Keywords: Consumer Electronics


Apple and Huawei outperform China’s slowing smartphone market

Apple and Huawei were among the few smartphone manufacturers to post shipment growth in China during the second quarter of the year, outperforming a market that continued to experience weaker demand and rising production costs. According to recent data from market research firm IDC, smartphone shipments......

Global smartphone shipments fall to 13-year second-quarter low as chip shortages squeeze demand

The global smartphone industry recorded its weakest second-quarter performance in more than a decade as persistent shortages of memory chips continued to disrupt production, increase device prices and weigh on consumer demand. According to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research, worldwide......

Samsung consumer electronics workers plan protest over widening bonus gap

Workers in Samsung Electronics' smartphone, television and home appliance businesses are preparing to stage a large-scale protest later this month, highlighting growing tensions over disparities in employee compensation across the company's divisions. The demonstration, scheduled for July 16,......

Universal charger becomes mandatory for laptops from Sunday

From Sunday, all laptops sold in France must be equipped with a USB-C charging port, marking a major step toward the adoption of a universal charger standard across electronic devices. This regulation stems from a European Union directive adopted in November 2022 and implemented in French law through......

CES 2026 highlights AI in toys and health tech

The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicked off in Las Vegas this week, spotlighting artificial intelligence across nearly every product category from interactive toys to health monitoring devices. Day two of the event, running through January 9, featured keynotes from tech giants and hundreds of product......

Apple cuts Vision Pro production amid disappointing sales

Apple has sharply scaled back production and marketing efforts for its Vision Pro headset after sales fell far short of expectations, signaling a notable setback in the tech giant's push into spatial computing. Manufacturing partner Luxshare halted production of the original model early in 2024 after......

HONOR highlights human-centric AI and deepfake detection at GITEX 2025

HONOR is preparing to showcase its AI-powered device ecosystem at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, scheduled for October 13–17 in Dubai, spotlighting how its technology enhances daily life while addressing cybersecurity challenges. The company’s booth, located at CC2-13A in Concourse 2 outside Hall 8,......

USB-C Standardization Begins Across EU: New Era for Consumer Electronics

The European Union has implemented its long-anticipated universal charger regulations, marking a significant shift in consumer electronics standards. As of Saturday, all portable electronic devices sold within the EU's 27 member states must be equipped with USB-C charging ports. The mandate covers......

LG Electronics Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at MEA 2024 Showcase in Abu Dhabi

LG Electronics, a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 event at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Under the theme "Reinventing Together," the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and strengthening relationships with stakeholders. With......