Tag: US

Consumer confidence drops sharply: what’s driving the decline?

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell sharply in March, dropping 7.2 points to 92.9—its lowest level in months. This decline was primarily driven by weakening expectations for future economic conditions. The Expectations Index, which reflects consumers’ short-term outlook for...

TrampolineAI promises to end healthcare contact centre headaches

Healthcare contact centres are infamous for long wait times, repeated explanations, and frustrated members stuck in an endless loop of transfers. But TrampolineAI, a new AI-powered contact centre platform, claims it can finally cut through the chaos with real-time intelligence...

Financial woes are making Americans stressed, broke, and sick

Financial stress isn’t just draining wallets; it’s taking a serious toll on Americans’ health. A new Health is Wealth Report from MoneyLion and Mastercard exposes the hidden physical and mental costs of money worries, with two-thirds of U.S. adults reporting...

Gen Z ditches credit cards as “ick factor” grows

The days of young consumers swiping their credit cards without a second thought may be numbered. A new report from Cash App Afterpay, conducted by Morning Consult, reveals that nearly two-thirds (63%) of Gen Z are turning away from credit...

Amazon is forcing Echo users to give up their privacy or lose functionality

Amazon is flipping the switch on a controversial privacy change that will force all Echo users to send their voice recordings to the cloud—whether they like it or not. Starting March 28, the tech giant is killing off the “Do...

Study reveals how app crashes wreck consumer trust

An app crashing could be the digital age’s equivalent of a car breaking down on the highway—users are left stranded mid-task, fuming with frustration. A new study reveals just how deep the damage runs, from lost engagement to abandoned platforms...

Glia’s new AI assistant absorbs the wisdom of top-performing human agents

Glia has debuted the Glia Virtual Assistant (GVA) Learning 360, claiming it’s the first AI solution to learn from the real-world experiences of human agents rather than just documents. This approach aims to drastically cut down AI onboarding time while...

Gen Z is always on, multitasking, and redefining media consumption

Forget TV guides and scheduled programming—Gen Z is rewriting the rules of media engagement, and it’s all about digital-first, all-the-time connectivity. A new study by Toluna, which surveyed 2,000 US Gen Z consumers (ages 16-27), reveals that this generation isn’t...

53% of Americans worry about unexpected expenses in 2025

As the cost of living continues to rise, many Americans are struggling to keep up with unplanned expenses, leading to heightened financial anxiety.The research, conducted by Splitit and PYMNTS reveals over 50% of Americans are worried about affording unexpected expenses...

Agentic AI among the top trends set to dominate 2025

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of rapid growth, with technologies like agentic AI and enterprise-scale automation set to transform industries in 2025. A new report from Frost & Sullivan reveals the top 10 AI-driven opportunities that will shape...