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Intro to the Three Phases of Futurism

Instructor: Sean Watson
Future of Tech
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In today's world, modern technology is evolving at a pace that is often hard to properly keep up with and track. From its impacts on the consumer and retail experience to health care and even labor, technology is so deeply embedded in every aspect of our lives. It helps create more seamless shopping experiences while also providing us with information at lightning speed.

This course examines the bright and potentially dark future of technology, diving into what this means for both consumers and brands. Will robots take over your job? Will voice activation replace touch once and for all? How is technology reinventing brick and mortar? Discover the 3 Phases of Futurism with Trend Hunter's Sean Watson.
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AI Skincare
Artificial Intelligence is being used to improve the efficiency of skincare treatments
Trend - Beauty brands are using artificial intelligence to create more effective skincare solutions. These solutions include apps and smart devices as well as serums and lotions. The use of AI enables the apps and devices to determine the optimal skincare regiment for each user.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage artificial intelligence in its products or services to better address the needs of younger consumers?
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AI-Powered Skincare Serums
AI-Powered Skincare Serums
Proven Skincare's All-In-One Personalized Serum Targets Key Concerns
Proven Skincare is expanding its portfolio of skincare solutions created with AI technology by introducing the All-In-One Personalized Serum. This skincare product gleans from Proven’s Skin... MORE
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
The Tri-Light +SABI AI by Skin Inc. pairs a device with an app to help consumers improve their skincare routine. This device is described as the world’s first eight-in-one virtual wellness and... MORE
Advanced AI Skincare Solutions
Advanced AI Skincare Solutions
The Perfect Corp. Updated its AI Skin Scanner
The Perfect Corp. has announced upgrades to its AI Skin Scanner as a way to help clinics, medspas and other skincare businesses in the industry harness the power of advanced artificial intelligence (... MORE
Affordable AI Skincare Devices
Affordable AI Skincare Devices
SmartAppGuided Supports Personalized Care for Less Than $100
GESKE German Beauty Tech is a new global brand that unites German engineering with skincare expertise and artificial intelligence, and all of its expertise culminates in its first holistic... MORE
Mobile AI Skin Tools
Mobile AI Skin Tools
The Elemis AI Skin Experience Shares Product Education & Recommendations
The mobile-only AI Skin Experience from Elemis helps consumers quickly and easily discover the right regimen for their needs. The experience kicks off with a short questionnaire, which collects... MORE
Mobile AI
Retailers are using AI to add unique features to their mobile retail apps
Trend - Retailers are launching mobile apps with AI-powered features designed to replace their existing apps. These apps offer recommendations, conversational support, image search, and features unique to certain retailers. These brands aim to improve customer retention while reducing ordering friction.
Workshop Question - How could your brand improve its customer satisfaction rates through AI features?
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Shoe Retailer AI Apps
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
The SuperStep mobile app is a revolutionary product that combines the convenience of online shopping with the personalization of in-store experience. The app, created in partnership between SuperStep,... MORE
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Klarna's AI Image Search Helps Shoppers Find the Best Deals
Klarna is devoted to offering super-smooth shopping experiences and its new AI image search tool lets shoppers find deals with just a photo. With this AI tool, shoppers can take pictures of items... MORE
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Instacart, the leading online grocery delivery platform in North America, has recently launched several new features to improve the shopping experience for its customers and shoppers. These features... MORE
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Walmart unveiled a variety of retail technologies at CES 2024 to provide consumers and competitors alike with a glimpse into how the shopping experience is slated to evolve in the near-future. The... MORE
AI-Powered Shopping Bots
AI-Powered Shopping Bots
Amazon's Rufus Chatbot Uses Conversational AI to Answer Customer Queries
Amazon unveils its groundbreaking AI-powered shopping assistant, Rufus, which aims to enhance the mobile shopping experience by providing conversational search capabilities. Notably, Rufus leverages... MORE
AI Sorting
Waste sorting is made easier through the integration of artificial intelligence
Trend - Artificial intelligence technologies are now used to enhance and automate waste sorting and management. These systems leverage sensors, cameras, and machine learning algorithms to automate the identification and separation of various waste materials, such as recyclables and non-recyclables.
