Audio
Luxury Audio Market Forecast To Reach $3.4 Billion By 2030
Futuresource projects retail value will grow 4% annually, led by loudspeakers and two-channel electronics
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Research: Renters Account For 37% Of Recent Security Buyers
Parks Associates research points to new opportunities as Apple expands into connected home security
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Circana Forecasts Flat To Modest Growth For 2026 Holiday Spending
Shoppers prioritize value, convenience and meaningful gifts, with fourth-quarter spending expected to range from down 1% to up 2.5%
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Omdia: Four Forces Shaping Technology In 2027
AI, supply chains, sovereignty and Physical AI set to reshape tech in 2027
Products
Research: Premium TVs Set For Growth As Overall Shipments Slip
Omdia forecasts 9.3% growth in premium TV shipments in 2027, led by North America
Blogs
The Smart Home’s Next Challenge Isn’t Innovation. It’s Seamless Integration
Consumers are on board with connected living. Now, they expect their devices to dependably work together
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Circana: Consumers Focus Spending On Need, Enjoyment
August retail sales rose 0.8% as unit demand declined 1.7%
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Circana: Tech Revenue Growth To Stay Modest
U.S. consumer technology revenue is expected to rise about 1% in 2026, with growth remaining below 1% through 2028
Accessories
Gaming Audio Growth Accelerates As New Gamers Enter Emerging Markets
The challenge for brands is no longer simply attracting gamers - it's convincing them to upgrade
Blogs
Beyond The Promotional Lift: What Early Summer Sales Reveal About Future Consumer Behavior
Consumers remain willing to spend, but they are becoming far more intentional
Research
Smartwatches Still Lead, But 10 Million Emerging Devices Are Changing The Shape Of Wearables
Devices are becoming more defined in purpose and more competitive in execution
Blogs
Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand For Pre-Owned Smartphones
New data released from Circana and B-Stock
Products
The Smartphone Upgrade Cycle Slows
Longer lifespans, fewer impulse upgrades means more opportunity for extended warranties
Industry
Raymond James, Comcast, And Gentex To Deliver Keynotes At Parks Associates’ 30th CONNECTIONS Conference
Parks Associates has announced executives from Raymond James, Comcast, and Gentex will be keynote speakers at the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home...
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Retailers To Nearly Double Their Share Of TV OS Market By 2029
Industry acquisitions and emergence of new technologies put more power into retailers' hands
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U.S. Retail & Hospitality Markets Risk Billions Each Year Due To Payment Outages
New study reveals U.S. businesses average over 5 major outages annually, with 63% occurring during critical peak trading times
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Zappi Launches Always-On Brand Health Tracker For Faster Consumer Insight
The new platform aims to replace slow, traditional brand tracking while keeping costs down
Research
Smart Glasses Drive Wearables Market Forward
Futuresource Consulting's market report reveals key insights into how smart glasses are changing the wearables landscape
Blogs
Exclusive Interview: Circana’s Marshal Cohen On The Holiday Purchase Intentions Consumer Survey
Consumers are starting their shopping earlier, not buying other products as often
Retail
Retail Revenue Continues To Lay Flat During September
“Invisible Inflation” emphasizes importance of product relevance as consumers prioritize spending.
Blogs
Exclusive Interview: Jean Philippe Bouchard, On IDC’s intelligence In The PC market, And What’s To Come
"Consumer demand is very, very strong"
Blogs
Executive Insight: Climbing The Sound Ladder: Why Consumers Are Trading Up Their Headphones
Futuresource forecasts show that the mass-premium segment will continue to expand steadily through to 2029
Industry
CEDIA, NKBA Release Findings From Joint Research
Demand and expectation for smart home integrated tech are rising
Research
Circana Research: Female Shoppers Are Slowing Discretionary Purchasing Faster Than Men
Opportunities for retailers to engage female consumers revolve around spruce-up spending and female-focused products
Another View
Growth Expected To Soften, Circana Says In Midyear Forecast
Surprise! Retro products are showing an unexpected revival
Accessories
Futuresource: Headphones Market Poised For Recovery
New report shows global headphones market recorded a 4.3% year-on-year increase in shipments during Q1 2025
Research
Circana: May Retail Sales Showcase Consumers Making Trade-offs Amid Uncertainty
Food spending continues to rise, but families remain a source of discretionary growth
Research
Futuresource Reports Home Audio Trending Up
New report predicts a more resilient future for the sector
Computers
Tariffs Could Cause Drastic Spike In Laptop Prices
Tariffs poised to hike prices of connected devices by 10%, with laptops and tablets seeing a spike of up to 68%
Research
Circana: Retail Spending Holds Steady In February
Amid week-to-week fluctuations in consumer spending, pockets of change reflect uncertainty
Product Spotlight
New Survey Reveals How Polite We Are To AI Assistants
Surprising trends in human-tech etiquette
Accessories
Report Analyzes Efficacy And Accuracy Of Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are widely used, but accuracy can vary by brand and metric
Industry
Report Says Workers Anticipate Adjusting To AI As Biggest Challenge For 2025
New Wiley Workplace Intelligence report suggests aligning the workforce with future business needs and upskilling employees are top concerns for the year ahead
Research
Hostinger Reveals States With Largest Impact In Digital Innovation
California ranks first among U.S. states investing the most in digital innovations, with the highest digital economic impact of $492.80 billion and a composite...
Audio
Research: Luxury Audio Market To Reach $4.3 Billion By 2028
New report from Futuresource Consulting shows the category entering a new phase of growth
Buying Groups
2024 NATM Recap And Trends In The Home Appliance Sector
Consumer preferences continue to evolve
Research
IDTechEx Forecast: The Wearable Sensors Market To Reach US$7.2B By 2035
Motion sensors and optical sensors find applications beyond activity tracking
Research
Case Study: LG Brings Digital Sales Tools To The Retail Sales Floor
LG and Cogent360 collaborate to show how digital innovation can transform the retail experience
Wearables
South Korean Team Develops Method To Power Wearables Via Body Movement
Professor Jung Inn Sohn's new development could be used to power wearables, or act as a biometric system in clothing, allowing users to unlock...
Research
Research: Wrist-Worn Wearables To Grow By 8.7% In 2024
Futuresource Consulting report identifies smartwatches, and sports watches as main drivers of growth
Blogs
Executive Insight: Fewer Shopping Days After Thanksgiving Is A Good Thing For Retail
Compressed shopping timeline won’t slow consumer spending