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AI Trends

AI in Scheduling: Geniai Assist is an AI-driven chatbot designed to streamline scheduling and enhance productivity. It facilitates meeting coordination by offering tailored time recommendations based on individual and group calendars, helping users efficiently find optimal time slots.

AI in Workflow: Sona is an AI-powered transcription and note-taking tool designed to streamline information capture across a range of use cases, including meetings, lectures, and interviews. 

AI in Health: MindPeace AI is a new digital mental health companion that is designed to support its users’ well-being through exciting AI-driven interactions. The platform engages with users to understand their emotional state and adapts by assigning relevant questionnaires to provide deeper self-awareness.

AI in Retail: The Walmart 'Ask Sparky' feature is being added to the big box retailer's app as a way to help customers leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to their everyday shopping needs.

AI in Fitness: Kinneta XR presented a suite of immersive fitness applications at AWE 2025 that integrate virtual reality with engaging workout formats. Their solutions are designed to mitigate the repetitive nature of conventional exercise by incorporating interactive, gamified elements within dynamic virtual environments.

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Eco / Beauty: The L'Oréal #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign has been announced by the brand as a cross-divisional initiative that connects its various brands together around the basis of refillable packaging.

Social Good: In celebration of Father’s Day and the contributions of everyday heroes, footwear brand HEYDUDE has introduced the 'Good Dude Giveaway,' a national campaign recognizing individuals who make a meaningful impact on their families, communities, and peers.

Tech / Art: Ricoh has introduced its next-generation RICOH Pro C5400S Series digital printers, and the product line is designed to enhance efficiency and versatility for businesses in the light-production printing segment.

Luxury / Web3: The Rolex Identity Chip is a blockchain-powered solution developed to secure the provenance and authenticity of Rolex timepieces. The technology integrates a discreetly embedded identity chip with blockchain systems to store essential data.