Workshop Question - How can your brand use AI to improve its sustainability practices?
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AI Waste-Sorting Machines
AI Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
Recycleye, headquartered in London, is pioneering the automation of dry mixed recyclables detection and sorting, traditionally a labor-intensive task, through its innovative use of proprietary... MORE
AI-Powered Waste-Sorting Practices
AI-Powered Waste-Sorting Practices
Refiberd Relies on AI to Sort Through Clothes
Refiberd is quite literally revolutionizing traditional waste-sorting practices with the use of artificial intelligence and robotics. Currently, its technology is focused on textile-to-textile... MORE
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
Seattle Integrates Six New AI-Powered Garbage Robots Named Oscar
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing Oscar, the airport’s new AI waste-sorting technology. When an airport guest intends to dispose of an item, they can now present it to the... MORE
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
Residents of Leduc, a city just south of Edmonton, are set to benefit from an innovative waste-sorting initiative that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The city’s recent... MORE
AI Stylist
Artificial intelligence is used to provide fashion recommendations to shoppers
Trend - Shopping brands are utilizing artificial intelligence to provide personalized recommendations, answer queries, offer product information, and enhance the shopping experience for customers. These assistants can be integrated into e-commerce websites, mobile apps, or messaging platforms.
Workshop Question - How can your brand enhance the pre and post-purchase process for its customers?
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AI-Powered Shopping Apps
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Shoptrue is a new online shopping app that harnesses artificial intelligence technology to orchestrate a more personalized experience for consumers. The marketplace carries the promise of making... MORE
AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
AI-Powered Shopping Plugins
Klarna is Building an Integrated Plugin for ChatGPT
Behind the scenes, artificial intelligence has been revolutionizing the way people search for and shop for products, and now Klarna is introducing a plugin for ChatGPT that will bring a... MORE
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
Mercari Debuts a Conversational ChatGPT-Powered Shopping Assistant
As ChatGPT continues to change the way we live, a new conversational shopping assistant is coming to market that will empower consumers to easily shop for second-hand items.  Merchat AI is a... MORE
Stylist AI Chatbots
Stylist AI Chatbots
Ssense Unveils a New ChatGPT-Enabled Chatbot for Personal Styling
Ssense, a renowned fashion platform, has recently unveiled an innovative generative AI chatbot designed to cater to shoppers’ styling and shopping needs. Leveraging the power of ChatGPT’... MORE
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
OpenAI gives customers the power to ask questions using their own words and get meaningful responses in return and now Zalando is employing ChatGPT to help customers get suggestions in a more natural,... MORE
AI Touchpoint
Foodservice brands use assistive AI tech to improve customer touchpoints
Trend - Balancing the benefits of both AI assistance and face-to-face customer service interactions, F&B brands are improving efficiency with AI chatbots and assistants across smaller touchpoints in the customer journey--including virtual and phoned delivery inquiries and drive-thru ordering.
Workshop Question - In what area/s could your brand's customer journey be improved by AI assistants?
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AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
The drive-thru experience at QSR Checkers just got updated through a collaboration with Hi Auto. The partners deployed Spanish drive-through artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology at select... MORE
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
In a strategic move to elevate the drive-thru experience, Valyant AI and Paerpay have announced a partnership aimed at integrating AI-driven services in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector.... MORE
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Uber Eats is expected to launch a new artificial intelligence chatbot on its food delivery platform. The new chatbot is designed to bolster user engagement by offering tailored recommendations,... MORE
AI-Backed Grocery Deliveries
AI-Backed Grocery Deliveries
Instacart Introduces ChatGPT's Chatbot to its Grocery Shopping App
The grocery delivery app Instacart recently integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot technology to enhance its platform. The chatbot will power a new search engine designed to address food-related... MORE
Gastrointestinal Tracking
Health apps are designed to track symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases
Trend - Apps and virtual care that are specifically designed for people with gastrointestinal diseases are on the rise--addressing illnesses like IBS and GERD. These apps both educate and help users track symptoms--allowing them to identify and avoid triggers, and create plans to optimize wellbeing.
