TREND REPORTS
The Brewing Controversy Over the Cotton in Your T-Shirt
[Business]
2025/04/02 09:04
Zara owner Inditex, the world’s largest fast fashion company, is ditching the industry’s biggest sustainable cotton scheme amid a deforestation scandal and a wider push to prioritise organic fibres.Zara-owner Inditex is following through on a plan to ditch the fashion industry’s most widely used sustainable cotton scheme, as it aims to deliver on a promise to consumers and the investor commu...
Foldable Portable 3D Printer Concept Revolutionizes Design and Manufacturing
[Design]
2025/04/02 09:03
The world of 3D printing has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception, empowering both individuals and companies to bring their creative visions to life with unprecedented speed and precision. These technological marvels have democratized manufacturing, allowing hobbyists to fabricate custom parts while enabling businesses to rapidly prototype designs without expensive tooling...
H&M is to Use AI to Create Digital "Twins" of 30 Models
[Business]
2025/04/01 09:10
The backlash against AI models has led to protective legislation for human models, though pro-tech critics still cite issues like AI’s limited use and inability to replicate innovation.An H&M spokesperson responded to concerns, saying, "We are humble in acknowledging that we do not hold all the answers at this point." (H&M)The impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Beyond the Start-up Phase : Recipes for Growth at Mobility Companies
[Investing]
2025/04/01 09:09
Most promising mobility start-ups fizzle out before they can scale their operations. With billions of dollars in investment at stake, they need a better path to growth.The invention of the automobile in the late 1800s soon attracted entrepreneurs. Car manufacturers sprung up across the world, with the number in the United States increasing from 30 in 1899 to about 500 by 1910.1 The early indust...
OpenAI Closes $40 Billion Funding Round, Largest Private Tech Deal on Record
[Investing]
2025/04/01 09:08
OpenAI on Monday announced it had closed its $40 billion funding round, the most ever raised by a private tech company. The deal values OpenAI at $300 billion, including the new capital. The round includes $30 billion from SoftBank and $10 billion from a syndicate of investors.OpenAI on Monday announced it had closed what amounts to the largest private tech funding round on record.The $40 billi...
Apple Readies Its Biggest Push Into Health Yet With New AI Doctor
[Product]
2025/04/01 09:07
Apple is preparing its biggest health care push to date with a revamped app and AI doctor service. Also: The company is testing an M5 iPad Pro for release as early as this year, its 2025 developers conference gets scheduled for June, and a new global head of retail stores is appointed.Last week in Power On: Apple is working on turning its smartwatches into AI wearables with built-in cameras.App...
US Consumers Are Panicking Over Reignited Inflation
[Consumer]
2025/04/01 09:06
The Trump administration’s continuing barrage of tariff threats, as well as the Republican president’s looming deadline for automakers next week, sent investors running for the exits again on Friday. With just one session left until the end of a quarter that’s set to be the worst for the S&P 500 since 2022, the gauge slid another 2%.It also didn’t help that the latest data showed US con...
AI Meets Headhunting : Ethos Secures €3 Million to Spotlight Experts Lost in The Noise
[Investing]
2025/04/01 09:05
Ethos, a London-based startup harnessing AI to match individuals with meaningful opportunities, has announced a €3 million funding round to surface real expertise in an online world dominated by credentials, clout, and noisy self-promotion.The round was led by General Catalyst and also saw participation from 8VC, Conviction, Common Magic, Interface, and prominent angels from Sequoia, a16z, and...
This Bizarre Add-On Gives Your Meta Ray-Bans All-Day Battery Power
[Design]
2025/04/01 09:04
Up until now, the only way to charge the Meta Ray-Bans was to take it off and put it away in the case – this rather absurd-looking accessory sidesteps that issue by giving your specs a USB-C charging port to keep you perpetually plugged in. The price of that cool feature, however, is that you’ll look awkward as hell.Dubbed the Metaport, this accessory gives your smart-glasses a theoretically...
