Global Scans · Lifestyles · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Digital lifestyles are on the rise around the world and AR and VR will likely see us all using wearables, head-mounted displays and smartphones in almost everything we do. And, most of us will be living in cities too with full amenities close by.

• [New] The US is increasingly seeing China as a threat to its hegemony and the preservation of the Western values-based order, and is responding through its Indo-Pacific strategy. orfonline.org
• [New] The future of sustainable eating could depend on translating the principles of traditional Japanese diets - seasonality, fermentation, plant proteins, and resource efficiency - into formats that fit modern convenience-oriented lifestyles. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] Google Search will use AI agents for online shopping, introducing a Universal Cart that works across merchants and services. BGR
• [New] By the year 2026, artificial intelligence will be an integral part of the American lifestyle, affecting how people work, study, shop, communicate, and solve problems. Medium
• [New] Expanded AI capabilities could influence search behaviour, content consumption, commerce experiences, and customer interactions across Apple devices. MarketingProfs
• [New] The Universal Cart feature persists across sites, actively monitors price changes, and has the potential to significantly change shopping behaviours. Forrester
• [New] F & B tops the list for how travelers expect to spend while in Europe, with 67% citing it as their biggest outlay, followed by shopping. DFNI
• [New] Long as Canada's housing strategy does not commit to having home values stall, Millennials and Gen Z will be faced with unaffordable rents and mortgages. Generation Squeeze
• [New] Express delivery is growing at 16.08% through 2031, reflecting the behaviour of higher-frequency buyers who value speed once trust has already been established. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] 1 in 5 Prime users plan to use Amazon's own AI assistant, formerly called Rufus but now integrated within Alexa for Shopping. Exploding Topics
• [New] With 61% of workers wanting more AI training and 54% expecting their tasks to change in three years, it's clear consumer behaviour is shifting toward upskilling fast to stay competitive at work. Careertrainer.ai
• [New] Traditional search engine volume is expected to decline significantly as AI-driven conversational search behaviour accelerates globally. Prox Digital Agency
• [New] More than half of American Jews report changing their behaviour out of fear of antisemitism. AJC
• [New] By 2030, average UK house prices are expected to have risen by around 18.5%, equivalent to approximately £67,000 on today's values. Mortgage Strategy
• High-net-worth buyers continue viewing Tennessee real estate as attractive investments combining lifestyle benefits, tax advantages, and appreciation potential. Coldwell Banker Southern Realty
• People who start and stick to exercise programs are often making other positive lifestyle changes that could affect their skin. ELLE
• 77) AI-powered shopping agents acting on behalf of consumers are projected to drive $1 trillion in US retail revenue by 2026-2027. demandsage
• A family earning $200,000 from remote work could achieve excellent lifestyle value in markets like Spokane or Bellingham-accessing Washington's tax benefits, outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities while maintaining living costs much closer to the national average. PNW Residences | Compass
• A modular ADS might include subsystems for localization, perception, behaviour prediction, planning, and actuation. Southern California Law Review
• A self-driving car senses the world with cameras and LIDAR, builds a 3D model of the environment, predicts the behaviour of other vehicles, plans a trajectory, and executes precise steering and braking commands-all within milliseconds, thousands of times per second. Articsledge
• For wealthy investors who plan to spend meaningful time in their investment location or relocate entirely Dubai's lifestyle infrastructure is a serious part of the investment proposition. Magus Real Estate - Dubai - UAE | Magusproperties.ae
• The eCommerce giant will deploy mobile experiential trucks across Hong Kong to give consumers hands-on product interaction, while collaborating with local lifestyle influencers for unboxing campaigns to validate Tmall Supermarket's efficiency. Marketing-Interactive

Last updated: 25 June 2026