TREND REPORTS
Robots Are Poised to Start Unloading Lorries
[Tech]
2021/08/09 09:04
It is one of the few parts of operating a warehouse that has resisted automation—but not for much longer.The last pieces of warehouse automation will soon be in place.Unloading lorries is wearisome for people, but hardly an intellectual challenge. For robots it is the reverse. Robots never tire. They do, however, have problems interpreting the data streaming in from the cameras and laser scann...
(Infographic) 2021 State of Shift Work Trend Report
[Consumer]
2021/08/09 09:03
The COVID-19 pandemic influenced people’s lives in every aspect – especially the workers. Working conditions have changed, many even lost their jobs or had to change occupations in order to keep working and earning. It has been particularly challenging for shift workers in hospitality, retail and healthcare.The team at Deputy have run a survey among thousands of shift workers in those niches...
(PDF) Mckinsey - BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) : 5 Business Models to Compete
[Business]
2021/08/06 09:10
Financing at the point of sale may be a small share of unsecured lending in the United States today, but it’s growing fast. Banks seeking long-term growth should explore market entry, and merchants should reassess their financing offers.Point-of-sale (POS) financing services in the United States have grown significantly over the past 24 months, especially since the onset of COVID-19. Trends fu...
BlackBerry Passport 2 Concept Emerge, Sporting iconic Physical QWERTY Keyboard
[Design]
2021/08/06 09:09
It seems like the ‘berry still has some juice left in it! The Passport 2 concept builds on the successful 2014 BlackBerry Passport, and does what BlackBerry does best… provide a uniquely different smartphone experience that’s characterized by that beautiful QWERTY keyboard.For everyone who thought BlackBerry was done and dusted, 2020’s been a pretty interesting year for the company. Chinese...
(Paper) Artificial Skin Heals Wounds and Makes Robots Sweat
[Tech]
2021/08/06 09:08
A smart surface that can actively and repeatedly release and reabsorb substances by environmental stimuli.Imagine a dressing that releases antibiotics on demand and absorbs excessive wound exudate at the same time. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology hope to achieve just that, by developing a smart coating that actively releases and absorbs multiple fluids, triggered by a radio si...
Plant-Based Fish Is Rattling the Multibillion-Dollar Seafood Industry
[Business]
2021/08/06 09:07
Beyond and Impossible showed the potential for plant-based proteins. Now tomatoes are coming for tuna.[Mimic Seafood’s Tunato nigiri. SOURCE: MIMIC SEAFOOD]When a tuna marketing executive took a bite of the dehydrated tomato seasoned with olive oil, algae extract, spices, and soy sauce early last year, he was shook. “This is going to be a problem for us,” he said. At least that’s how Ida Sp...
As Coca-Cola Auctions Its First NFT, More Brands Are Entering The Metaverse
[Business]
2021/08/06 09:06
Coca-Cola is harnessing its history of collectibles with a first NFT as marketers continue experimenting with the intersection of cryptocurrency and culture.The Atlanta-based beverage giant is selling a series of four NFTs—known as non-fungible tokens—that will be sold as a single asset with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics International. NFTs are digital assets backed by blockchain techn...
Zoom's Next Act Is a Big Threat to the Rest of Tech
[Business]
2021/08/06 09:05
The videoconferencing company is moving into new markets using its successful formula of creating easy-to-use and better-engineered products. Rivals should be worried.Zoom is well on its way to becoming a tech powerhouse.The pandemic catapulted Zoom Video Communications Inc. from a scrappy upstart into a more than $115 billion video-conferencing behemoth, central to the lives of millions of rem...
PANTONE Officially Recognizes Hong Kong Tramway Green As A New Color
[Design]
2021/08/06 09:04
PANTONE has officially introduced a new shade of green, dubbed the ‘HK Tram Green’, as a tribute to the city’s iconic mode of public transportation.The shade is a vivid, deep grassy green to commemorate the historical and cultural significance of the trams in the city, as well as its status as a global landmark.According to the Hong Kong Tatler, the double-decker trams, known as “ding ding...
