TREND REPORTS
Is Voice AI The Next Frontier in CX ?
[Consumer]
2025/03/19 09:06
The 7th annual CX report from Zendesk is in! A global survey across 22 countries reveals five key trends shaping the AI-powered future of CX:1.Autonomous service accelerates: 90% of companies report positive ROI from AI-driven agent tools2.rust in AI depends on personality: 64% of consumers are more comfortable with AI that’s engaging and human-like3.Personal AI assistants take the wheel: 67%...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Transformation Imperative : Igniting Value Creation in Medtech
[Business]
2025/03/19 09:05
Leading medtech companies are embarking on bold transformations and evolving their operating models to unlock sustainable growth and create efficiencies.The medtech sector continues to face challenges in achieving profitable growth, causing some companies to embark on bold transformations to unlock value. Value creation and potential efficiencies are difficult to capture because they are often...
Dual-Wheel Balance Bot Flaunts Supreme Agility, Easily Clears Hurdles
[Product]
2025/03/19 09:04
The Tron 1 getting pushed around to demonstrate its self-righting abilities.China's LimX Dynamics launched a versatile bipedal robot last year with modular foot ends to walk or roll around as needed. Now the company has demonstrated its agility chops by having the squat bot hop over low fencing, climb stairs and clear obstacles with aplomb.The Tron 1 multi-mode bipedal is the commercially avail...
Pebble-Shaped 9-Second Camera Makes Vlogging More Intentional and Memorable
[Design]
2025/03/19 09:03
Social media has turned almost everyone into content creators, whether it’s taking photos for food blogs or vlogging their latest adventures. Smartphones are the most common tools used in this field since they’re always in our pockets anyway, but even these devices have become filled with so many features and distractions. Rather than inspiring creativity and enjoying the moment, smartphones...
(PDF) Capgemini - Top Tech Trends of 2025 : AI-Powered Everything
[Business]
2025/03/18 09:10
“In 2025, we see AI and Gen AI having a major impact on companies’ priorities and also on many adjacent technology domains, such as robotics, supply chains, or tomorrow’s energy mix.”In today’s fast-paced business environment, understanding emerging technologies is essential for future planning. Our Top Tech Trends of 2025: AI-powered Everything report explores five critical technology tre...
Chip Startup Celestial AI Hits $2.5B Valuation to Revolutionize AI Infrastructure
[Investing]
2025/03/18 09:09
Optical interconnectivity startup Celestial AI raised a $250 million Series C1 round led by Fidelity Management & Research Co. at a reported $2.5 billion valuation.The fresh cash comes almost exactly a year after the company locked up a $175 million Series C led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund.The Santa Clara, California-based startup’s photonic fabric platform helps separa...
Ralph Lauren Can Make American Luxury Great Again
[Investing]
2025/03/18 09:08
US premium brands are finally outperforming their European rivals. Their success has not come about by chance.My boyfriend — a menswear afficionado — is obsessed with Ralph Lauren. Now, as the brand has polished its image, so is everyone else.That has enabled Ralph Lauren Corp., as well as Coach owner Tapestry Inc., to outperform some European rivals. This is a dramatic reversal of fortune co...
Bringing the French Pharmacy to American Retail
[Product]
2025/03/18 09:07
French girl beauty, as both a promise and value proposition, has always sold well globally, but the market for pharmacy-inspired skincare has never been more crowded — especially in the US.[“Traditional French pharmacy brands... haven't evolved for today’s younger, ingredient-conscious, digital-first audience," said Jeremy Abesara, the founder of French-inspired brand Provence.]Key insightsC...
HyperPort: Moving Shipping Containers at Nearly 400 Mph Through A Tube
[Tech]
2025/03/18 09:06
Each HyperPort capsule will be able to take on a single 40-ft container before whisking it away at 370 mph (595 km/h).Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) is looking to completely redesign the way cargo transport is carried out in Brazil, with an ambitious HyperPort project. The aim of the project is to build a high-speed railway that carries 40-ft (12.2-m) shipping containers in a parti...
