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So Long, Beer Goggles. Hello, VR Wine Goggles
From Australia to Argentina and New Zealand to Napa Valley, winemakers are turning to augmented and virtual reality to attract a new generation of customers.
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Are Global Markets Somehow ‘Broken'?
Subdued volatility, while economic data is worsening, is fueling unease on Wall Street.
The Monopolies of the Future Will Be Chinese — and State-Owned
From energy to utilities and infrastructure, China’s state-owned monopolies are taking over the world.
Top-End Asian Hotels Are Selling a New Luxury: Clean Air
India and China have the world’s most polluted cities. Their luxury hotels are turning that into a business strategy.
Why Every Music Festival Should Be a Foodie Festival
Food festivals are growing — and becoming impossible for music event organizers to ignore.
Soccer Diplomacy: Qatar's Big Weapon Against Arab Rivals
The tiny Gulf nation is turning soccer into a successful vehicle to defeat its regional enemies on and off the pitch.
Korean Retirees' Favorite Financial Instrument Could Cause Havoc
These fixed-return savings products are very stable … until they’re not.
The Future of Erotica Is ... in Your Ears
New companies are providing listeners — particularly women — with the nonvisual porn they actually want.
