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Viewpoints

Cracking the Algorithm Code

As the seemingly omnipresent power of global tech giants reaches new levels, a revaluation of individual liberty and agency is under way.  

Big Ideas

Modern Burglary

The cost of living crisis, surging inflation rates and a hacker mindset are turning theft into the next big retail turmoil.

Data Security : Retail Crime : Security

News

Stat: Digital ghosts are multiplying in the US

A May 2024 Socure study highlights that 35% of Gen Z and nearly a third of legal immigrants in the US are ‘digital ghosts’, lacking sufficient fina...

Technology : Data : Globalisation

News

The Big Idea: Decolonising Data Privacy

In this report, we discussed how to earn and retain consumers’ trust via ethical data handling strategies, learning from Indigenous cultures priori...

Data : Technology : Decolonisation

News

The Viewpoint: IBM Quantum

In July 2023, we asked IBM Quantum’s global technical ambassador lead Kate Marshall whether quantum computers can build a utopian future in which t...

Quantum Computing : Technology : Data

News

IBM advances quantum computing with Condor and Heron chips

IBM is pushing the boundaries of quantum computing with the introduction of the world’s largest quantum chip to date.

Quantum : Technology : Data

News

Foresight Friday: Gabriela Białkowska, creative foresight analyst

Every Friday, we offer an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, creative foresight analys...

Foresight : Gaming : Technology

Micro Trends

Preserving Digital Legacies

Meet the innovators safeguarding and cherishing precious digital memories beyond the grave.

Death : Digital Legacy : Data Storage

Big Ideas

London Design Festival 2023: Designing for Longevity

Three key themes emerged during London Design Festival 2023, each centring around the concept of designing for longevity.

Design : Health & Wellness : Technology

Micro Trends

Accredited Advice

Emerging intelligent analysis and review tools are supporting underserved beauty consumers with more accurate haircare recommendations.

Beauty : Health & Wellness : Technology

Big Ideas

Decolonising Data Privacy

To earn and retain consumers’ trust via ethical data handling strategies, businesses can learn from Indigenous cultures prioritising data consent, ...

Data Protection : Technology : Decolonisation

Big Ideas

Cannes Lions 2023: AI Mania and the Meh-taverse

The 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity delved into AI obsession, the future of influencer marketing and a lukewarm depiction of...

Media : Advertising : Technology

Big Ideas

World Retail Congress 2023: Resilient Retail Futures

World Retail Congress 2023 in Barcelona explored how innovators are embracing purpose, transformation and resilience in the aftershock of global cr...

Technology : Retail : Sustainability

News

Stat: Companies are receiving more requests to delete consumers’ personal data

New research has shown how consumers' concerns about data privacy and the control of their personal information are growing.

Technology : Media & Entertainment : Society

News

Introducing Cotton, an agency specialising in designing with code

Acclaimed designer, coder and educator Talia Cotton recently launched her agency for graphic designers who love to get creative with code.

Design : Advertising & Branding : Technology

Micro Trends

Safety Fits

Merging functional gear with activism, emerging designers want to turn clothes into modern-day armour.

Fashion : Society : Technology

Viewpoints

So Far, So What, Sephora?

PR and brand-building expert Jo Jones on why the long-awaited and anticipated relaunch of Sephora in the UK created a polite hum not a big buzz.

Beauty : Retail : Wellness

News

Google streamlines environmental impact-tracking

The technology giant is diversifying its Google Cloud capabilities to prioritise sustainable data tracking.

Sustainability : Technology : Workplace

Macro Trends

Accredited Beauty

As consumers seek proof points on product quality, efficacy and sustainability, scientific evidence will drive the healthification of the beauty in...

Beauty : Health : Wellness

News

Stat: Brand marketing fails to get personal

As companies have access to more data and personal information, consumers are no longer satisfied by generic brand communications.

Stat : Stats : Statistic

News

These vivid textiles weave in climate data

Design studio Raw Color is capturing complex climate data through colourful knitted textiles.

Sustainability : Design : Fashion

News

Stat: Stored data thwarts environmental progress

New research exposes the environmental impact of ‘dirty data’ habits, with unwanted photos and videos taken by UK adults generating CO2 emissions t...

Stat : Stats : Statistic

Micro Trends

Data-driven Escapes

Designing expertly tailored experiences for travellers, media and technology brands are harnessing their consumer insights to power the tourism sec...

Travel : Travel And Hospitality : Technology

News

Stat: Consumers want more transparent hygiene claims

As heightened hygiene concerns prevail in the inter-Covid period, consumers are seeking greater transparency on the efficacy of products such as an...

Health & Wellness : Packaging : Society

News

Stat: Sustainable Britons opt for eco-friendly phones

British consumers are scrutinising the environmental impact of their mobile phones, according to research commissioned by telecoms company O2.

Media & Technology : Sustainability : Retail