by Chuck Martin on Jan 31, 3:22 PM
A report finds shoppers spent an average of $197, with an average order value of $59, a 23% increase from 2018.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 29, 9:12 PM
The companies agreed to pilot autonomous vehicle package pickup in the Metro Phoenix area using Waymo's Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 29, 1:40 PM
The total number of 5G connections is on track to hit 1.5 billion globally by 2025, up from 5 million in 2019.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 28, 2:25 PM
The promise of 5G is about to be realized in some places well ahead of others. The total number of 5G connections reached 5 million in 2019 but is on track to hit 1.5 billion globally by 2025.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 26, 9:52 PM
While digital voice assistants, various forms of artificial intelligence and high connection speeds like 5G are the promise of a connected future, the current state-of-the art resides with the traditional screen. While various new technologies are coming along, the screen remains the go-to place for advertising, marketing and consumer consumption.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 24, 11:10 AM
Uber Advanced Technology group is bringing its self-driving vehicles to Washington, D.C., starting today. The cars will initially be operated in manual driving mode for data collection.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 23, 11:42 AM
More than half of consumers say they're likely to choose a retailer offering a self-checkout kiosk, but only 21% of retailers offer such kiosks.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 22, 11:23 AM
The top concern is potential damage to packages (20% of respondents in study) followed closely by drones getting stolen or hacked (19%).
by Chuck Martin on Jan 21, 3:14 PM
Two-thirds (66%) of consumers who don't have a smart speaker and do not intend to get one cite privacy as an important concern.
by Chuck Martin on Jan 19, 9:41 PM
A new study forecasts a 91% increase in the use of wearables and a 201% increase in voice-activated devices for online purchasing.