ON OCTOBER 19TH the International Energy Agency reported that doubling world GDP by 2040 would require only a small rise in energy demand if everyone adopted strict standards, like Japan’s for vehicle-fuel efficiency. That, the forecaster says, would be great news for consumers and the climate alike. Higher efficiency means less fossil fuel must be […]
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How consumers rank Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube on privacy, fake news, content relevance, safety, and sharing (FB, GOOGL, TWTTR, MSFT, SNAP)
Digital trust is the confidence people have in a platform to protect their information and provide a safe environment for them to create and engage with content. Business Insider Intelligence surveyed over 1,300 global consumers to evaluate their perception of Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Consumers’ Digital Trust rankings differ across security, […]
IoT Report: How Internet of Things technology is now reaching mainstream companies and consumers
This is a preview of the Internet of Things (2018) research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about the IoT ecosystem, tech trends and industry forecasts, click here. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how companies and consumers go about their days around the world. The technology that underlies this whole segment […]
Face masks available to consumers in China may be ineffective against air pollution
Face masks available to consumers in China for protection against air pollution vary widely in their real-world performance, suggests a recent study.
It’s Time to Adopt Global Principles to Protect Consumers’ Data
Opinion: Customers should be in charge of the information companies have about them, and companies need to be liable if they misuse it. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ad7b8ec1e66870735ead9e8/master/pass/use_data_guide-FINAL.jpg
Helix Takes Clinical Genetic Testing Straight to Consumers
Soon, anyone curious about their health will be able to request a clinical DNA test—not just doctors. https://media.wired.com/photos/5acbd9a9f53a823a884104a1/master/pass/helixflowcell.jpg
China warns trade war will directly hit US consumers & financial markets
American consumers will be the biggest losers if a full-fledged US-China trade war breaks out, Beijing has warned, after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to impose new tariffs targeting over $ 50bn of Chinese imports. “The US’ persistence in advancing the Section 301 investigation and publishing the so-called findings to pick a trade war […]
How mobile technology is bringing businesses closer to consumers
How mobile technology is bringing businesses closer to consumers See Also: Putin just said Russia has ‘unstoppable’ nukes — here are the areas in the US most likely to be hit in a nuclear attack How 29-year-old Hope Hicks, Trump’s ‘real daughter,’ became the youngest White House communications director in history — and resigned after […]
THE INTERNET OF THINGS 2018 REPORT: How the IoT is evolving to reach the mainstream with businesses and consumers
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how companies and consumers go about their days around the world. The technology that underlies this whole segment is evolving quickly, whether […]
Pot consumers paying less than $7 a gram, Statistics Canada survey finds
Canadians are paying an average of less than $ 7 a gram for pot, according to Statistics Canada. More than 15,000 people have participated in a crowdsourcing initiative so far.
