For years, the smartphone industry could rely on a predictable rhythm: new flagship launches, carrier promotions, and a wave of upgrades every 12 to 24 months. That rhythm is breaking.
New data from Allstate Protection Plans' 2025 Mobile Survey suggests the U.S. market has moved into a more pragmatic phase--one defined less by hype and more by longevity, cost pressure, and a growing, if conflicted, sense of environmental responsibility.

Return abuse, shrink and fraud took a heacy toll on retailers last year. A total of $796 billion was lost to returns and shrink in 2025, according to the 2026 Total Retail Loss Benchmark Report from loss solution provider Appriss Retail.

xTWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are proud to announce the winners of this year's Picks Awards, the brands' annual program honoring the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2026. Winners were selected based on the impact they're expected to have on the Consumer Electronics industry.

Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) has welcomed luxury appliance manufacturer Liebherr Appliances as the group's newest addition.

Deako and Josh.ai have announced a new partnership that makes connected lighting easier to access and automate across living spaces. The integration allows builders and integrators to pair Deako's lighting infrastructure with Josh.ai's modern control products to deliver automation without the complexity or cost of legacy high-end systems.