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In this video, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley take viewers on a tour of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that will take them on a 19 hour journey to their new home in orbit.
We look at a drone service in Ireland that is delivering medicine to the elderly in Ireland. -from BBC Click
Every year, MIT Technology Review picks 10 recent technological breakthroughs that we predict will have a big impact in the years to come. -from MIT Technology review
We look at how drones are being used in the battle against the coronavirus. -From BBC Click
NYC's Newest attraction, located 100 stories above Manhattan . Should you put the Edge on your next itinerary or is it a tourist trap? -from Here Be Barr
Boeing’s two 737 MAX 8 crashes and the investigation that followed ruined not just the aircraft manufacturer’s reputation but also its bottom line. WSJ breaks down how the scandal unfolded. -from WSJ
With the current acceleration of innovation, it's a little easier to imagine what the future may hold than ever before. But in the past it was a great deal harder. -from ColdFusion
If the Earth becomes uninhabitable because of climate change, humans will have to look elsewhere. The FT's Kiran Stacey explores the options for interplanetary living. -from Financial Times
Urban mobility is being transformed below ground, on the streets and in the air. Financial Times investigates the range of technologies set to revolutionize how we travel. -from FinancialTimes
Around the world, cyber crime is on the rise. By 2050, smart cities and homes will be the norm. In this hyper-connected world, the threat cyber-criminals pose will only grow. -from Financial Times
Security Application in China of 5G and Facial Recognition. -From LEGOO MANDARIN DAVID YAO
Dozens of new electric-vehicle models are expected to arrive at dealerships in the next few years. We sent 8 WSJ reporters in 4 countries to see if they, and the world, are ready to make the switch.
What is TikTok? What’s a TikTok meme? How do you make a viral TikTok—aka a banger? WSJ set out to get answers to the questions about the hottest social media app—and danced along the way.
Deloitte’s 11th annual Tech Trends report examines the macro forces that drive transformational change, spotlights five emerging trends likely to spur near-term disruption. - Deloitte Insights
From Engadget, their quick video summary view on the best technologies from Consumer Electronics Show 2020.
Can A.I. make music? Can it feel excitement and fear? Is it alive? Will.i.am and Mark Sagar push the limits of what a machine can do. How far is too far, and how much further can we go? - YouTube
AI-powered toilets. Iron Man-esque exoskeletons. Robot furniture. VR-based offices. Actual dream-recording machines. Yet, what if tech behind many of these is more science than science fiction? - a16z
Technologies that have been “just around the corner” are finally turning that corner. - From Deloitte Insights
As 2020 approaches, WSJ's Joanna Stern wanted to see just how much the smartphone has changed our lives in the past decade. - From WSJ
Quick two minute Tech Predicitions summary from Fortune Magazine's Lisa Marie Segarra and Andrew Nusca.
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"Die of Success? Give me a break. We've only just started." - Amancio Ortega, Zara's Founder
Continuing our global journey to learn something new our next stop is the retailer Zara. As of January 2023, the Inditex group which includes Zara operated nearly 6,000 stores worldwide.
In 1963, Amancio Ortega opened Confecciones GOA, a small dressmaking workshop in La Coruna in Galicia, Spain. Zara was born in 1975 and originally it was called Zorba, an inspiration from Amancio’s favorite movie ‘Zorba the Greek’. Turns out a bar nearby already had taken the Zorba name.
The Inditex Group was born in 1985 as a holding group to bring multiple companies, including Zara under one banner. Inditex actually stands for ‘Industria de Diseño Textil’.
Zara’s designers create 40,000 new designs annually, out of which up to 12,000 go into production. From the design stage to production, distribution, and appearing for sale in a Zara store, it takes up to 15 days (industry average is 4 to 6 months). Annually, the company produces 500 million pieces of clothing.
Most global fashion brands pump 3% to 7% of their revenues into advertising. For Zara, the advertising budget is 0.3% and most of it is used on store displays. 85% of the clothes are sold at full price.
La Coruna and visiting Inditex stores throughout the world such as this Zara in Milan was one of my favorite retail activities. Their focus on innovation and continuous improvement have also been a core inspiration to my career. As the opening quote from Amancio reminds us, if you truly enjoy what you are doing, every day, you are just getting started.
Retail's AI Revolution
The overall economic AI impact worldwide through 2029 will be $9.2 trillion USD. This impact will vary dramatically by region, by tier, by retail segments, and by solutions. AI/ML has the potential to greatly enhance retail operations by analyzing customer data, providing personalized recommendations, optimizing inventory management, and automating customer service, but implementing these technologies can be challenging and requires extensive data cleansing and tagging. - From IHL Group Read more
How Generative AI is Being Used to Change the World of Marketing
77% of companies are exploring Artificial Intelligence, including Generative AI. This innovative technology involves algorithms fed into existing content to create iterations with new content, including audio, code, text, pictures, video, and simulations. The goal is to 'teach' machine learning systems to 'artificially think' and create innovative content. - From Techaeris
Apple vs. Samsung’s Strategies to Move Manufacturing Away From China | WSJ
China has long been the manufacturing hub for tech giants like Apple and Samsung. But now, a range of geopolitical factors are pushing technology companies to spend billions to relocate their operations to places like India, Vietnam and Latin America. Read more
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