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Royole’s Flexible Display Could Turn Your Car’s Glove Box Into an Interactive Dashboard
[Design]
2021/06/22 09:03
The company has very rapidly realized it isn’t in the foldable phones business… it’s in the foldable everything business.Images have surfaced on the internet of a rather interesting concept employing Royole‘s flexible display technology. Created by Zhiyuan Xing, a designer based out of Shenzhen, the Flexible Car Dashboard poses an interesting hot-take – what if instead of doors on a glove...
(PDF) PwC - June 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey
[Consumer]
2021/06/21 09:10
During the pandemic, consumers had to pivot and adopt new habits. Business leaders wondered at the outset of the pandemic whether these changes, which accelerated trends already in motion, would be fleeting or permanent. Now, PwC’s June 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey reveals that the changes are sticking―signifying a historic and dramatic shift in consumer behaviour. In just a six...
The Cartoon Avatar Craze is Thanks to a Free App Called Voila AI Artist
[Business]
2021/06/21 09:09
You too can become a Pixar cartoon. But should you hop on the bandwagon? Here's what to know about the app taking over your feeds.The cartoon avatar craze is thanks to a free app called Voila AI Artist.I've tried my fair share of cartoon avatars, from the very first Yahoo Messenger avatar I ever used, to Bitmoji stickers. There's something I find deeply and irresistibly compelling about seeing...
Has Tesla Lost Its Luxury Social Status in China ?
[Business]
2021/06/21 09:08
Can Tesla ride it out in China or will it be cripped by growing competitors? Jing Daily looks under the hood to see what’s happening. Key Takeaways :Tesla’s success has inspired local companies to expedite EV rollouts, thus encouraging consumers to adapt to the new EV trend, which is now seeing explosive growth in China.Security concerns, negative press, and delays plus a host of other issues...
Venture Capital Makes a Record $17 Billion Bet on Crypto World
[Investing]
2021/06/21 09:07
VC funds already eclipsed annual amount for crypto investments. $10 billion Bullish Global raise largest in industry history.For a sense of just how big everything crypto has become, you can, of course, just take a look at coin and token prices. And then you can check again five minutes later to see if the space’s notorious volatility has markedly changed the first observation.But for a more s...
(Video) InnerPlant Raises $5.65M to Turn Plants Into “Living Sensors” and Mitigate Crop Loss
[Investing]
2021/06/21 09:06
Agtech company InnerPlant, which is changing plant DNA to create “living sensors” that mitigate crop loss, has raised $5.65 million in pre-seed and seed funding.The round was led by MS&AD Ventures, the investment arm of Japan’s MS&AD Insurance Group. Bee Partners, Up West, and TAU Ventures also participated in the round. InnerPlant created its technology platform to spot threats to p...
(Video) Folding Wheels on a Folding Bike. The First - Tuck Bike
[Product]
2021/06/21 09:05
The tuck bike, folded up and ready to be toted tuck bike.There's a tradeoff with folding bikes – if they're going to fold down into a small package, then they need to have small, often-impractical wheels. That's where the tuck bike comes in, as it has full-size 700c wheels that actually fold along with the frame.The tuck bike was invented by Alex Animashaun, a California-based chartered mechan...
Audi Shows Us Its Concept for Luxurious Charging Lounges of the Future
[Design]
2021/06/21 09:04
Audi charging hub with quick-charging stations addresses future peak demands and the lack of charging opportunities at home. Premium concept with lounge and exclusive reservations.Audi is driving its transformation as a provider of sustainable premium mobility. The brand plans to ramp up its efforts by 2025 with a wide range of more than 20 fully electric models. The key to its success and the...
(Infographic) LGBTQ+ Consumers Look for Genuine Brand Support That Outlasts Pride Month
[Consumer]
2021/06/21 09:03
More than 60% say their retail habits and preferences have changed since last year.Nearly 40% of those surveyed say they want to spend money with a brand that aligns with their personal values. Every Pride Month, there are conversations about how to do things the right way—avoiding mistakes and inauthentic gestures. And according to LGBTQ+ community members surveyed by retail app Shopkick, thi...
