The blend between ancient heritage and innovation is awe-inspiring 🚀 Are you an adventurer at heart with a passion for cutting-edge technology and the spark of entrepreneurial spirit? If so, Portugal should be at the top of your travel bucket list! I am a little biased because Portugal is my…

The concepts of Metaverse and Web3 have ignited immense enthusiasm and anticipation by promising an all-encompassing digital realm. Metaverse is presenting a virtual space with the potential to offer a more equitable, inclusive and interconnected digital world where individuals can participate, collaborate, and thrive, irrespective of geographic or societal constraints. …

AI is exciting — but also an ethical minefield. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming omnipresent in our everyday lives. From voice assistants to personalised recommendations on streaming services and online shopping platforms, AI is being used to analyse vast amounts of data and make predictions about what we might like…

With a global shift toward fighting climate change, the way we approach packaging is set to grow and change. Rather than being an alternative option, environmentally friendly packaging is only going to become more important. Industry research indicates a great insight into the growing number of consumers that care about…

It’s showtime! The social media feed is the new storefront — and users are doing more than just window shopping. Since the arrival of Alibaba’s Taobao Live in 2016, a new chapter in sales has opened, which blends discovery, inspiration, and purchases on social media platforms. Social commerce can be…

Bringing blockchain into the table Last month, I shared a story on my LinkedIn about Crypto Kitchen — the first restaurant in Rio de Janeiro that incorporates blockchain technology by accepting crypto payments, promoting educational information about crypto and allowing customers to purchase NFT art from Brazilian artists. Blockchain is…

Digital transformation has become a centrepiece of business growth and innovation Digital transformation is no longer a buzzword or a ‘nice to have,’ but a critical and strategic business initiative to remain competitive in the modern world. Fuelled by the proliferation of technology, COVID-19 and macro and consumer trends, in…

The new chatbot is capable of engaging in human-like conversations Artificial intelligence (AI) is having its big-bang moment: a chatbot called ChatGPT has been designed to help people to communicate with computers in a more natural and intuitive way. This new chatbot was developed by the artificial intelligence research laboratory…

As more consumers turn to online retail platforms, the urgency of transforming the in-store experience is clear. 85% of shoppers planned to stick with the hybrid shopping habits they adopted during Covid-19, and they want the best of both online and in-store shopping, including omnichannel, curbside pickup, self-checkout, and personalization. …