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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.
Worldwide market for smart home devices holds steady amid disruption
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Smart home device market sees steady growth despite supply chain disruptions and economic challenges, according to IDC.
PC shipments grow despite supply chain woes - IDC
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Shipments reached 86.7 million units in the third quarter of this year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth.
Wearables shipments on the rise as consumers head back outdoors - IDC
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
Wearables remain popular as consumers focus on exercise and health, with a 32.3% increase in shipments in Q2 2021, according to IDC.
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Fri, 28th May 2021
The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.
Double-digit growth ahead for smart home devices as consumers embrace home automation
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
Smart home device shipments reached 801.5 million in 2020, set to reach 1.4 billion by 2025, says a study by the International Data Corporation.
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season.
VR headset market set for growth despite short-term COVID-19 decline
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
The global virtual reality headset market is expected to decline 6.7% in 2020, says IDC, but will return to growth in 2021.
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.
Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.