344 results for '"play"'
Filter by:

Macrotrends

Community > Commerce

... have an opportunity to provide such spaces. PC game equipment company Razer—which has been described as "the Apple of gaming"—opened a store in San Francisco to much fanfare this past summer as it invites people to play games for hours and has become a popular after-school hangout for kids. Additionally, activewear brand Bandier has been celebrated for creating a strong fan community, particularly through its store on NYC's Fifth Avenue, which serves as a social hangout and ...

Global Digital Trends

... account during the release of its Cruise 2019 collection in Paris. The avatar’s Instagram feed features photographs of her wearing luxury clothing by brands such as Versace, Giambattista Valli, and Jeremy Scott.Alex Hunter Game developer EA Sports has created a virtual soccer star, Alex Hunter, ahead of the release of the new FIFA 18 game for Playstation 4. Players have the option to play as Alex, who signs a deal with Coca-Cola and shoots a commercial in one of the game’s scenes. MAGIC OF ...

Cultural Diplomats

... is another less altruistic force at play: travel and hosting allows them to enhance their “brand me” by providing share-worthy stories and content. For GYs, average is not enough. Unique foods, fashion, scenery, and experiences don’t just help them grow culturally—they help them stand out in the ceaseless stream of status updates. Brands that provide outlets and resources for achieving these dual needs will be poised to build consumer loyalty. ...

(A)social Skills

... because I don’t like to keep people waiting. I think that’s kind of mean.” Services are emerging as a solution to such gaffes that provide away messages for smartphones much like “out-of-office” notifications do for emails. These allow Zs to remain part of a conversation and maintain an air of social nicety even when temporarily unavailable. Conversely, ignoring someone can be used as a power play, so Zs are also gravitating towards apps and platforms that indicate when their messages have been read ...

The Omniculturals

... opportunity to learn about and explore other cultures has trained Ys to think globally; they aren’t constrained by borders, whether real or imagined. Through the rise of streaming media, Ys around the world watch the same TV shows, listen to the same music, read the same blogs, play the same games, and experiment with the same tutorials on YouTube. They’re united by these experiences, and are accustomed to sharing and discussing their opinions and reactions with peers across the globe. This reality has ...

Genre Trends

... supposed brainwashing.Green River Killer Michael Sheen, star of Masters of Sex, will write, star in, and direct Green River Killer. The movie will be adapted from the graphic novel Green River Killer: A True Detective Story, created by Jeff Jensen, son of detective Tom Jensen, who hunted and eventually caught the Green River killer after two decades. Sheen will play the role of serial killer Gary Ridgway.Denise Brown true crime series Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, who testified ...

Open House

... kitchens they can rent to play host for a few hours. Such spaces are popping up across the globe; Umami Concepts is a rentable “kitchen studio” in Hong Kong that helps offset the city’s tiny apartments, and The Kitchen Table in NYC is a combination kitchen, dining room, and living space where clients can cook or simply socialize. Even when Ys are traveling, they’re looking to feel at home. Peer-to-peer services, such as Airbnb and Couchsurfing, allow them to stay in people’s spare rooms instead of less ...

Alt Pay

... the larger trends taking place across the Alt-Pay space. NEW WAYS TO PLAY - ALL-IN-ONE PAYMENT CARDS - Digital cards will soon offer an all-in-one alternative to carrying multiple debit, credit, gift, and loyalty cards. Coin met its Kickstarter goal of $50K in a mere 40 minutes, and is now accepting pre-orders for its all-in-one credit card solution.Amazon has filed a patent for a “dynamic payment card” that is programmable to access multiple accounts from banks and credit card companies, as ...

Global TV Trends

... and web platform that allows multiple people to watch the same video. Rabbit acts as a viewing room where people from anywhere in the world can watch movies, stream music, and play games. The platform can host streaming websites, such as Netflix and Hulu, allowing friends to co-view their favorite series. Rabbit users can also use the platforms messaging and video features to chat about what they’re watching as it plays out.Let’s Watch It  iMessage launched a co-viewing app, Let’s ...