Small pets may be tiny, but the industry supporting them is anything but small. The global guinea pig cage market is currently valued at $455 million and projected to surge to $715 million by 2033, while rodent accessories overall are forecasted to double to $2.5 billion in the same timeframe. While millions of U.S. households own guinea pigs, rabbits and other small animals, species-specific data is limited. And, safe, high-quality habitats remain an overlooked gap in the broader pet economy.| genxliving.com
Deepfake Engineering: Navigating the Rise of Synthetic RealitiesKylie MillerMon, 09/22/2025 - 08:43 The line between reality and fiction has been getting blurry in recent years, due to the emergence of the deepfake engineering. It is an influential technology that manipulates audio and video content using the methods of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning and has brought about a novel dimension of media production. Although the possibilities offered by deepfakes are hard to deny, t...|
Goodbye, Old SofaBryan RubyFri, 08/29/2025 - 08:34 Last month, I got rid of an old reclining sofa that my wife and I purchased 24 years ago. At the time, it was an elegant black-blue leather sofa that reclined in a special way that it could be placed safely next to the wall. I say the color of the sofa is black-blue because I always assumed the color of the furniture was black, while my wife insists that it is blue. This debate on color was never settled, but I can assure you that family hist...|
Resolving Home Renovation Regret: AI Tool Transforming Bid ComparisonMerilee KernThu, 08/28/2025 - 06:35 In a move set to disrupt the home improvement industry, GreatBuildz—a leading homeowner-contractor matching service—has launched BidCompareAI. This free and publicly available AI-powered tool is designed to help homeowners make sense of contractor bids—one of the most confusing and error-prone aspects of home renovation projects. Read more about Resolving Home Renovation Regret: AI T...|
CEO Q&A: Agentic AI Rewiring Auto Retail to Resolve Broken Car Buying SystemMerilee KernMon, 08/25/2025 - 07:52 For decades, car buying has ranked among the most frustrating consumer experiences. Pricing is opaque, dealerships typically employ aggressive sales tactics, and buyers and sellers find the process to be riddled with inefficiencies. The system, built around outdated incentives and misaligned priorities, has long been in need of a shakeup. And now, as artificial intelligence transfor...|
2026 Updates to Can-Am Spyder, Ryker, and Canyon AnnouncedPress ReleaseFri, 08/22/2025 - 10:11 Valcourt, Quebec, August 17, 2025 – Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc., continues the evolution of its popular 3-wheel vehicles, the Can-Am Spyder, Can-Am Canyon, and Can-Am Ryker, for 2026 with fresh new modern colors and refined product offerings. “2025 was a strong year for the Can-Am 3-wheel vehicle lineup with the introduction of the Can-Am Canyon,” said Elsa Vilarinho, Director, Global M...|
Should Businesses Incorporate Gamification for Safety Training?Zachary AmosTue, 08/12/2025 - 08:10 Employers are getting creative with how they upskill and protect their workforce. Encouraging them to polish their knowledge through exercises requires innovative thinking, which is why many corporate training programs consider gamification. It is an ancient technique with a modern twist, inspiring many to see mandatory training as competitive and enjoyable. Read more about Should Businesses Inc...|
Friday Vinyl: Ray Charles - FriendshipBryan RubyFri, 05/23/2025 - 15:40 I just finished listening to Ray Charles' 1984 album, Friendship. As you can tell by the picture, I purchased this album at a garage sale a few years back for $5. This album has Ray Charlies returning to country music accompanied by a number of country stars including Hank Williams, Jr, the Oak Ridge Boys, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. To this day, my favorite song on the album is the the last song on the...|
The older I get the more positive I have become. Yea I know, this surprised me too as I expected it to go the other way when I was younger. The negative of being positive though is recognizing that the world could use a lot more positive people.| genxliving.com
Deepfake Engineering: Navigating the Rise of Synthetic Realities| genxliving.com
I have had the CD Edition of the Eversolo Play in my living room for over a month. This version of the Eversolo Play is an all-in-one that features a CD player as well as a music streamer, DAC, and amplifier in a compact and inviting form factor. While I have no regrets ordering this device for my home, there are definitely a few areas where Eversolo could have enhanced the user experience. After thirty days of usage, the Eversolo Play has left me with a mix of positive and negative impressio...| genxliving.com
It's been awhile since I reviewed anything Hi-Fi but this summer I brought into my house what what I call budget premium audio equipment. Audio equipment designed and built better than the price suggests offering the latest in streaming, room correction, and amplification. Lately, my focus has been on WiiM, a brand brand owned by Linkplay Technology. Linkplay is a company that has been backed by teams from such companies as Google, Broadcom, InterVideo, and Harman.| genxliving.com