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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] The 2030s will witness the mass adoption of artificial intelligence in retail and the widespread implementation of experiential shopping approaches. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] With holiday spending patterns shifting toward value-conscious shopping and local support, in 2025 presents unique opportunities for small retailers to connect with customers who want authentic, personalized shopping experiences. Fora Financial
• [New] In 2025, mobile commerce will dominate online shopping - with more than 75% of Black Friday eCommerce sales happening on smartphones. Webcreta Technologies
• [New] Adobe's 2025 holiday shopping insights, released in April, predict a surge in mobile commerce and early deals, with AI playing a central role in adapting to evolving behaviours. WebProNews
• [New] The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional retail approaches to quantum-optimized operations and fully immersive shopping experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of integrated commerce ecosystems that seamlessly connect shopping, entertainment, and social experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of integrated retail ecosystems that seamlessly connect shopping, entertainment, social interaction, and lifestyle management. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional retail approaches to quantum-enhanced operations and fully immersive shopping experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Success in the AI century will require more than technological prowess - it will demand wisdom, foresight, and a deep commitment to human values. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health urge all Pakistanis to follow lifestyle recommendations and prevent the risks of a disease afflicting 34.5 million people in Pakistan, the highest proportional burden globally. Pakistan
• [New] In 2025, AI-driven predictive models are helping doctors identify risks early using patient data, lifestyle insights, and genetic information. Medium
• [New] The next decade will witness the death of the generic shopping experience. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Mental wellness will continue growing as a dominant force in American lifestyles. The Minds Journal
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] ChatGPT continued its expansion into local and transactional search, Google refined its quality signals, and user behaviour inside AI environments showed that search is evolving faster than expected. GPO
• [New] Multinational corporations from developed economies, including Standard Chartered, HSBC, Unilever, Intel, Cisco, and Apple, face translation risk where their EM revenues convert to lower values in their home currencies. FinancialContent
• [New] By 2035, smart homes will evolve into empathic environments capable of interpreting not just behaviour but emotion and intent. Logiciel Solutions
• [New] National Retail Federation predicts first US$ 1 trillion holiday shopping season in U.S. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Brain-computer interfaces developed by companies like Neuralink and competing technologies will enable thought-based shopping, where desire and acquisition merge into a single cognitive action. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] We will see quantum computing applications for real-time route optimization by 2027, AI systems that can predict pedestrian behaviour with 99.9% accuracy by 2029, and fully integrated urban air mobility systems working in concert with ground autonomous vehicles by 2032. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 04 December 2025