Consumer Behavior

3 articles

A consumer choosing AI-driven product recommendations over traditional search results on a futuristic digital interface, symbolizing a shift in shopping behavior.

Why Consumers Are Choosing AI Over Search for Product Decisions

Nearly 50 million U.S. adults now begin their retail product research with AI, with a significant portion abandoning traditional search channels entirely. These 49.6 million individuals represent 19%

Omar Haddad·August 25, 2026

An AI system analyzing scent molecules to create personalized fragrances in a futuristic laboratory setting.

Industry Insights

Startup Uses AI to Personalize Fragrance, Disrupting Traditional Industry

Fragrance tech company Patina secured $2 million to develop Sense1, an AI foundation model, according to TechCrunch .

Omar Haddad·May 21, 2026

A person contemplating disconnecting from their cracked smartphone in a peaceful, sunlit room, symbolizing the desire for digital detox.

Future Trends

Digital Detox Apps Market Booms Despite Conflicting Growth Projections

The 8 Day Detox Wellness Retreat in Alentejo, Portugal, charges up to $986 per night for guests to disconnect, yet its medical efficacy scores only 4.

Omar Haddad·May 4, 2026