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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Counterpoint - What They Never Told You

Global semiconductor foundry market hit a record $320 billion in 2025 as TSMC pulled further ahead

The global semiconductor foundry market generated a record $320 billion in revenue in 2025, growing 16% year-over-year, according to Counterpoint Research's Foundry Market Supply Tracker.

Tom’s Hardware

Global PC sales forecast to dip by 5% in 2026 due to spiralling memory prices

But that's PCs as a whole, gaming PC sales might buck the trend.

PC Gamer

'There is no scenario where memory prices correct in the second half' of 2027, according to new market research

It's times like these we'll long to forget.

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130-inch TVs are coming in 2026, but their price is going to shock you

130-inch TVs — like the gargantuan, 130-inch R95H Micro RGB TV from Samsung — are coming in 2026. According to a recent report, these TVs will likely cost at least 50% more than 115- and 116-inch TVs.

Tom’s Guide

7x increase in memory costs fueling price increases in ISP-provided routers, gateways, and set-top boxes — home fiber rollouts may slow, and installations could become more expensive

7x DRAM price jump affecting ISP routers, gateways, and STBs

Tom’s Hardware

Research projects a big 2026 for book-style foldables, and I can kind of see it

Research claimed that larger foldables could reign supreme in 2026 for the foldable market.

Android Central

More RAM misery? The bad news keeps coming as analyst firm warns of an 'unprecedented and record-breaking surge' with price hikes

If you thought the RAM crisis was levelling off, think again — the next couple of months could be seriously painful.

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Pixel phones are expected to see strong growth in 2026 — and it feels good to see Google's bet paying off

Google Pixel is expected to outperform the broader market in year-over-year growth.

Android Central

The world's best-selling phone packs a 48MP 26mm f/1.6 camera – but it's not the best for photography

Apple dominates the global top 10 smartphones of 2025, but Samsung's flagship still offers one of the most capable phone cameras on the market

Digital Camera World

Taiwan Semi Stock Moves Into Overbought Territory on Earnings Pop, But Is There Still a Case for Buying TSMC Here?

TSMC stock inches higher as the semiconductor behemoth reports market-beating Q4 earnings. A Counterpoint Research analyst explains what will drive TSM shares higher in 2026.

Barchart

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Q1 Will Be 'Best Ever': New China Singles' Day Data Could Back Him Up

Smartphone momentum for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) was strong in the fourth quarter, thanks to the launch of the iPhone 17 in September. Calls from management for the first quarter to be even better could come true thanks to momentum in China.

Benzinga

Xiaomi And Huawei Struggle As iPhone 17 Dominates Singles' Day In China

Despite China's cautious economic climate, Apple's iPhone 17 series dominated the Singles' Day shopping festival, driving a 3% overall market rise.

International Business Times UK

Apple will take Samsung's phone crown for the first time in 14 years – and it's all thanks to the iPhone 17

It looks as though we'll be celebrating a new smartphone sales champion come the end of the year.

TechRadar

Apple To Lead Smartphone Market For First Time In 14 Years: Thanks, iPhone 17

Strong demand for the iPhone 17 has helped boost the price of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock in 2025. The new smartphone is also putting Apple back on top of a list it hasn't led since 2011.

Benzinga

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Tom’s Hardware

Server memory prices to double year-over-year in 2026, LPDDR5X prices could follow — 'seismic shift' means even smartphone-class memory isn't safe from AI-induced crunch

A worsening commodity DRAM shortage could be amplified by Nvidia's huge LPDDR5X demand and push memory prices even higher as server RDIMMs are poised to get 2X more expensive in 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.

Benzinga

China Crowds Rush Apple Stores Again After iPhone 17 Launch

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest iPhone lineup is fueling a rapid rebound in China, signaling that premium demand remains resilient despite broader smartphone market weakness.

TechRadar

The Google Pixel 10 is setting new sales records – and just dropped to its lowest-ever price

The Google Pixel 10 now costs $200 less in the US, and even before that reduction, it was selling well.

Android Central

The Pixel 10 is turning into a breakout hit for Google in the US

Google's Pixel 10 is proving a hit in the U.S., helping the company reach its highest-ever flagship market share.

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PC Gamer

Global PC shipments are up 8% overall compared to last year, due to Microsoft killing off Windows 10 and 'strategic inventory adjustments related to certain US import tariffs'

Nothing like a bit of strategic inventory adjustment to move things along.

Windows Central

Windows 10 is dying — and Apple’s Macs are cashing in — but one Windows PC maker remains in the lead

A new study from Counterpoint Research shows that only one Windows laptop OEM bested Apple's YoY sales in Q3 2025. Here's what you need to know.

TechRadar

Never mind Linux – Windows 10's End of Life is driving up Apple Mac sales

Tempting new MacBooks is one reason for Mac sales going up strongly – but Apple can also thank Microsoft.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's decision to axe Windows 10 is driving Apple PC sales growth — users buy Macs instead of AI PCs despite Microsoft’s push for Copilot+ PCs

Counterpoint Research data shows a massive jump in Mac sales in the same quarter that support for Microsoft Windows 10 ended.

Android Central

Google's Pixel 9 surges to top premium smartphone, reporting 105% Year-Over-Year growth

Counterpoint's data shows that smartphone sales shot up by 8% YoY in H1 2025, with Google taking a spot on the top five premium smartphone brands after five years.

Euronews

Foldable phones: Will 2026 be the turning point for the mobile phone industry?

With Apple jumping on the bandwagon next year, foldable phones are expected to rise in popularity and make up 10% of Europe’s premium mobile phone handset market by 2028.

Android Central

Samsung's Galaxy A series performs well as Apple leads Q1 2025 sales

Counterpoint's research indicated the top 10 best-selling phones for Q1 2025.

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