High-cost phones are negatively impacting other tech products The iPhone X has received substantial attention for its $999 price tag, but competing phones are hardly cheap in comparison. The iPhone 8 Plus with 256 GB is $949, the ... Read More
Are cyclists key to increased smart tech adoption? Disconnects between interest and adoption may be emerging in newer wearable technology products. According to Mintel's upcoming Digital Trends: Fall US 2017 report, a third of consumers own or expect ... Read More
Pets spark interest in home security Home security services tend to have limited appeal, with only about one in six American households subscribing to these services. However, the market may see expansion resulting from ... Read More
Top 4 US digital trends we've seen in 2015 As 2015 comes to a close, Mintel's Senior Technology and Media Analyst Billy Hulkower looks back on the year, highlighting key digital trends that have emerged in the US, ... Read More
Starbucks and Match.com play Cupid this Valentine’s Day If you walk into your local Starbucks on February 13, you may be in for a surprise. Millions of coffee dates are scheduled to take place in Starbucks ... Read More
Boots on the ground: The rising demand for in-person customer service In an era marked by the evaporation of in-person support, a turning point appears to be on the horizon, with brands operating showcase stores seeing an increase in ... Read More
Will the youth of today even know what a landline is? I recently saw an episode of Ellen, where she did a segment with two young children, maybe eight years old. She brought out technology that was common when ... Read More
Binge Viewing is The New Channel Surfing Netflix can't seem to stay out of the news―making headlines with its deal with Comcast to help ensure speedier service; following up on the latest season of “House ... Read More
