TREND REPORTS
32% of Mobile Gamers Plan to Spend Less on In-App Purchases in 2024
[Consumer]
2024/04/01 09:05
Mistplay has delved into gamer spending with a report that unlocks data on why mobile gamers spend money on in-app purchases (IAP) in games. And a key finding is that 32% of spenders – and 41% of high-value spenders – are planning to reduce their in-game spending and shift towards more budget-conscious decisions for discretionary spending.Montreal-based Mistplay, a popular loyalty app that re...
Pixar Animator Shows The Unsettling Skeletons Underneath 3D Mouths
[Tech]
2024/04/01 09:04
Ever wondered how Disney’s Pixar brings its beloved characters to life? A recent social media post by animator Cody Lyon has offered a hilarious (biting) glimpse behind the curtain. Lyon shared a few images showcasing the unfiltered look of 3D character mouths during animation for 2021’s Luca. These “work in progress” shots reveal a distorted and rather nightmarish appearance, with mouths s...
Monthly Trend Report - April. 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/04/01 08:38
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - March. 2024 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Market Sensing & Trend Research Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(PDF) WEF - Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024
[Business]
2024/03/26 09:10
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024, produced in collaboration with Accenture, examines the cybersecurity trends that will affect economies and societies in the year to come. The report illuminates major findings and puts a spotlight on the widening cyber inequity and the profound impact of emerging technologies. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook...
Origami Inspired myAir.0 Folding Bluetooth Mouse
[Product]
2024/03/26 09:09
myAir.0 is an origami inspired Bluetooth mouse. It redefines the most portable full-size mouse thanks to its ultra-thin design and weighs less than 40g, it’s feather-light. The origami design makes it easy to snap on/off, it can be easily placed inside your pocket or laptop bag.Perfect for portability, this mouse comes with long-lasting battery life and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity. Thi...
16 Changes to the Way Enterprises Are Building and Buying Generative AI
[Business]
2024/03/26 09:08
Generative AI took the consumer landscape by storm in 2023, reaching over a billion dollars of consumer spend1 in record time. In 2024, we believe the revenue opportunity will be multiples larger in the enterprise.Last year, while consumers spent hours chatting with new AI companions or making images and videos with diffusion models, most enterprise engagement with genAI seemed limited to a han...
Unpowered Cargo Gliders on Tow Ropes Promise 65% Cheaper Air Freight
[Product]
2024/03/26 09:07
Autonomous vortex-surfing Aerocarts could increase a given aircraft's payload capability by 2-300% when towed behind it, reducing air freight costs by as much as 65%.A West Texas company says it's found a remarkably simple way to slash air cargo costs as much as 65% – by having planes tow autonomous, cargo-carrying gliders behind them, big enough to double, or potentially triple their payload...
Volley’s AI-Enabled Ball Machine for Racquet Sports Can Simulate Gameplay
[Investing]
2024/03/26 09:06
A new sports tech startup, Volley, aims to revolutionize the way racquet sports players (platform tennis, tennis, padel and pickleball) train with its AI-enabled sports training machine.Unlike traditional tennis ball machines that simply launch balls at varying speeds and heights, Volley’s trainer robot leverages AI and vision software to collect data as you play, learn your skill level and si...
Don't Rush to Appoint a Chief AI Officer
[Business]
2024/03/26 09:05
AI is disruptive enough to warrant a dedicated owner, but that person probably doesn't need a C-suite title — at least not yet. While some enterprises may opt for a “chief AI officer,” a “head of AI” is enough for most to integrate AI into business strategy.Focus on a value-driving business strategy infused with AIToo often, organizations have an AI technology roadmap masquerading as a str...
The Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuum - MIGO Ascender
[Product]
2024/03/26 09:04
The Ascender can manage both regular and open-riser stairs, as long as the treads are at least 5.9 inches deep (150 mm)Migo RoboticsMigo Robotics' Ascender is the world's first stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner and floor mop. People certainly seem to like the idea, as its just-launched Kickstarter campaign has already racked up almost $2 million in pledges.First of all, yes, the Ascender do...
(Paper) Swedish Scientists Smash Solar Cell Efficiency ‘World Record’
[Tech]
2024/03/26 09:03
CIGS solar cells can also be used a bottom layer in the tandem solar cell design helping reduce production costs.Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have created a new world record by designing a CIGS solar cell with 23.64 percent energy conversion efficiency. The previous record was held by the Solar Frontier, Japan, whose CIGS solar cell recorded 23.35 percent solar efficiency.Renewab...
(PDF) Knight Frank - The 2024 Wealth Report
[Investing]
2024/03/25 09:10
World's ultra-wealthy population to rise by 28% in five years. The US and Middle East will drive wealth creation amid lower interest rates and stock market recovery, Knight Frank report finds.The number of ultra-wealthy individuals will rise by 28.1 per cent globally during the five years to 2028, driven by lower interest rates, robust performance of the US economy and a sharp recovery in equit...
