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NIKE and Zellerfeld Reimagine Air Max 1 as 3D Printed Sneakers Named 1000
[Design]
2024/11/19 09:06
NIKE and Zellerfeld team up to reimagine the iconic Air Max 1 as 3D printed sneakers called 1000. Unveiled during ComplexCon 2024 in Las Vegas, the 3D printed Air Max receives the same airbag at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning. This can protect the wearer’s footing as they walk or run. Knowing Zellerfeld, who has also collaborated with Moncler and produced their own washable sh...
Art Market Update Fall 2024 : Opportunity Knocks ?
[Investing]
2024/11/19 09:05
Will lower estimates at auctions and discounts at galleries entice reluctant collectors?1 Will recent interest rate cuts provide a tailwind? Only time will tell, but for now, collectors are increasingly opportunistic as they navigate the current market.This season’s trendsBuyers could find opportunities at fall sales. Bidder competition at auction has slowed, meaning buyers may be able to purc...
Nivea at CIIE 2024 : Innovating skincare, sustainability
[Business]
2024/11/19 09:04
Nivea returns to the China International Import Expo with a fresh brand vision and commitment to social causes.Nivea returned to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in November for the first time in three years, signaling a renewed focus on the Chinese market following a brand refresh.The Beiersdorf-owned label introduced its refreshed brand vision, “Nivea is for Skin,” emphasizing...
(Infographic) How Often People Go to the Doctor, by Country
[Consumer]
2024/11/19 09:03
If a country’s average doctor visits are high, it could be easy to assume the population isn’t healthy. At the same time not going enough may seem like there’s an accessibility issue.As with most sociological data, the devil is in the details. And differences in payment systems, insurance plans, and how healthcare is delivered all play a part into why going to the doctor is more common or no...
(Paper) EgoTouch - Future AR/VR Controllers Could Be the Palm of Your Hand
[Tech]
2024/11/18 09:10
A new tool from researchers in CMU's Human-Computer Interaction Institute could put control for AR/VR environments in the palm of your hand.A recent paper by researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute introduces EgoTouch, a tool that uses AI to control AR/VR interfaces by touching your skin with a finger.The team wanted to ultimately design a control that w...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Gen AI in Corporate Functions : Looking Beyond Efficiency Gains
[Business]
2024/11/18 09:09
Generative AI is already adding value for corporate and business functions. Here’s how it could add more.In less than two years, generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has become a mainstream tool with applications across almost every area of the economy. New McKinsey research shows that corporate and business functions—including finance, human resources, and customer care, among others...
(Video) Coca-Cola Unveils AI Overhaul of ‘Holidays Are Coming’
[Business]
2024/11/18 09:08
‘Holidays Are Coming’ is perhaps one of the most famous festive ads, having been running since 1995, but now The Coca-Cola Company has created a new AI-generated version of the ad, which will run on TV instead of the original.The 16-second version will be shown on screens from today. This is the first time Coca-Cola has produced an ad fully generated by AI.The advert is very similar to the 19...
Input Coffee, Output Code : How AI Will Turn Capital into Labor
[Business]
2024/11/18 09:07
For centuries, the biggest goal of science was alchemy — to turn lead into gold. It turns out this is actually possible in nuclear physics and is called transmutation. Bombard mercury with neutrons in a nuclear reactor or particle accelerator…and presto! Gold.Today, thanks to AI, we are witnessing potentially the greatest transmutation in history. Software becomes labor. It’s the new E=MC2....
AI is Now Designing Chips for AI
[Business]
2024/11/18 09:06
AI software is rapidly accelerating chip design, potentially leveling up the speed of innovation across the economy.AI is revolutionizing chip design by enabling engineers to create better, more efficient microchips faster and at a lower cost than ever before. Generative AI may take chip design to the next level by making the process less time-consuming for engineers and more accessible to newc...
