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Global Cellular Smartwatch Vendor Market Share: Q1 2017 to Q1 2023
Global cellular smartwatch shipment growth accelerated to +15% YoY in the first quarter of 2023, despite a total smartwatch market decline, as cellular penetration rose due to the Apple Watch Ultra and Google Pixel Watch.
TV Streaming Platform OS and Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of TV streaming devices grew by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 driven by a strong performance of Sony's PS5 while shipments of both Smart TV and Digital Media Streamers declined.
RF Industry Review: October - December 2022
Despite a decline in mobile phone shipments, sales increased sequentially for radio component suppliers but profits dropped.In product news, MediaTek broadened its cellular chipset portfolio to better compete with Qualcomm.
Automotive Semiconductor Demand Outlook 2021 to 2030
The remnants of the COVID pandemic, the ongoing war in Ukraine, subsequent fears over the global economy, as well as ongoing attempts to fully resolve semiconductor supply issues will continue to factor into the automotive semiconductor outlook.
Dedicated AR Headset Forecast by Price Tier 2013-2028 1Q 2023
Strategy Analytics expects the dedicated AR headset market to be worth over $30B and grow to an installed base of just under 90m by 2028.
Tablet Vendor & OS, Unit & Value Market Share by Region: Q1 2023 Results
The economic slowdown combined with the post-COVID lull in product demand brought the tablet market down to pre-pandemic territory at 33.4 million units, down -19% year-on-year.
Analysis: Amazon, Huawei, OnePlus Broaden Detachable Segment
Despite a tablet market beset by economic challenges and post-COVID saturation, May 2023 was a busy month for global tablet releases.
Order activity was flat last week
Order activity was flat last week Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment was flat at 40°. Activity among the segments was unchanged from the previous week. Memory remains at a freezing 18° as suppliers continue to work down
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (6th Gen) A2437 Tablet
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9” 6th Generation is one of the latest models in the company’s flagship series. It is the successor to the Apple iPad Pro 5th Generation.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei P60 Art MNA-AL00 Smartphone
Due to sanctions, Huawei is unable to use Gorilla Glass to cover the display, which led to the development of Kunlun Glass, used by the whole P60 series.
Sony 2-Layer Transistor Pixel Stacked CMOS Image Sensor Early Findings
At the heart of the 48 MP and 1.12 µm pixel pitch main camera in the recently announced @Sony #Xperia 1V, is the world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor with a 2-Layer Transistor Pixel.
Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision CMOS Image Sensor
This report presents an Advanced Floorplan Analysis of the ISP die from the Sony IMX500, intelligent vision CMOS Image sensor for AI processing applications.
Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET Power Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a power floorplan analysis (PFR) of the Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Retro Tech: Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast, a home video game console, made its debut in Japan in November 1998, followed by its release in other regions. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the Dreamcast left a lasting impact on the gaming industry and is fondly remembered by many gamers.
What do Amazon and Google’s Latest Tablet Releases Say about the Market?
Despite a tablet market beset by economic challenges and post-COVID saturation, May 2023 was a busy month for global tablet releases. People are using their tablets for more tasks than ever before, which is why several vendors launched their vision of what mobile computing should look like on a tablet.
Smart TV Market Update
Rising inflation, geopolitical conflicts, fears of recession and the tightening squeeze on the cost of living as a result of the ongoing energy crisis continue to negatively impact consumer sentiment across large parts of the world which in 2022 was still leading to reduced demand for big ticket electronics items such as Smart TVs in most markets.
Digital Media Streamer Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of streaming media players fell by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 as market conditions remain challenging due to persistently high inflation and a supply chain that is stlll in the throes of recovery.