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Goldman Sachs - ‘V-shaped’ Recovery on Track Amid Vaccine Hopes and Biden Win
[Investing]
2020/11/10 09:08
tocks soared on Monday after Pfizer and BioNTech announced that their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 among those without evidence of prior infection.The news comes hot on the heels of Joe Biden’s projected U.S. presidential election win, and both developments are likely to affect global growth forecasts. The IMF has forecast a 4.4% global contraction in...
(PDF) Bain - Electric and Autonomous Vehicles : The Future Is Now
[Business]
2020/11/10 09:07
With the right trade-offs and strategic partnerships, original equipment manufacturers still have a chance to keep up in the race for electric and autonomous mobility.Bain forecasts the electric vehicle market will start rapidly scaling around 2024, escalating original equipment manufacturers’ race to keep up with tech competitors.At the same time, the pandemic is chipping away at automakers’...
Nutella's Latest Series Of Limited-Edition Jars Highlights Italian Landmarks
[Business]
2020/11/10 09:06
Italy has shared many wonderful culinary creations to the world, including the beloved breakfast spread: Nutella.Nutella’s parent company, Ferrero, has now teamed up with Italy’s board of tourism to launch a new campaign called Ti Amo Italia, or “I Love You Italy.”The campaign has released 30 Nutella bottles showcasing designs of Italian’s historic landmarks to remind people about the vibr...
(Infographic) Unbundling Harvard: How The Traditional University Is Being Disrupted
[Business]
2020/11/10 09:05
From alumni networking to grad school research to undergraduate admissions, here’s how Harvard University is being unbundled. [click to enlarge]Harvard University — and the elite college experience — is being disrupted across many of its core functions and revenue streams. In 2019, Harvard’s annual revenue hit $5.5B. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has hurt the financial outlook for the Ivy...
McDonald's Announces New Chicken Sandwich and 'McPlant' Burger
[Product]
2020/11/10 09:04
Would anyone eat a burger called McPlant? McDonald's is about to find out. The company said Monday that it will test the new plant-based burger in key markets next year.McDonald's is set to launch its own plant-based burger after successful trials - and says meat-free chicken could be next.The fast food chain today announced that it has developed its own plant-based meat substitute in partnersh...
This Electric Scooter Cleverly One Ups Lime and Bird with a Better City-Friendly Design
[Design]
2020/11/10 09:03
As we return back to our lives outside quarantine, there are more vehicles on the road than before as people are scared to take the risk of using public transport again. Safety must always come first, but while we adjust to the new normal we must find sustainable alternatives for short distance commutes – at least in already crowded cities – that don’t make the air quality worse when we are...
(PDF) Adobe Analytics Holiday Forecast 2020
[Business]
2020/11/09 10:10
Adobe forecasts $189 billion U.S. online sales this holiday season.Adobe released its online shopping predictions for the 2020 holiday season (Nov. 1 – Dec. 31). Based on Adobe Analytics data, Adobe analyzed over one trillion visits to U.S. retail sites and 100 million SKUs from 80 of the 100 largest U.S. retailers – more than any other technology company.Adobe predicts that U.S. online holid...
(Paper) Energy-saving ‘Liquid Window’ Created by NTU Singapore Scientists
[Tech]
2020/11/09 10:09
The NTU scientists say their 'liquid window' reduces energy consumption by up to 45 percent.Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a "smart window" that consists of a liquid solution, kept between two glass panels, that can block out the sun.In doing so, the solution traps thermal heat, which is later released at night once the windows have cooled d...
The Work From Home Collection
[Design]
2020/11/09 10:08
Advertising Agency: Dentsu McGarryBowen, Montreal, Canada“The creative idea: create a collection of clothing suitable for lockdown season and work from home friendly, which allows videoconferences to be made while staying at home in underwear. First one was sent to Clio Awards in June and the second one was just released a few days ago. If it's a copy, then they haven't done it halfway!”Adver...
