Lists have become a staple of the information age, with releases on the best places to live, retire, visit, start a business and so on. But while most of these Top 10 lists can be a point of pride for communities, others not so much. Pest control company Terminix recently published its list of the […]Read More
In the search for more and more uses of artificial intelligence, the food service industry is turning to AI ordering systems. One of the latest is Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza, which recently announced a new source to automate phone orders. The company expects to complete the rollout to all 174 locations by next month, according […]Read More
There was a time when the simple, inexpensive drip coffee maker was the ultimate in morning beverage technology. But those days are gone. According to a report from a market research firm Verified Market Reports, the global coffee machine market is expected to grow from $4 billion today to $6 billion over the next 10 […]Read More
Scammers and fraudsters had a big year in 2024, at least according to a recently released report from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC data found consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud last year, a 25% increase over 2023. According to the FTC’s data book, this number is not driven by an […]Read More
As consumers increasingly prioritize their health, natural and organic products are emerging as powerful growth drivers across all channels. A recent study by Acosta Group found that 75% of all shoppers purchased at least one natural or organic product in the six months prior to the survey, with 59% responding that they think it’s important […]Read More
Having trouble figuring out what to do with that empty space in your house? Conflicted about how to decorate the guest room? Have no fear, the interior design field has a new entrant: artificial intelligence. Home products company Wayfair recently announced Muse, described in a media release as “the latest innovation in personalized home shopping” […]Read More
The global augmented and virtual reality size is estimated to grow by $442.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to technology research firm Technavio. Growing demand for the technology is driving market growth, with a trend toward growing funding in startup AR and VR companies from investors, according to Technavio. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that merge […]Read More
Your next cashier could be a robot, at least if the findings of Honeywell’s latest AI in Retail Survey are accurate. According to the survey, more than 80% of retailers plan to increase the use of automation and artificial intelligence across operations. Of those, 35% plan to significantly increase their investment in AI. In new […]Read More
Karaoke has been around for a while and even home karaoke machines have been available for some time. But with consumers already cutting the cord from cable television in favor of streaming services, it is no surprise that karaoke has jumped on that bandwagon. Cineverse, a California entertainment company, recently launched a karaoke television app […]Read More
Convenience stores seem to be everywhere these days. And it is only going to become more apparent over the next few years. According to a report from market research firm Technavio, the global convenience store market is expected to grow by $930 billion by 2028. One of the biggest market drivers is the growth of […]Read More
