The Future Laboratory

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Diverging Demographics

Oxford Economics Global Cities Index launches 2025 report

Global urban influence is shifting, according to the newly released Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025.

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Technology

Safety first

Boston – Safr is a new ride-share service focused on women’s safety and empowerment.

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Travel & Hospitality

Speak ’n’ sleep

US – Aloft Hotels is experimenting with integrating Apple’s Siri service into guest rooms, creating a fully voice-activated experience.

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Food & Drink

Tapas tour

Boston – Restaurant Little Donkey offers diners a global selection of seasonal small plates.

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Technology

Follow your nose

Boston – Cyrano is a portable scent speaker that enables users to create and share bespoke olfactory playlists.

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Technology

Smart drinking

Boston – The Kuvée wine bottle is providing wine connoisseurs with a smarter way to drink.

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Travel & Hospitality

Scaling down

Boston, Massachusetts – A US start-up, launched in coordination with the Harvard Innovation Lab and Millennial Housing Lab, is aiming to encourage consumers to live small and escape from the city. Getaway homes are made with fewer building materials, reducing the environmental impactNow available to rent per night in Boston, but scheduled to…