Analysis

Conversational AI Usage to Surge by 88% by 2030

Conversational AI Usage to Surge by 88% by 2030

Expansion within the conversational artificial intelligence sector is being propelled by rich media platforms, including Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Over-the-Top (OTT) applications like WhatsApp, according to a recent analysis by Juniper Research.

AI Glasses Shipments Surge 263 Percent in 1H26

AI Glasses Shipments Surge 263 Percent in 1H26

Global shipments of artificial intelligence eyewear, encompassing both display-less and AR-integrated models, escalated by 263% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.

European AI Spending Forecast to Hit $470 Billion by 2030

European AI Spending Forecast to Hit $470 Billion by 2030

European expenditure on artificial intelligence is projected to reach approximately $470 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.0% during the 2025–2030 forecast period, according to IDC.

Humanoid Robot Shipments Soar in 1H26

Humanoid Robot Shipments Soar in 1H26

The global humanoid robotics industry has reached a pivotal juncture for large-scale commercial implementation, according to Counterpoint Research.

AI Boom Could Deepen Digital Divide

AI Boom Could Deepen Digital Divide

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).