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Memory Consumption Report Q1 2024
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive analysis of the where DRAM and NAND are consumed. This unique perspective considers where the electronics devices that use memory (for example smartphones, servers, and PCs) are ultimately used.
Global Smartphone Revenues and ASP Forecasts by 88 Countries: 2012 to 2029
TechInsights predicts global smartphone wholesale revenues will grow 3% YoY in 2024, largely driven by the rebounded sales volumes while ASP would remain relatively soft. Smartphone revenue will keep growing annually from 2025 onwards throughout the forecast window, thanks to 5G migration and new tech and form factor innovations.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14” Intel) Laptop Battery Characterization Supplementary Report
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14'') is an important market-leading laptop computer powered by four ATL battery cells connected in series. The battery pack is configured by Celxpert Energy Co. This device was analyzed due to its high interest in laptop swelling control, and its comparison with other market-leading laptops provides deep insight into the different methods used by product OEMs to extend the life of battery laptops.
Vendors Shares and Features - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics System and Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for the OEM and Aftermarket with detailed feature forecasts as well as vendor market shares for the main suppliers of systems and application specific semiconductors.
Architecture and Circuit Changes in the Qualcomm SDR875 Converged RF Transceiver
The SDR875 converged FR-2-IF/FR1 transceiver in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra handset replaced two SDR735 FR1 and one SMR546 FR2-IF transceivers in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This blog draws attention to some of the architectural and circuit changes involved. Most attention is given to the receive paths which were affected the most.
Cloud Accelerators Are Abundant; Just One GPU is in Scarce Supply
Every hour for a week, TechInsights probed Amazon Web Services to see what accelerators were available in what regions. In general, accelerator-based instances from AWS are widely accessible from a wide range of regions. However, end-users seeking access to newer NVIDIA H100 instances, ideal for Large Language Models, are likely to face frustration due to ongoing supply chain issues.
Autonomous Vehicle Start-ups & Small Companies
This database covers the key start-ups and small companies that collectively are playing an important role in the development of autonomous vehicle technology. In the spokesperson section the name is highlighted with a hyperlink in order to be redirected to the person's LinkedIn or personal profile.
Forecast: Global Smartphone Sales by Technology for 88 Countries to 2029
Global smartphone sales declined in 2023. Growth going forward is slow as geopolitical and economic turbulence keeps growth moderate. Asia Pacific will remain by far the world's largest region for 5G smartphone sales.
Forecast: Global 5G Smartphone Installed Base for 88 Countries to 2029
TechInsights estimates that global demand for 5G smartphones is growing and installed base with it. Asia Pacific was the largest region with nearly two thirds share of the installed base in 2023.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple Vision Pro A2117 AR Headset
Global fitness band industry revenues plummeted by 44% in Q4 2023. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) fitness band revenue declines amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty.
Global Smartphone Wholesale Revenue: 5-Year Growth Projection
In 2023, global smartphone sell-through wholesale ASP hit a historic high, signaling robust revenue growth potential until 2029, as outlined in TechInsights' "Smartphone Revenues and ASP Forecasts by 88 Countries" report.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Teardown
Uncover the secrets of the Huawei Pura Ultra 70 with our in-depth teardown analysis. From the Kirin 9010 chipset to the innovative camera system, learn what sets this device apart.
VALUE SHARE: Global Fitness Band Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global fitness band industry revenues plummeted by 44% in Q4 2023. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) fitness band revenue declines amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty. Prices have reversed course back to ASP declines due to commoditization at the low-end, and shrinking volumes at the high-end, after briefly ticking upward slightly in 2022 due to unrelenting inflation.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by OS by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues fell by 3% year-over-year (YoY) during Q4 2023. The decline was driven by slumping shipment volumes and slightly lower ASPs due to macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending and causing a lengthening replacement cycle.
System Shipments, Revenues & Feature Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for the OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2021 through 2031. 2022 represented a year of reasonable growth which saw the OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics system vendors rising by 5.4% YoY in revenue terms.
Semiconductor Units, Revenues & ASP Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and aftermarket hardware and applications market from 2021 through 2031. The OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics chipset vendors increased by 13.5% YoY in revenue terms in 2023 on the back of strong vehicle production growth of over 10% YoY.
Blink Mini 2: Amazon’s Blink Flexes its Semiconductor Strengths to Create the Blink Mini 2 Surveillance Camera
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.
Forecast: Global Handset Sales by 88 Countries and 19 Technologies up to 2029
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.