Counterpoint Research
PulseAugur coverage of Counterpoint Research — every cluster mentioning Counterpoint Research across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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- 2026-09-09 research_milestone A Counterpoint Research report detailed Q2 2026 smartwatch shipment trends, noting growth for Apple Watch, Garmin, and Huawei. source
- 2026-07-08 research_milestone Counterpoint reported a 6% year-over-year decline in global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments for Q1 2026. source
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Apple's new $15K MacBook Pro configuration driven by memory and storage costs
Apple has released a redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, with the top-tier configuration reaching nearly $15,000. The significant cost increase is primarily driven by a 16TB Solid State Drive and 128GB of d…
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iPhone 18 Pro sales surge in China, offsetting declines elsewhere
Sales of the iPhone 18 Pro have seen a significant increase in China, which is helping to counterbalance a downturn in sales within the United States and Japan. This surge in the Chinese market is a key factor in the ov…
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Bitchat surges in France, Apple gains PC market share, Google tackles Google Books issues
Jack Dorsey's social media platform, Bitchat, has seen a surge in popularity in France, becoming the top app amidst riots and mobile network issues. This rise follows a recent ban in India. Meanwhile, Apple's MacBook Ne…
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Apple's MacBook Neo Sales, Kushner's Hacked Phone, and LLM Poisoning Experiments
A report indicates that Apple's MacBook Neo is helping to mitigate the impact of a global PC market downturn, according to Counterpoint Research. Separately, a Vanity Fair article details secret negotiations and financi…
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Chinese humanoid robots target South Korean market amid AI push
Chinese companies are increasing their efforts to deploy humanoid robots in South Korea, targeting sectors like manufacturing and customer service. This push comes as South Korea aims to build its own physical AI ecosys…
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Global PC Shipments Plummet 21% Amidst Rising Costs and AI RAM Shortages
Global PC shipments have seen a significant decline, dropping 21% year-over-year in Q3, with forecasts predicting a further 27% decrease by the end of 2026. This downturn is attributed to rising component costs, includi…
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Nothing aims to disrupt smartphone market with bold design and marketing
Nothing, a London-based smartphone company founded by Carl Pei, is challenging the industry's reliance on minimalist, "boring" designs and generic advertising. Chief Brand Officer Charlie Smith aims to create a "retro f…
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AI glasses offer travel assistance but face adoption hurdles
AI-powered glasses offer potential as travel companions, capable of translating languages, identifying landmarks, and providing travel tips. While these devices are relatively affordable in China, technical limitations …
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YMTC aims for 6x revenue growth ahead of $4.9B IPO, eyes AI infrastructure
Yangtze Memory Technology Corp. (YMTC), a leading Chinese flash-memory manufacturer, is projected to significantly outpace industry peers in revenue growth this year. This expansion is driven by a strategic shift toward…
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Apple, Samsung Gain Market Share Amidst Steepest Smartphone Shipment Decline in a Decade
Global smartphone shipments saw their steepest Q3 decline in over a decade, largely due to rising DRAM and NAND flash prices inflating material costs. This has led to higher retail prices and consumers holding onto devi…
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Tech news covers C language improvements and OLED MacBook Pro impact
Two distinct technology news items are present in this cluster, one concerning advancements in the C programming language and the other detailing the anticipated impact of OLED MacBook Pro shipments on the premium displ…
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AI infrastructure drives memory chip shortage, making cheap smartphones disappear
The global supply of affordable smartphones is diminishing due to a significant shortage of memory chips, which are increasingly being diverted to AI data centers. This shift has led to a 15% increase in the prices of e…
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vivo unveils 'Harness' framework for personalized AI assistants on smartphones
vivo has introduced a new technical framework called "Harness" at its developer conference, aiming to enhance AI capabilities on smartphones. This system integrates a suite of large language models, including BlueLM-Rea…
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AI memory shortage forces device redesigns and chip testing
A global memory shortage, exacerbated by AI demand, is forcing smaller electronics manufacturers to redesign products and implement new testing protocols for components. Companies like Fairphone report that memory now c…
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Sunny Optical eyes AI hardware growth with advanced optics for robots and smart glasses
Sunny Optical is leveraging its expertise in optical components to become a key player in the burgeoning fields of AI-powered robots and smart glasses. The company is developing advanced visual systems for robots to imp…
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iPhone 18 Pro prices vary globally, with U.S. offering the cheapest deals
The latest iPhone models, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, are most affordable in the U.S., with prices significantly higher in other major markets due to taxes and import duties. Turkey faces the highest prices, nearl…
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Humanoid robots poised for 'GPT-3.5 moment' within 5 years, says AGIBOT co-founder
The co-founder of Chinese robotics firm AGIBOT, Yao Maoqing, predicts that humanoid robots will reach a "GPT-3.5 moment" within the next three to five years, signifying a leap in their ability to perform common, everyda…
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Apple foldable panel shipments to surge 167% by 2030: Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research forecasts a significant surge in Apple's foldable panel shipments, projecting a 167% increase by the year 2030. This projection is based on the anticipated impact of a potential "iPhone Duo" device…
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Apple Watch Shipments Rise 14% Amidst Broader Smartwatch Market Decline
Smartwatch shipments saw a significant decline in Q2 2026, according to a Counterpoint Research report. However, Apple Watch shipments increased by 14%, and both Garmin and Huawei also demonstrated growth, with Huawei a…
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Apple poised to dominate foldable phone market, predicts Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research forecasts that global foldable phone shipments will exceed 100 million units by the end of the year. The firm anticipates Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra will be a significant driver of this market g…