TREND REPORTS
Skin Analytics Raises £4M Series A to Use AI for Skin Cancer Screening
[Investing]
2020/09/10 09:05
Skin Analytics, a U.K.-based startup that has developed a skin cancer screening service that uses artificial intelligence, has raised £4 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Hoxton Ventures, with participation from Nesta and Mustard Seed Ventures.Skin Analytics says it will use the injection of cash to expand its focus to the U.S. after it was awarded the “Breakthrough Device Des...
(Paper) Verifying Whisky Using Laser Light
[Tech]
2020/09/10 09:04
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed an innovative new technique using lasers to accurately measure the authenticity of some of the world's most exclusive whiskies—without ever removing the cap.Iconic bottles of whisky have been known to sell for prices over £1 million. But if you are the lucky owner of such a whisky, how can you be confident that the contents of the b...
Gentle Monster Bets On Huawei’s Wearable Tech
[Business]
2020/09/10 09:03
After their first smart glasses collaboration last September, Gentle Monster and Huawei are releasing their second series on September 10, with ten new styles of optical frames and four styles of sunglasses. What Happened: Could smart glasses make a comeback and possibly replace headphones? South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster and Chinese tech company Huawei think so. After the first gener...
(Patent) Samsung Patents Transparent Smartphone Design
[Tech]
2020/09/09 09:10
A recent patent filed by Samsung shows a transparent smartphone design with slim bezels, based on a new display technology developed by the company. According to the patent documents, the technology could make possible a fully transparent device while still retaining full display functionality.To help visualize this futuristic design, the folks over at LetsGoDigital have collaborated with 3D ar...
(PDF) IAB - 2020/21 COVID Impact on Advertising
[Business]
2020/09/09 09:09
Traditional media suffer as digital ad spend grows in 2020 forecast shows. Paid search and social are the big winners of shifting budgets.It’s an understatement to say ad budgets are in flux right now. Some forecasters see a flat to declining outlook for the rest of the year and into 2021, while others see growth. The truth is, there are lots of numbers and none are very precise.The IAB’s lat...
Apple Officially Unveils Its Floating Marina Bay Sands Store in Singapore
[Design]
2020/09/09 09:08
Apple has officially previewed Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple Store to sit directly on the water. Appearing as a sphere floating on the iridescent Marina Bay, the store introduces a new and captivating retail experience at one of the most iconic locations in Singapore. Entirely surrounded by water, Apple Marina Bay Sands offers uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city and i...
(PDF) BCG - How the Consumer Industry Can Boost Healthier Eating
[Business]
2020/09/09 09:07
Boston Consulting Group and Nielsen Global Connect, together with The Consumer Goods Forum, completed an in-depth survey about healthy eating in 2019, questioning 7,000 diverse consumers across the globe. Part of the Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition, the study included interviews with the CEOs of 15 large retail businesses and consumer goods manufacturers.Diet a Key Health MetricThe...
Lidar Startup Ouster Raises $42M in Push to Grow Sales, Diversify Products
[Investing]
2020/09/09 09:06
Lidar startup Ouster has spent the past several years expanding and improving its line of sensors as it jostles for a piece of the crowded and competitive market place. Now, Ouster says it has raised $42 million, fresh capital that will be used to fund product development and ramp up sales.In short: Ouster is keeping the fight alive and there are signs that the San Francisco-based startup is ma...
AI a ‘Game Changer’ for L’Oréal as it Explores Live Video Shopping
[Business]
2020/09/09 09:05
L’Oréal’s investment in artificial intelligence and augmented reality are paying off when it comes to consumer engagement, Robert Beredo, chief digital officer of L’Oréal Canada, told CGT, serving the beauty company well during a period of unprecedented consumer behavior shifts. The CDO shared insight about the beauty company’s recent expansion of its ModiFace AR and AI technology to Amaz...
