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Oilstainlab Creates the First Gas-or-Electric Car
[Product]
2024/12/13 09:03
A car with the hood, doors and rear popped up, showing the unibody frame underneath. Oilstainlab HF-11 buyers can switch between a gasoline or electric power unit that bolts behind its carbon-fiber passenger tub. Some performance-car buyers can’t imagine a world without internal-combustion engines. Others want to rush headlong into the EV revolution.Car designers and twin brothers Nikita and I...
(PDF) Accenture - Luxe Eternal : How Luxury Brands are Reinventing for Success
[Business]
2024/12/12 09:10
The luxury market is facing a notable downturn driven by evolving market dynamics and deep customer behavior changes.An elite group are thriving by focusing on desirability components that matter while tackling their operational excellence.These leaders are unlocking a continuous cycle of business and operational performance, thus creating emotional connections with their clientele.Luxury’s ne...
Adobe 2025 Creative Trends Forecast
[Design]
2024/12/12 09:09
In today’s often overwhelming world, where our daily reliance on technology has left so many of us seeking a break from our screens, we’re witnessing a fascinating convergence as consumers express their desire for both escapism and reality. Certainly, people want to get away. According to Mastercard, spending on travel and experiences increased 65 percent between 2019 and 2023.In this year’s...
YouGov - America’s Top Fashion Brands of 2024
[Business]
2024/12/12 09:08
When it comes to fashion, which brands are winning the hearts—and carts—of American consumers? From timeless staples to trendsetters shaping the future, we’ve compiled the definitive rankings of the most considered fashion brands in the US in 2024.Leveraging data from YouGov’s always-on brand tracker, we can reveal the top names among the general population, but also those dominating with m...
AI Language Startup Speak Hits Unicorn Status After Raising $78M Series C
[Investing]
2024/12/12 09:07
Speak, a startup that wants to help people learn new languages through AI, raised a fresh $78 million Series C led by Accel — doubling its valuation in fewer than six months and reaching unicorn status at a $1 billion valuation.It was just last June when the San Francisco-based startup announced a $20 million Series B extension at a $500 million valuation.Of course, such valuation jumps are no...
Smart Threads That Can Power Wearables
[Tech]
2024/12/12 09:06
The thread could be used to power medical wearables or even charge a phone.Wearable electronics could revolutionise the way we monitor our health, enabling individuals to easily track things like glucose levels and heart rate without needing to visit a doctor. Now, researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology could take wearable technology to the next level – with textiles that gener...
The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates
[Consumer]
2024/12/12 09:05
The labor market for recent college graduates weakened somewhat in the third quarter of 2024. The unemployment rate ticked up to 5.3 percent, while the underemployment rate held steady at around 40.6 percent.Getting a college degree doesn’t guarantee a good job like it used to. The overall job market is holding up pretty well, but it might not feel like it for new college grads.Last week’s No...
Rolls-Royce Releases Miniature DIY Home Sculpture - $5,500 USD
[Product]
2024/12/12 09:04
Rolls-Royce is letting homebodies take the wheel with Cameo, its luxuriously crafted miniature sculpture that distills the automaker’s signature style and craftsmanship into a tabletop centerpiece. More than just a tiny trinket, this collectible work of art mirrors the design philosophy of the full-sized Rolls-Royce vehicles, with each detail engineered to impress.The Cameo features a solid oa...
Modern Electric City Bus Concept for STEYR Automotive
[Design]
2024/12/12 09:03
Designed as a modern public transportation, this electric city bus for STEYR Automotive provides very distinctive style that captures new contemporary design. Inspired by the past yet influenced by aesthetic codes and trends around us. It’s a modern city bus concept that strives for visually appealing design while providing meaningful solutions in urban environment. The design process involves...