Workshop Question - How could your brand offer a more personalized approach to its customers' wellbeing?
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Heartburn Tracker Apps
Heartburn Tracker Apps
The Wonderbelly App Tracks Acid Reflux to Support Better Digestive Health
As of spring 2023, Wonderbelly’s sweetly flavored flagship antacid product became available for purchase through Target’s in-store and online channels, and as part of its mission to make... MORE
AI-Powered Gut Health Apps
AI-Powered Gut Health Apps
The Ayble App Helps People Recognize Their Trigger Foods
With a combination of machine learning and and extensive GI database, Ayble is an app that helps people take control of their gut health. This app is especially valuable for people who experience IBS,... MORE
Digestive Health Apps
Digestive Health Apps
Belly Buddy Can Help Users Find Foods Linked to Digestive Issues
Belly Buddy is a health management app that empowers users to take control of their digestive health like never before. By seamlessly integrating food logging with real-time tracking of digestive... MORE
Virtual Gastrointestinal Care Clinics
Virtual Gastrointestinal Care Clinics
Salvo Health is an Online Clinic for Those with GI Problems
Salvo Health, a health tech startup specializing in gut health problems, officially launched with $10.5 million in seed funding, which was led by Threshold Ventures. The funding will go towards... MORE
Medical-Focused Nutrition Apps
Medical-Focused Nutrition Apps
Heali Will Provide Boston Heart Patients With Custom Dietary Plans
Personalized nutrition platform Heali has partnered with health diagnostics company Boston Heart Diagnostics to deliver its patients enhanced nutritional recommendations and added support for their... MORE
Circadian Fridge
Brands are launching smart fridges that mimic the cycle of sunlight
Trend - Brands in the home appliance space are launching smart fridges with UV light-controlled crispers that mimic the sun cycle. These fridges extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and ensure the foods retain as many vitamins as possible. This technology saves consumers money and time.
Workshop Question - What innovative methods can your brand explore to offer smart products that promote health and wellness among dedicated consumers?
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Food Preservation Fridges
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
Ahead of a day in April that supports environmental protection, Beko Home Appliances USA launched a new line of refrigerators dedicated to extending the life of fresh produce. The HarvestFresh... MORE
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Dawlance's 'Vitamin Fresh' Technology Preserves Food Quality
Vitamin Fresh Technology is a feature of Dawlance refrigerators that preserves the freshness and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for up to 20 days. It uses a combination of UV light,... MORE
play_circle_filled Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
‘NatureLight’ technology is an innovative feature that uses three colors of light (blue, green and red) to mimic the natural 24-hour sun cycle inside the fridge’s crisper drawer. This... MORE
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Singer Bangladesh is introducing two new and innovative refrigerator technologies called Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock. Serving as a prime example of the capabilities of modern technology, these... MORE
Remote Care
Wireless sensing technology is being adopted to deliver non-invasive home care
Trend - As the possible applications of artificial intelligence continue to evolve, new med tech startups are leveraging Wi-Fi sensing technology augmented by AI to provide non-invasive forms of health monitoring to at-home patients. This includes fall detection, activity level monitoring, and abnormal behavior monitoring.
Workshop Question - How is your brand taking advantage of new artificial intelligence technologies?
