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Futuresource: COVID-19 - Innovative retailers reaping rewards
Customer Relationship Management

Futuresource: COVID-19 - Innovative retailers reaping rewards

Opportunity beckons to upgrade supply chain processes, transform the consumer experience and build customer loyalty across the omni-channel landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report
Digital Entertainment

Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report

The global headphones market has seen a 13% year-on-year growth in retail value for the second quarter of 2020, according to new research from Futuresource.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19
Digital Entertainment

Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19

The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Wearables

Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny

Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns
Gaming

Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns

2019 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with gaming software generating $143 billion in consumer spend, and this trend is set to continue into 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think
Digital Signage

Pro LCD market may be grim for longer than you think

Futuresource Consulting predicts that the LCD panel market may not recover for some time due to a lack of demand for professional products.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?
Apple

Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?

A Futuresource Consulting analyst explains the role that the iPhone SE may have in getting people into its growing ecosystem.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Digital Signage

Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump

Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Unified Communications

Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware

Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Is cloud killing the removable storage market? Perhaps not
Storage

Is cloud killing the removable storage market? Perhaps not

One of the most promising opportunities explored includes a variety of gaming products, says a report from Futuresource Consulting.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Futuresource - Is 5G really 'just around the corner'?
Unified Communications

Futuresource - Is 5G really 'just around the corner'?

The radio frequencies required for full commercialisation of 5G have limited range and do not easily propagate through walls or buildings.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership
Digital Entertainment

The message behind the Apple/Samsung iTunes partnership

Futuresource has released its perspective on what Samsung Smart TV's new iTunes Movies and TV Show app means for Apple as a company.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018
Smart Home

Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018

Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Headphones market revenue still on the rise, says Futuresource
Unified Communications

Headphones market revenue still on the rise, says Futuresource

Thanks to the desire for advanced features like noise-cancelling and true wireless, the revenue in headphones has grown 26% in 3Q18.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Dec 2018
Consumer audio market poised for rapid growth - Futuresource
Digital Entertainment

Consumer audio market poised for rapid growth - Futuresource

Smart speakers are a big part of the growth although headphones are doing some heavy lifting with prices on the up due to richer features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Headphone retail value to see significant growth
Digital Entertainment

Headphone retail value to see significant growth

Headphone market research shows that the headphone market is continuing to grow, with advanced features quickly becoming a necessity for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018
4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services
Digital Entertainment

4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

As streaming services, sporting events and movies are stepping up their HD game, shipping of TVs that support the 4K UHD format are rising in kind.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Wearables

Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market

There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018