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Shiseido Aims to Accelerate Digitization Via Joint Venture With Accenture
[Business]
2021/05/20 00:08
Accenture and Shiseido are establishing a joint venture to accelerate Shiseido's digital transformation as part of the strategic partnership the two companies announced on Feb. 9.“We are honored to help Shiseido accelerate its bold mission to deliver ‘Beauty Innovations for a Better World’ and meet the holistic needs of consumers”The joint venture, called Shiseido Interactive Beauty, will i...
20 Top Growing U.S. Careers Based on Real Salary Projections
[Consumer]
2021/05/20 00:07
It’s great to work in a high-paying job, but what are the occupations with the highest growth over the next several years? This visualization focuses on the top 20 fastest growing job markets, letting you easily compare the top growing careers, how much money they make and the expected growth over the next decade.Fastest growing jobs in USThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that wind...
(Video) Forager Chews On $4M To Digitize Local Food Access
[Investing]
2021/05/20 00:06
Forager, a startup connecting local farmers with grocery stores to source local food, raised $4 million in a funding round led by a group of backers, including Duncan Saville via ICM and Coastal Enterprises.The Portland, Maine-based company was founded in 2015 by David Douglas Stone to develop a platform that digitizes and streamlines the discovery of new vendors, onboarding and management of t...
Rent or Own ? Location is Everything
[Investing]
2021/05/20 00:05
Location is famously everything when it comes to real estate, but as data from the Statista Global Consumer Survey shows, it's not just the price which is affected by where property is located. As this infographic shows, there are stark differences between countries when it comes to the share of people that rent or own their homes.Switzerland and Germany are firmly rental societies, where aroun...
The Tea Cup SlingsHOT Means No More Wet Tea Bags
[Design]
2021/05/20 00:04
To drink a tea is very refreshing, pleasure, habit, rest, ritual, socializing. However, the disposal of used tea bags for some people can be quite frustrating (especially if you are in public place). Cup of tea” Slingshot” was the result of the analysis of general movements of people in the disposal of tea bags. Some people simply dispose it next to the cup, while others try to squeeze. In bo...
'Forest Memorial’ Redefines The Concept of a Cemetery
[Design]
2021/05/20 00:03
3D artist tomek michalski envisioned a totally new approach for cemeteries, so different in style from what popular city necropolises offer. ‘Forest memorial’ involves creating a simple columbarium with a design that does not compete with the surrounding nature. the form is aimed to blend into the forest; a space full of mature, rustling trees and lush shrubs.Tomek michalski imagined the monu...
Apple 2021 New Products & Brand Loyalty Survey
[Consumer]
2021/05/18 00:10
Brand loyalty soars to 93% as Apple rolls out controversial privacy feature and new products.After months of rumors and leaks, Apple last month launched its first-ever item tracker called AirTag alongside a slew of refreshed lineups, including M1-powered iMac and iPad Pro models, a new Apple TV, and more.While Apple performed relatively well compared to rivals in pandemic-hit 2020, this year is...
(Patent) Interesting Patents : Sony Patents Noise-Cancelling Drones
[Tech]
2021/05/18 00:09
Noise is something that most drone manufacturers try to minimize: but a new USPTO patent application from Sony proposes using drones for noise cancellation. Founders Legal has reviewed the patent, which would use networked drones carrying audio equipment to create quiet spaces.From the patent:“In certain situations of open areas (for example, restaurants, party places, parks, etc), it may be d...
(PDF) Mckinsey - COVID-19: Implications for Business
[Business]
2021/05/18 00:08
Delivery droids may be the solution to keep costs and environmental impact low, if stakeholders collaborate to pave the way.Most people know what it feels like to wait for an online delivery. After making a purchase, there is a tendency to incessantly refresh the tracking page, virtually following the item from the warehouse to the sorting center to the doorstep. The anticipation linked to watc...
