Market research stories
AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
Major UK and US professional services firms are shelving AI projects as skill shortages bite, exposing a gap between tech spend and staff readiness.
Bazaarvoice finds nearly a quarter of shoppers use AI to write reviews, yet almost two thirds distrust AI-assisted feedback as inauthentic.
AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.
AI is reshaping how shoppers discover products online, but Criteo data shows few trust it to handle checkout or share sensitive details.
Millennials, Gen Z and Baby Boomers want very different green data, forcing brands to tailor sustainability messaging by age group.
Procurement leaders at Americas Procurement Congress say agentic AI is moving from pilot to payback, slashing sourcing cycles and reshaping value cases.
Households under cost pressure are spreading purchases across multiple outlets, while promotions, online research and store visits shape buying decisions.
Bon Charge™ cuts prices on wellness gadgets by up to AUD $500 as survey data highlights strong demand for red light therapy among younger Australians.
Britons are set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter treats and outings this year, but Parcelhero says growth is slowing as shoppers turn cautious.
OpenSearch named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm's 2025 vector database radar, underscoring its growing role in AI search infrastructure.
SAP warns UK brands drastically overrate their customer experience as consumers report disjointed, impersonal service despite AI investment.
Canadian law firms report the strongest AI time savings globally, yet many still battle lost billable hours and tangled tech stacks.
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
AI now underpins day-to-day transport planning for most European shippers, with just 3% yet to deploy it, Descartes survey finds.
Samsung unveils Jet 95S cordless vacuum in Australia, a AUD $799 model built for 'chore snacking' with stronger suction and smart cleaning modes.
UK PC retail slumps with sales down as much as 26%, while Germany and France surge ahead, widening Europe's consumer tech divide.
UK resellers shift from AI hype to hands-on deployments as customers demand automation, analytics and compliance in communications.
Virgin Media O2 paid GBP £6.6m to customers for 85,500 unwanted devices in 2025, highlighting e-waste risks and data security fears.
Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.
