Video Chat Apps Rise to Prominence Amid Pandemic
[Business]
2020/04/01 09:05
As a significant part of the world population is currently on lockdown in an attempt to contain the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to technology to work, communicate and stay in touch with their loved ones.Unsurprisingly, workplace communication tools such as Slack and Teams have seen a jump in usage as working from home has become the new norm in recent weeks. People are also making...
Shipping Container-Based ICU Being Developed for COVID-19 Treatment - CURA
[Design]
2020/04/01 09:04
We’ve reported on shipping containers being used for lots of different projects before, such as swimming pools, bars, and houses, but Connected Units for Respiratory Ailment (CURA) is an example that could potentially save lives. It involves transforming the metal boxes into easily transportable intensive care units (ICU) that can be shipped worldwide to help those in need of treatment as COVI...
Monthly Trend Report - April. 2020 Edition
[Trendbird]
2020/04/01 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - April. 2020 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Ahead of The Curve." 주요 언론이 소개하는 Trendbird와 2020 Annual Trend Report(Annual Trend Report 2020 소개 페이지 - http...
(PDF) Bain - Defending Retail Against the Coronavirus
[Business]
2020/03/26 09:10
Companies can brace themselves for lasting changes to the sector even as they grapple with short-term disruption.We’ve put together an operational checklist to help retailers frame their immediate response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their medium-term planning for an eventual recovery.Key actions include empowering your emergency response team, putting store operations and online fulfillment...
The Future is Foldable - Laptop Tech Gets Bent
[Product]
2020/03/26 09:09
Laptops are leveling up thanks to foldable display technology. These new foldable and flexible screens offer increased ease and deeper engagement with content, ultimately facilitating a more immersive user experience. Check out the following brands that are pioneering this tech below.IntelIntel recently debuted the Horseshoe Bend, a premium laptop PC prototype that boasts a very large screen. T...
(PDF) BCG - COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Snapshot #1 : Setting the Baseline
[Consumer]
2020/03/26 09:08
The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has generated fear that is impacting everything from travel and everyday activities to work-from-home policies and government interventions. Our research revealed that many US consumers believe that “the world is in serious danger” due to the virus (46% of consumers surveyed), that “there will be a recession” (56% of consumers), and that “the worst impacts are a...
(Video) UPS Partners with Wingcopter for Next Generation Delivery Drones
[Tech]
2020/03/26 09:07
UPS Flight Forward and Wingcopter have partnered to work on next generation package deliver drones.Last year, logistics behemoth UPS made some real headway in its ambitions to get package delivery drones in the air when the Federal Aviation Administration certified its Flight Forward program for unlimited flights. Now the company has joined forces with German drone maker Wingcopter to get a new...
(Infographic) An Inside Look at Lifewtr’s Recycling Process
[Business]
2020/03/26 09:06
Lifewtr will no longer use virgin plastic in its bottles.. The steps: recycle, reduce and reuse.In the age of sustainability messaging, more companies are cognizant about reducing their carbon footprint. By the end of this year, PepsiCo says its premium water brand Lifewtr will no longer use virgin plastic in its bottles. The conversion to 100% recycled PET (rPET), or recycled polyethylene tere...
Smart Street Signs Keeping Communities Connected During COVID-19 Crisis - Soofa
[Product]
2020/03/26 09:05
The Boston area is prioritising official city announcements on its signs and has opened its platform to small businesses and individuals.A spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Media Lab, Soofa, provides cities around Boston with solar-powered smart signs for public information. In support of the world’s scramble to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus, the company has o...