But the cost of such systems has been beyond the reach
of mainstream consumers.
The smartphone has become ubiquitous over the past several years, and increasingly, the concept of smart wearables like watches, glasses, headsets, wristbands and other such gadgets are entering the consciousness
of mainstream consumers, even as not everybody is -LSB-...]
Huge price surges in both Bitcoin and altcoin markets have seen a second influx
of mainstream consumers into the cryptocurrency space after the phenomenon first occurred earlier this year.
VR games have not yet drawn the attention
of mainstream consumers, and developers are trying to catch up to the demand for VR gear.
Now that the Kindle is in the hands
of mainstream consumers, there is a much bigger group to share books with via the Kindle lending program.
«In 2013, tablets became a mainstream phenomenon, with a vast choice of Android - based tablets being within the budget
of mainstream consumers while still offering adequate specifications,» said Roberta Cozza, research director at Gartner.
But while this $ 399 device may hit the Goldilocks zone in terms of size, its interface needs some work before it can capture the attention
of mainstream consumers.
«In 2013, tablets became a mainstream phenomenon, with a vast choice of Android - based tablets being within the budget
of mainstream consumers while still offering adequate specifications,» writes research director Roberta Cozza.
The announcement indicates that GM intends to move fast in getting the technology on the road and in the hands
of mainstream consumers, including customers of its nascent Maven car - sharing program.
It's already popular across a range of segments, but whey protein now dominates an even wider audience
of mainstream consumers.
PlayStation VR, while not exactly cheap, is obviously the most affordable VR option so far — and the only one that is likely to be within reach
of mainstream consumers this year.
The rest
of the mainstream consumer market will likely be quite happy with the smaller, lighter and — most importantly — cheaper iPad Mini.
While the Bureau can commence investigations into virtually any product or service market, bread is one
of those mainstream consumer products — like gasoline, telecommunications, airlines or real estate — that affects just about every consumer.
To my mind, part of why HomeKit hasn't yet really seized the attention
of the mainstream consumer is that Apple has yet to make a compelling case for it.
Not exact matches
Activist fund Corvex Management six months ago built up a stake in the maker
of Activia yogurt and Evian water, as European
consumer - goods companies come under pressure to boost profit amid slow growth in
mainstream brands.
Mainstream consumers are open to new and innovative ideas, and there is no shortage
of bright minds to satiate their needs.
As CMO, Hispanic Enterprises & Content NBCUniversal, Jacqueline Hernandez has leveraged her multi-platform brand building / business acumen to engage a new generation
of consumers, growing the U.S. Hispanic audience and securing double - digit increases in
mainstream multicultural audiences.
And just because
mainstream consumers don't yet see the appeal
of VR, developers seem to be loving it, despite not making much money on sales
of their apps, Newell said.
Bulky and unfashionable headsets that require beefy computers to operate are just a few
of the reasons why
mainstream consumers haven't gravitated to the technology, although some hardcore gamers and enthusiasts still find them compelling.
Major outlets have been using UGC content for a number
of years now — but more and more, we're seeing
consumers go directly to the source to see the full story rather than the edited version some
mainstream media will co-opt and share.
Consumer adoption
of devices such as smart watches, eyeglasses, or fitness monitors is far from
mainstream, at least from a global view.
This is the first celebrity - associated digital wallet
of any kind, bringing
consumers the first
mainstream digital wallet that allows the buying and selling
of bitcoin, which also works with any bitcoin ATM across the U.S. and internationally.
Uber, on the other hand, has teamed up with a number
of companies, which include United Airlines, Starbucks, Morgan Stanley and the National Football League in order to promote its ride - hailing service to as many
mainstream consumers as possible.
It's still unclear whether
mainstream consumers are willing to pay for a 4G LTE connection to their car on top
of their typical smartphone bill.
Furthermore, in a possible future where virtual currencies have won significant
mainstream adoption, J.P. Morgan may not be naturally positioned to offer the kinds
of services that
consumers want.
It seems that buying and melting companies, that guy who stands in the vault with fake security guards with the gold coins and other companies
of their ilk have finally come into the
mainstream of the American
consumers» consciousness.
It also explores some areas
of controversy: for example, while supporting localism is central to green ethics, there are industries and products where thats not possible Green marketing is becoming
mainstream; Horowitz cites studies showing that 76 %
of consumers would switch to green goods, if they had parity
of price and quality.
«We are excited to be part
of the first eSports [decentralised app](dapp) on Ethereum and believe the first token trading will ensure the long - term trading sustainability
of the FirstBlood ecosystem... Dapps like FirstBlood will be the game - changers, encouraging more
mainstream consumer engagement with Ethereum and more developers to create dapps on the platform.»
