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June 27, 2020

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The Micromobility Revolution: How Bikes And Scooters Are Shaking Up Urban Transport Worldwide

Micromobility startups have struggled with profitability issues, which have been exacerbated by Covid-19. But these startups could see a post-pandemic rebound. We dive into what micromobility looks like around the world, leaders across the space, and obstacles that these transportation solutions are facing.

How TikTok’s Owner Became The Most Valuable Unicorn In The World

ByteDance, the China-based unicorn behind the video-sharing app TikTok, was recently valued at up to $140B. Now, the company is leveraging its recommendation algorithms to expand its portfolio in a bid to join the ranks of Big Tech.

24 Industries & Technologies That Will Shape The Post-Virus World
In industries from healthcare to education to finance to manufacturing, quarantine is forcing companies to use technology to reimagine nearly every facet of their operations. As reopening begins in fits and starts, we analyze the industries poised to thrive in a post-Covid world.

14 Tech Trends To Watch Closely In 2020

Unicorns buying unicorns. The $8T opportunity in wellness tech. Empathy in design. Killer robots. Here are the top tech trends poised to reshape industries in 2020.

What Is Geoengineering?
Scientists and researchers are exploring geoengineering, a strategy that could help avert global warming through the intentional, large-scale modification of the climate. We examine the business opportunities, major risks, and potential of these technologies.

How Tech-Enabled Platforms Are Addressing Gaps In Fertility Care
From hormone tracking to employer benefits, new tech-enabled products and services are making fertility care more accessible, transparent, and holistic.

Visualizing Chinese Tech Giants’ Billion-Dollar Acquisitions
Our graphic shows every billion-dollar acquisition made by Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, from Alibaba’s acquisition of logistics giant Cainiao to Tencent's bet on gaming company Supercell.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

How Manufacturers Can Use AI To Lower Risk In Sourcing And Procurement

We examine how artificial intelligence can help manufacturers get ahead of supply chain disruptions, assess vendor risk, and red-flag loopholes in procurement contracts.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

5 Direct-To-Consumer Companies Successfully Navigating This Uncertain Retail Environment
Despite major setbacks, direct-to-consumer companies like Hims and HelloFresh are successfully capitalizing on disruptions caused by Covid-19, positioning themselves for long-term growth.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Source: Hims

How Tech Could Reshape The Classroom
From virtual lectures to more personalized learning, tech could help change the way students learn.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

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