TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) Top U.S. Food Imports by Origin Country
[Business]
2023/08/11 09:05
The U.S. is a major producer and exporter of food products, but did you know that it’s also one of the world’s largest food importers?Due to seasonality and climate, some foods can’t be grown on home soil, at least enough to fulfill consumption demands. Indeed, many familiar grocery items come from other countries.This infographic from Julie Peasley uses data from the Chatham House Resource...
Google tests scan-to-call QR codes and extra images on sponsored ads
[Business]
2023/08/11 09:04
Sponsored Ads are appearing with a new expandable call box that contains a brand's phone number as well as the QR code.Google Ads appears to be testing a new QR codes ad extensions. Scanning the QR code lets consumers instantly call a number provided by a business or brand.The feature, which was first spotted by SEO analyst Khushal Bherwani, has been appearing on a new expandable call box found...
The Ultimate Outdoor Camera Concept Separates the Screen and Lens Body
[Design]
2023/08/11 09:03
With its detachable screen and lens body, photographers gain unprecedented maneuverability and comfort. Discover the revolutionary Duo camera designed to redefine outdoor photography.For photographers who have experienced the thrill of capturing breathtaking shots in the great outdoors, there is an undeniable passion that drives them. However, this passion often comes with its fair share of cha...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Direct-to-Consumer e-Commerce in Appliances
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:10
By aligning on four key factors, appliance companies can improve margins and grow revenues from DTC e-commerce.Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales have been a significant growth driver across various industries. Companies are recognizing the multitude of advantages that come with this approach, such as significantly improved customer loyalty and higher margins. Appliance companies are no exception,...
Rocsys Secures $36M to Redefine the EV Charging Experience with Autonomous Charging
[Investing]
2023/08/10 09:09
As demand for sustainable transportation increases, Rocsys combines patented soft robotics and AI-based computer vision to transform any charger into a scalable autonomous system.Rocsys, the leading provider of autonomous charging solutions for electric transportation, today announced a $36 million Series A funding round. Led by SEB Greentech Venture Capital, the round also includes participati...
(Infographic) Bain - 3 Reasons Luxury Should Remain Resilient
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:08
Smart moves are helping brands ward off economic turbulence.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3KAmqF4[bain]
(Paper) Researchers Develop Bioengineered Cornea That Can Restore Sight
[Tech]
2023/08/10 09:07
The affordable implant is an alternative to the transplantation of donated human corneas, which are scarce in countries where the need for them is greatest.In what can be called a quantum leap in medical science and healthcare, researchers at Linköping University (LiU) and LinkoCare Life Sciences AB, Sweden, have developed a bioengineered implant that has restored vision to 20 people with dise...
Newzoo - The 2023 Global Games Market Report
[Business]
2023/08/10 09:06
PC and console gaming is booming once again after a more corrective 2022, and we can say with more confidence than ever that gaming is at the heart of media and entertainment. The industry’s impact ripples far beyond the 3.4 billion players it will reach and the $187.7 billion in revenue it will generate in 2023.Our new report and accompanying data, the flagship release of Newzoo’s Games Mark...
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...
