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] Programs designed around behaviour change consistently report higher reductions in real-world phishing reports and faster threat reporting rates. Swif.ai
• [New] Whether motivated by lifestyle changes, retirement goals, remote work flexibility, or long-term investment opportunities, buyers continue to view Costa Rica as an attractive destination. Coldwell Banker Pura Vida Paradise
• [New] Sensitive skin repair applications are forecast to witness the fastest growth through 2033 due to rising environmental stressors, pollution, and lifestyle-induced skin sensitivities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Livestream shopping, social commerce and improved mobile connectivity are expected to expand the reach of antioxidant-based cosmetic products further. Yahoo! Finance
• [New] Canadian tourism operators are looking at opportunities created by changing travel behaviour. Travel And Tour World
• [New] US POINTER randomized 2,111 adults aged 60-79 with intact cognition but elevated risk: sedentary behaviour, suboptimal diet and additional family-history or cardiometabolic factors. Progevita
• [New] There's a lot of buying power in Europe and if OpenAI can sway dollars away from Google and Meta, they could make an instant impact, especially if they can focus on the intent-based search behaviour. Digiday
• [New] The Austrian capital places walking at the top of the mobility pyramid: more than a third of its citizens make more than a third of their daily journeys on foot, either for shopping, going to work or nearby destinations, but also for leisure. Polis Network
• [New] For more than two decades, the Chinese government has been focused on building the surveillance technology infrastructure, through public-private partnerships (stakeholder capitalism), that will ultimately enable the centralised control of all resource allocation and thus of its citizens' behaviour. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] Travel Blue has called on the global travel retail industry to rethink its category strategy, arguing that Travel Essentials will be a key driver of future growth as shopper behaviour continues to evolve. DFNI
• [New] Millions of people around the world are interested in discovering internet-based opportunities that can fit around their existing lifestyle. TechBullion
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest CAGR through 2033, driven by expanding smartphone penetration, rising disposable incomes, and increasing digital lifestyle adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, interfaces will embrace multimodal interaction to mimic natural human behaviour. Solwey
• [New] 73% of APAC consumers now expect a consistent experience whether shopping online, in-app, or in-store. Branch8
• [New] The World Economic Forum values the global sports economy at $2.3 trillion and warns that $169 billion in sporting goods revenue, roughly 27%, is at risk if physical inactivity keeps rising. Sporting Goods Intelligence
• [New] A majority of American Jews experienced antisemitism over the past year, with many changing their behaviour out of fear. New York Post
• [New] More than one billion people worldwide are expected to experience menopausal symptoms, creating demand for care that goes beyond supplements, content, and generic lifestyle advice. Mean CEO's BLOG
• India is witnessing rising cases of tinnitus due to exposure to noise pollution, occupational hazards, and lifestyle-related factors. Data Bridge Market Research
• Mercado Libre, the Argentine-founded online shopping and payments giant that is Latin America's most valuable company, said it will invest 4.6 billion dollars in Mexico during 2026. The Rio Times
• Planned enhancements include new Gate Link vehicles to better connect terminals, upgraded infrastructure, an advanced baggage handling system, additional parking and 40 new restaurants featuring Central Florida-inspired cuisine and shopping opportunities. Meetings Today
• Given that hypertension management includes adherence to medicine and lifestyle changes, behaviour change communication through WhatsApp-mediated reminders could function as cues to action and subsequently promote hypertension management. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Given the high mobile penetration and the opportunities it provides for encouraging lifestyle modification, an app such as WhatsApp, which is a free-to-use and real-time messaging platform, could facilitate patient-clinician interactions. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Agentic shopping could account for roughly 10% to 25% of U.S. e-commerce by 2030 (Bain), which points to a meaningful shift in how digital commerce will work. Google Open Source Blog

Last updated: 27 August 2026