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Black Tomato introduces AI-powered Feelings Engine for emotion-driven travel

Luxury travel company Black Tomato is marking its 20th anniversary with a groundbreaking AI-powered booking tool, which curates trips based on trav...

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Samsung’s Galaxy AI becomes the ultimate everyday companion

BBH Singapore has launched a global campaign for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, positioning Galaxy AI as an essential part of daily life.

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AI chatbot Eva gives a voice to imprisoned women

El Surtidor, an independent media outlet in Paraguay has launched Eva, an AI-powered chatbot based on a woman imprisoned for alleged drug trafficki...

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Nvidia revolutionises gaming with AI-powered teammates and NPCs

At CES 2025, Nvidia unveiled its cutting-edge Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE), introducing a new era of artificial intelligence in gaming with ‘co-playab...

Technology : Gaming : Pop-culture & Media

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Stat: Threads, CapCut and ChatGPT the fastest apps to reach 50m users

Meta’s Threads app has shattered records, becoming the fastest platform to reach 50m monthly active users (MAUs) globally, according to a survey by...

Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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Future Forecast 2025: Pop Culture & Media

From immersive experiences to creator-driven content and innovative storytelling, pop culture and media innovators are reshaping how audiences enga...

Pop Culture & Media : Immersive Experience : Creator Economy

Macro Trends

Future Forecast 2025: Retail

As consumers navigate the value contradiction during a cost of living crisis, retailers in 2025 are embracing a renewed sense of in-store wonder wh...

Retail : Pop-culture & Media : Sustainability

Macro Trends

Future Forecast 2025: Technology

Amid accelerating technologies, consumers are exploring divergent paths: from simplified ‘dumb tech’ for digital detox to AI-generated creativity a...

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The Viewpoint: How to master AI

AI was on everyone’s lips in 2023 as the curiosity about large language models – from individuals and businesses – grew significantly.

Technology : AI Adoption : Mastering AI

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Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg re-imagine the Rat Pack with AI campaign

Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg have unveiled the new tech-powered Still GIN campaign, blending classic sophistication with cutting-edge technology.

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Stat: Tinder reveals the top dating trends in 2024

Tinder’s 2024 Year in Swipe report offers a snapshot of modern dating in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada, showcasing how singles are planning ...

Identities : Youth : Relationship

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Label Emmaüs destigmatises second-hand gifting with Christmas Backstories campaign

As the holiday season approaches, Label Emmaüs, the community centric e-commerce platform of the French Emmaüs movement, has launched Christmas Bac...

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Microsoft Teams reinvents global communication with AI translation tools

Microsoft Teams is elevating the way people connect by introducing a real-time AI-powered interpreter feature, enabling participants to speak or li...

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Join The Synthocene Era : AI Futures Online Event

In this members’ exclusive online event, we will distil the key takeaways from our recent AI Futures macrotrend, The Synthocene Era. Join us to exp...

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Friendswithyou, fuzzy AI robots exhibition opens at Cleveland Public Library

Art duo FriendsWithYou has unveiled The BAND, a playful installation of five fuzzy, autonomous robots at Cleveland Public Library.

Design : Technology : Youth

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PIX Moving launches AI-enhanced Robo-EV

Robotics company PIX Moving has introduced Robo-EV, a 3D-printed micro-metal car featuring an AI-powered personal assistant designed to assess and ...

Design : Technology : Mobility

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Egypt's Ministry of Education to launch AI-powered digital learning platform

The Ministry of Education and Technical Education in Egypt is set to unveil an educational platform designed to centralise all key academic resourc...

Education : Artificial Intelligence : Youth

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Lava Genie re-invents the guitar for a new generation of players

Lava Genie, a revolutionary stringless sampler guitar, is transforming how musicians interact with the instrument.

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Padrone’s AI-powered Primera ring reinvents the mouse

Swiss tech start-up Padrone has launched a Kickstarter for Primera, a wearable ring mouse that turns any flat surface into a touchpad.

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Dutch Design Week 2024: Life in The Synthocene Era

At the 2024 edition of Dutch Design Week designers addressed what life might look like in The Synthocene Era, as the boundaries between human and n...

Design : Technology : Society

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Diageo launches AI-powered FlavorPrintConnect whisky-tasting

Diageo has introduced FlavorPrintConnect, an innovative platform powering the premium drinks manufacturer’s Single Malt Special Releases 2024 Tasti...

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Reserve your spot for our AI Futures online event

On 26 November 2024, the brains behind our macrotrend report, The Synthocene Era: Merging Human and Machine Intelligence, will present the bes...

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Stat: Generative AI set to transform travel sector amid hurdles

A new study by travel tech firm Amadeus reveals that nearly half (46%) of global travel companies see generative AI as a top priority for 2025.

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Brenda Lee’s holiday classic enters the AI era with Spanish re-release

Brenda Lee’s iconic holiday song, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, has been re-imagined as Noche Buena y Navidad in a Spanish-language release po...

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Stat: Rapid increase in e-waste raises need for circular solutions

As AI computing demands surge, researchers warn of unprecedented e-waste levels that could equate to discarding more than 10bn iPhones each year by...

Technology : Sustainability : Society