TREND REPORTS
4 Economic Indicators We're Watching
[Investing]
2022/05/13 09:04
The US economy is in an unusual state, and keeping track of the latest data isn't easy, so here are 4 key trends we're watching:1) Mortgage rates: The average 30-year fixed rate hit 5.3% this week, the highest since 2009. Higher borrowing costs could cool the US housing market — where typical prices have jumped 15% in the last year.2) Millions of quitters: More Americans are saying "I quit" th...
Gucci Puts Other Luxury Brands on Notice by Accepting Crypto
[Business]
2022/05/13 09:03
Gucci’s move into crypto shows that it pays to constantly push the envelope and play to win. What can other brands learn from the brand’s bold strategy? One of the best predictors of future success or failure of a luxury brand is the ability to innovate, influence, and inspire. Brands that set the tone, that disrupt, and that gain cultural influence through relevant actions that resonate with...
(Video) Forget Google Glass. Google has Instant Translation Specs
[Product]
2022/05/12 09:10
Yes, you heard that right. During Google I/O 2022, Google finally blew our minds with eyeglasses that literally translate what someone is saying to you before your eyes -- provided you're wearing the glasses, of course.The glasses look perfectly normal, appear to work without any assistance from a phone, and almost have us forgetting all about Google Glass.In truth, not much is known about the...
(PDF) BCG - The 2022 Value Creators Rankings : The End of Tech Dominance ?
[Business]
2022/05/12 09:09
Reversals in TSR performance since the start of the year have hit innovation-driven industry sectors such as technology, medical technology, financial infrastructure, and green energy especially hard.The first quarter of 2022 saw the end of a bull market that lasted, with only brief interruptions, for more than a decade. BCG’s 2022 Value Creators rankings highlight the contrast between the rec...
(Video) Move Over Picasso, Watching This Robot Paint a Car is Mesmerizing -PixelPaint
[Tech]
2022/05/12 09:08
I come across “neat tricks” performed by industrial robots all the time, and many of them are about as interesting as watching paint dry. ABB Robotics’ newest trick is literally that, and somehow it is mesmerizing beyond words. The industry giant released a video of its robot painting an art car. It’s a flex for the precision and flexibility of its robotics products, of course, but just loo...
(Infographic) Our Food Choices Have Changed 2 Years Into the Pandemic
[Consumer]
2022/05/12 09:07
Many people surveyed said they are trying to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in their diets.Two years after the biggest health crisis in a century began, more people are taking the mantra of “You are what you eat” to heart.In an exclusive survey for Adweek, market research firm YouGov got a glimpse into the food habits of more than 19,000 people across 18 countries. In addition to taking...
(Paper) A Body-scale Wireless Power Transmission - Meander Coil++
[Tech]
2022/05/12 09:06
Meander Coil++: A Body-scale Wireless Power Transmission Using Safe-to-body and Energy-efficient Transmitter CoilWearable devices for life-logging and healthcare have been studied, but the need for frequent charging imposes inconvenience for long-term use. Integrating textile-based wireless chargers (i.e., coil) into clothing enables sustainable wearable computing by charging the on-body device...
State of CVC Q1’22 Report
[Investing]
2022/05/12 09:05
Corporate venture capital has a mixed start to 2022, as deals rise and funding falls quarter-over-quarter. CVC-backed deals climbed to a record 1,317 in Q1’22 as funding fell 19% to $37B.In our State of CVC Q1’22 Report, we dig into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways like:Which global regions saw the most CVC-backed deals, and which emerging areas are heating upWhat is the averag...
No Brand Has More Museum Collaborators Than UNIQLO Does
[Product]
2022/05/12 09:04
UNIQLO and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA Boston) renewed their long-standing partnership with a new UT collection of T-shirts featuring the works of ukiyo-e artists Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and Hiroshige. The collaboration between the Japanese brand and the museum stretches back 10 years, and this round, also sees UNIQLO supporting museum-wide Japanese programming, including Junior Artists, w...
