Money
Rising Smartphone Prices Drive Consumer Shift
Over 70% of smartphone users are delaying purchases or switching brands due to rising prices, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research.
October 13, 2026, 10:49 AM·cnBeta.COM
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Money
Smartphone Prices Expected to Rise by 20% by 2026
A new Counterpoint Research report reveals that 63% of consumers planning to buy a smartphone are delaying purchases or seeking alternatives due to rising prices and storage costs.
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EVs
BMW Survey Highlights Disconnect Between EV Range Demands and Daily Usage
A BMW North America survey of 1,005 U.S. adults reveals that consumers demand electric vehicle ranges far exceeding their actual daily driving requirements.
IT之家
EVs
Consumer Expectations for EV Range and Charging Speed
A BMW Group survey shows that while most Americans need less than 75 miles of daily range, many refuse to buy an EV without at least 300 miles of capacity.
Electrek
AI
Russian AI Usage Trends: Personal Confessions and Daily Habits
A study by Ozon reveals that 20% of Russians prefer confiding in AI over people, with younger generations leading the trend in using neural networks for personal advice and reflection.
CNews.ru
AI
How AI Is Reshaping Holiday Shopping Decisions
A new report from PYMNTS, based on a roundtable of 40 senior executives, explores how consumers are balancing AI-driven product discovery with the need for manual control over final purchases.
PYMNTS.com
AI
Russian Lottery Players Show Interest in AI-Driven Predictions
A survey by National Lottery shows that 40.1% of Russians are open to using AI for lottery number selection, with 19% reporting previous success using AI-assisted strategies.
CNews.ru
Hardware
Russian Consumers Prefer Choosing Their Own Tech Gifts
A Tecno survey of 1,500 Russians shows that most consumers prefer to choose expensive electronics like smartphones and laptops themselves rather than receiving them as a surprise.
iXBT.com
Money
Russian Online Shopping Trends: Impulsive Purchases and Consumer Behavior
A new survey of 3,078 Russian consumers reveals that 54% make impulsive online purchases, with price and digital content being the primary drivers of their shopping decisions.
CNews.ru
Money
Custom Tailoring Gains Popularity as Russian Consumers Shift Spending Habits
Data from YuKassa reveals an 82% surge in atelier turnover as Russian consumers shift from mass-market purchases to custom tailoring and professional garment care.
CNews.ru
Money
Top Consumer Electronics Trends in Russia for 2026
Laptops, smartphones, and televisions topped the list of most popular consumer electronics in Russia in 2026, according to data from retailer Citilink.
CNews.ru
AI
AI Is Reshaping How Consumers Discover Products
A new report reveals that 23% of US consumers now use AI for product discovery, fundamentally changing how brands compete for customer attention.
PYMNTS.com
AI
Russian Consumers Increasingly Rely on AI for Shopping Decisions
A study by Sokolov indicates that 48% of Russians have used AI to select products multiple times, with electronics and gifts being the most common categories for AI-assisted shopping.
CNews.ru
Money
How Social Media Influences Credit Card Choices for Gen Z
Social media and influencers are increasingly influencing credit card selection among Gen Z, with 22% of young switchers using these channels to research their new primary card.
PYMNTS.com
Money
Avito Report: Smartphone Upgrade Intentions Among Russian Consumers
Over half of Russians plan to upgrade their smartphones within the next six months, with online advertising playing a significant role in their purchasing decisions.
CNews.ru
Money
Credit Card Loyalty Declines Among U.S. Consumers
A new report by PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that 30 million U.S. cardholders are likely to switch their primary credit card within the next year, with Gen Z posing the highest churn risk.
PYMNTS.com
EVs
US EV Market Trends: Consumer Confidence and Infrastructure Growth
A new industry report indicates that while US EV market share has declined in 2026, rising consumer confidence and improved charging infrastructure are shifting buyer sentiment toward electric mobility.
CleanTechnica
AI
Shoppers Prefer AI for Search Over Transactions
A study by Ashmanov and Partners reveals that shoppers are four times more likely to trust AI for product search and price comparison than for payment processing.
CNews.ru
Money
Samsung Surpasses Apple in Consumer Brand Intimacy Rankings
Samsung has overtaken Apple in MBLM's brand intimacy rankings for the first time in 16 years as Apple's emotional connection with consumers declines.
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