Green marketing is becoming
mainstream; Horowitz cites studies showing that 76 %
of consumers would switch to green goods, if they had parity
of price and quality.
There's even talk
of new bitcoin ETFs being offered to
mainstream consumers, following the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) order granting LedgerX registration as a derivatives clearing organization.
If cryptocurrencies can continue their push into the
mainstream, bitcoin is well placed to take advantage
of any increased
consumer demand.
Right now their impact may be limited but, according to Gregg Johnson, CEO
of Invoca, voice assistants are set to become
mainstream in about 18 - 24 months driven by increasing
consumer acceptance, falling prices and fierce competition.
Incentivizing cryptocurrency usage across supply chains and within
consumer segments would increase the volume
of crypto transactions and provide a strong avenue towards
mainstream usage.
The «officially tabulated»
mainstream b.s. reports are not picking up the numbers, but the large credit card issuers (like Capital One) and auto debt issuers (like Santander
Consumer USA) have been showing a dramatic rise in troubled credit card and auto debt loans for several quarters, especially in the sub-prime segment which is now, arguably the majority of consumer debt issuance at the
Consumer USA) have been showing a dramatic rise in troubled credit card and auto debt loans for several quarters, especially in the sub-prime segment which is now, arguably the majority
of consumer debt issuance at the
consumer debt issuance at the margin.
The main problem
of Bitcoin alternatives is that they lack liquidity and therefore have little or no usage by the
mainstream consumer.
With millions
of users, Kik hopes to drive
mainstream consumer adoption
of Kin, potentially making it the most adopted and used cryptocurrency in the world.
On any given day, the front pages
of such
mainstream Indian newspapers as The Hindustan Times and the Times
of India veer between celebrity - mongering — Britney Spears's new hairstyle - and what appears to be «
consumer nationalism» - reports on Indian tycoons, beauty queens, fashion designers, filmmakers, and other achievers in the West.
The first, and smaller, group is made up
of those
consumers of the right - leaning media who also choose to watch a
mainstream media news program.
«Flours made from pulses and legumes have a great deal to offer
consumers from a health standpoint â $ «and yet they have failed to become
mainstream, primarily because
of organoleptic issues â $ «chief
of which is taste, Today, taste â $ «or sensory experience — continues its reign as the number one driver
of consumer food choice.
Tapping into a growing
consumer trend that has attracted the attention and support
of meat industry titans like Tyson Foods, who own a 5 % stake in Beyond Meat, the expansion into Kroger marks a more than tripled distribution growth
of The Beyond Burger within two months» time and reflects an increased demand for plant - based protein among
mainstream consumers.
The growing scientific consensus on the nutritional benefits
of organic milk, and wider availability in
mainstream markets, could help push
consumer demand higher.
Mekhaya says this gives the company more exposure to different demographics
of consumers as
mainstream grocers rush to stock their aisles with the most popular Asian foods.
Today, it faces multiple new challenges: how to appeal to second - generation Asians, branch into
mainstream markets and translate some
of its traditionally high - sodium, deep - fried foods for the health - conscious
consumer all while operating its third and newest manufacturing plant completed in 2009.
To meet the swelling
mainstream consumer demand for plant - based options, The Beyond Burger launched in over 600 top - performing Kroger - owned stores spanning 15 states and four
of Kroger's key banners: Fred Meyer, King Sooper, Kroger and Ralphs.
For North American
consumers, packaging tubes offer a nice playful, squeezable alternative to the more
mainstream packaging formats typically crowding the store - shelves
of most leading retail outlets in this part
of the world.
The rapid growth
of Foodstirs — which spent most
of 2017 in around 400 stores before a surge
of interest from retailers propelled it into almost 8,000 doors by the year end - proves you can disrupt a category dominated by legacy brands (Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines) by offering
mainstream products and flavor profiles (chocolate chip cookies, sweet vanilla cake) that appeal to a generation
of consumers that want to cook - as evidenced by the growth
of meal kits - but also want to vote with their wallets by choosing brands which align with their values, argued Fleishman.
The declining appeal
of commercial,
mainstream beers is driving mega-mergers, but how do big brewers tap into the more sophisticated habits
of consumers?
«I'm hoping, though, that they and others will see this as part
of a deliberate course
of action to get out
of the penalty box that's the «alternative» section in the supermarket and get into a
mainstream discussion with the
consumer,» Mr. Brown told the Times.
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Chad Sarno, co-founder and vice-president
of culinary at Good Catch Foods, hopes to hook
mainstream consumers with faux fish dishes designed to look and taste like the reel deal.
According to Euromonitor, global sales
of sports nutrition RTD beverages are expected to exceed $ 1.2 billion, or grow 11 % in 2017, driven by
mainstream, active
consumers.