TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) COVID-19 Crash : How China’s Economy May Offer a Glimpse of the Future
[Investing]
2020/04/02 09:03
Today’s visualization outlines the sharp losses China’s economy has experienced, and how this may foreshadow what’s to come for countries currently in the early stages of the outbreak.The Economic Impact of COVID-19China, once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, appears to be turning a corner. As the number of reported local transmission cases hovers near zero, daily life is slowly retur...
(Infographic) The ‘BEACH’ Stocks : The Hardest Hit Companies of the COVID-19 Downturn
[Investing]
2020/04/01 09:10
BEACH Stocks: $332B in Value Washed Away. The market’s latest storm has plunged the global travel industry into uncharted territory.Since the S&P 500 market high on February 19, 2020, market capitalizations across BEACH industries—booking, entertainment, airlines, cruises, and hotels—have tumbled. The global airline industry alone has seen $157B wiped off valuations across 116 publicly t...
(Paper) Scientists Have "Reset" The Cellular Age Of Cells Taken From A 114-Year-Old Woman
[Tech]
2020/04/01 09:09
For the first time, scientists have reprogrammed cells from a 114-year-old woman into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), a move which they describe as a significant step toward understanding "the underlying mechanisms of extreme longevity and disease resistance." iPS cells are adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed into an embryonic stem cell-like state and are able to giv...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Safeguarding Our Lives and Our Livelihoods : The Imperative of Our Time
[Investing]
2020/04/01 09:08
We must solve for the virus and the economy. It starts with battling the virus.Everything has changed. Just a few weeks ago, all of us were living our usual busy lives. Now, things normally taken for granted—an evening with friends, the daily commute, a plane flight home—are no longer possible. Daily reports of increasing infections and deaths across the world raise our anxiety and, in cases...
Every Apple AirPods Design Flaw Solved by These Conceptual Samsung Earbuds - Felipe
[Design]
2020/04/01 09:07
As we adjust to this new normal, we are understanding the value of a good pair of earphones. Given that we are constantly on a video call with a co-worker/friend or isolating with roommates/family, earphones are a part of the heroes of our homes…of course, WiFi is the supreme leader of that list. Inspired by essential personal devices that help us during quarantine, designer Felipe Duarte has...
Brookings - The Robots are Ready as the COVID-19 Recession Spreads
[Consumer]
2020/04/01 09:06
As if American workers don’t have enough to worry about right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is resurfacing concerns about technology’s impact on the future of work. Put simply, any coronavirus-related recession is likely to bring about a spike in labor-replacing automation.What’s the connection between recessions and automation? On its face, the transition to automation may appear to be a stead...
Video Chat Apps Rise to Prominence Amid Pandemic
[Business]
2020/04/01 09:05
As a significant part of the world population is currently on lockdown in an attempt to contain the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to technology to work, communicate and stay in touch with their loved ones.Unsurprisingly, workplace communication tools such as Slack and Teams have seen a jump in usage as working from home has become the new norm in recent weeks. People are also making...
Shipping Container-Based ICU Being Developed for COVID-19 Treatment - CURA
[Design]
2020/04/01 09:04
We’ve reported on shipping containers being used for lots of different projects before, such as swimming pools, bars, and houses, but Connected Units for Respiratory Ailment (CURA) is an example that could potentially save lives. It involves transforming the metal boxes into easily transportable intensive care units (ICU) that can be shipped worldwide to help those in need of treatment as COVI...
Monthly Trend Report - April. 2020 Edition
[Trendbird]
2020/04/01 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - April. 2020 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." 주요 언론이 소개하는 Trendbird와 2020 Annual Trend Report(Annual Trend Report 2020 소개 페이지 - http...
