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The State Of The Sub/Urban

... to also become healthier in that inhabitants don't need to hop into a car to get everywhere; they can lead a more active lifestyle and not even need to own a car. I wish the suburbs offered more stores within walking distance so I didn't have to drive whenever I want go somewhere.JAMES, 26, GASuburbs are also getting co-working spaces, which has typically been a benefit of urban areas. Co-working giants such as WeWork and Regus have been expanding to the suburbs—WeWork opened a location in ...

Data Mine

... for allowing them access to their personal data. MilesMiles is an app that rewards users with discounts and deals for their day-to-day movement. Users give Miles access to their location data and receive points based on the type of movement they’re making, be it driving on their own, taking a ride-share, biking, walking, or flying. These points can be redeemed for rewards submitted by the app’s partners—including Starbucks, Whole Foods, Audi, and Bath & Body Works, among others—which ...

The Invisibles

... information can be manually synced to an app afterwards.Xiaomi Wearable tech brand Xiaomi has launched several pairs of smart sneakers, including a pair dubbed Antelope, through its sub brand Amazfit, which were crowdfunded through China’s Youpin platform.TRAQ by Alegria TRAQ by Alegria, a smart walking shoe that launched this summer, has an integrated pedometer that syncs with the TRAQ by Alegria smartphone app. BLENDING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE BACKGROUNDWith young people favoring more discreet ...

Global Movie Trends

... horror movie of all time, making $700 million worldwide on a reported $35 million budget, claiming close to 2,000% ROI. As big screen horror successes are dominating the cultural conversation, the thrills and chills inherent to the genre are crossing over to other mediums. TV has established its foray into horror with cult-favorite titles in recent years such as American Horror Story, Bates Motel, Hannibal, and The Walking Dead in the U.S., Penance in Japan, and Jordskott in Sweden. Beyond the screen ...

Seize The Day

... productive during the day.JONTI, 17, UKDaytime activities present a different atmosphere than nightlife ones, which can lead to a different type of socializing. Outdoor events tend to be more common during the day, so daytime socializing is attractive to people who enjoy being outside. Young people aspire to be Soloists who are comfortable doing things on their own, and going to a well-lit event during the day by oneself seems less intimidating than walking into a dark nighttime venue alone; 38% of ...

Job Search Party

... themselves as something they’re not, lest there be a dichotomy between the post that hooks a potential employee and the actual environment of the workplace—although young people are looking to be entertained, they don’t want to be mislead. Young job seekers engage in the job hunt for play as well as for work, so walking the line between the two is important for finding top talent. To be an attractive option for potential employees, brands need to find a way to join the Job Search Party and meet the ...

The Right Moves

... issues. One man in NYC even sublet his apartment to live on the streets of the city in his RV, within walking distance of his more permanent residence. I haven't done so, but I am familiar with the concept of tiny houses. The ones on wheels are interesting because of their ability to be mobile and not fixed to one location which I find appealing, and that generally the cost is a basis for doing this. PATRICK, 24, UKThe same trend—mobility as an option, but cost as a motivator—has sprung ...

Social Live

... hangout apps out and about with them in public, such as when shopping in stores, eating, and even when just walking, so that they can feel closer to their friends and make even the most mundane moments of their daily lives more social.I use video chats to talk to my friends while playing games on Friday or Saturday nights. I like that everyone can see everyone.OLLIE, 15, UKGiven how satisfied Zs are with live video hangouts and the frequency with which they’re using them already ...

IRL (In Real Live)

... signed a deal with iPic to screen 10 of its original movies in theaters simultaneously with their release online. Similarly, Marvel announced that it's turning "The Inhumans" into a TV series on ABC, but it will air the show in IMAX theaters prior to its TV debut. In addition, Syndicated, an independent theater in Brooklyn, airs select TV shows live each week. In a focus group, a 28-year-old man noted that he goes there regularly to watch The Walking Dead as it’s broadcast. He ...