CB Insights predictive intelligence uncovers how S&P 500 companies are building their strategies for AI readiness via partnerships, deals, M&A, and hiring across the AI startup ecosystem.AI is moving far deeper into enterprise operations, and that shift is creating a much clearer divide between leaders and laggards among the largest public companies in the US. Drawing on S&P 500 act...

Apple’s latest patent application outlines a system designed to fundamentally change how users interact with screens—not by improving a single device, but by enabling one device, such as a wearable headset or smartglasses, to control and enhance the interfaces of other nearby devices.At its core, the invention allows a head-mounted device (HMD) to track a user’s gaze and hand movements, map...

How brands can thrive—and grow—in the age of AI agents.A growing number of shoppers use GenAI to search and make purchase decisions—often without ever visiting a brand’s site.Different from traditional search, AI agents are redefining how and where trust, authority, and relevance are earned.Brands building for the agentic era must both ensure they show up in AI output and use AI to redefine...

Domino’s pizza tracker gets a new look and AI brains that will pinpoint your pizza’s delivery time.While companies cram artificial intelligence features you never asked for into their apps, Domino’s seems to have found a valid use case for the technology: more accurate tracking of when your pizza will be ready. When Domino’s launched its pizza tracker in 2008, it was a marvel of UX. The tra...

As the AI boom fuels a surge in data center buildouts, semiconductor companies must make bold strategic moves—not incremental adjustments—to capture the next wave of value.The AI Boom Is Redrawing Where Semiconductor Value Will Be CreatedThe semiconductor industry is entering a new phase of value creation, and McKinsey argues that incremental strategy will no longer be enough. In The Next Era...

Global beer brand Corona has redesigned the lime to tackle the issue of an ill-fitting wedge – a problem shared by “millions of Corona drinkers worldwide”.Launched on International Lime Day, 10 March, the brand's campaign – Lime Guides – presents thousands of limes designed to be perfectly sliced for wedging into a Corona beer.Using food-safe laser technology, Corona has lightly etched cut...

A new global ranking of luxury brands by worldwide store count highlights how physical retail presence remains a critical pillar of brand power in the luxury industry. While digital channels continue to expand, store networks still define visibility, control, and customer experience at scale. Chanel Dominates with the Largest Global Store Network At the top of the ranking is Chanel, operating a...

Vertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance.Some green walls will flourish under certain indoor conditions, improving indoor air quality and lowering energy costs, while others struggle and require a complicated feeding and water maintenanc...

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