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Stat: Early AI investors see promising return on investment

A recent report by Google Cloud reveals that generative AI is delivering substantial returns for early adopters, with 74% of large companies worldw...

AI : Technology : Workplace

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SXSW 2024: Designing Superbrands

From Mattel to Looney Tunes and Apple, superbrands used the SXSW 2024 stage to reveal the best insights from their future-proofed design and brandi...

Design : Brand Strategy : SXSW

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Milan Design Week 2024: Materia Natura and the Human Touch

Milan Design Week 2024 invited attendees to delve into sustainability, craftsmanship and explore the significance of human creativity in a world in...

Milan Design Week : Salone Del Mobile : Materials

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Stat: Investors are having second thoughts about generative AI

Investment in generative AI start-ups is slowing, as investors realise that the majority of applications are still too unreliable for widespread use.

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Google DeepMind unveils SynthID to combat AI-generated images

In August 2023, Google DeepMind released SynthID, a tool designed to watermark AI-generated images imperceptible to humans but discernible by an AI...

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Google streamlines environmental impact-tracking

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

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Google is diversifying its skin tone representation

The technology giant has unveiled a 10-point skin tone scale, the Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale, to represent 10 human skin tones that people can matc...

Society : Technology : Media

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Google rethinks the disruptive design of notifications

The grating sound of notifications – whether it’s an email, text or news alert – has become a part of everyday life.

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This Google office captures New Zealand’s Indigenous heritage

The technology giant has partnered with Indigenous communities for a workplace in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Google cracks down on climate change misinformation

The technology giant is stepping up to tackle the spread of false information surrounding the climate crisis.

Sustainability : Media And Entertainment : Advertising & Branding

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Google Maps to suggest eco-friendly travel routes

The technology giant is guiding consumers towards more sustainable modes of transport through a series of updates to Google Maps.

Travel & Hospitality : Sustainability : Technology

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Google’s Material You personalises digital interfaces

The technology giant is enabling people to customise their digital interfaces through a design language called Material You.

Technology : Design : Personalisation

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Google’s people cards empower entrepreneurs

Google has launched a new search feature in India to make it easier to find information about everyday people.

Workplace : Technology : Google

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Stat: Smart home devices still spark privacy concerns

A survey by PCMag has found that some 68% of people believe smart home devices listen when they aren’t aware, and share data with the companies beh...

Technology : Smart Devices : Data Sharing

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Burberry and Google launch instant luxury AR

The British luxury brand has launched an augmented reality shopping tool that uses Google Search technology.

Augmented Reality : Shopping : Retail

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Google reveals climate change impact on heritage sites

Google’s latest tool sheds light on the impact of climate change on five of the world’s most precious cultural sites.

Travel : Hospitality : Technology

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Global tech brands unite for smart home standard

The Zigbee Alliance has joined forces with Apple, Google and Amazon to develop a smart home standard that means new devices are likely to be compat...

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Google’s new accelerator supports sustainable start-ups

The technology company is launching an accelerator for social impact start-ups, which will focus on sustainable development goals.

Technology : Sustainability : Google

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Google spotlights experimental apps for digital wellbeing

Google has launched a platform to encourage designers and developers to build digital wellbeing into their products.

Health : Wellness : Technology

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Sonos explores music’s effect on the mind

To celebrate Google Assistant’s integration on Sonos devices, Sonos created an immersive, multi-sensory installation in London.

Technology : Sound : Music

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Google and Stella McCartney help brands to measure their impact

The tech giant and sustainable fashion powerhouse are joining forces on an experimental data-crunching project analysing the impact of cotton and v...

Fashion : Sustainability : Technology

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Stat: Google is a leader in food waste solutions

The tech company is setting an example for how companies can avoid food waste in the workplace.

Food : Waste : Sustainability

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Google’s Stadia is a multi-device gaming platform

The technology company has announced the forthcoming launch of Stadia, a brand digital gaming platform.

Gaming : ESports : Leisure

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Keep calm and embrace intelligent furniture

How can we design technology that promotes mindfulness? Kaz Oki, CEO and co-founder of Mui Lab, envisages a more natural interface experience.

Product Design : Wellness : Technology