Consumer tech stories - Page 2
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
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Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
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ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
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Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
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AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
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martech
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cdp
Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.
Sharp adds three space‑saving microwaves for Canada
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Sharp Canada debuts trio of compact microwaves with air-fry, flatbed and over-the-range options to tackle cramped, busy kitchens.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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displays
Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
HONOR & ARRI bring cinema image science to mobiles
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HONOR and ARRI join forces to embed cinema-grade image science into future smartphones, debuting on the ROBOT PHONE later this year.
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
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data protection
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Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
Global eSIM shipments surge as traditional SIMs endure
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Global eSIM shipments jumped 18% to 605m in 2025 as adoption widened across regions and devices, even as traditional SIMs held firm.
SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse
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SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
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HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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wearables
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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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apple
IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.
Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.
Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.
TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.