Jitesh Ubrani stories
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.
PC market finally on road to recovery - IDC report
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
The road to recovery for PCs has been challenging coming off explosive years in 2020 and 2021, but signs of growth are finally returning, IDC finds.
Tablet shipments down 29.9% as demand continues to weaken
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.
Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Global PC shipments continue to decline, falling 13.4% in 2Q23, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction, according to IDC.
Smart home devices market hits a slump, APAC opportunities remain
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Global shipments of smart home devices are expected to remain low until 2024, after experiencing a decline in Q1 2023, according to IDC.
AR/VR headset shipments down in Q1 2023, according to IDC
Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
According to IDC, AR/VR headset shipments will slow in Q1 2023 as the market awaits wide availability of next-generation headsets.
Global PC shipments drop in Q1 2023 due to poor demand: IDC
Mon, 10th Apr 2023
Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.
Smart home device shipments fell in 2022, but return to growth expected in 2023
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
Global smart home device shipments declined in 2022, with smart TVs experiencing the largest drop, according to IDC.
Global shipments of wearable devices to rebound in 2023: IDC
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
After the market's first-ever contraction in 2022, global shipments of wearables are to reach 442.7 million devices this year, growing 6.3% year over year.
PC and tablet markets on the decline, millions of units down - IDC
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Declining demand and challenging macro-economic conditions have caused IDC to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets.
Pandemic boom for PCs well and truly over - IDC report
Thu, 12th Jan 2023
Global shipments for traditional PCs fell below expectations as 67.2 million PCs were shipped in Q4 2022, down 28.1% from the prior year.
Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue
Wed, 28th Dec 2022
The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.
Smart home market struggling - IDC releases quarterly report
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
Worsening macroeconomic conditions have led to a reduction in the outlook for global smart home device shipments according to IDC.
AR and VR shipments decline, but 2023 growth expected - IDC
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
IDC has revealed its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
Global PC shipments decline another 15% in 3Q22 – IDC
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Shipment volumes remain well above pre-pandemic levels when PC volumes were largely driven by commercial refreshes.
IDC data shows significant decline in wearable tech shipments
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
New research from IDC through IDC Tracker has revealed the wearable technology market has faced a challenging second quarter.
PC and tablet shipments set to decline in 2022 and 2023
Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Tumultuous times are ahead for the PC and tablet markets, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.
Worldwide shipments of PCs fall by more than 15% in Q2 2022
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
The IDC says global shipments of traditional PCs dropped by 15.3% year over year, to only 71.3 million units in the second quarter of 2022.
IDC finds 3.9% decline in worldwide tablet shipments
Mon, 2nd May 2022
Tablet shipments decline 3.9% in Q1 2022, with growth softening as users continue to use existing devices, according to IDC data.
PC shipments have slowed, but overall demand remains strong
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Shipments of traditional PCs, including desktops, notebooks, and workstations, declined 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, but exceeded earlier forecasts.
Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.