TREND REPORTS
US E-Commerce Forecast Revised Upward, 18% Growth Expected in 2021
[Business]
2021/06/13 09:05
Following a strong Q1 fueled by government stimulus, we have increased our forecast for US retail ecommerce sales in 2021. US ecommerce sales are expected to grow 17.9% this year (higher than the 13.7% predicted in January 2021) to reach $933.30 billion. That pushes ecommerce’s share of total US retail sales to 15.3%, up from 14.0% last year. Ecommerce is now on track to surpass 20% of total r...
(Video) Japanese Company Unveils Circuit Marker, a Pen That Lets You Draw with Conductive Ink
[Product]
2021/06/13 09:04
Unlike other pens, the Erasable Circuit Marker lets you draw with conductive ink that can light up special sheets of paper. This means that soldering and creating electronic circuits may become a breeze due to the electrical connections. That’s right, you’re able to draw electric circuits quickly and easily, thanks to the company’s patented AgIC nanoparticle silver ink. When two points conne...
The Nike AirBuddy Drone Gives You an Airborne AI-Powered Trainer
[Design]
2021/06/13 09:03
Designed as a response to several restrictions imposed during the lockdown, the NIKE AIRBUDDY is a conceptual drone that ‘spots’ you while you exercise. It can be carried around via a shoulder-strap located on the base of the drone, and can be deployed anywhere. Once in the air, the drone connects with your Nike Fitness App and tracks your performance, giving you a comprehensive breakdown of...
(PDF) BCG - The Deep Tech Investment Paradox
[Investing]
2021/06/11 00:10
In 2020, many people suddenly became aware of humanity’s new capabilities for rapid innovation. The catalyst was the rapid release of coronavirus vaccines that harnessed a relatively new mRNA technology, developed by bioscientists around the world. But this technology does not stand alone. It is part of a broad-based wave of advanced innovation that is consolidating and amplifying breakthrough...
Google’s AI Approach to Microchips is Welcome — But Needs Care
[Tech]
2021/06/11 00:09
Artificial intelligence can help the electronics industry to speed up chip design. But the gains must be shared equitably. Technicians push a cart in the cleanroom at Fab7 in the Globalfoundries Inc. semiconductor fabrication facilityA clean room in a microchip fabrication plant in Singapore.Credit: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg/GettyOne of the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is a global sh...
(Video) Ebo Gives Video Callers a Roaming Robot Body
[Product]
2021/06/11 00:08
Ebo is a versatile home robot with a camera, speaker and microphone so remote users can chat. Robots are invading our homes more and more, but (so far at least) their intentions seem nice, as they vacuum our floors, watch for intruders or keep our pets company. Enabot’s latest home robot looks to give video calls a bit more mobility, letting remote users drop in, roam around and chat. Ebo is...
Why The Car Dealership of The Future Looks Like a Midcentury Modern Living Room
[Business]
2021/06/11 00:07
Lucid Motors wanted the showroom for its luxury electric vehicle to be more inviting and educational than traditional dealerships.Lucid Motors is a young entry in a large pool of established car brands. Unlike most of its competitors, the Silicon Valley startup is offering a very specific type of car—a luxury electric vehicle. With a battery range starting around 400 miles and a cost between $...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The State of Grocery
[Business]
2021/06/11 00:06
As the industry looks beyond the pandemic, grocery retailers must determine which trends will endure. A focus on five areas will separate the winners from the rest of the pack.The COVID-19 pandemic left no industry untouched. Grocers in North America, along with those in other regions of the world, served as essential businesses and critical players in ensuring food supply during a time of grea...
Sustainable Deodorant Brand Uses Refills and Mail Subscription to Cut Waste - Fussy
[Product]
2021/06/11 00:05
The new, vegan natural deodorant brand is combining a refillable system with a mail subscription service to deliver refills to customers’ homes.Sustainable deodorant brand Fussy is using innovative design and a probiotic formulation to pioneer a new era of natural deodorant. The concept resembles a keep-cup in that natural deodorant blocks slot into a reusable case. Once the block runs out ano...
