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Smartphone growth continues to surge in Q2 2024 results thanks to AI

Preliminary sales figures for the second quarter revealed global shipments are still on an upward trajectory.

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Qualcomm sues China's Transsion, the 'Smartphone King of Africa,' for infringing on its patents

Qualcomm sues China's Transsion, the 'Smartphone King of Africa,' for infringing on its patents

Transsion has almost half of Africa's smartphone market and the company is expanding in South Asia and other emerging markets.

PC sales are finally on the up again as Lenovo tightens its grip on the top spot in the charts while Dell takes a dip

PC sales are finally on the up again as Lenovo tightens its grip on the top spot in the charts while Dell takes a dip

All the big brands are up... apart from Dell.

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Vision Pro will be lucky to hit half a million sales this year, according to industry tracker

As the international Apple Vision Pro launch is underway, one firm thinks it’s not the answer to the headset’s sales problems.

Apple Vision Pro Won’t Reach Sales of 500,000 Units in Its First Year, Set to Experience 75% Sales Drop in Q3

As the $3,500 mixed reality rig gets ready to debut in Europe on Friday, IDC does say that a lower priced version, as well as more content, could spark demand

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Client PC market grows 3% in Q2 as sales of Apple's computers skyrocket by nearly 21%

The growth of Apple's PCs in shipment outpaces the industry by around seven times.

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Global PC market goes from strength to strength as Mac sales give Apple a huge boost — now just wait for AI PCs

Global PC sales are heading up thanks to Mac updates and refresh cycles brought on by Windows 11 upgrades.

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Apple Intelligence and Galaxy AI to help spark AI smartphone explosion — growing 364% in 2024

Apple Intelligence and Galaxy AI to help spark AI smartphone explosion — growing 364% in 2024

Gen AI smartphone sales will soon outperform the non-AI-enabled smartphone market, predicts the research firm IDC. By 2028, it projects Gen AI smartphone shipments could reach 912 million units.

AI PCs. Is it all hype, should you switch, and if so, when?

AI PCs. Is it all hype, should you switch, and if so, when?

AI PC is emerging technology, but it's set to transform how we work with our devices.

Warren Buffett Sold This Stock Quite Early, But You Should Probably Hold On

Warren Buffett Sold This Stock Quite Early, But You Should Probably Hold On

Warren Buffett fully exited HP in Q1. With YTD gains of 18%, HPQ stock is outperforming the S&P 500 Index this year. Did Buffett sell the stock too early, and should you still hold on to HP?

OPPO's Decisive Move: Generative AI for All Smartphones

The democratisation of AI as a tool for all

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Microsoft is laying off workers at its Mixed Reality business as the technology that inspired Mark Zuckerberg to rename his company struggles

Microsoft is laying off workers at its Mixed Reality business as the technology that inspired Mark Zuckerberg to rename his company struggles

Global sales of AR and VR headsets like Microsoft's HoloLens 2 dropped by nearly a quarter last year, continuing a trend that has seen interest fall off for the once promising technology.

Taking Gen AI mainstream with next-level automation

Taking Gen AI mainstream with next-level automation

By combining Gen AI with Intelligent automation, businesses have greater control of data and automated workflows, managing how it’s processed, secured, and stored.

Rapidus Adds Chip Packaging Services to Plans for $32 Billion 2nm Fab

Rapidus Adds Chip Packaging Services to Plans for $32 Billion 2nm Fab

To say that the global foundry market is booming right now would be an understatement. Demand for leading-edge process technologies driven by AI and HPC applications is unprecedented, and with Intel joining the contract chipmaking game, this market segment is once again becoming rather competitive as well. Yet, this is…

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Apple isn't Samsung's biggest threat in the tablet market right now

Two major players, Samsung and Apple, saw tablet shipments decline in sales, while Chinese tech companies held their spots steady and saw year-over-year growth of over 50 percent.

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As Sony's mobile sales fall fast, I still don't know why Xperia exists — and that's the problem

A research firm revealed that Sony's mobile sales fell hard and fast last year, losing out to Apple and Google even in its home market of Japan.

Global Telecom & Pay TV Services Market to Slowdown in 2024

Growth will slow from 2.1% in 2023 to 1.4% in 2024, the IDC forecasts

After Decades of Promise, the Virtual Reality Era Has Finally Arrived

VR is a paradigm shift for consumer technology. The tech has a long road ahead, but amazing hardware already puts the huge potential on full display.

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Tablet Shipments Show Signs of Recovery in Q1

Growth in worldwide tablet shipments returned after two years of declines according to IDC

No 'independent chip makers and system makers and storage makers': Industry expert paints bleakest picture of future of IT — insatiable tech appetite of Google, Microsoft and other hyperscalers could kill off competition forever

Fewer enterprises, governments, and academic institutions are running their own hardware, preferring to use cloud services.

Should You Buy This Beaten-Down AI Stock for Its 4% Dividend Yield?

Sales of AI-enabled gadgets are expected to drive hardware sales over the next few years. PC maker HP looks like an AI play worth buying for its nearly 4% dividend yield and tepid valuations.

Rugged devices are becoming an increasingly popular business choice

Businesses are looking to reduce total cost of ownership and meet sustainability initiatives with rugged devices.

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Samsung shipped more phones than anyone else in Q1 2024

Samsung is back on top, beating Apple in smartphone sales this quarter.

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Samsung Returns To Top Of The Smartphone Market: Industry Tracker

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday.

Apple’s iPhone sales slide as Samsung moves into No. 1 spot

Apple has given up its spot as the number one smartphone in the worldwide market, with Samsung swooping into the top.

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