The GSMA has issued a warning that escalating smartphone component costs, fueled by the massive demand for AI infrastructure, risk widening the global digital divide and making mobile internet increasingly unaffordable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Global semiconductor revenue reached a new record of $425 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking an unprecedented 31.4% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth rate, according to Omdia.
The convergence of massive AI infrastructure investment and the deep embedding of AI into software services is driving global spending to unprecedented levels, according to Gartner.
Sales organizations now face the risk of "AI agent sprawl" unless they fundamentally overhaul their current approaches to data, automation, and user experience.
A series of new research reports from Juniper Research has found that the total value of global payments conducted via digital ticketing, QR codes, and near-field communication (NFC) will reach $32.2 trillion by 2031.
Consumers are increasingly adopting new technologies to help navigate an increasingly complex global shopping landscape, according to research from NIQ.
New research commissioned by Infobip indicates that while brands are rapidly increasing investment in sports fan engagement, many struggle to demonstrate measurable business impact.
Gartner projects that by 2029, 60% of organizations will implement smaller software engineering teams at scale, a significant jump from the 15% seen in 2026.
Nearly a decade after McKinsey began tracking corporate use of artificial intelligence, the question for many companies is no longer whether to use AI but how to scale it and turn adoption into measurable business value.
Global shipments of XR headwear experienced a significant decline of 38.7% year-on-year, falling to 1.9 million units during the first half of 2026, according to recent data from Omdia.
The Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) market in 2026 is currently characterized by a notably cautious consumer sentiment.
Despite geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruption, and persistent price pressure, the consumer electronics and home-appliance market is proving more resilient than might be expected.
IFA Berlin, recognized as the premier global event for Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, and Future Tech, successfully convened over 100 C-level executives and senior decision-makers from the international retail sector today.
A recent study by Juniper Research indicates that global investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites is projected to reach nearly $10 billion by 2031.
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to reach $1.6 trillion in 2026, representing a massive 92% increase from the $809 billion revenue recorded in 2025, according to the latest data from Gartner.
The proportion of private consumption allocated to retail continues to see a downward trend across the European Union as consumers prioritize spending on services, leisure, and other non-retail sectors.
The European smartphone market saw a further downturn in the second quarter of 2026, with shipments dropping 10% year-on-year to 35 million units.
According to the latest survey from PwC, which talked to hundreds of leaders across more than 50 countries, confidence is surprisingly steady.
The conversation around AI-driven commerce is shifting as concrete examples demonstrate real transaction volume, the NielsenIQ report stated.
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of POS transactions across payment card terminals is expected to grow from $30 trillion in 2026 to $41 trillion in 2031.
