(PDF) Mckinsey - How AI Could Reshape the Economics of the Asset Management Industry
[Investing]
2025/07/19 09:10
Amid mounting margin pressure, asset management firms must transform technology from a cost driver into a true enabler of scalable productivity.The global asset management industry is at a critical juncture. Longstanding tailwinds —primarily in the form of low interest rates and stable GDP growth—have changed direction, compounding ongoing challenges presented by the shift from active to pass...
The First Netflix Houses Will Open In Philadelphia And Dallas In Late 2025
[Business]
2025/07/19 09:09
Imagine sweating it out in an exhilarating round of “Red Light, Green Light” straight out of Squid Game — then suddenly, you’re in Hawkins, rescuing a few friends from the Demogorgon. Starring in your own adventure has made you hungry, but luckily, NETFLIX BITES has some delicious dishes inspired by your favorite shows and movies. You can top off the day with a round of mini-golf, and visit...
(Paper) Robot Metabolism : Robots That Grow By Consuming Other Robots
[Tech]
2025/07/19 09:08
Columbia University Researchers Introduce A Process That Allows Machines To “Grow” Physically By Integrating Parts From Their Surroundings Or From Other Robots, Demonstrating A Step Towards Self-Sustaining Robot EcologiesToday’s robots are stuck—their bodies are usually closed systems that can neither grow nor self-repair, nor adapt to their environment. Now, scientists at Columbia Universi...
5 Innovative Generative AI Case Studies From Real Companies
[Business]
2025/07/19 09:07
Generative AI is spreading like wildfire and it’s taking the global industry to the next level. A recent study from McKinsey found that the implementation of AI could lead to $4.4 trillion per year in global productivity. The wildfire is blazing through most industries, with companies looking to leverage artificial intelligence to optimize various processes and remain competitive amongst their...
(Infographic) Which Jobs Are Safest from AI ?
[Consumer]
2025/07/19 09:06
Public-facing jobs are safest - Roles like emergency medical technicians and social workers have low automation risk due to constant human interaction.Management roles are resilient - Jobs involving leadership and decision-making remain harder to automate. Skilled trades remain strong - Physical, hands-on work is less vulnerable to artificial intelligence.Infographic : https://bit.ly/4lC6IKf[es...
IKEA Assembles An Outdoor Library On The Seine, Blending Books, Community And Serendipity
[Design]
2025/07/19 09:05
This summer, IKEA is transforming a section of Paris's Seine riverbank into an open-air reading room. Installed just steps away from the National Library of France, the Billyothèque — a nod to the brand's iconic shelving system — will offer passersby a chance to read, borrow and donate books. For those unsure of which title to pick, advisors will be on hand to provide recommendations. Create...
Beach, Nature or City Trip ? Where People Vacation
[Consumer]
2025/07/19 09:04
Vacation preference varies among nations - while some prefer to head to the beach, other are more likely to book a city trip or spend their time off in nature. The biggest preference for lounging by the ocean could be seen in Latin American countries Brazil and Mexico, while this type of trip was least widespread in Japan at just 8 percent of respondents saying they had taken a beach getaway in...
Pop Mart x Uniqlo : Labubu Mania Hits Luxury And Fashion Collabs
[Product]
2025/07/19 09:03
Pop Mart’s “Monster Series” Gremlin Labubu, One Of The Most In-Demand IPs In Global Pop Culture, Is Emerging As A Magnet For Fashion Collaborations.Details: “The Monsters” Capsule, Mid-August 2025 In Japan And AsiaSocial Context: #Pop Mart (泡泡玛) Has 730 Million Views On Weibo, #Uniqlo Has 370 Million.Verdict:Uniqlo’s Latest Iteration Of Its Partnership With Pop Mart (Which Has Been Ong...
(PDF) Deloitte - 2025 Deloitte Back-to-School Survey
[Consumer]
2025/07/17 10:10
In our 18th annual Back-to-School Survey, families are sharpening pencils and their budgets. They’re approaching their second-largest annual spending event1 with a note of restraint, given current economic and household financial positions. Despite the uncertainty, parents appear confident they can replace clothing and refill backpacks by leaning on the savvy shopping habits they’ve honed dur...