Few startups have an elevator pitch like: We’re resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth to save the planet. If it sounds more like the logline to another Jurassic Park sequel than a serious business, it isn’t: This is the mission of Colossal, a company that is already on its way to producing the tusky behemoth — and Read more…
The word most used to describe Lululemon’s best-in-class workout leggings is probably “buttery.” This isn’t an accident. Lululemon explicitly researches how things feel on the body and thus how people psychologically feel while wearing them. The company has incorporated the philosophy into a tangible tagline they call the “Science of Feel.” Click Read more…
PepsiCo on Wednesday introduced the first nitrogen-infused cola, which it says results in smaller bubbles. Click here to read the story at upi.com. Discussion Questions: What is innovation? What is innovative about Pepsi’s new product? What is innovative about the packaging of Nitro Pepsi? What is differentiation? How is Pepsi Read more…
The original Razor A Kick folding scooter arrived in 2000, and in many ways—just like the phone of nearly the same name—it epitomized Y2K design. Its colorful hand grips and shiny aluminum frame glinted in the sunlight, hearkening a joyous, technological future. Click here to read the story at fast company.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation. For the third year in a row, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft rank first, second, and third, respectively, based on our poll of some 3,700 corporate executives, directors, and analysts. It’s Apple’s 15th straight year in the No. 1 spot, a Read more…
Coke’s new flavor is out of this world. At least, that’s the idea behind Coca-Cola Starlight, a new limited-edition version of the classic soda that comes in regular and zero sugar. Click here to read the story at cbs46.com. Discussion Questions: What is product development? Why do companies like Coca-Cola Read more…
Planning a vacation this year? How about something a little more weightless? Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, announced Tuesday that it will begin selling tickets this week for joyrides to the edge of space. The cost: a whopping $450,000. Click here to read Read more…
I, like everyone else alive, hate washing dishes in the sink. According to Procter & Gamble, washing dishes is the second most hated chore behind cleaning the toilet—and during the pandemic while we eat at home more often, we’re spending up to 25 minutes a day on the task. Click Read more…
Depending on the breaks, 2022 could be a very eventful year for new tech products and even whole new tech categories. From gaming to electric vehicles to mixed reality wearables, next year’s releases could even begin a shift in the way we view tech’s role in personal and business life. Read more…
Restaurants are testing robotic solutions to help staff kitchens as one way of dealing with the labor shortage. Buffalo Wild Wings is testing a robotic solution described as “the only robotic chicken wing frying solution designed from the ground up for high volume restaurants.” Click here to read the story Read more…