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WHAT'S NEXT?: Technology will become the new sales assistant, always on, always friendly, always delivering. Consumers will co-create and create products to their exact needs. Brands will have to focus on seizing mobile moments on apps that already have consumer's attention. Instantly explore below how lifestyles, buying behaviors and attitudes are changing and where you fall short in the battle to win consumers hearts and minds.

• [New] The swift expansion is due to demographic factors, the U.S. Census Bureau projects millions of seniors by 2040, and behavioral aspects, a portion of older adults now proactively invest in mobility aids, cognitive supplements, and fall-prevention tech. Market Data Forecast
• [New] While close to 36% of U.S. businesses are ChatGPT Enterprise customers compared to 14.3% for Anthropic, per Ramp AI Index, the majority of OpenAI's revenue still comes from consumer subscriptions - a base that's being threatened by Google's Gemini. TechCrunch
• [New] The rising greenhouse gas quota obligations in the draft bill currently under discussion to amend greenhouse gas quota legislation - up to 53% in 2040 -, together with the concurrent ramp-up of e-mobility, primarily support the increased use of HVO. Biofuels International
• [New] Trend's 2026 consumer predictions underscore a future where scams operate as AI-scaled ecosystems. Trend Micro
• [New] In Queensland, the state government is holding a separate parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility devices, which will conclude in 2026. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Predictive talent models improve workforce allocation accuracy by revealing patterns invisible to human analysis-skill adjacencies, emerging bottlenecks, hidden risks in mobility and readiness, and capability clusters nearing saturation. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] Consumer behaviour is expected to shift considerably in the coming years, driven by heightened awareness of environmental issues. Joindecker
• [New] By 2025, more than 80% of executives in retail and consumer industries plan to use AI to improve how their businesses work. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The consumer segment is expected to overtake the enterprise segment in the developed economies of North America and Europe. Communications Today
• [New] Consumer delivery business models will grow in significance from 2025, with drones initially serving emergency, high-value goods, or remote area services before expanding to broader urban consumer markets. COPTRZ
• [New] The integration of self-driving features, advancements in alternative fuel technologies, and evolving consumer expectations will redefine vehicles post-2025. Joindecker
• [New] Estimates for 2026 have S&P 500 EPS climbing into the US$300 to $350 range, driven by productivity gains and sustained consumer resilience. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Recharge's established consumer-facing brands (including Recharge.com, Startselect, and Giftcloud) will continue to operate within the global portfolio. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Reduced consumer confidence and higher borrowing costs for major purchases will hurt industries such as automotive (e.g., Ford, Volkswagen), airlines, hotels, luxury goods (e.g., LVMH), and general retail. FinancialContent
• [New] What to Expect US Stocks The rate cut combined with projections of slower growth and modest inflation could buoy equities in the short term - especially rate-sensitive sectors (banks, real estate, consumer) - as lower borrowing costs may sustain consumer demand and business investment. FinancialJuice
• [New] By 2030, AI is projected to drive 46% of U.S. consumer transactions, but faces challenges like transparency demands (84% of consumers) and ethical governance risks. Ainvest
• [New] OpenAI's ChatGPT consumer products will attract 3 billion regular users by 2030, up from 800 million last month, and equivalent to 44% of the world's population over 15 years old. The Register
• [New] Pervasive Non-Human Applications: India is the world's 4th-largest consumer of animal antimicrobials, with use in animal feed projected to rise 82% by 2030. Drishti IAS
• [New] Looking Ahead: Urban Living in 2030 By 2030, Indian cities could feature homes that automatically optimize lighting and temperature, generate solar power efficiently, manage waste, and support renewable-energy-powered mobility. realtyplusmag
• [New] By 2025, consumer guidance in the cannabis industry will be defined by transparency, scientific precision, and personalized insights. Green Society
• [New] If Tesla pulls off even part of its vision - a self-driving fleet that rolls out without human drivers - it could reshape mobility. TESMAG

Last updated: 11 December 2025