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Foresight Friday: Seyi Oduwole, foresight analyst

Every Friday, the Future Laboratory team offers an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, ...

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Netflix unveils new Moments feature to save and share scenes

Netflix has launched a new feature called Moments, allowing subscribers to bookmark, save and share their favourite scenes from shows and movies.

Technology : Pop-culture & Media : Society

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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.  

Algorithms : Big Data : Technology

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VR horror series The Faceless Lady makes debut on Meta Horizon Worlds

Unveiled in April 2024, The Faceless Lady is a ground-breaking stereoscopic 3D VR horror series set to send shivers down viewers’ spines.

VR : Technology : Entertainment

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Stat: Online harassment is soaring like never before in the US

Published annually, the latest edition (June 2023) of the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Online Hate and Harassment: The American Experience report...

Media : Technology : Society

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The Case for AI as Augmented Intelligence

Inspired by the excitement seen at SXSW 2023, Brazilian agency Box1824’s CEO Paula Englert and vice-president Laura Kroeff argue that artificial in...

AI : Artificial Intelligence : SXSW

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The Big Idea: Post-purpose tech

Fresh off the back of Facebook’s much-publicised announcement of Meta, this year's edition of Web Summit was a hotspot for controversial debate on ...

Media : Technology : Facebook

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Facebook envisages an infinite office via VR

Facebook is building on the functionality of its virtual reality (VR) software as an alternative solution for remote working.

Workplace : VR : Facebook

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Facebook’s E.gg is a platform for creative self-expression

E.gg is a new app created by Facebook, encouraging creatives to share unpolished material.

Technology : Social Media : Society

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Covid-19: Facebook’s Groups offer togetherness in isolation

Still Going Strong showcases the functionality of its Groups feature, and the ways in which its users are remaining connected in smaller, niche com...

Society : Online Community : Facebook

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Hobbi is a platform for crafty types

The Facebook-launched app enables crafty side-hustlers to document their personal projects.

Technology : Consumer : Leisure

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Facebook is paying users for wellbeing surveys

Facebook Viewpoints is a new market research app to improve the social network’s portfolio of products.

Media : Technology : Wellness

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Facebook introduces new company branding

The social media company has designed new branding to distinguish the Facebook company from the Facebook app.

Media : Technology : Branding

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Facebook’s cafés will offer personalised privacy check-ups

The social media company is opening five pop-up cafes across the UK, which will offer visitors advice on personalising privacy settings.

Technology : Media : Privacy

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Facebook enters the world of retail with Macy's pop-ups

The social network is opening a number of physical pop-ups in Macy’s stores around the US.

Retail : Facebook : Pop-up Store

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Stat: The potential for Facebook’s beauty market

A new report by Accenture for Facebook explores the online behaviour of the UK’s beauty consumer.

Beauty : Social Media : Culture

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Facebook enters the home assistant market

The social network has launched its first technology product – a video calling device that connects families and friends.

Technology : Product Design : Culture

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Facebook tests its swipe-free dating service

Colombia – The social network has begun a country-wide test of its long-awaited Dating feature.

Digital : Dating : Social Media

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Thought-starter: What does Facebook’s music licensing mean for brands?

While Facebook’s new music licences mean more creativity for users of its platforms, Alex Brammer, a lawyer at a UK record label, says brands must ...

Media : Facebook : Music

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What does Facebook’s music licensing mean for brands?

UK music lawyer Alex Brammer says brands must tread carefully when it comes to using music in their social media posts.

Music : Branding : Facebook

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Facebook trials augmented reality adverts

The social media platform has announced it is testing augmented reality (AR) advertisements in users’ news feeds.

Media : Social Media : Technology

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Teenagers are quickly losing interest in Facebook

According to a new survey by Pew Research Center focused on social media use among 13-to-17-year-olds in the US, the number of teenagers who use Fa...

Culture : Social Media : Technology

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Have Instagram influencers lost their sway?

As consumers become acutely aware of sponsored Instagram posts, will a new form of authentic brand promotion come to the fore?

Youth : Digital : Retail

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Trying to save the physical store and celebrating African food

The Future Laboratory explores how brands can save physical retail, Jambo! elevates African cuisine, Facebook creates new VR experiences.

Retail : Food : Technology

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Honouring Indian individuality and democratising luxury fashion

Facebook focuses on Indian youth, Entireworld makes luxury garments accessible, Juicebox offers sex and relationship advice to a wider audience.

Health : Retail : Drinks