Trends
Solar Tech Innovations Offer New Capabilities
Korea – Solar panels on cars aren’t just reserved for luxury brands or experimental vehicles. Hyundai and Kia have both announced plans...Read More
Honda Program Offers Cash Back To Those Who Charge Their Cars During Off-Peak Hours
USA -Many drivers have experienced the benefits of owning an electric car, especially when it comes to saving money on fuel. Honda is looking to...Read More
Designed to Reuse
USA – Family-run KoffieStraw produces reusable straws made completely of silicone. The soft straws come in two lengths and are a good fit for...Read More
Have Your Cocktail and Eat Your Straw Too
UK – As part of their goal to reduce plastics used in their operations, Diageo has created an innovative solution to cocktail straws –...Read More
Facial Recognition App Helps People Remember Faces at Event
Australia – At large events, it can be difficult to remember every individual’s name and face. The team behind Social Recall sought to...Read More
New Font Aids Memory and Helps You Learn Study Notes
Australia – A team of designers and behavioral scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have developed a new font called Sans Forgetica...Read More
Cars Made Easy
USA – Car subscription service Canvas is backed by Ford, offering exclusively Ford and Lincoln vehicles, currently available in LA and San...Read More
Get The Car You Want When You Need It
USA – Flexdrive is a subscription service that allows you to select a car via its app, pay a weekly fee — which differs from car to car...Read More
Autonomous Robot Can Replace Bees As Pollinator
USA – There is a great deal of concern about the rate at which honey bees are disappearing due to colony collapse disorder. Bees are the...Read More
Autonomous Robot Dog Could Be Used In Construction
USA – Autonomous robots are impacting a myriad of industries. Usually, these robots are designed to perform repetitive simple tasks. Boston...Read More
Flying Car Uses All-Electric Power
USA – Many companies are working on creating the world’s first mass-market flying car. Kitty Hawk, backed by Google founder Larry King,...Read More
Danish Bicycle Brand Unveils Its First Electric Car
Denmark – Biomega, the Danish company known for its stylish, electric city bicycle, has announced the creation of its first electric car....Read More
WeWork Promotes Its Members’ Products in Rotating Shop
USA – Shared workspace company WeWork has opened a retail space called WeMRKT that will feature the products of the various startups and...Read More
New Space Combines Co-Working with Children’s Education
Hong Kong – The co-working company Campfire has added children’s education to its spaces to allow parents more flexibility. The Campfire...Read More
Company Creates Sunglasses from Coffee Waste
Ukraine – The coffee industry is known to produce tons of waste in the form of water, cherry pulp, husks, and leftover grounds. While some of...Read More
Ecological Packaging Material Made From a Plant
Netherlands – Don Kwaning, a graduate at Design Academy Eindhoven, is using the pith of soft rush to create an ecological packaging material....Read More
Waze Collaborates With Fiat To Create A Navigation-Friendly Car
Italy– The navigation application Waze has helped users find their destinations and maneuver local traffic for years. Now the app has...Read More
Navigation Service Gives Drivers A Simpler Way To Maneuver The Roads
UK– What3words is partnering with leading automobile manufacturers to create a new navigation system involving a three-word address system...Read More
Digital Teacher Educates Children About Renewable Energy
New Zealand – Vector, New Zealand’s largest distributor of electricity and gas, has partnered with artificial intelligence company Soul...Read More
Screen-Monitoring App Teaches Children Responsibility and Family Values
Australia – Spending excessive time using technology can encourage anti-social behavior and parents may often find it difficult to limit the...Read More
Spray-on Fabric Creates Clothes Out of a Can
UK – British company Fabrican has created a spray-on fabric that instantly sprays onto any surface. The technology combines engineering,...Read More
Company’s Brand Flexibility Lets It Quickly Create New Cosmetics
UK – Innovative brand Be for Beauty is on a mission to fast-track the cosmetic creation process. Over the next three years, the company plans...Read More
Anti-Energy Drink Promotes A Better Night’s Rest
USA – Anyone looking for a product to keep them awake will find most supermarkets contain a plethora of caffeinated beverages available to do...Read More
Multi-Sensory Magazine Advertisement Helps People Sleep Better
Sweden – Furniture company IKEA has released an advertisement in the United Arab Emirates called the IKEA Somnig advertisement. Somnig means...Read More
Auto Retailer Designs Family Friendly Dealerships
UK– Lookers, a car dealership chain based in the UK, has started to shape all of its locations to better cater to families who are shopping for...Read More
Ford Offers Shoppers Interactive Showroom Experiences
UK– Ford is empowering customers to lead their own shopping experience with its new location at the Arndale shopping center in Manchester. The...Read More
Radio Station To Calm Vet-Bound Cats
Canada – Pet food supplier WHISKAS recently created a radio station tailored toward calming cats in transit. Called Cat Calm Radio, the program...Read More
Virtual Vet Consultations Offer Pet Owners Less Stress
Canada – There are few things more stressful than having a sick or injured pet. While the vet can help diagnose the issue, trips to the office...Read More
Singapore Airlines To Offer Passengers Wellbeing Meals And Exercises
Singapore – International commercial airline Singapore International Airlines is jumping on the passenger wellness bandwagon with new in-flight...Read More
Brands Are Motivating Consumers By Gamifying Health And Wellness
UK – As health, wellness and fitness become evergreen trends, today’s consumers are looking for innovative and seamless ways to...Read More
Renault Created A Technician Training Hub To Enhance Customers’ Experiences
France– Renault designed 12 classrooms and workshop areas to train 300 apprentices, aiming to provide shoppers with better customer service and...Read More
Repair Service Provides Customers With Network Of Brand-Certified Mechanics
UK– Parts manufacturer Eurorepar’s service will partner with local garages and mechanics to fix any kind of car, helping customers...Read More
Hotel Turns Old Linens Into New Pajamas
USA – Hotels, especially large, high-end hotels, use a huge amount of linens and towels. When these become worn, they are often thrown out. To...Read More
Service Lets Users Donate Their Used Clothes in Exchange for Vouchers
UK – ReGAIN is partnering with top retailers across the United Kingdom to help people swap old, unwanted clothes for gift cards and coupons. By...Read More
Casper Creates A Lounge For Visitors To Nap On Demand
USA – The mattress brand is convincing the city that never sleeps to catch some shut-eye with its luxury sleep incubator, a clever brand...Read More
Hermès Offers Shoppers Retail Respite At Its Pop-Up Café
France – Hermes gives visitors a place for a break after a long day of shopping with its quiet, tucked-away courtyard attraction, maintaining...Read More
Digital Accessories Allow BMW Motorcyclists A Safer And More Connected Ride
USA– Being a motorcycle rider has never been easier now that BMW has released Motorrad, the luxury brand’s answer to every...Read More
Bosch System Can Warn Drivers of Unseen Hazards
Germany– German auto supplier Bosch is developing smart-city technology that connects vehicles with infrastructure to provide safety alerts....Read More
Timeshifter App Helps Travelers Avoid Jet Lag And Enjoy Their Trip
USA – Timeshifter, a company that has been helping astronauts, elite athletes and top CEOs avoid jet lag using its sleep research and...Read More
Westin Hotels To Offer Guests A Curated Fitness Program
USA – The hospitality chain teamed up with online retailer Goop Inc. to create special workout sessions (G. Sport Sessions) that include...Read More