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Shenzhen debuts 41 penguin‑style delivery robots that autonomously board the subway to refill over 100 7‑Eleven stores, no humans required! 
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Skydweller is a solar-powered drone that can fly for up to three months without landing, with researchers hoping to one day achieve much longer flight times.
James Schreier's insight:
Implications of a drone that can fly for 90 days? Some good examples included but others, unintended consequences? Second- and third-order?
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Last month, a consortium of 69 scientists from across Europe and Japan completed the largest and most coordinated comparison of optical clocks ever undertaken, bringing the world closer to replacing the definition of a second with a far more accurate standard.
James Schreier's insight:
A new definition of time: "one second."
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Learn more about Faith Popcorn's Trendbank - a repository of data and insights on the 17 cultural trends that define the consumer behaviors of tomorrow.
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To unlock AI’s full potential, we need to clear one key barrier. A follow-up to the 2025 Work Trend Index.
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The findings also led Huh to theorize that in texts between people, emoji may not only serve as expressive devices, but also as signals of attentiveness and emotional engagement. That's compelling, particularly if you find it hard to let people close to you know that you're tuned in to your conversations with them.
James Schreier's insight:
Interesting communications implications!
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AI Environment - Businesses are turning to AI-powered tools to better fulfill ESG goals - TREND HUNTER PRO
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A robot-driven shift in performance measurement and evolving skill needs are reshaping the workforce, research finds.
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MindPeace AI - MindPeace AI is a new digital mental health companion that is designed to support its users’ well-being through exciting AI-driven interactions
James Schreier's insight:
This is a very important trend to "track!" Teh potential for addressing critical mental health issues is HUGE -- but there's the flip side of criticism -- and then, of course, the implications including "unintended consequences."
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Just like America itself, supermarkets sure have come a long way since the 1960s. Here's how things have changed since the Kennedy era.
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This directive goes beyond simple logistics to represent Amazon's overarching strategic goal of preserving its competitive advantage in a market that is extremely dynamic. Being physically close encourages impromptu conversations, speedier decision-making, and a greater sense of purpose, elements that are challenging to replicate virtually. With decades of operational experience, Amazon's leadership understands that real-time idea collisions foster innovation.
James Schreier's insight:
Emphasis added! Interesting take on the ever-changing debate on remote versus in-person work.
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Tech CEOs have been fond of writing love letters about generative AI, but they never seem to address the grim economic implications.
James Schreier's insight:
Interesting discussion offered in response to the question? What are the implications...
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A spike in Pentagon-area pizza deliveries is gaining attention as a surprising predictor of major geopolitical events and military activity.
James Schreier's insight:
Sometimes an article (like this one) needs to be posted here -- just because!
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The workplace in 2025 is evolving faster than ever, thanks to bold shifts in culture, technology, and employee expectations. From asynchronous work models that prioritize output over presence to the rise of artificial intelligence agents and freelance leadership, companies are rethinking traditional norms in real time. Below, discover 10 of the most surprising trends reshaping how we work, along with expert advice on how to manage them. The insights paint a clear picture: adaptability, trust, and human-centered innovation are the new cornerstones of business success.
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To ring in the new year, Glassdoor published its worklife trends report, highlighting 5 major trends that were poised to bubble up in 2025. Now halfway through the year, let’s revisit these trends to see how they’ve played out thus far.
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Perplexity's Comet wants to kill the click. OpenAI is poised to follow. Google Chrome might be next on the chopping block.
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The world's largest 3D-printed construction project is currently underway in Qatar. The effort involves printing a pair of schools, each of which smashes current records for a 3D-printed building.
James Schreier's insight:
This was one of Joel Barker's favorite topics from its early day. Joel monitored scores of topics.
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Companies that rushed to replace human labor with AI are now shelling out to have IRL workers to fix the technology's screwups.
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Amazon has deployed its one millionth robot in its operations.
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“Users can significantly reduce emissions by prompting AI to generate concise answers or limiting the use of high-capacity models to tasks that genuinely require that power,” Dauner said. “If users know the exact CO2 cost of their AI-generated outputs, such as casually turning themselves into an action figure, they might be more selective and thoughtful about when and how they use these technologies."
James Schreier's insight:
Interesting and very complex issue/question!
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Microsoft coined it the Infinite Workday. And they have hard proof that it exists.
James Schreier's insight:
With the likely significant consequences of this -- as a significant trend, it might be calling for a deeper explanation with the Implications Wheel.
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Early in her career, self-made millionaire Emma Grede learned by studying her boss up close — which is why she values in-office work, she said on a podcast.
James Schreier's insight:
The challenges for this trend continue so it's important to monitor.
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Mattel has announced an eye-brow raising partnership with OpenAI, with plans to use AI tools to design and power its toys.
James Schreier's insight:
This is interesting for many reasons. First, the author is mostly negative on the idea without any facts about how Mattel might integrate ChatGPT into toys. Second, it is personally interesting because Mattel toys were a HUGE part of my work life for seven years during HS and College. I was even fortunate to be invited for a tour of Mattel's headquarters in California.
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As a major contradiction brews between what AI is supposed to do and what it actually does, one software engineer is sounding the alarm.
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Sean Cavaliere discusses the AI wave and how organisations can prepare for the possible influx of AI employees.
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A significant update on the "robot innovation" trend. Interesting and important to monitor progress like this.