TREND REPORTS
Quarterly (Silicon Valley) Trend Report - Q1. 2020 Edition
[Trendbird]
2020/03/10 09:10
TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report (Silicon Valley VC Funding Report) - Q1. 2020 Edition Released !* TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report는 혁신적인 기술과 비즈니스 모델로 단시간내에 폭발적인 성장을 통해, Unicorn에 오를수있는 혁신 스타트업들과 Next Big 혁신 비즈니스 / 테크 모델을 조기에 발굴할 수 있도록, 실리콘밸리의 메이저 벤처 캐피탈들에 의해 사업성과 차별성, 그리고 성장성이 검증된 유망 비즈니스 모델과 혁신 기...
Coronavirus Could Cost the Global Economy $2.7 Trillion. Here’s How
[Investing]
2020/03/10 09:09
The coronavirus is going global, and it could bring the world economy to a standstill.An epidemic that began in the depths of China’s Hubei province is spreading rapidly. There are now significant outbreaks from South Korea to Italy and Iran, and the first deaths have been reported in America. The economic fallout could include recessions in the U.S., euro-area and Japan, the slowest growth on...
(Infographic) The Most Loved Brands, by Generation
[Consumer]
2020/03/10 09:08
Today’s graphic pulls data from MBLM’s 2020 Brand Intimacy Report and visualizes the top 10 brands that different generations connect with the most.When it comes to buying into brands, consumers are spoiled for choice.The vast amount of options available makes it increasingly difficult for brands to build meaningful emotional connections with them—but for the brands that do, the payoff can b...
Costco Says It's Getting a Lift from Coronavirus Panic Shopping
[Business]
2020/03/10 09:07
Costco logged strong sales growth during its latest quarter, as shoppers raced to stock up on cleaning products, household essentials and food as the coronavirus outbreak spread.The company said Thursday that sales at its stores open for at least one year, a key metric, increased 9.1% during its previous quarter compared with the same period last year.Sales at Costco in February were up 12.4% f...
(Video) Bendable Concrete Goes Cement-Free to Cut Environmental Footprint
[Tech]
2020/03/10 09:06
Concrete is the world’s most widely-used building material thanks to its incredible strength – but it doesn’t stand up well against bending. Now, researchers at Swinburne University have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend better, but doesn’t require cement to make, reducing its environmental footprint.Put a huge weight on top of a pillar of concrete and the material wil...
Coronavirus - The New James Bond Film, And Other Events Affected by the Outbreak
[Business]
2020/03/10 09:05
The new Bond movie has been delayed by seven months. One of the world’s biggest motor shows has been clamped. Superstar footballers in Italy play to empty stadiums.James Bond has been “shaken, not stirred” ever since he first burst on to the screen in the 1960s. But now even Ian Fleming’s famous spy has been put on ice by COVID-19.The premiere of No Time to Die, the latest in the movie fran...
Brands Use QR Codes to Create Shoppable Ads and Experiences
[Business]
2020/03/10 09:04
Young people desire frictionless experiences, especially when it comes to shopping. The following companies have created shoppable ads—as well as shoppable art—using QR codes, which allow consumers to use their mobile cameras to access the products they want at the click of a 'snap'.1. nbcuLast year, NBCU became the first broadcast network to launch shoppable ads. The new tech—called Shoppab...
Bugatti Hyper Truck Concept
[Design]
2020/03/10 09:03
Prathyush devadas has reimagined tesla’s semi truck as a bugatti branded automobile. translating the french car manufacturer’s automotive language into a futuristic hyper truck, the wuhan-based designer presents a one-of-a-kind concept.Devadas is senior designer at the chinese firm dongfeng, an automobile manufacturer founded in 1969. it is one of china’s largest auto groups, with total asse...
Warren Buffett Bets Big on Airlines
[Investing]
2020/03/09 09:10
Berkshire Hathaway acquired some 976,000 Delta shares last week for roughly $45.3 million, according to a filing on Monday, raising its total holdings to 17.9 million shares. This was enough to bring Buffett’s ownership of the U.S. long-haul carrier up to more than 11 percent.Once a critic of airline stocks, Buffett has become one of their greatest champions, noting the industry’s strong fund...
