Consumer tech stories - Page 9

IDC lowers its 2023 forecast for global IT spending for the fifth month in a row, as the weak economy takes its toll.

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

Real market recovery is not expected to occur until 2024, when IDC expects 5.9% year-over-year growth followed by low single-digit growth.

Linktree, the leading link-in-bio platform, has hired Monica Austin, Farnaz Azmoodeh, and Sam Rogoway as CMO, CTO, and CPO to lead its growth phase.

Rakuten Advertising appoints Neil Cao as Commercial Director for China, aiming to accelerate growth and develop performance marketing strategies.

Loewe Technology hires Antony Bunn-Major as Regional Account Manager, bringing years of high-end consumer electronics retail experience to the team.

Hisense ANZ spotlights mini-LED X technology for the 2023 flagship model with class-leading brightness and exceptional control.

IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.

Global consumer electronics market to reach $17 billion by 2031, driven by increasing disposable income and smartphone adoption in APAC.

Skills shortage in Australia prompts businesses to offer attractive incentives, including flexible working and technology choices, to retain top talent.

TO THE NEW has released Managed Services for Microsoft Azure to meet the growing demand in the ANZ market and globally.

AV company PPDS appoints three professionals to drive awareness and business opportunities for Philips' LED and LCD displays in North America.

TechDay offers both sponsored and unsponsored reviews for consumer tech products, ensuring fair and hands-on testing by average consumers.

Atsushi Sugishima has been appointed as the new managing director at Panasonic Asia Pacific, responsible for driving corporate value in the region.

Belkin ANZ appoints Paul Saussey as Head of Sales for Australia, bringing extensive sales and leadership experience from the tech and IT industry.

New research has revealed that devices with foldable screens will reach nearly 10% of all smartphone sales by 2030.

Organisations can look to their technology architecture for ways to save energy and reduce their impact in an effort to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Millions of consumers commit to regular, ongoing payments in return for continuous access to goods and services.

The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.

With recent business uncertainty, resilience has become one of the most important organisational values leaders can adopt.