TREND REPORTS
Removable Fabric Bathtub ‘Bathtope’ at DESIGNART Tokyo 2024
[Design]
2024/10/19 09:09
At DESIGNART Tokyo 2024, LIXIL Corporation debuts Bathtope, a removable fabric bathtub for the shower room.The design is inspired by origami, as the material is cut from a single sheet of fabric and then folded. Visitors to the design and art event can see the fabric bathtub between October 18th and 27th in World Kita Aoyama, Japan.Users can fill Bathtope with hot or cold water, and once they’...
(PDF) BCG and CO2 - AI Carbon Emissions Survey Report 2024
[Business]
2024/10/19 09:08
Our fourth annual survey on carbon emissions found that the overall pace of decarbonization has slowed—but that leaders are realizing significant financial value.Of the nearly 2,000 companies we surveyed in 2024, just 11% reported emissions reductions in line with their set ambitions, lower than reported in 2023.A leading source of financial benefits was a reduction in operating costs—often f...
(Video) "World's First Multi-Modal Biped Robot" Could Soon be Yours - The Tron 1
[Product]
2024/10/19 09:07
The Tron 1 one can be fitted with Sole, Point-Foot or Wheeled foot-ends (left to right) for different types of locomotion.How would you like to have your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? Well, the just-announced Tron 1 biped robot is the next-best thing. It's just a wee bit smaller than a walker, plus you can't ride inside of it.Manufactured by Chinese robotics company LimX...
1-in-3 Travelers in 13 Countries Have Already Booked a Trip for 2025
[Consumer]
2024/10/19 09:06
According to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, 2025 is the year of the travel maximizer. With a third of people having already booked a trip and 67% prioritizing vacation budgets over other saving goals, global travelers want to make the most of every moment.Featuring insights from 13 countries, the report is a snapshot into what will fuel wanderlust in 2025:THE GREAT OUTDOORS // 1 in 4 seek out un...
(Infographic) Everything Owned by Apple
[Investing]
2024/10/19 09:05
Apple Inc. has long been renowned for its innovation and cutting-edge contributions to technology. In the fifty years since its founding, Apple has gone from an obscure niche brand to one of the most well-known companies in the world. Throughout its history, Apple has acquired over 100 companies, some of which became core aspects of Apple’s brand. Since its inception, Apple has become nothing...
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Finally Catches Up with The eReader Trend
[Product]
2024/10/19 09:04
The eBook reader, a.k.a. eReader, market has grown considerably since the very first Kindles, now encompassing a more varied range of devices and capabilities. There are plenty that are really Android tablets in disguise, and some have gone beyond the blacks and grays of conventional E Ink devices. Despite all these advancements, Amazon’s devices are still the household name in this market, bu...
Lululemon’s ‘Wellbeing Garden’ Blooms in Shanghai
[Business]
2024/10/19 09:03
Athletic apparel retailer’s initiative in China highlights its community-driven approach, blending movement and mindfulness to create deep customer engagement.To mark October’s World Mental Health Day, Lululemon is advancing its mission to promote holistic wellbeing. The brand is hosting its fourth annual World Mental Health Day activation in mainland China from October 8 to 13 at the Start M...
(PDF) Piper Sandler : 48th Semi-Annual Taking Stock With Teens® Survey
[Consumer]
2024/10/17 09:10
Piper Sandler Companies, a leading investment bank, completes its 48th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey in partnership with DECA. The Piper Sandler equity research team now has more than 63 million data points around teen preferences and spending in the 24 plus years of researching teens. [click to enlarge]“Piper Sandler is excited to showcase the results of our fall 2024 Taking St...
DARPA's High-Speed VTOL X-Plane Passes Ground Effect Testing
[Tech]
2024/10/17 09:09
Aurora's concept for a full-size, high-speed VTOL manned cargo/troop transport uses a slatted fan-in-wing VTOL system.Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences is working on a high-speed VTOL military aircraft as part of DARPA's Speed & Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program. Early ground effect testing has demonstrated its fan-in-wing vertical lift system.DARPA is running the SPRI...
