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All the while, consumer interest never matched the industry’s passion for the technology. The pandemic might have seemed like a prime opportunity to plug in and disconnect, since actual reality didn’t have a lot going for it. But after a jump in 2021, VR headset sales fell 2% last year to $1.1 billion, according to the NPD Group — a far cry from the near-$100 billion market once forecast. Only one in seven households even had a VR headset in 2022, according to Parks Associates ....

As technology continues to transform the healthcare industry, Electronic Caregiver stands out as a leader in the connected health space. Their innovative solutions blend cutting-edge technology with personalized care, empowering patients to take control of their health and wellbeing. Ahead of Connected Health Summit's in-person sessions,  Anthony Dohrmann ,  Founder and CEO,  ECG - Electronic Caregiver , dives into Electronic Caregiver's approach to connected health and...

We are thrilled to announce that Robert Rose , President & CEO of MedWand Solutions , will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Connected Health Summit virtual session on Thursday, March 30th! With over 30 years of executive experience in Engineering & Operations Management, Manufacturing, and Strategic Business Successes on a global scale, Bob Rose brings a wealth of expertise to the summit. How have business models for at-home health and care changed and evolved...

Parks Associates to unveil latest streaming video market insights and new online tracker tool in upcoming research webinar Parks Associates is hosting a special webinar  on Wednesday, April 5, at 10:30 am CT (11:30 am ET), featuring an exclusive sneak peek at the company’s new and improved OTT Video Market Tracker  online service. The firm tracked 354 independent OTT services in the United States in 2022, with 87% of US internet households having at least one OTT...

According to a Parks Associates’ 2022 survey, 40% of consumers in U.S. internet households share credentials or use shared credentials, up from 27% in 2019.   From the article, " It's not me, it's Netflix: With password sharing on the block, how to boot your friends,"  by Jessica Guynn.

  Parks Associates will be at ISC West next week checking out what's new for the security industry - not just for single family homes, but also multifamily, SMB, and we are starting to look at the commercial building market especially as it relates to access and control. If you are ISC, we would love to stop by and see what you are showing off! Contact  Ashton Gambrell  or myself to make sure we connect! The 800-pound gorilla issue in the...

Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living , April 17-18 in Plano, Texas , addresses benefits of integrated tech solutions in MDU and hospitality markets Parks Associates’ new research Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services in MDUs  shows that over 10% of apartment renters report receiving bulk internet service and over half of those receiving bulk report paying through a separate amenity fee. The research firm will feature research from...

Today Apple announced the return of “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ for the 2023 season and is once again focused on the consumer experience first, including discovery and interactive features. In collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB), Apple TV+ subscribers will be able to watch two unrestricted weekly headlining games over 25 weeks beginning on Friday, April 7, 2023, alongside exclusive news, and supplemental content. Apple has also made a deal with DirecTV to...