TREND REPORTS
Rosé is Still the Drink of the Summer, And No, It’s Not Going Anywhere
[Business]
2018/05/28 09:04
Rosé undeniably took first place for last year’s drink of the summer. With Instagram-ready varieties like White Girl rosé to several high-end options, wine-watchers marveled at the pink drink’s unlikely rise from tacky to chic. The Hamptons even gave the beverage its stamp of approval by setting up a drive-thru rosé stand—there were rosé gardens, rosé perfumes, even a short-lived musica...
(Infographic) A Comparison Of Generation X, Y And Z At The Workplace
[Consumer]
2018/05/28 09:03
NextGeneration Recruitment has created an insightful infographic that compares the strengths and weaknesses of generation X, Y and Z at the workplace. According to the infographic, Gen X are considered the best workers, Gen Y are the most passionate and committed to succeed, while Gen Z are tech experts and they are the most connected. Find about more about their respective skills and work habi...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Skill Shift : Automation and Future of the Workforce
[Business]
2018/05/27 09:10
Demand for technological, social and emotional, and higher cognitive skills will rise by 2030. How will workers and organizations adapt?Skill shifts have accompanied the introduction of new technologies in the workplace since at least the Industrial Revolution, but adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will mark an acceleration over the shifts of even the recent past. The need...
This Vitamin Startup Is Delivering Its New Product Directly to Consumers in NYC
[Business]
2018/05/27 09:09
Care/of thinks it can still stand out in a crowded market.Despite GNC, the vitamin-shop giant, announcing the closure of about 200 stores this year, vitamins and supplements are still a thriving market for at least one direct-to-consumer brand that’s releasing a new product today.Care/of, which was founded in 2016, is a monthly subscription box of vitamins and supplements. The company is relea...
(Infographic) Chatbots For Business - Revolutionizing Customer Service
[Consumer]
2018/05/27 09:07
Here has been a constant evolution of artificial intelligence since the past year, the creation of chatbots for business has seen a striking rise on the digital platform. Today, chatbots are gradually making their mark in our lives by assisting in nearly every crucial aspects, especially, in the field of making purchase decisions. In this infographic from Infographic Design Team, learn how chat...
Microsoft Quantum helps Case Western Reserve University advance MRI research
[Tech]
2018/05/27 09:07
Quantum Computing Technology to Make Next Generation MRIs Possible.Today I’m thrilled to share a new collaboration between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Microsoft’s Quantum team demonstrating the power of quantum computing. With the goal of improving patient care, Case Western Reserve will use Microsoft’s quantum-inspired algorithms to enhance their approach to detecting cancero...
Rethinking Micro-Mobility – The BMW Group Personal Mover Concept
[Design]
2018/05/27 09:06
The BMW Group has developed a new kind of micro-mobility concept for employees. The Personal Mover Concept will be available at BMW Group sites worldwide. It can be used for personal transportation both inside buildings and outside and is also suitable for carrying objects.Automotive factories can be big spaces requiring workers to cover serious miles as they go about their business. In the cas...
Amuse Scores $15.5M for Its Free Music Distribution Service and ‘Next Gen’ Record Label
[Investing]
2018/05/27 09:05
Amuse, the Swedish startup that offers a free distribution service for artists wanting to get their music on Spotify, Apple Music et al., coupled with what it’s calling a “next generation” record label, has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding. The round is led by Lakestar, and Raine Ventures, and will be used to expand the company operations globally, including building out a bigger pre...
The Countries With the Most Foreign Currency Reserves
[Investing]
2018/05/27 09:04
Foreign exchange (or forex) reserves are a key indicator of economic health. They provide policymakers with a tool to control inflation, ensure the continual flow of imported goods into the country, and generally provide a sense of security in uncertain economic climates. [click to enlarge]With the U.S. national debt recently topping an eye-popping $21T, we started thinking about how the U.S. s...
