According to the US Census Bureau, nearly one-third of the American workforce, and half of all information workers, are able to work from home. The number of people working partially or fully remote has been on the rise for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend. Earlier this month, UK-based startup network Founders … [Read more...]
Pandemic response products – supply & demand surge
With the COVID-19 situation showing the importance of hygiene and staying protected against viruses, essentials for disinfection and personal or workplace safety are rising in demand - and supply. Disinfection must-haves, include sterilization chambers - which in some models can even detect body temperature and identify faces - UV lamps and soap … [Read more...]
HDMI interconnects industry looks forward to strong 2.1 adoption
Despite delays in high-end TV, computer and gaming device releases as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, HDMI 2.1 remains the next big trend. In the HDMI interconnects sector, makers in China are confident the shift to the latest specification will happen. Gearing up for this, more are expected to emphasize the development of compliant connectors … [Read more...]
An unexpected boom? Demand for sanitizer spray pens shows strength of multifunctions
Sanitizer spray pens are currently among the top 20 most popular lifestyle products on GlobalSources.com in terms of buyer interest. But why? Part of it is the coronavirus-driver high demand for hygiene and personal care products in general. But hand sanitizer spray pens are witnessing unprecedented growth, which other products are not. We can … [Read more...]
Are smart devices and IoT driving the new solar boom?
Right now, one of the trending product categories in electronics is solar power – products from a number of solar power-related suppliers are high in the GlobalSources.com charts both overall and in the newest releases. What’s driving this demand? Anthony Masotto of One-Pull Wire and Cable Solutions identifies two important factors. First, … [Read more...]