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WHAT'S NEXT?: Digital lifestyles are on the rise around the world and AR and VR will likely see us all using wearables, head-mounted displays and smartphones in almost everything we do. And, most of us will be living in cities too with full amenities close by.

• [New] US mobile commerce specifically is estimated at $410 billion in 2026, projected to climb to $856 billion by 2027 as American consumers increasingly adopt phone-first shopping habits. Fungies.io - Sell digital products seamlessly
• [New] Sedentary behaviour is a ubiquitous but modifiable risk factor for many health conditions, including dementia. SciTechDaily
• [New] Importance for marketers: Google's transformation of Search into an agentic AI platform could significantly reshape SEO, paid search, shopping discovery, customer journeys, attribution, content visibility, and how brands compete for attention in AI-mediated experiences. MarketingProfs
• [New] Instagram is now utilizing a new AI-driven moderation tool designed to predict user age and detect coordinated inauthentic behaviour. Yahoo
• [New] 42% of U.S. consumers shop more at online-only stores, and an equal share expect to avoid in-store shopping for the foreseeable future. Market.us
• [New] Forecasts suggest that AI-driven personalization will power the vast majority of CTV ads by 2027, turning generic TV commercials into dynamic creatives responsive to viewer context, behaviour, and purchasing signals. Starti Blog
• [New] Alibaba plans to introduce AI shopping assistants inside Taobao featuring capabilities such as virtual try-ons and automated price tracking, highlighting China's increasingly integrated approach to AI commerce ecosystems. MarketingProfs
• [New] Up to 40% of clothing stores in Russia could close in 2026 as foot traffic in shopping malls falls and competition from online marketplaces grows, Forbes Russia sources said. Meduza
• [New] Get a clear view of how guest behaviour is shifting, where automation will accelerate, and which technologies will matter most in 2026. Mews
• [New] Australia's education sector will collaborate globally and locally to shape ethical and effective AI tools, being mindful that all technologies have in-built values and assumptions. Hybrid Horizons: Exploring Human-AI Collaboration
• [New] If FDA clearance for continuous glucose monitoring arrives in the Apple Watch by late 2026 or early 2027, it could catalyse a reordering of the entire health wearables value chain - pulling payer reimbursement, physician prescribing behaviour, and enterprise health plan design into Apple's orbit. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] San Diego home values remain above $1 million on average, with homes still going pending in just 16 days and more than 34% of properties selling above asking price. Churchill Mortgage
• [New] Fresno remains one of California's more affordable housing markets, with average home values around $391K, while homes are still moving quickly, going pending in about 19 days. Churchill Mortgage
• [New] Cheyenne, WY home values climbed 3.8% year-over-year to an average of $388,590, with homes going pending in just 17 days despite half of sellers accepting below-asking offers. Churchill Mortgage
• [New] Live shopping could account for 10-20% of all ecommerce sales by 2026. Ringly.io
• [New] As urban mobility behaviour shifts toward lower private vehicle mileage, pay-per-mile usage based insurance program demand is expected to grow significantly across USA. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Increasing insurer investment in AI-powered driving behaviour analytics and risk scoring models is driving differentiation and customer acquisition in the usage based insurance segment in USA. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The shopping habits of travelers have changed, and the assortment of goods will be integrated into the Lufthansa Worldshop as the official retail outlet for travelers. LoyaltyLobby
• [New] Preventive Care and Lifestyle Medicine Taking Center Stage Healthcare is increasingly focused on identifying risks early and addressing the root causes of chronic disease. Cision PR Newswire

Last updated: 28 May 2026