Sam Hitt

Boston

Senior Managing Editor at CT Lab Global Media

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Let the white pines be before it's too late

Jul 6, 2024 | santafenewmexican.com | Sam Hitt

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Forests are healthier if we stop the burns

Dec 16, 2023 | santafenewmexican.com | Sam Hitt

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The Best and Worst CE Trends of 2023

Dec 13, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

2023 in consumer electronics (CE) ought to be dubbed “the year of the great reset.” So far, we have dodged predictions of an impending recession and seen inflation recover to a more manageable 3.7 percent, down from the 50-year high displayed in 2022. At the same time, retail has been especially hard hit by layoffs in 2023 as companies tighten belts and reset from post-pandemic hiring frenzies.
Navigating the World of AR and VR Hardware

Dec 5, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

The direct-to-consumer augmented reality and virtual reality industry has generated significant investment from leading tech companies including Meta, Sony, and Apple. However, the global AR hardware market has yet to return even a fraction of the money invested in it, which begs the question: Are AR and VR headsets worth garnering major focus from retailers? According to Statista Market Insights, global AR hardware revenue is expected to reach only $3.2 billion in 2023.
Save Space and Spruce Up a Kitchen with Countertop Appliances

Oct 4, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

Countertop appliances are a great way to add or increase functionality in any kitchen. Requiring minimal space and delivering maximum convenience, small appliances can typically be stored under a counter or in a closet when not in use. This portability makes the segment ideal for homeowners who want to get creative in the kitchen but may not have the space or financial means to install various high-ticket appliances.
Going Circular Is Now a Business Imperative: Are You Ready?

Sep 12, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

Sustainability is a hot topic in the tech world. In his opening address to this year’s IFA show, current Managing Director of IFA Oliver Merlin said in regard to consumer sentiment, “I would say – only a year or so ago – that sustainability was at maybe number four or number five: Behind the price, behind the brand, behind the quality of the product. Now, sustainability is one or two.” Statistics back this claim.
Gaming Was All the Rage at IFA 2023

Sep 11, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

of the world’s nearly 8 billion inhabitants are gamers. As a result, it comes as no surprise that the segment was one of the main focus points of this year’s IFA 2023 show. A fun way to relieve stress, connect with friends and pass the time, gaming is diverse in that consumers can turn almost any internet-connected mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or console into an instant entertainment hub.
Black Friday Deals Should Look More Familiar in 2023

Sep 5, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

Black Friday, the brick-and-mortar retail craze taking place a day after Thanksgiving that has traditionally marked the beginning of the holiday shopping season, is set to take place this year on November 24 with Cyber Monday, the eCommerce version of Black Friday, following on November 27. Before the pandemic, Black Friday was the Super Bowl of discounts and conjured up images of people camped out in front of retail outlets stampeding over each other in their rush to load up shopping carts.
Generative AI Is the Future of Gaming No One Wants to Face

Sep 4, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

“We are now in a gray zone,” says Lior Romanowsky, CEO of Spartans Technologies, an Israeli company that helps others navigate and implement emerging technologies, in regard to how generative AI is being implemented in the tech industry. “There are not enough rules of engagement because this entire field is so new.” One fact however is very clear: AI will be a driving factor in the future of gaming creation, gaming technology, and gaming companies.
Built on Glass: The Chip Industry Is Chillingly Fragile

Sep 3, 2023 | dealerscope.com | Sam Hitt

Artificial Intelligence has been a major buzzword in the technology industry over the past year with the emergence of generative AI platforms such as Chat GPT. More than 77 percent of companies are either using AI in some capacity or experimenting with the use of AI. However, the semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence are not readily available. They are remarkably scarce and rely on a complicated and fragile international production system.