Samsung and Bayer Invest in A.I. Doctor App Ada Health
[Investing]
2021/06/01 00:08
Ada Health has raised a $90 million funding round at an undisclosed valuation that brings total investment in the company up to around $150 million.“The app basically works like a WhatsApp chat with your trusted family doctor, but 24/7,” CEO Daniel Nathrath told CNBC.Bayer led the round through its Leaps by Bayer investment arm, while Samsung invested through the Samsung Catalyst Fund, a U.S....
The Rise, And Rise, Of LVMH
[Business]
2021/06/01 00:07
LVMH. The luxury conglomerate has been on an acquisition spree — and it has made its CEO the wealthiest person on Earth.Europe doesn't have a big tech sector. It doesn't have an enormously cheap manufacturing industry. What it does have is huge luxury goods companies — and this week the biggest of them all, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), saw its share price hit an all-time high. That al...
Re-Charge LA - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as Drive-In Cinemas
[Design]
2021/06/01 00:06
Architecture studio Woods Bagot has designed a concept for electric vehicle charging stations for Downtown Los Angeles that could double as drive-in movie theatres.Called Re-Charge LA, the project imagines how electric vehicle charging stations could become visitor destinations.It envisions a digital screen that could be lowered to form a canopy for the cars below during daytime, then raised at...
(PDF) Mckinsey - How to Launch a New Business : 3 Approaches That Work
[Business]
2021/06/01 00:05
Analysis of more than 200 corporate business builds shows what success looks like.COVID-19 and its ongoing repercussions have forced business leaders to reevaluate their priorities and strategies. One area where businesses across all regions have accelerated their commitments is around building new businesses. Leading growth businesses in particular have made this strategy a top priority, accor...
These Double-Decker Airplane Cabin Concepts Could be The Future of Flying
[Design]
2021/06/01 00:04
For 2021, the Crystal Cabin Awards, known for spotlighting the latest in airplane interior innovation, has shrunk down its usual eight categories to two key awards that recognize where aviation is right now: the Judges Choice Awards and Clean and Safe Air Travel. The Chaise Longue Economy Seat Project, pictured here, is nominated in that first category.Airplane seat designers have long been dre...
Monthly Trend Report - June. 2021 Edition
[Trendbird]
2021/06/01 00:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - June. 2021 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." 주요 언론이 소개하는 Trendbird와 2020 Annual Trend Report(Annual Trend Report 2020 소개 페이지 - http:...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The State of Grocery Retail 2021
[Business]
2021/05/25 09:10
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the European grocery-retail landscape at unprecedented speed and scale. Five major forces at the heart of this change came together and reinforced one another.For many European grocery retailers, 2020 was the year that saw emerging consumer trends suddenly go into overdrive. With restaurants, offices, and schools largely closed in most countries during the...
(Paper) Hackers Broke Into Tesla Using a Drone
[Tech]
2021/05/25 09:09
Two security researchers detailed how they managed to remotely access parked Tesla vehicles, finding vulnerabilities in the systems open-source software component (ConnMann). The duo published their findings on May 4, explaining how they were able to compromise parked Teslas, and control their infotainment systems over WiFi through the use of a drone. They said they could also open the EVs' doo...
Bain - Global Luxury Sales Could Reach Over $350 Billion This Year
[Business]
2021/05/25 09:08
Global personal luxury goods market on track for recovery. If current market dynamics persist, luxury could return to 2019 levels as of this year.Following a turbulent year, the luxury market has started its path towards recovery. The industry returned to growth in the first quarter of 2021, growing by 0-1% versus 2019, which is viewed by the industry as the last comparable year. China continue...