The Word of The Year 2021 is... NFT
[Consumer]
2021/12/01 09:08
NFT Declared “Word of the Year” by Dictionary Stalwarts Collins.Notable wordsmith, Collins, of “the Dictionary” fame, has announced the winner of its annual terminology contest. It’s official, despite actually being an abbreviation, NFT is the word of the year 2021.NFTs rose to prominence throughout 2021, a period that also marked the breakout year for the non-fungible token. A remarkable...
New Tribes of the Metaverse - Community-Owned Economies
[Business]
2021/12/01 09:07
The gaming ecosystem is set to become more community-driven with the help of decentralized tech, empowering creators and coders.People have talked in glowing tones about the transformative properties of blockchain since Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin (BTC) back in 2009 — books have been written, thousands of panels and presentations have complemented its prospects, costumed Bitcoin maximali...
Apple Ring Concept Mimics The Apple Watch Design to Amp Up Their Wearable Game
[Design]
2021/12/01 09:06
Computing on a ring is a concept that has been explored over the years but unfortunately, there has been nothing concrete to state. In an effort to give Apple fans a new reason to be curious, a designer has explored the possibility of an Apple Watch-style ring that one can wear on a finger.If you’re someone who has felt the Apple Watch you wear is bulky and inconvenient for some reason, or if...
Adult Diaper Sales in China Could Exceed Infant Diaper Sales by 2025
[Business]
2021/12/01 09:05
Some diaper manufacturers are reportedly preparing for an adult diaper sales boom in China. Sales of adult diapers in China could exceed infant diapers by 2025, according to an FT report.China's population is rapidly aging as the country's birth rate declines. The demographic shift means some manufacturers are refocusing marketing on adult diapers, the FT reported.Get a daily selection of our t...
(Infographic) How Central Banks Think About Digital Currency
[Investing]
2021/12/01 09:04
In the late 1600s, the introduction of bank notes changed the financial system forever. Fast forward to today, and another monumental change is expected to occur through central bank digital currencies (CBDC).A CBDC adopts certain characteristics of everyday paper or coin currencies and cryptocurrency. It is expected to provide central banks and the monetary systems they govern a step towards m...
Monthly Trend Report - December. 2021 Edition
[Trendbird]
2021/12/01 07:57
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(PDF) Capgemini - Software is The Future of Automotive Industry
[Business]
2021/11/25 09:10
How automotive OEMs can harness the potential of software-driven transformation. Software will drive the transformation of the automotive industry.The transformation of the automotive industry is accelerating and software is firmly in the driver’s seat. From enhanced customer experience, new revenue generation, and reduced costs of operation to improved regulatory compliance, software is deliv...
(Paper) New Holographic Camera Sees The Unseen with High Precision
[Tech]
2021/11/25 09:09
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new holographic camera technology that can peer around corners by reconstructing scattered light waves, quickly enough to spot fast-moving objects like cars or pedestrians.When light strikes an object, it scatters, and some of that finds its way to our retinas, or the sensors of a camera, allowing the object to be seen. Of course, that mea...
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Software Market to Reach $62 Billion in 2022
[Investing]
2021/11/25 09:08
Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to total $62.5 billion in 2022, an increase of 21.3% from 2021, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc.“The AI software market is picking up speed, but its long-term trajectory will depend on enterprises advancing their AI maturity,” said Alys Woodward, senior research director at Gartner.The AI software market encompa...