Many governments are investing in renewable energy sources like solar power, but who controls the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels?As it turns out, China owns the vast majority of the world’s solar panel supply chain, controlling at least 75% of every single key stage of solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing and processing.This visualization shows the shares held by different c...

With the image generator Stable Diffusion, you can conjure within seconds a potrait of Beyoncé as if painted by Vincent van Gogh, a cyberpunk cityscape in the style of 18th century Japanese artist Hokusai and a complex alien world straight out of science fiction. [A collage of images made using Stability AI's online tool, which allows users to create AI-generated images by typing in a text pro...

Luxury is charging into the digital world at full speed, but streetwear’s success in the metaverse prevails. What can the luxury industry learn from its community-driven counterpart? Luxury is well and truly embracing the metaverse. From Burberry dabbling with virtual avatars and Prada’s Chinaverse runways, to Gucci’s star studded Roblox residency, the top fashion titans from around the worl...

Using human and animal motions to teach robots to dribble a ball, and simulated humanoid characters to carry boxes and play football.Humanoid character learning to traverse an obstacle course through trial-and-error, which can lead to idiosyncratic solutions. Heess, et al. "Emergence of locomotion behaviours in rich environments" (2017).Five years ago, we took on the challenge of teaching a ful...

Airline retailing could be worth $40 billion by 2030—a new report gives insight on how airlines can maximize this opportunity.Airline retailing—essentially selling new products in new ways, either directly to customers or via intermediaries—could be worth $40 billion by 2030.1 And payments, as a critical link between airlines and their customers, are a vital component of retailing. But if ai...

There has been a massive tidal wave of tech innovation over the last couple of years. Some apps and platforms offer basic services for the home or office. Others ignite your imagination.Gil Perry, CEO and cofounder of D-ID, an Israeli-based tech company, has created something amazingly beautiful and touching. Leveraging artificial intelligence and sophisticated technology, the company has creat...

When influencers share a product recommendation, it comes across as more genuine. 60% of female consumers have bought a product or service recommended by them. Social Media Week Europe gives you exclusive access to live discussions with social media and digital marketing experts in London, 7–8 Nov. Save 20% on your pass today (ends 3 Oct.).Mixed in with our friends on social media feeds are in...

Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar panels are included on the charging case. Urbanista is following up its solar-powered over-ear headphones from last year with a pair of solar-powered true wireless earbuds called the Phoenix, the company officially announced today. Like the headphones, Phoenix uses Powerfoyle solar panels produced by Exeger to extend their battery life with power from the sun’s rays....

On a global scale, iPhone has carved out a respectable 16% of the smartphone market. In the U.S., however, the iPhone has managed to win the hearts and minds of more consumers. New data from Counterpoint Research via FT notes that iPhones now make up 50% of the overall installed user base* in the United States.With a plethora of smartphone brands available to American consumers—and many at low...