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Survey: 73% of broadcasters plan to use 5G in next 2 years

Haivision, a provider of real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, has released the results of its fourth annual Broadcast Transformation Report – providing insights into the state of technology adoption in the broadcast industry. Conducted by surveying Haivision’s customers and prospects, the report is a collection of responses from more than 700 broadcast and […]

April 13, 2023

Report: PC, Apple computer sales plummet

PC sales, including Apple units, have tumbled by 29 percent during the recent quarter-year. Statistics from International Data Corp (IDC) says that the fall-out from the pandemic has lead to a glut in store and supplier inventory. IDC states that global PC shipments were 56.9 million in Q1 this year, down 29 per cent y-o-y […]

April 11, 2023By Chris Forrester

Research: Same-brand device ecosystems drive consumer loyalty

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has released its latest Worldpanel ComTech data on the decision-making journey for technology devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, smart speakers, domestic appliances, and also Wearables (smartwatches & fitness trackers). The data reveals that the same brand ownership across multiple devices consolidates brand loyalty and drives revenue by […]

March 29, 2023

Italy: 93m connected screens

The expansion of broadband coverage in Italy – currently available to 90 per cent of households – has been followed by a boom in connected screen ownership, according to the annual report from audience rating company Auditel. In the last five years, the number of connected screens has risen from 70 million to over 93 […]

March 27, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Report: AR/VR headset shipments decline sharply in 2022

Global shipments of AR/VR headsets in 2022 declined 20.9 per cent year om year to 8.8 million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline was not completely unexpected, given the limited number of vendors in the market, a challenging macro-economic environment, and a […]

March 9, 2023

Study: VR sales flat, but usage up

Plume, the personalised communications services pioneer, has revealed insights into the virtual reality device market following a global study conducted from homes powered by its cloud-driven solution. Plume has connected more than 2.2 billion WiFi-enabled devices and currently manages over 45 million locations in the Plume Cloud globally. This latest update explores the popularity and […]

March 2, 2023

Report: OLED revenues fall

OLED panel revenues decreased 3 per cent y-o-y in Q4’/2022 to $12.6 billion as a result of a 7 per cent y-o-y shipment decline. But analysts say there’s worse to come in 2023 according to Digital Supply Chain Consultants’ (DSCC) latest OLED Shipment Report. The numbers are spread across the complete industry including OLED-based laptops. […]

February 22, 2023By Chris Forrester

Forecast: LCD TV panel orders set to rebound

The demand recovery for LCD TV panel orders from the global top Korean and Chinese TV makers is nearby according to Omdia’s TV Display & OEM Intelligence Service. Omdia estimates a strong rebound of 19 per cent year on year (YoY) is expected in Q2 2023 along with the anticipation of reaching 161.4 million units […]

February 15, 2023

Data: Record sales quarter for Google Pixel

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has released its latest Worldpanel ComTech OS Smartphone data. Kantar’s Global OS study uncovers the following behaviours within the Smartphone market between September and December 2022: Google Pixel secures a record global sales quarter Between September and December 2022, Smartphone ownership grew by +2 per cent which saw […]

February 2, 2023

Research: Vision-based tech can improve connected experience

Parks Associates has released the whitepaper Vision-Based Technology: Next-Gen Control, developed in partnership with Adeia, which explores the impact and benefits of vision-based interaction for consumer devices, including smart TVs, smart home devices, and smartphones. The whitepaper examines a range of potential use cases in which vision-based interfaces can augment consumers’ experience and enhance their […]

January 27, 2023