The Invisibles Sep 16, 2018 ... , Amazon Cloud Cam) | Smart lighting (e.g., connected light bulbs) | Drone | Wifi connected door/entry (e.g., August Smart Lock, Nest x Yale Lock) | Smart plug (e.g. ability to plug any device into an outlet to control remotely) | Smart appliance (e.g., a refrigerator that can tell you when to buy groceries) | Smart furniture (e.g., side table that has ports to charge a cell phone, smart mattress) | Smart baby device (e.g., smart baby monitor, smart bottle) | Home robot (e.g., Roomba, Robomow ...
Future Of Fashion & Retail Sep 13, 2018 ... fabrication and forgoing stitching entirely for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Not only does glue leave constructed clothing with lighter, smoother seams, it was used to design a Patagonia garment that was completely waterproof due to not having stitch-induced puncture holes.Food Crop Waste New-materials startup Circular Systems converts natural waste fibers into scalable materials that can be used to design clothing. Circular Systems takes food crop waste—such as banana peels, pineapple ...
Future Of Travel, Transportation, & Infrastructure Sep 10, 2018 ... grant, it is receiving some funding from the department.Denver, CO Panasonic has purchased a 400 acre plot of empty land near the Denver airport on which it has begun building infrastructure for a smart city. The company hopes that it will be a fully fledged city by the year 2026. Panasonic has already installed free WiFi, LED street lights, pollution sensors, a solar-powered microgrid, and security cameras. Additionally, preparations are being made for a self-driving shuttle that will use light ...
Innovation Marketing Tips Sep 08, 2018 ... . Increasingly, artificial intelligence is being used in the creative process, helping push the boundaries of artistic expression and opening up new possibilities for brands. Yet, brands can be innovative even without embracing State Of The Art technology. By reimagining the creative process, even in small ways, brands can position themselves in a new light. IBM & Spotify Earlier this year, when creating the single "Go," music producer Alex da Kid leveraged IBM and Spotify to find an artist that ...
Purposeful Pop Jun 24, 2018 fashion & beauty media & entertainment activism causes and issues clothing movies music politics style TV ... China (84%) seeing this even more. Formerly viewed as a lighthearted subject, even a means of escapism, popular culture today is much more of an exploration of social and political issues, as well as a platform to inspire change. Whether it’s through music, movies and TV shows, fashion, or marketing, modern youth are turning to popular culture as a platform to make a difference in the world. While past generations also sought this at times, the message is not as nuanced as it once was, but a ...
Culture Spotlight On South Africa Jun 11, 2018 ... entirely from programmed sounds and most DJs don't play instruments, which is a notable departure for music from the country. The genre, like punk rock, has emerged to represent disenfranchised youth and bring to light disparities in the country—mainly how youth are divided from their older counterparts. As a result, older artists and South African conservatives look down upon the genre. Moreover, gqom has risen as a DIY music scene, almost entirely separate from the South African music ...
Culture Spotlight On Japan Jun 08, 2018 ... ;camellia oil and oleic acid. Eat It Up: Oversized Food Is Catching OnThe “dude food” trend that originated in the Southern U.S. has made its way into Japanese cuisine. This style of food is based on high calories, big portions, and, of course, eye-catching social media fodder. The Japanese version showing up in restaurants is inspired by Japanese Izakaya bars, a casual style that involves a lot of deep-fried items and larger portions. Lighter options like sushi and miso soup have ...
Global TV Trends Jun 02, 2018 ... fourth season. The series is a light-hearted, comedic take on a dark premise. After being kidnapped by a cult leader and held prisoner in an underground doomsday bunker for 15 years, Kimmy Schmidt is finally free. The show follows her move to New York and her attempt at normal life. Having been kidnapped as a teen, Kimmy isn’t equipped with the knowledge and experience of others her age. She has to learn how to function as an adult and shake her cult learnings and tendencies. The show’s comedy brings ...
Global Analog Trends May 29, 2018 ... distinctively retro look by adding graininess, light leaks, and a date stamp to digital photos. One of the company’s slogans is “Press the shutter when you are ready to face 1998.”The app Gudak Cam (구닥) has been hot here. This app shoots photos as if we are using a analog film camera because the texture of photos are rough and the photos aren't released for 3 days. This satisfied the people who miss analog. Even though this is not a free app, a lot of people bought it. There was also a popular app named ...
Global Fashion & Style Trends May 27, 2018 ... factories are subjected to, especially in light of disasters such as the Rana Plaza tragedy. Fashion Revolution Global style activists find a home in Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative dedicated to offering increased visibility to those who are both working towards and achieving sustainability in fashion. Global education and policy NGO Fashion Revolution created the week to commemorate the Rana Plaza Tragedy and underscore the high human cost in an industry where ...