The gaming industry is seeing many innovations and trends as video game companies look for new ways to capture and keep customers. Competition is rising for established players, and some new products and services are starting to find their feet. Gaming is becoming increasingly mainstream, with more and more people of all ages picking up…
Medical crowdfunding campaigns are often viewed as helpful and heartwarming: they give people in desperate situations the opportunity to afford the medical care they need, and it’s touching how people will band together to help others, sometimes complete strangers. And while both of those things are true, there are also a lot of problems inherent…
The robotic vacuum market is home to products from both 100-year-old electronics vendors and more specialized companies that were established in only the past 10-20 years. Although these vacuums are about 20 years old now, it’s only in recent years that they’ve become affordable for and practical for most consumers. Today’s robotic vacuums use cameras,…
For many years, France and Japan were considered the leaders of the global cosmetics industry. In recent times, however, South Korea has joined their ranks, becoming incredibly well known for its beauty products and bringing its own innovation and quality to the market. K-beauty products are now sought after around the world. What has brought…
Beer trends may come and go, but love of beer remains a constant. It takes different forms in different countries (did you know that Japan loves lots of foam?), but beer continues to be a staple in countless places around the world. Not only is the beer industry a constant, it’s not slowing down, either….
Vacation rental sites have proven extremely popular with renters and hosts alike. Travelers have more options open to them when planning trips: they aren’t restricted by hotel availability and price, and some people prefer the more personal experience of staying in a home rather than a large hotel. Homeowners have a way to make some extra…
There are a wide variety of options available in the ice cream industry these days, particularly artisanal ice cream varieties. Supermarket shelves hold a trove of different products, and an increasing number of creative, independent ice cream shops are springing up in cities around the world. Amidst all of this competition, companies need to get…
With smart home technology becoming more mainstream and accessible, many consumers are turning to smart lock security and questioning how it compares to traditional mechanical locks. Smart locks have many advantages, but are they more secure? How much of a risk does hacking pose? What’s the best way to keep your home safe? A market…
Robotics in Japan has been a key industry for many years, developing new technologies and new ways to use them. The term “robotics” might bring to mind either industrial robots working on assembly lines or humanoid robots made to mimic people, but there are many other types of robots being put to numerous different uses….
In November of last year, the American Trucking Association (ATA) listed truck driver shortage as the number one issue for the industry for the third year in a row. The organization estimates that the industry is currently short 60,000 drivers, and may face a shortfall of 100,000 in the next five years. Large truckload carriers…
