TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) What History Reveals About Interest Rate Cuts
[Investing]
2024/05/27 09:05
The Federal Reserve has overseen seven cycles of interest rate cuts, averaging 26 months and 6.35 percentage points (ppts) each.We’ve partnered with New York Life Investments to examine the impact of interest rate cut cycles on the economy and on the performance of financial assets in the U.S. to help keep investors informed. A Brief History of Interest Rate CutsInterest rates are a powerful t...
As AI Race Heats Up, A ChatGPT For Music Just Raised $125 Million
[Investing]
2024/05/27 09:04
Suno has raised $125 million to build a future where anyone can make music. Suno, a ChatGPT-like model for music generation, can make AI-generated music with both music and vocals.Generative AI music production startup Suno has raised $125 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Suno offers a platform for creating songs, including both instrumental and lyrical el...
Origami-Inspired Handbag Shapeshifts Into Different Forms
[Design]
2024/05/27 09:03
Imagine a single bag that transforms into countless forms, adapting to your mood and needs. This might sound like sci-fi, but it’s actually the beautiful Infinite Convertible Bag, designed by Maryam Hosseini. Addressing the need with elegance and innovation, the Infinite Bag emerges as a testament to timeless design inspired by the rich heritage of Iranian architecture while embracing the prin...
(PDF) BCG - Emerging Resilience in the Semiconductor Supply Chain
[Business]
2024/05/24 09:10
Semiconductors power today’s economy, from vehicles and mobile devices to data centers, medical equipment, clean technologies, and, of course, the upcoming AI revolution. In “Strengthening the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain in an Uncertain Era,” an April 2021 report by the Semiconductor Industry Association and BCG, we illustrated the value of the semiconductor supply chain for the global...
L’Oréal Presents "Awe-Inspiring" Beauty Tech Advancements
[Business]
2024/05/24 09:09
L’Oréal presented its most recent beauty tech innovations at the Viva Technology show in Paris. These advancements include a realistic skin-like technology platform for scientific research and product testing as well as a Gen AI beauty content lab called Creaitech to augment reality.Reinforcing its commitment to beauty that is more "personalized, inclusive and responsible" the company's innov...
Nvidia’s Jaw-Dropping Rise to Chip Stardom, in 5 Charts
[Investing]
2024/05/24 09:08
Revenue more than tripled to $26 billion during first quarter. Stock has added about $1.1 trillion in market value in 2024.Nvidia isn’t showing any signs of slowing. Nvidia has transformed into the largest provider of cutting-edge accelerators that power artificial intelligence applications.From a niche chip supplier to the videogame industry, the company has transformed into the single larges...
Wearable AI Startup Humane Explores Potential Sale, Sources Say
[Business]
2024/05/24 09:07
Humane’s AI pin was billed as an alternative to smartphones. AI hardware product received poor reviews after its launch.[A demonstration of the the laser ink display projection of a wearable Humane Inc. AI pin.Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg]Artificial intelligence startup Humane Inc. has been seeking a buyer for its business, according to people familiar with the matter, just weeks after...
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker Delivers Style and Performance
[Product]
2024/05/24 09:06
Bose SoundLink Max is all new portable Bluetooth speaker that promises long lasting power, rugged durability, and big sound to start your party wherever you are. Set the vibe with your playlist, this speaker can set the mood for you. The powder coated body along with silicone-wrapped steel enclosure give premium look. This speaker is designed and built to withstand bumps, drops, and bangs, it w...
(Infographic) A Decade of Clean Energy Investment
[Business]
2024/05/24 09:05
A graphic with a bar chart comparing global investment in clean energy and fossil fuels between 2020 and 2023 and then providing 2030 investment forecasts. The graphic also provides three examples of clean energy investments that bore fruit for investors.Global energy investment is growing every year. But recently, investments in clean energy have been significantly outpacing investments in fos...
Anker's New Soundcore Bluetooth Sleep Earbuds Guarantee Unmatched Noise Blocking
[Product]
2024/05/24 09:04
A good night’s sleep is the best way to wake up energized and fresh the next morning. But if barking dogs in the neighborhood or a snoring partner alongside is giving you sleepless nights; noise-blocking sleep earbuds could be the go-to option to save yourself from any more nights spent tossing and turning.If you are aware of noise-cancelling sleep earbuds, you may have already landed on the A...
Food Delivery Top Box Concept With Modular Tray System and Gyros
[Design]
2024/05/24 09:03
We are now getting used to a total delivery solution, especially after the pandemic. In response to the rapid growth of global delivery market, here’s Delivery Top Box Design which can be attached onto various vehicle. It’s not your conventional delivery boxes, most of them are not suitable for this expanding market. There’s a gap that we can fill in this category, providing an efficient and...
(PDF) iF Design Trend Report 2024
[Business]
2024/05/23 09:10
It's not news that we live in an era of unprecedented change and transformation. Yet at a time when the worlds of business, creativity, technology, nature and policy are all converging, we must ask - what is the role of design in shaping our future?For the third year running, iF collaborated with The Future:Project to create the 2024 iF Design Trend Report. Offering a holistic view of cross-dis...