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IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems
IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems
Mokosmart Offers an IoT Platform for Ensuring Seniors Safety
MOKOSmart, a leading producer of IoT hardware and solutions, has released a specialty medical IoT system for elderly care. The system has been designed to help families and healthcare workers... MORE
Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions
Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions
Origin Wireless AI Launched a Non-Invasive Safety Solution for Elders
‘Origin Wireless AI’ launched an at-home monitoring solution for elder care that is not invasive. Many elder care monitors involve cameras or robots, which can both be invasive to... MORE
Wi-Fi-Enabled Senior Care Sensors
Wi-Fi-Enabled Senior Care Sensors
Aerial Supports Senior Independence with Its 'WiFi Sensing' Tech
Aerial Technologies specializes in ‘WiFi Sensing’ solutions that enable active Wifi networks to double as wide-reaching motion sensors.  More specifically, the brand offers this... MORE
Remote Wellness Monitoring Solutions
Remote Wellness Monitoring Solutions
The 'Caregiver Aware' Service Offers Proactive Healthcare
‘Cognitive Systems,’ the Ontario-based wellness monitoring company most known for its flagship ‘WiFi Motion’ technology, launched ‘Caregiver Aware,’ a non-... MORE
Autonomous Hub
Unstaffed retailers are popping up in densely populated areas
Trend - Retail hubs like hotels, offices and malls are increasingly featuring unstaffed stores in order to speed up consumers' shopping times. These stores allow for smart detection and automatic charges for products that consumers purchase.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize convenience within its purchase journey?
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Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Wundermart is an Autonomous Retail Solution for Hotels and Offices
Wundermart is a startup that develops and installs unstaffed retail stores in offices, hotels, and hospitals. The company’s innovative solution combines a physical retail space with... MORE
Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
MINISO's Contactless Blind Box Vending Machine Targets Gen Z
Branded variety retailer MINISO launched its unstaffed self-service blind box vending machine in Singapore’s Suntec City Mall, a location that was specifically chosen to capture the interests... MORE
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Nourish + Bloom Market is a Frictionless Store in Georgia
The 1,500 square foot Nourish + Bloom Market in Fayetteville, Georgia recently opened its doors as the first African American-owned autonomous grocery store in the world, complete with powerful... MORE
Autonomous Stadium Shops
Autonomous Stadium Shops
The WooSox Market Introduces an Autonomous Retail Experience
The Worcester Red Sox and Standard AI are treating fans to baseball’s first autonomous retail experience with WooSox Market and the inaugural WooSox Winter Wonderland. The WooSox Market at... MORE
AI-Based Convenience Stores
AI-Based Convenience Stores
Auchan Opened the Doors to an Autonomous Convenience Store in France
French multinational retailer Auchan worked with AI-based smart store solutions provider Cloudpick and recently opened the doors to its first autonomous convenience store in Lille, France. The first... MORE
Mindful Shopping
Brands curate relaxing shopping experiences for people with varying needs
Trend - Brands are curating mindful shopping experiences for consumers--either for the entire shopping experience or during certain times of the day. These quiet retail environments are designed for neurodiverse people, and/or for people who generally prefer shopping in relaxed spaces.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing inclusion?
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Zen-Like Shopping Malls
Zen-Like Shopping Malls
Burdifilek Builds a Sculptural Department Store Interior in Seoul
A zen-like shopping mall fits well into the context of today’s day and age as individuals are certainly prioritizing experiences alongside their consumer needs. Canadian design studio... MORE
Collaborative Beauty Shop-in-Shops
Collaborative Beauty Shop-in-Shops
Target and Ulta Beauty are Making Shopping Even More Seamless
Target and Ulta Beauty are teaming up to create Ulta Beauty at Target “shop-in-shop” experiences at hundreds of stores nationwide and online to enhance the one-stop shopping. At a time... MORE
Quiet Shopping Hours
Quiet Shopping Hours
Selfridges' Newest Initiative is Lanching for Neurodiversity Week
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, luxury department store Selfridges is introducing quiet shopping hours every Wednesday from 10 to 11 am across all locations. This dedicated time slot is... MORE
Pride-Celebrating Pop-Up Events
Pride-Celebrating Pop-Up Events
Shaftesbury Announces a 'Pride in London' Pop-Up
Shaftesbury has announced the opening of a ‘Pride in London’ pop-up that will operate on Foubert’s Place for the 50th anniversary of Pride. The pop-up will function as a safe space for members... MORE
Neurodiverse-Inclusive Holiday Shopping
Neurodiverse-Inclusive Holiday Shopping
Superdrug Allocates Quiet Shopping Hours for Inclusivity
During December, one of the busiest shopping months of the year, Superdrug is allocating quiet shopping hours to accommodate the needs of neurodiverse folks. The retailer is reserving Saturday... MORE