers of companies founded by women and minorities.During the pandemic, Americans’ bank accounts got plumped up with stimulus payments and money saved from not going out to dinner or on vacation. Blend in a hefty dose of social media-driven agitprop on the ease of launching a company, leaven it with binge-watching of shows s...
Are Virtual Stores The Future of Retail ? Plus, Ralph Lauren Drops Physical Fortnite Boots
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:03
Virtual storefronts have matured from a buzzworthy fad to a crucial marketing vehicle over the course of 2023. But with competition swelling, curating a space that grabs the eyes — and pockets — of consumers is no easy feat.This week, Lacoste seems to have hit the jackpot with shoppers after launching its second hyperrealistic retail spot to showcase its Summer 2023 collection. Complete with...
(Patent) Apple is Considering AirPods Charging Cases That Can be Worn Like Jewellery
[Tech]
2023/08/09 09:10
Like 90s glow sticks, but they'll juice your AirPods.The positives of owning Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, AirPods (2019) or the original AirPods Pro are many, but music that's incredibly easy to wear and transport is top of the list for most people. The negatives? Remember that meme where, upon flipping open an AirPods case, one earpiece was notably absent from the nest – and music appeared...
BCG - Don’t Overlook Your Mature Consumers
[Consumer]
2023/08/09 09:09
Consumer brands are scouring the planet for markets that offer steady growth and new opportunities in today’s challenging environment. Yet many of them are overlooking a multi-trillion-dollar market right under their noses: the 1 billion consumers around the world between the ages of 50 and 70.Why do many brands neglect mature consumers? First, they don’t understand them as well as they do yo...
Blue Bottle Coffee's New Balance Collab Is Strangely Flavorless
[Product]
2023/08/09 09:08
America's bigger cities. So it's odd that a well-connected café intrinsically linked to good taste (both literal and thematic) would partner with New Balance on a sneaker that's so... plain.On August 1, Blue Bottle and New Balance dropped a collaborative Fresh Foam X 1080 v12 shoe that's essentially just a normal-looking white shoe with some blue accents. The Blue Bottle logo is embroidered on...
It’s Been Streaming vs. Cable for a While...And Streaming is Winning
[Business]
2023/08/09 09:07
It’s arguably never been a better time to be a fan of sitting on your couch and watching TV.The rise of streaming has brought with it a golden age of television, as more original scripted shows have been made in the last few years than ever before. But, if it’s the golden age for viewers, it’s been more bronze for many involved in the production of our favorite shows and movies.Indeed, the c...
Boox Palma is a 6-inch e-Reader with Full Android for $280
[Product]
2023/08/09 09:06
E-reader brand Onyx is back with an unusual mobile device – an e-reader the size of an average smartphone.It’s called the Boox Palma and has a screen measuring just 6.13 inches (about 156 mm) across, making it a bit bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S23. Onyx has dabbled with compact tablets before, like the Boox Poke5. However, the company chose a lengthier screen this time over a stout one. Th...
This Clever Material Made from Fungi Could Save Your Home in a Fire
[Tech]
2023/08/09 09:05
Scientists often talk about fungi in ‘iceberg’ terms, in that what you see above the surface is a small fraction of what lies beneath. Dig into the dirt below a mushroom cup and you’re likely to find a vast network of mycelium, the nutrients and communications system that plays such an important role in ecosystem support.Not surprisingly, mycelium, with its complex web of branched, tubular f...
