The next battleground for homeowners’ dollars is in the future. Home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) are making their way into our homes, and some big brands are battling for supremacy. In a product category that’s based on futuristic technology,...
These days, there is a lot of concern and angst about artificial intelligence, automation, and robots becoming too much of an influence in our lives. Specifically, many are concerned about robots taking our jobs. Robots have long been used in manufacturing, performing...
A few articles recently point to some interesting trends in consumer behavior, indicating a continued preference for good, old-fashioned retail shopping over e-commerce. But it’s not quite that simple, and there are some interesting lessons for building products...
It’s that time of year, again. The time when we reflect on the year that has passed, and more importantly, look ahead to next year and what we want to accomplish. Some might call it making New Year’s Resolutions. We’re not big fans of this practice;...
A new way of showcasing products and services is here: the virtual or augmented reality. And it is going to revolutionize how and where high-end products are sold. For decades, we have been trying to find inventive ways to give customers a multi-dimensional...
