TREND REPORTS
Big Trech in in its Big Layoff Era, Though Apple's Holding Strong
[Consumer]
2023/01/26 09:08
The tech world was rocked by another round of layoff announcements last week after Microsoft and Google’s parent company Alphabet both confirmed they’d be slashing 10,000 and 12,000 jobs, respectively.Across the wider tech sector, some ~46,000 workers have now reportedly been laid off this year — that’s 2,000 jobs axed every day of January so far at the time of writing.Apple’s sweetBig tec...
Scythe Raises $42M for Its Electric Robotic Mower
[Tech]
2023/01/26 09:07
Scythe first hit our radar when it emerged from stealth in 2021 with a $13.8 million Series A. The world of robotic mowers is already a fairly crowded one, but while many are going after home applications, the Boulder, Colorado–based firm is specifically targeting commercial landscapers.“[The M.52 mower] is purpose-built to tackle the unique challenges of commercial landscaping,” co-founder...
What Does The AI Design Hype Mean For Fashion ?
[Design]
2023/01/26 09:06
In late December 2022, months after the official collaboration had debuted, images of a visually-delicious Jacquemus x Nike ski collection surfaced. [One of the accessories produced by AI for the RAL7000STUDIO Jacquemus x Nike collection. Photo: RAL7000STUDIO]The smoothly cushioned textures, calming shades, and cartoonish silhouettes immediately hooked netizens in China and the rest of the worl...
China’s Reopening Is the Boost the Flagging World Economy Needs
[Investing]
2023/01/26 09:05
The easing of Covid restrictions will unleash pent-up demand for commodities, consumer goods and travel.The 269 passengers on China’s first direct flight to Thailand since the end of Covid Zero restrictions got an extra-special welcome when they disembarked in Bangkok from Xiamen on Jan. 9. The country’s deputy prime minister showed up to present them with orchid bracelets. There was good rea...
Sol Reader’s Upcoming e-Ink Headset Showcased as a Wearable eReader
[Product]
2023/01/26 09:04
Sol Reader will soon release its E-ink headset which functions as an eReader. The prototype of the E-ink headset was showcased on YouTube by Brad Lynch. The new headset will enter the market in the fall of 2023. It is a lightweight head-mounted display that’s an eBook reader.Sol began producing prototypes of the eReader last fall and the official prototype was shown to Lynch. The video provide...
A Compact Outdoorsy Hatchback Designed Those Who Love Their Food and Aventures
[Design]
2023/01/26 09:03
Haven is a compact electric vehicle for a generation who like things to be minimalistic and also love cooking in middle of a quaint wilderness..Off-road campers and RVs give adventure seekers a way to explore the grand outdoors without compromising on the cozy comforts of their homes. The options with current-generation campers are impressive if you have the money to spend.The more stuff that’...
(PDF) Bain - Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study
[Business]
2023/01/25 09:10
Renaissance in Uncertainty: Luxury Builds on Its Rebound. The latest Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study forecasts increased resilience to recession after robust 2022 growth.The global luxury goods market took a leap forward in 2022, despite uncertain market conditions. The industry is poised to see further expansion next year and for the rest of the decade to 2030, even in the f...
(CES 2023) The AI Aquarium is Claimed to be 98% Accurate at Identifying Fish Species
[Tech]
2023/01/25 09:09
Eye-tracking aquarium tells users about the specific fish they're watching.When you're looking at a tank full of fish at a public aquarium, it can be difficult to figure out which ones are which species. The AI Aquarium is designed to help, by overlaying information that lines up with the individual fish in question.Created by Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the AI Aqu...
(Paper) Would Chat GPT3 Get a Wharton MBA ?
[Tech]
2023/01/25 09:08
The new artificial intelligence system ChatGPT has passed an exam at the Wharton Business School, according to a new research paper, signaling the potential of the controversial chatbot. Research from Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch found that the AI system “has shown a remarkable ability to automate some of the skills of highly compensated knowledge workers in general and specifically t...
