TREND REPORTS
Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value
[Business]
2025/05/16 09:09
Global luxury houses are pivoting from chasing sales volume to cultivating exclusivity, with some eliminating discounts entirely on China's biggest e-commerce platform.Some luxury labels are pulling back from steep markdowns in China, seeking to rebuild an image of exclusivity to lure back wealthy shoppers whose spending remains less affected by economic slowdown.None of the products sold by Ke...
(PDF) Capgemini - Investment Priorities for 2025
[Investing]
2025/05/16 09:08
2025 will be a year of opportunities and challenges. How we approach them will define our future.Sometimes, the world can feel more uncertain than ever. For business leaders, the road ahead can seem increasingly uncertain due to rapidly evolving technology, changes in policies, fears over supply chain stability, and the move toward more sustainable models. But this is exactly why it is vitally...
Kimpton Hotels’ Guests Take Home Tiny Tattoos, Instead of a Souvenir
[Business]
2025/05/16 09:07
Kimpton Hotels is tapping into the growing trend of 'tattourism' through a new partnership with micro-tattoo studio Tiny Zaps. As of this month, the collaboration is bringing pop-up tattoo residencies to five Kimpton properties across the United States, allowing guests to commemorate their travels with permanent souvenirs inked directly onto their skin.The residencies will rotate through hotels...
Which Jobs Are Most Often Done Remotely ?
[Consumer]
2025/05/16 09:06
Five years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a massive shift towards remote work as businesses adapted to lockdowns and social distancing rules. What began as a temporary solution quickly revealed benefits such as increased flexibility, reduced commuting and improved work-life balance for many employees. As a result, even after restrictions eased, remote work remained prevalent, evolving int...
Pathos AI Raised $365M to Advance Oncology Drug Development Through AI
[Investing]
2025/05/16 09:05
Pathos AI, a leading AI-driven biotech company applying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to drug development, today announced its $365 million Series D financing, bringing its post-money valuation to approximately $1.6 billion.The company can now lay claim to a post-money valuation of around $1.6 billion, according to a May 15 release. At the top of Pathos’ spending priorities is advancing...
Fire-Quenching Modular Robodog Pads Into Danger Zones
[Tech]
2025/05/16 09:04
The fire rescue quadruped can scout danger zones and send back live video feeds to human operatives, but can also sport a high-flow hose module to put out the inferno.Unitree has launched a modified version of its B2 quadruped aimed at putting out fires. Able to host various use-specific modules, the robodog hauls a powerful water cannon high-flow and can operate in extreme environments.Though...
(Infographic) Which Brands Have the Most Followers on Social Media
[Business]
2025/05/16 09:03
In today’s economy, attention is power, influence, and profit. That’s why the world’s top brands put major time and attention toward their social media presence. Social media recognition might be the most powerful marketing tool in the kit.The team at Qualtrics reveals which brands have mastered their online presence by ranking brand follower numbers across Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook...
(PDF) Capgemini - What Matters to Today’s Consumer 2025
[Consumer]
2025/05/15 09:10
Consumer preferences and purchasing behaviors are constantly evolving. But how exactly are they changing? What Matters to Today’s Consumer?, a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, sheds light on key trends shaping the consumer landscape.The report is based on a comprehensive global survey of 12,000 consumers aged 18 and over across 12 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany,...
(Video) Apple Plans to Introduce Brain Control on Their Devices Later This Year
[Business]
2025/05/15 09:09
Apple is partnering with neurotech startup Synchron to integrate its implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), the Stentrode, into Apple devices. Apple is getting into the brain-computer interface (BCI) business, reveals a press release from New York-based startup Synchron. The idea is to enable people with limited mobility to use iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset by transmitting com...
