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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

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

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

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…

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

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.

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Global Telecom & Pay TV Services Market to Slowdown in 2024

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

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.

Tablet Shipments Show Signs of Recovery in Q1

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

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?

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

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.

International Business Times

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.

Global smartphone market soars as Samsung retakes top spot from Apple

Smartphone shipments are recovering from a turbulent couple of years, but we’re buying fewer Apple and Samsung devices overall, IDC report claims.

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Apple's iPhone shipments are on the decline, analysts warn, and you might be surprised who the big winners are

Apple's global iPhone shipments are falling with Samsung and some surprising winners picking up the slack.

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Apple loses mantle as world’s biggest phone seller to Samsung as China sales drop

South Korean firm regains pole position amid biggest drop in iPhone sales since Covid-19 lockdowns

Apple Loses Top Spot To Samsung As Iphone Shipments Drop

IDC report reveals Samsung surpasses Apple in global smartphone market due to iPhone shipment decline. Apple and Samsung face fierce competition in evolvin...

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Smartwatches dominate, but smart rings could be the next big thing in health monitoring

Usually in the size of traditional rings, smart rings are designed to track sleep and fitness and are rapidly gaining popularity. With many new players entering the market, smart rings are emerging as a powerful tool to monitor health and enhance various aspects of the user's life.

After two years of misery, global PC shipments have finally started to increase but only by the smallest of margins

And the good news continues with AI PCs expected to have higher price tags. Wait, that's good news?

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Global PC Shipments recover to pre-pandemic levels — Q1 2024 sales show 8% growth over last year

IDC's latest report indicates that global PC shipments have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with Q1 2024 sales showing higher volumes year over year.

PC shipments are now back above pre-pandemic levels — but you might still want to hold off buying one

Lenovo and HP continue to dominate global PC shipments, but despite growth, you may want to wait for newer AI PCs.

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