TREND REPORTS
(PDF) Bain - Gaming Report 2024
[Business]
2024/09/02 09:10
Meet the moment: How gamers are changing the game.The global audience for video games continues to surge, led by younger players who are spending more time on games and less time on video and other media. The second Bain Video Game Consumption Survey looked at how gamers spend their time and money. Gamers told us that they like immersive games and want more interoperability across devices and p...
Bland AI Scores $16M to Automate Enterprise Phone Calls with Agents
[Investing]
2024/09/02 09:09
Is the end of the predominantly human-staffed call center nigh? Controversial San Francisco startup Bland AI, which seeks to automate enterprise phone calls with realistic-sounding AI agents that sometimes pretend to be human, announced it has raised a $16 million Series A funding round.Scale Venture Partners led the round. To date, Bland says it has raised a total of $22 million from the likes...
U.S. Home Prices Continue To Climb
[Consumer]
2024/09/02 09:08
Throughout the crises of recent years, U.S. home prices have continued to climb. While the coronavirus pandemic and the advent of remote work saw demand and costs skyrocket, runaway inflation and Fed hikes caused mortgage rates to rise and slowed price increases somewhat. However, in July of 2024, Redfin estimated the median U.S. home price at $439,170. This is less than June's record of $442,4...
Doctor Air Ear Labo Heated Earbuds Keep Your Ears Warm Help Your Body Relax
[Product]
2024/09/02 09:07
We already have hand warmers, eye warmers, and many feet warmers on the market. But this time, we’d like to introduce you to Doctor Air Ear Labo Heated Earbuds, yes, it’s a set of earbuds that keep your ears warm.Have you ever had acupuncture? It is undeniable that our ears have many crucial points connected to many nerves. By keeping your ears warm, it will help you to feel relax and enjoy d...
(Infographic) The Original Names of 25 Famous Companies
[Business]
2024/09/02 09:06
Brand recognition is at the top of the list of marketer goals, so choosing an iconic company name is one of the most crucial pieces of the puzzle.That’s why this infographic from Qualtrics is so surprising. Many of our top brands with the most recognition, had previous names. We can track a companies naming history through this timeline style graphic.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3MtjnPH[Qualtr...
(Video) Cooler Clothing May Sport a Snazzy Matte White Chalk Coating
[Tech]
2024/09/02 09:05
A sample of chalk-treated synthetic fabric (right) alongside an untreated control sample.When it comes to keeping cool on hot days, it's not so much a matter of wearing less clothing as it is a matter of wearing the right clothing. A new fabric coating could help in that regard, and it's essentially made of chalk.In natural, unfiltered sunlight, it's the near-infrared and ultraviolet wavelength...
Korean Americans are Much More Likely Than People in South Korea to be Christian
[Consumer]
2024/09/02 09:04
When it comes to religion, Korean Americans are very different from South Koreans, according to a new analysis of Pew Research Center survey data.Korean American adults are nearly twice as likely as adults in South Korea to identify as Christian (59% vs. 32%). At the same time, Korean American adults are much less likely than adults in South Korea to be religiously unaffiliated (34% vs. 52%) or...
Monthly Trend Report - September. 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/09/02 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - September. 2024 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Market Sensing & Trend Research Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(PDF) Mckinsey - Real Results from Gen AI in Services
[Business]
2024/08/27 09:10
Service organizations that are early generative AI adopters are finding that to capture more value, they need to get more disciplined.Generative AI (gen AI) could provide the productivity boost operations leaders have hoped for, as well as a means to fight cost pressures—if only leaders could get going. McKinsey’s latest tech trends research finds that only 11 percent of companies worldwide a...
