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Cloud Accelerators Are Abundant; Just One GPU is in Scarce Supply
Every hour for a week, TechInsights probed Amazon Web Services to see what accelerators were available in what regions. In general, accelerator-based instances from AWS are widely accessible from a wide range of regions. However, end-users seeking access to newer NVIDIA H100 instances, ideal for Large Language Models, are likely to face frustration due to ongoing supply chain issues.
Autonomous Vehicle Start-ups & Small Companies
This database covers the key start-ups and small companies that collectively are playing an important role in the development of autonomous vehicle technology. In the spokesperson section the name is highlighted with a hyperlink in order to be redirected to the person's LinkedIn or personal profile.
Forecast: Global Smartphone Sales by Technology for 88 Countries to 2029
Global smartphone sales declined in 2023. Growth going forward is slow as geopolitical and economic turbulence keeps growth moderate. Asia Pacific will remain by far the world's largest region for 5G smartphone sales.
Forecast: Global 5G Smartphone Installed Base for 88 Countries to 2029
TechInsights estimates that global demand for 5G smartphones is growing and installed base with it. Asia Pacific was the largest region with nearly two thirds share of the installed base in 2023.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple Vision Pro A2117 AR Headset
Global fitness band industry revenues plummeted by 44% in Q4 2023. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) fitness band revenue declines amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty.
Global Smartphone Wholesale Revenue: 5-Year Growth Projection
In 2023, global smartphone sell-through wholesale ASP hit a historic high, signaling robust revenue growth potential until 2029, as outlined in TechInsights' "Smartphone Revenues and ASP Forecasts by 88 Countries" report.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Teardown
Uncover the secrets of the Huawei Pura Ultra 70 with our in-depth teardown analysis. From the Kirin 9010 chipset to the innovative camera system, learn what sets this device apart.
VALUE SHARE: Global Fitness Band Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global fitness band industry revenues plummeted by 44% in Q4 2023. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) fitness band revenue declines amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty. Prices have reversed course back to ASP declines due to commoditization at the low-end, and shrinking volumes at the high-end, after briefly ticking upward slightly in 2022 due to unrelenting inflation.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by OS by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues fell by 3% year-over-year (YoY) during Q4 2023. The decline was driven by slumping shipment volumes and slightly lower ASPs due to macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending and causing a lengthening replacement cycle.
System Shipments, Revenues & Feature Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for the OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2021 through 2031. 2022 represented a year of reasonable growth which saw the OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics system vendors rising by 5.4% YoY in revenue terms.
Semiconductor Units, Revenues & ASP Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and aftermarket hardware and applications market from 2021 through 2031. The OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics chipset vendors increased by 13.5% YoY in revenue terms in 2023 on the back of strong vehicle production growth of over 10% YoY.
Blink Mini 2: Amazon’s Blink Flexes its Semiconductor Strengths to Create the Blink Mini 2 Surveillance Camera
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.
Forecast: Global Handset Sales by 88 Countries and 19 Technologies up to 2029
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.
Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024
Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024 Samsung leads the charge in generative AI smartphones with the S24 series, revolutionizing user experiences. With Apple's entry on the horizon, expect a dynamic shift in smartphone
Deep Dive Teardown of the Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 Smartphone
The Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 is the first smartphone in India to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It’s also the first device to run on a dual chip design, as the main unit is paired with a customized Supercomputing Chip Q1. This new chip is designed to boost gaming experience and allows for 144 FPS gaming. The BGA package is rather small measuring 4.3 x 3.9 mm with a die size of 3.95 x 3.6 mm manufactured by Novatek.
Beken BK3296 22nm Bluetooth Audio SoC Process Flow Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the Beken BK3296 Bluetooth Audio SoC, built using UMC's 22 nm ULP technology. UMC’s 22 nm ULP process derives from the company’s earlier 28 nm planar CMOS technology and offers up to a 10% relative area gain and better power/performance ratio with enhanced RF capability. The spreadsheet lists the hundreds of process flow steps likely used in its manufacture.
Analysis: EV, Shared-Mobility Support Critical for Thriving Cities
Upgrading transportation systems in cities like Los Angeles, especially shared mobility at the curb, is critical to their success. For Los Angeles, this undertaking is especially urgent as the city prepares to host three major events: the World Cup in 2026, the Superbowl in 2027, and the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues shrunk by 3% in Q4 2023 due to declining shipment volumes as well as slightly lower ASPs caused by macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending.