PC Market stories
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
4 days ago
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Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Global handheld smart camera shipments jump 83% in 2025
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IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
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Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
Asus targets 30% APAC notebook share with AI, partners
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Asus courts 215 APAC partners in Sydney, tying AI PCs and omnichannel retail to an ambitious 30% consumer notebook market share goal.
Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
Has 2025 seen a successful refresh to Windows 11?
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Windows 11 now leads with 53.7% market share, but 2025's patches, bugs and pressure tactics have left many users unconvinced by the upgrade.
PC market analysis reveals AI & Windows 11 potential
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.
Modest recovery predicted for global PC market in 2024
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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CONTEXT forecasts a modest PC market recovery in 2024, driven by increased demand for replacement devices and technological enhancements amid stabilising economic conditions.
New Zealand PC market slumps by 10.7% in 2023, says IDC report
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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pc hardware
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New Zealand's traditional PC market saw a steep 10.7% decline in 2023 with only 669,000 units shipped, says IDC report.
AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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microsoft
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end of support
However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.
Intel launches AI Everywhere with advances in AI technology
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
Intel introduces a new range of AI products, marking a revolutionary shift in their architecture, to accelerate AI implementation worldwide.