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Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%

The market's rapid expansion is fuelling privacy and cost concerns as display-less models make up 96% of shipments and Meta holds 94%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Semiconductors

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032

Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

eCommerce

Europe smartphone sales rebound on Amazon Prime Day

Promotion-driven demand lifted Europe smartphone sales in Week 26, but analysts warn the rebound may fade once Amazon Prime Day discounts end.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Data centers

Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage

Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026

Wearables

Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1

Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Fintech

RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

Rising memory chip costs are forcing handset makers to lift prices, risking wider digital exclusion in emerging markets and pushing budget phones out of reach.

By Dion Price • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Mobile Device Management

Nokia phones lead trust rankings finds Counterpoint research

Nokia phones are leading the Android ecosystem in providing the fastest software and security updates across the entire portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020

Digital Signage

Will Thales and Motorola help take eSIM mainstream?

Motorola's razr is the first phone to rely exclusively on embedded-SIM. Does this signal a turning point in the technology's future?.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

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Artificial Intelligence

HONOR Magic V5 early sales surge 119% in UK & 75% in Europe

HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone sales surged 119% in the UK and 75% in Europe, driven by AI features and slim, durable design.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales

HONOR's 400 Series sales in the UK surged 183% in launch week, driven by advanced AI camera features and strong market demand for innovative smartphones.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025