IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortage hits supply
Market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC) now expects global PC shipments to drop 11.3% in 2026, sharply lower than the 2.4% decline it projected in November 2025, as memory…
IDC sees shift to mixed reality as AR/VR market shows 18% growth
The global AR/VR headset market saw a year-over-year growth of 18.1% in the latest quarter, showing a steady recovery, according to market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC). Meta led…
IDC revises PC, tablet forecasts but sees steady demand ahead
Beyond 2025, growth in the traditional PC market is expected to slow to below 1% annually through 2029 as demand levels off following Windows 11 upgrades.
IDC says wearables set for modest growth
Wearable devices, such as smartwatches and earbuds, are expected to see slower growth in the coming years, according to the market intelligence firm International Data Corp. (IDC). Shipments are on…
IDC: Emerging regions to boost smart home market growth by 2025
The global smart home device market is projected to remain flat in 2024, with only a 0.6% growth, reaching 892.3 million units, according to the International Data Corp. (IDC). This…
IDC reports gaming PC market recovery in Q2 2024
The global gaming PC market saw a slight recovery in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments reaching around 10.6 million units, according to market intelligence firm International Data Corp.…
IDC: Global wearables market sees 8.8% growth in Q1 2024
The global wearables market kicked off 2024 on a strong note, with shipments of wearable devices increasing by 8.8% year over year in the first quarter (1Q24), reaching 113.1 million…
IDC: Shipments of wearables continue upward trajectory
According to the International Data Corp. (IDC), global shipments of wearable devices witnessed a 2.6% year-over-year growth in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), hitting an unprecedented high of 148.4…
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