Nearly 100% of large hospitals in the US reported a nursing shortage a month before the omicron variant arrived.

Among US gamers, PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass are the most popular video game subscription services, used by 21% and 18% of those ages 18 and older, respectively.

In 2022, Samsung is expected to ship 276 million smartphones worldwide, maintaining its lead over Apple, with 243 million.

Health and beauty items are the most-purchased products via smart speaker, with 8.9 million US internet users ordering these products on their smart speakers between August 2019 and August 2021.

Virtual reality content revenues worldwide will jump from $2.16 billion in 2021 to $8.31 billion in 2025.

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, US healthcare providers are incorporating telehealth into their practice, particularly when treating new concerns.

More US consumers shopped from their couch than in-person every day of Thanksgiving weekend 2021.

Walmart is the most popular online alternative to Amazon, with nearly 63% of US Amazon buyers picking up products there when not doing so on Amazon.

Among US gamers, Facebook Gaming is the most popular destination for viewing live gameplay, with 42% watching esports and other gaming livestreams on the platform.

Twitter will count 56.4 million monthly US users in 2021, but fewer and fewer in the coming years, per our projections.

Fintech companies worldwide raised $94.7 billion in funding over the first three quarters of 2021, almost as much as the two prior years combined.

US ecommerce sales will surpass $1 trillion annually in 2022, up 15.9% from this year.

When it comes to Christmas shopping, the biggest priority among UK consumers is avoiding crowds, cited by 32% of those 18 and older.

Nearly three-quarters of US adults will likely use standard delivery for their purchases this holiday season.

Instagram Stories ads will bring in $15.95 billion worldwide in 2022, more than one-quarter of the platform’s global net ad revenues.

Many jobs in the US are tied to health insurance, which in turn is tying many workers to their jobs.

Among marketing professionals worldwide, 81% send newsletter emails, which may not be surprising if you’ve taken a look at your inbox recently.

Usage of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services has soared across generations in the US, especially among Gen Z.

Fixed broadband subscriptions are set to jump nearly 50% in the Middle East and Africa, and more than 37% in Latin America, by the end of 2030. These regions are the ones with the most room for growth, as they’ve only recently gained access to fixed broadband.

In China and the US, 59% of internet users are comfortable using secondhand clothing items, making those countries where the resale fashion economy is most ripe for growth.