Global Scans · Lifestyles · Weekly Summary

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] 53% of U.S. consumers plan to use generative AI when shopping online in 2025, using it for product recommendations, deal hunting, and gift inspiration. razorfish
• [New] In holiday shopping in 2025, Gen Zers will be at the forefront of value-seeking behaviour. Forbes
• [New] Despite Gen Z's plans to cut holiday spending dramatically, gift shopping is not off their list, yet they will be especially price-conscious - 89% of consumers will be searching for deals and 77% expect to trade down to more affordable brands and retailers. Forbes
• [New] By 2029, brain-computer interfaces may enable thought-based shopping for early adopters, creating entirely new commerce channels. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2030, AI-driven personalization will influence over 80% of customer interactions, and virtual shopping assistants will handle 40% of customer service inquiries. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] AI could save consumers over 30 billion hours in shopping time annually by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Agentic commerce means shopping will completely change. Your Site Name
• [New] Despite slowing inflation, cautious spending habits continue to define consumer behaviour in 2026. Heuritech
• [New] As the holiday shopping season kicks into gear, many U.S. retailers are bracing for possible supply chain disruptions that could leave shelves emptier than planned. Supply Chain 24/7
• [New] 83% of weekly AI users plan to rely on algorithms for holiday shopping decisions in 2025. PPC Land
• [New] Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals will blur with entertainment: we might see live shopping streams where influencers demo products (TikTok Shop and Instagram Live sales are increasingly normalised). Favoured.
• [New] Tech and deal-focused creators are heading into their Super Bowl: expect gadget reviewers and shopping gurus on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to drop Black Friday deal guides and what's worth it lists that attract massive views. Favoured.
• The relationship between pork consumption and CRC risk may be modulated by overall lifestyles and dietary patterns. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Walmart is hoping that its new AI-powered shopping features, which include store-specific savings and interactive 3D showrooms, will turn the high cost of holiday shopping into an easier, smoother experience, reducing both the emotional and financial burdens. Newsweek
• 19% of U.S. consumers do not plan to do any holiday shopping in 2025, with many feeling it's too emotionally and financially costly. Newsweek
• By in 2026, we anticipate a significant rise in consumers interacting with AI agents to manage their shopping, from initial intent to final receipt. Fortune
• 63% of building managers use AI to detect unusual behaviour and identify potential threats, while 45% rely on AI-powered biometric access controls to regulate entry and prevent unauthorized access. Economy Insights
• In 2025, an estimated 102.5 million U.S. consumers will be using smartphone QR code scanners for shopping and payments. Customcy
• The push for seamless AI integration into software, as with Microsoft Copilot, will likely lead to truly intelligent operating systems and applications that learn and adapt to individual user behaviour over time. AI Tools Insights
• Among the research highlights, the US POINTER trial demonstrated that structured lifestyle interventions with greater support and accountability improved cognition in older adults at risk for cognitive decline. NeurologyLive - Clinical Neurology News and Neurology E
• Human-driven climate change could fundamentally reshape ENSO's behaviour and its influence on distant regions, including parts of Europe. ScienceDaily

Last updated: 13 November 2025