Berndnaut Smilde makes clouds indoors, but they only last for 10 seconds—just long enough to be photographed.His sculptures are as unusual as they are ethereal. From coal mines to cathedrals, Smilde makes perfect miniature clouds in different locations. Artist : Berndnaut Smilde[wired]

Navigating challenges and embracing opportunities - Insights from retail leaders around the world. Despite economic clouds, retailers see sunshine. Technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling optimism for growth in 2024, even amidst inflation, labor shortages, and global tensions.A year of opportunity amidst challengesWhile the shadow of past disruptions may linger, a surprising wav...

Amazon One launches an app to make sign-up for its palm-recognition service even easier.The new Amazon One app lets customers sign up for the service by simply taking a photo of their palm, making the in-store experience seamless even for first-time users.Signing up for Amazon One—our palm recognition service for entry, identification, and payment—just got easier. Until today, customers had t...

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are gaining momentum, reaching 18% of global vehicle sales in 2023.Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly transformed the global automotive landscape, capturing an 18% share of the market by 2023. Despite impressive growth, the EV market faced challenges in 2023, with slower-than-expected sales prompting significant price reductions. Let's delve into the dynamic world...

As brands flock to global gaming channels like Roblox and Fortnite, political sensitivities, regulations, lack of understanding, and cultural differences are holding them back from entering China’s booming domestic equivalents.Standing at around 668 million, China’s gamers comprised about half of the mainland’s population last year. So, why does the country’s gaming industry remain largely...

The most liked visual on Voronoi in March came from Visual Capitalist, showing the brands that are growing the fastest in the United States.The data here comes from Morning Consult, and shows the share of customers that were considering purchasing a brand in October 1-24, 2023, and subtracted the share of those who said the same between Jan 1-31, 2023.Infographic : https://bit.ly/43LM4yY[visual...

If public spaces aren’t your jam, but you still have to be there, look no further than this real-life, working Invisibility Shield. Turning science fiction into science fact is London-based Invisibility Shield Co., which has designed a screen with the ability to bend light and cloak its user from view. It’s a “superpower” you can carry on the go, much like a suit that promises its superhero...

AUX 4D Omni-Directional Air Conditioner is definitely not yours conventional air conditioners. The unique design modifies its structure and modelling that allows user to use a front air inlet and all-around air outlet. The exterior form emphasizes the idea of a full-area air supply which allows for adjustable indoor temperature. The AC works with multiple air supply outlets, left, right, upper,...

Gen Z is different from older generations. They are digitally native, spend more time watching videos, and have embraced the overlap between #media and #technology. But #GenZ has some particular habits #marketers should pay attention to.[Emarketer]