Tech and Gadgets
Market Shift
Apple’s first foldable arrives in October 2026 at $1,999. The forecasts, the hardware changes at Samsung and Google, and why foldable prices are rising…
▲ Rising 72 of 100 Sep 22
Aging and Accessibility
Price Trail
A survey of about 16,000 care providers puts in-home care at $35 an hour. Facility increases eased in 2025, but federal price data show…
▲ Rising 60 of 100 Sep 22
Collectibles and Toys
Buyer’s Brief
Only five of LEGO’s 20 Smart Play sets include the Smart Brick, LEGO lists the cheapest at $69.99, and the battery is sealed. What…
↗ Emerging 45 of 100 Sep 22
Creators and Content
Market Shift
GoPro’s sales are shrinking and it has agreed to merge with Starman Optical, Insta360 is growing on 360 cameras, and DJI’s newest cameras are…
▲ Rising 72 of 100 Sep 22
Sports and Recreation
Price Trail
After two years of falling prices, the government’s sporting goods index climbed 5.3% in the year to August 2026. The price trail by category,…
▲ Rising 70 of 100 Sep 22
Education and Learning
Trend Report
E Ink writing tablets now come in color, compact and $399 entry versions, with promotions aimed at students. Here is what changed, what it…
▲ Rising 62 of 100 Sep 22
Energy and Sustainability
Trend Report
Right to repair moved from parts and manuals to parts pairing in 2026, when Colorado’s electronics law took effect. What each state law covers,…
▲ Rising 66 of 100 Sep 22
Small Business and Side Hustles
Buyer’s Brief
A phone can now take a contactless card on its own. For market and craft-fair vendors, the question is when a card reader and…
● Mainstream 62 of 100 Sep 22
Work and Office
Buyer’s Brief
Thunderbolt 5 docks went from rare to common in the first half of 2026. The speed is real, but your laptop’s port decides whether…
▲ Rising 64 of 100 Sep 22
Hobbies and Crafts
Market Shift
Joann’s closure scattered fabric and yarn shoppers across Michaels, independent shops and online sellers. Where the business went, and what the liquidation did to…
▲ Rising 56 of 100 Sep 22
Gaming and Entertainment
Buyer’s Brief
RGB mini-LED is the new premium TV backlight of 2026. Forecasts, launch prices and a plain guide to who should buy one now and…
↗ Emerging 55 of 100 Sep 22
Travel and Adventure
Trend Report
Camping has more participants than ever, but each camper goes out less often, glamping is the on-ramp for newcomers and RV shipments are falling.…
● Mainstream 46 of 100 Sep 22