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Jitesh Ubrani is a noted author specialising in the analysis of the technology market, particularly focusing on PCs, tablets, smart home devices, and wearables. His columns extensively cover the dynamic shifts and trends in these markets, often deriving insights from comprehensive data studies conducted by IDC. Ubrani’s work frequently discusses how factors like global economic conditions, consumer demand, and technological innovations influence market movements and device shipments. His expertise offers valuable foresights into potential highs and lows in the tech landscape, making his analyses crucial for understanding future market directions.

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PC market finally on road to recovery - IDC report

Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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The road to recovery for PCs has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning, IDC finds.
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Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.
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Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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Global PC shipments continue to decline, falling 13.4% in 2Q23, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction, according to IDC.
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AR/VR headset shipments down in Q1 2023, according to IDC

Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
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According to IDC, AR/VR headset shipments will slow in Q1 2023 as the market awaits wide availability of next-generation headsets.
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Global PC shipments drop in Q1 2023 due to poor demand: IDC

Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.
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Smart home device shipments fell in 2022, but return to growth expected in 2023

Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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Global smart home device shipments declined in 2022, with smart TVs experiencing the largest drop, according to IDC.
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Global shipments of wearable devices to rebound in 2023: IDC

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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After the market's first-ever contraction in 2022, global shipments of wearables are to reach 442.7 million devices this year, growing 6.3% year over year.
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PC and tablet markets on the decline, millions of units down - IDC

Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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Declining demand and challenging macro-economic conditions have caused IDC to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets.
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Pandemic boom for PCs well and truly over - IDC report

Thu, 12th Jan 2023
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Global shipments for traditional PCs fell below expectations as 67.2 million PCs were shipped in Q4 2022, down 28.1% from the prior year.
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Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue

Wed, 28th Dec 2022
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The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.
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Global PC shipments decline another 15% in 3Q22 – IDC

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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Shipment volumes remain well above pre-pandemic levels when PC volumes were largely driven by commercial refreshes.
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IDC data shows significant decline in wearable tech shipments

Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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New research from IDC through IDC Tracker has revealed the wearable technology market has faced a challenging second quarter.