Smart displays, those connected screens that go beyond just smart TVs, are making a comeback. Despite never fully breaking into the mainstream, these devices are back in the spotlight, with some companies taking innovative approaches while others fall short. Let's explore the good, bad, and ugly of
Imagine you're searching for concert tickets. In the past, ads shown in your search results were a good thing – they meant you could actually buy tickets. Today, with AI, people want more details – seat locations, prices, and more. Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO and now head of Sunshine, thinks adv
Ever wondered why you're paying more for medicine, even with insurance? It's a tricky situation. Pharmaceutical companies used to argue that drugs were affordable. But as prices soared, they switched tactics. Now, they say, "Don't worry, we'll give you financial help. " So, are patients still consum
Walmart and Target, two of America's biggest retailers, recently reported their earnings, and the results couldn't be more different. Target's stock hit a low not seen in a year after missing its earnings forecast by a large margin. The company blamed higher costs due to a port strike last October a
Imagine you’re a service provider, and your customers are a bit too confident about how much they'll use your services. This overconfidence can mess with your pricing strategy. Traditional pricing models assume customers are rational, but we all know that’s not always the case! Overconfident custome
Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by politica
These days, kitchens are getting smarter with appliances that connect to Wi-Fi, update themselves, and respond to voice commands. There are refrigerators that track your food and ovens you can preheat from your phone. Even coffee makers can be scheduled to brew at just the right time. But not all th
In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown
You've probably heard that different countries have different impacts on the environment. But figuring out who's really to blame can be tough. Scientists looked at how people from 168 countries spend their money and found something surprising. Around half to nearly all of the planet's environmental
The Chicago Sports Network is rolling out a direct-to-consumer streaming service this week. This comes as negotiations with Comcast stall, leaving many fans unable to watch their favorite teams, like the Bulls and Blackhawks. For $19. 99 a month, fans can watch games and sports shows on their comput
