In a world of people seeking virtual connections, a recently released study by Mars Inc. found many people are finding those connections with their pets. According to the Mars Global Pet Parent Study, pet ownership is on the rise and the emotional connection between people and their pets is stronger than ever. “Almost half (47%) […]Read More
In what could be one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history, or at least a top-tier marketing campaign, a Canadian company has launched Protein Candy, touting the sweet treat as the world’s first “super candy.” The product contains 14 grams of protein, six grams of fiber, four grams of sugar and only 140 calories, […]Read More
The Covid-19 pandemic created new opportunities in the virtual space, from the growth of the virtual office and classroom to advances in telehealth. But it also spawned an entire virtual care industry, and now that includes “telesitting” services. VirtuAlly, a virtual care company, recently celebrated its first anniversary providing telesitting services to five hospitals in […]Read More
Lawyer jokes have been around since the time of Shakespeare, but the profession may be getting its revenge in the form of robot attorneys. A Canadian company, Thomson Reuters, recently announced the next step in the AI revolution, a “professional grade” generative artificial intelligence assistant called CoCounsel 2.0 that will “help legal professionals make that […]Read More
The temperatures are still in the 90s and hurricane season is heating up, but autumn is in the air – at selected 7-Eleven stores. Like the ever-earlier arrival of the holiday shopping season, consumers don’t have to wait any longer to satisfy their urge for pumpkin spice drinks, including the debut of the pumpkin spice […]Read More
If it feels like the holiday season starts earlier and earlier every year, you’re not wrong. While merchants and department stores haven’t pulled out the seasonal decorations just yet, at least one company is hoping to get a jump on holiday list making. Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards Inc. is set to release its 2024 Keepsake […]Read More
The Commerce Department’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently announced a new National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to connect more Americans with resources to spur innovation and entrepreneurship, and to bring in underrepresented groups into the economic mix, according to a media release. “In conjunction with the agency’s work with the Council for Inclusive Innovation, […]Read More
One of the most popular features of the work-from-home life is doing your job in your pajamas. And the global sleepwear and loungewear industry is reaping the benefits. According to Technavio, a technology research and advisory company, the sleepwear market is expected to grow by nearly $39 billion in the next four years. The growth […]Read More
According to a report from Allied Market Research, there has been an increase in the number of pet owners spending more money on pet healthcare and pet insurance. Spending on the pet insurance market is expected to top $38 billion in less than a decade, nearly quadrupling the $10 billion spending in 2023. “Pet humanization […]Read More
Tucked away in a wide-ranging education bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is a measure that aims to boost Sunshine State businesses along the state’s miles of shoreline. The newly established Office of Ocean Economy aims to develop and support research, innovation and strategies for expanding seaside industries across Florida. According to a media release, […]Read More
