TREND REPORTS
Apple Captures 75% of Global Handset Market Operating Profit in Q2 2021
[Business]
2021/10/18 09:07
The dynamics of the top global handset OEMs keep changing from a shipment point of view, as we saw with Xiaomi becoming the second-highest selling smartphone brand globally in Q2 2021. However, the picture from a revenue and operating profit point of view has stayed much more stable over the past several quarters.Apple has been the biggest profit and revenue generator in the handset business. I...
How Chinese Collectors Drive Luxury Demand
[Consumer]
2021/10/18 09:06
The interest in luxury collectibles is reaching new heights, with collectible Hermès handbag prices rising by 17 percent during 2020.[As collectors search for appealing investments, a new generation of young Chinese want luxury goods as alternative assets that also reflect individuality and status. Photo: LVMH]Key Takeaways:Chinese collectors’ search for specific models, as opposed to brands,...
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSpeed - An Electric Scooter Concept
[Design]
2021/10/18 09:05
BeoSpeed is an electric scooter concept that follows Bang & Olufsen’s iconic design language, bringing a contemporary twist to a classic taste that won’t ever go out of style.For decades, Bang & Olufsen has been known for designing high-end consumer electronics, from headphones to speakers. Known for exquisite attention to detail, sophisticated design, and quality audio, Bang & Ol...
Tokyo's Hotel Designs New Pandemic-Era Dining Experience
[Design]
2021/10/18 09:04
The Tokyo Lantern Dinner at the Hoshinoya ryokan in Otemachi, Tokyo provides transparent lanterns made from vinyl for dining guests to experience group dinners without wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.Across the world, we’ve seen how the industry of design has impacted our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From transparent dining pods to no-contact food trucks, designers have made e...
(Infographic) A Complete Visual Guide to Carbon Markets
[Business]
2021/10/18 09:03
Carbon markets enable the trading of carbon credits, also referred to as carbon offsets.One carbon credit is equivalent to one metric ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Going further, carbon markets help companies offset their emissions and work towards their climate goals. But how exactly do carbon markets work?In this infographic from Carbon Streaming Corporation, we look at the fundament...
(Patent) Tesla Pursues a Patent on a Seat Belt Detection System
[Tech]
2021/10/15 09:10
U.S. patent application, US20210309180, discloses a system for detecting improper usage of a seat belt of a Tesla vehicle. The system includes a shoulder belt and a lap belt, intended to restrain an occupant sitting on a Tesla’s seat, and a sensor module associated with them. The sensor module generates signals indicative of at least one parameter associated with the vehicle seat, the shoulder...
(PDF) Deloitte - Building on The Digital Banking Momentum
[Investing]
2021/10/15 09:09
As banks continue to build on the digital banking momentum, they should pay attention to “humanizing” the banking experience, irrespective of the channel. This may not only improve customer satisfaction, but also ensure sticky relationships, especially with younger consumers.Key messagesThe pandemic is continuing to reshape banking preferences and behaviors among US consumers. Digital banking...
Apple Studying Potential of AirPods as Health Device
[Product]
2021/10/15 09:08
Apple is reportedly researching how its AirPods can be used to enhance hearing, measure body temperature, and monitor posture, per The Wall Street Journal.Why it’s a smart move: There’s a ton of untapped opportunity in areas like digital hearing loss and posture improvement—areas where Apple could make an easy name for itself given its reach with its devices.About 28 million US residents exp...
When Will Chinese Tourists Re-Embrace Overseas Travel ?
[Consumer]
2021/10/15 09:07
Recently, New York-based consumer research firm LookLook released the results of its September survey of 100 young and affluent Chinese female luxury consumers. One of the main findings of the survey is that these consumers are halting their high-end spending, resulting in fewer domestic luxury purchases in top-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The survey suggests that these...
