PC Market stories
Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025
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IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.
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.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
PC market hits all time high, driven by pandemic-related buying
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Global PC market experiences biggest growth in a decade with 10.7% increase in Q4 2020, driven by consumer demand, says Gartner.
Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.
IDC: PC shipments decline even in holiday quarter
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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PC shipments saw a 3.7% year-on-year decline in Q4 2018, with even the holiday season driven by consumer promotions failing to boost numbers.
Personal computing devices will return to growth - but not until 2019
Mon, 29th May 2017
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Commercial notebooks and detatchable tablets will help drive the personal computing device market back to growth – but it won't be until 2019.
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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analyst report
PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.