Consumer tech stories - Page 3
DXC unveils AMBER to speed software-defined vehicles
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cartech
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cybersecurity
DXC launches AMBER, a modular automotive software platform it says can halve cockpit development time and cut costs by around 30%.
LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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smart cities
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digital transformation
LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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uc
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e-learning
HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
Infinix taps Pininfarina for NOTE 60 Ultra flagship design
Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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global expansion
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ux
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worldwide quarterly mobile phone tracker
Infinix enlists Italian studio Pininfarina to craft its NOTE 60 Ultra, kicking off a new design-led flagship smartphone series.
Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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edge computing
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iot
Brandworks and SandLogic join forces to build made-in-India edge AI devices, cutting cloud reliance and boosting on-device intelligence.
AI boom to drive chip equipment sales to record 2027
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
AI-driven demand will push chipmaking kit sales to a record $133 billion in 2025, climbing further to $156 billion by 2027, SEMI says.
Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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iot security
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edge computing
Reolink is set to debut its ReoNeura AI hub, triple-lens 24MP CCTV cameras and new solar floodlights at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Retailers hit by 'Christmas Returns Hangover' surge
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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drones
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hyperscale
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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physical security
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quantum computing
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wireless networks
Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Kingston Technology leads the global SSD channel with a 36% market share in 2024, surpassing its nearest rival's 13%, despite a 14% market decline.
Pacsun transforms stores with unified point of sale technology
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Pacsun has launched a unified point of sale system in 300+ stores, boosting order fulfilment by 40% and cutting logistics costs by 25%.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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martech
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apm
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genai
Storyblok partners with OtterlyAI to help brands enhance visibility on AI-driven search engines amid shifting consumer search habits.
What do good cohorts actually look like?
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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opinion
PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.
LG India lists in USD $1.31 billion debut, unveils growth plan
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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stock market
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bcg
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lg
LG Electronics India debuts on the National Stock Exchange, raising USD $1.31 billion and unveiling plans to deepen local manufacturing and market presence.