TREND REPORTS
Monthly Trend Report - December. 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/12/02 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - December. 2024 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Market Sensing & Trend Research Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(PDF) BCG - Global Payments Report 2024
[Investing]
2024/11/26 09:10
Once characterized by rapid growth, the payments industry is maturing. Investors, regulators, and customers are no longer just demanding continued expansion; they are seeking profitable growth built on sustainable business models. This shift reflects broader market trends, including evolving customer expectations, technological advances, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. To thrive, the indust...
Prestige Hair Care Brand Crown Affair Raised $9M
[Investing]
2024/11/26 09:09
Prestige hair care brand Crown Affair has closed a $9 million Series B round led by investment firm True Beauty Ventures.Prestige hair line Crown Affair, known for its emphasis on air-drying hair and natural styling techniques, has secured $9 million in Series B funding led by investment firm True Beauty Ventures.This marks the four-year-old label’s fourth investment from True Beauty Ventures,...
(PDF) Pew - America’s News Influencers
[Consumer]
2024/11/26 09:08
In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.Key findings about news influencersAbout one-in-five Americans – including a much higher shar...
Coffee Shops are Replacing The Office But Being a “Third Place” Can be a Third Rail
[Business]
2024/11/26 09:07
Independent cafe owners aren’t feeling perky and even Starbucks is struggling to adapt.Bedford Studio, an independent coffee shop in New York, sells more than just caffeine and pastries. It essentially sells table space for remote workers.Lawrence Helfant, the founder, said Bedford Studio’s business model was designed to be a haven for remote work. In addition to selling coffee and other typi...
Solid-State Micro-Speaker Downsizes Full-Range Sound for Open Earphones
[Product]
2024/11/26 09:06
The Sycamore module is billed as the world’s first 1-mm-thin near-field full-range MEMS micro speaker for smartwatches, XR glasses and goggles, open-Fit earbuds and other applicationsxMEMS Labs.Last year, California's xMEMS Labs took aim at legacy coil-based speaker technology and decided it was time for a tiny change. The first of its silicon-based solid-state micro-speakers subsequently foun...
How Nvidia Makes Money
[Investing]
2024/11/26 09:05
How Nvidia ($NVDA) makes money according to their 3rd quarter earnings report released this past Wednesday. Nvidia beat revenue and eps expectations, here’s all the numbers:EPS: $0.81 vs. $0.75 est. (+111% YoY)Revenue: $35.08B vs. $33.16 est. (+94% YoY)Data Centers: $30.8B (+112% YoY)Gaming: $3.3B (+15% YoY)Professional Visuals: $0.5B (+17% YoY)Auto: $0.4B (+72% YoY)Shares fell -3% after the r...
Adidas and AVAVAV Unveil Superfinger Superstar Sneakers
[Design]
2024/11/26 09:04
AVAVAV launches adidas sneakers with detachable rubber toes that double as purses. Adidas and AVAVAV unveil Superfinger Superstar, a pair of sneakers with detachable four-toed rubber gloves that also double as purses. First previewed during the 2024 Milan Fashion Week, the sneakers have finally made it to the market, still true to the finger shoes that the Stockholm-based fashion house is known...
Iris Headphones - Headband-less Headphones are a Thing Now
[Design]
2024/11/26 09:03
Headphones concept design for digital nomads who need to move fast, lightweight and practical. Easy to use headphones that generate microenvironments letting you connect yourself with people vitually and explore the digital world, while at the same time having a clear perception of your nearer surrounding. Create a private virtual spaces for chatting and interacting, even when you are in a crow...
