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The Apple iPhone Fold Concept
[Design]
2022/09/22 09:09
In the past year, Apple’s made a case for small phones, citing their convenience, and large phones, mentioning how nice a bigger display is. This Apple iPhone Fold concept gives consumers the ultimate best of both worlds.Here’s the scoop. We KNOW Apple’s working on folding phones. Multiple patents confirm that they’ve been testing bending screens, new-fangled hinges, and their IP repertoire...
An AR-Fashion Pop-Up That Lets People "Try On" Virtual Clothes
[Design]
2022/09/22 09:08
Design firm Crosby Studios has teamed up with augmented reality technology company Zero10 for a pop-up store in Manhattan that aims to provide a virtual retail experience.The pop-up, which is located in Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood, lets visitors digitally try on a selection of outfits in interiors designed by local studio Crosby Studios.The physical space of the pop-up was designed to comple...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Connected Revolution : The Future of US Auto Insurance
[Business]
2022/09/22 09:08
Autonomous mobility has the potential to dramatically transform the automotive insurance market, from underwriting to claims and beyond.Most consumers are used to buying a car and insurance separately—and the latter can be a laborious process. Consider a hypothetical US consumer of the future, Jane, who acquires her first semiautonomous car, attracted by its connected technology and advanced-s...
Heinz Taps State-of-the-Art AI to Design Its Next Ad Campaign
[Business]
2022/09/22 09:06
The brand is one of the first to rely on OpenAI's Dall-E 2 art generator.Media and tech leaders from the New York Times, NBCUniversal and more will discuss digital advertising trends at NexTech, Dec. 6–7, in NYC. Register now to save 40%.Heinz tapped an artificial intelligence-powered art generator to create a clever demonstration of the ubiquity of its brand in the condiment aisle.The company...
Vehicle Subscription Services Offer An Alternative to Traditional Ownership
[Consumer]
2022/09/22 09:05
Are consumers interested in subscribing to cars like they do with phones? Consumers are flocking to new ways of vehicle ownership. Economic uncertainty, ongoing supply and inventory issues and high average transaction prices have paved the way for alternative options to car ownership. Vehicle subscription companies have popped up to fill a need as an alternative to buying or leasing a vehicle....
Saflex Launches Bird-Friendly Glass Flysaf Fitted with 3D Sequins
[Product]
2022/09/22 09:04
When it comes to unforgiving materials such as glass, safety features often aren’t the most attractive design elements. Saflex®’s unobtrusive FlySafe™ 3D technology breaks this trend – and protects wildlife, too.saflex® launches bird-friendly glass flysafe fitted with 3D sequinstraditional methods of making glass visible to birds include screen printing, etching or adding UV coating solut...
JBL Tour PRO 2 Launch TWS Earbuds in a Charging Case with LED Display
[Product]
2022/09/22 09:03
Featuring the world’s first smart charging case and best ever JBL ANC performance.JBL launches its most powerful and feature-rich headphones yet - meet the JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless Earbuds and the JBL Tour ONE M2. The latest additions to the JBL Tour lineup push performance to the next level with a smart, seamless user experience and superior audio, including immersive JBL Spatial Audio an...
(PDF) Bain - Customer Success : The Next Frontier of AI
[Business]
2022/09/21 09:10
Leaders are using artificial intelligence to create personalized customer journeys from product engagement through customer success.Investment in AI is growing rapidly, and nearly all technology providers say it’s becoming critical for gaining market share and building customer loyalty.In customer success, AI has already moved past merely providing insights and is actively shaping product desi...
Will AI Kill the Architect Star ?
[Tech]
2022/09/21 09:09
How does the ever-increasing capacity of image-generating AI, like DALL-E and Midjourney, affect future architects, interior designers and visualizers?Jet Geaghan is an Architect based in Woods Bagot’s Sydney studio. For Jet, every building should be conceived with purpose, expertise and wit. Clarity of communication is fundamental to his work, whether it be in a design gesture, construction d...
