AI Evolution Outpaces Regulation
Analysis from Omdia reveals that governments and regulators worldwide are racing to address the rapidly evolving nature of AI technologies, including generative AI, agentic AI, and sovereign AI systems.
Analysis
Foldable Smartphone Market Recovers in 2Q25
Global foldable smartphone shipments surged 45% in the second quarter of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research.
Premium Smartphone Sales Hit Record H1 High in 2025
The global premium smartphone market’s unit sales grew 8% in the first six months of 2025, reaching the highest-ever mark for a first half, according to Counterpoint Research.
Energy Wastage and Vertical Solutions to Drive Surge in Industrial Smart Buildings Deployments
Juniper Research forecasts that global industrial smart building deployments will grow from 26 million in 2025 to over 165 million by 2030.
Huawei Surpasses Apple in 2Q25 Smartwatch Shipments
Huawei surpassed Apple in terms of smartwatch shipments in the second quarter of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research.
2.3 Million PC Gaming Handhelds Will Be Sold in 2025
New research from Omdia revealed that 2.3 million PC gaming handhelds, including the Steam Deck, will be sold globally in 2025.
Smart Vacuum Market Grew 20.5 Percent in 2Q25
The global smart vacuum market recorded shipments of 6.17 million units in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 20.5% year-over-year increase, according to IDC.
Technology and Durables Market Shows Resilience in 1H25
NielsenIQ announced the latest sales trends and data for the global Consumer Tech and Durables (T&D) market at IFA Berlin, 2025.
Retail Outpaces Finance and Healthcare in EMEA AI Success
Research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries.
Games, Peripherals, and Accessories Will Be a $20 Billion Market in 2025
Total spending on games, peripherals, and accessories will surpass $20 billion in 2025, according to Omdia.
B2B Payment Cross-Border Transactions to Hit 18 Billion by 2030
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global cross-border B2B transactions will reach 18.3 billion in 2030, up from 16.3 billion in 2025.
Smartphone Market Forecast to Grow One Percent in 2025
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.0% in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, according to IDC.
European Smartphone Market Fell 9 Percent in 2Q25
Smartphone shipments into Europe (excluding Russia) fell by 9% to 28.7 million units in 2Q25, according to Canalys.
Retail’s Share of EU Consumer Spending Falls for Third Year in a Row
The share of private consumption allocated to retail, rather than savings, services, or leisure, continues to decline across the European Union, according to NIQ.
Video Conferencing Market Grew 5 Percent in 2024
The global video conferencing market continues to demonstrate resilience, growing by 5% in 2024, to reach $18 billion in revenue, according to Omdia.
Organizations With High AI Maturity Run Projects for at Least Three Years
45% of leaders in organizations with high AI maturity said their AI initiatives remain in production for three years or more to ensure sustained impact and value, according to a survey by Gartner.
mPOS Transactions to Reach $5 Trillion by 2030
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global mPOS transactions will reach $4.9 trillion in 2030, up from $2.7 trillion in 2025.
Global TV Shipments fell 2.1 Percent in 2Q25
Global TV shipments experienced a 2.1% year-on-year decline in the second quarter of 2025, according to a new analysis from Omdia.
Network API Revenue to Exceed $8 Billion by 2030
A new study from Juniper Research has found that operator revenue from network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally will exceed $8 billion by 2030.
Sports Fans Demand More Dynamic Digital Content, Powered by AI
Sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalization, and real-time features central to how they engage with sports.
