Omdia: FIFA World Cup spurs higher interest in smart TVs among retailers

The soccer tournament is causing more retailers to acquire smart TVs for their store shelves, particularly in the U.S., Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.—

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'MacBook Ultra' May Drive Industry Shift to Hybrid OLED Laptop Displays

Apple's upcoming OLED MacBook Pro – aka "MacBook Ultra" – is expected to be the primary driver of a hybrid OLED laptop display market worth $4 billion this year, according to a new Omdia research report ($).

The report corroborates rumors that Apple's first OLED MacBook will use a hybrid OLED architecture combining oxide TFT (thin-film transistor) and tandem OLED layers. The combination is…

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Omdia: Big Tech companies to dominate connected TV advertising market by 2030

CTV ad revenue revenue is on pace to nearly double over the next five years, with three tech companies expected to control half of the market by the end of the decade.—

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OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out.

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Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in…

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OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out.

Processor and Performance

Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in…

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Tower tensions rise in Italy as telcos seek control and lower costs

Recent moves by local telcos are mostly a market correction driven by Italy’s unique tower-market dynamics – where Inwit holds a dominant, near-monopolistic position In sum – what to know: Market-specific pressure – The dispute reflects Italy’s unique tower dynamics,…

Vi and BSNL consider network and spectrum sharing

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said talks are underway, covering potential collaboration on towers, fiber networks, and spectrum assets In sum – what to know: Sharing talks begin – Vodafone Idea and BSNL are discussing joint use of towers, fiber, and spectrum to improve coverage and reduce duplication. Cost pressure rises – Both operators face […]

China Unicom cuts capex, boosts AI infra spending

China Unicom is also expanding its AI infrastructure, with more than 1.1 million data center cabinets and computing capacity reaching 45 EFLOPS In sum – what to know: AI spending rises – Over 35% of 2026 capex allocated to computing infrastructure as AI demand increases. AI revenue growth – AI-related revenue rose 147%, with computing […]

In Edison’s Revenge, Data Centers Are Transitioning From AC to DC

Last week’s Nvidia GTC conference highlighted new chip architectures to power AI. But as the chips become faster and more powerful, the remainder of data center infrastructure is playing catchup. The power delivery community is responding: Announcements from Delta, Vertiv, and Eaton showcased new designs for the AI era. Complex and inefficient AC to DC power conversions are gradually being…

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ซัมซุงครองแชมป์แบรนด์ทีวีโลก ติดต่อกันเป็นปีที่ 20 แล้ว ส่วนแบ่งตลาด 29.1%

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ซัมซุงอ้างสถิติจากบริษัทวิจัยตลาด Omdia ว่ามียอดขายทีวีทั่วโลกเป็นอันดับ 1 ในปี 2025 ส่งผลให้ซัมซุงครองแชมป์ผู้ผลิตทีวีเบอร์ 1 ของโลกติดต่อกัน 20 ปี (ครั้งแรกในปี 2006)

ส่วนแบ่งตลาดทีวีทั่วโลกของซัมซุงอยู่ที่ 29.1% ถ้านับเฉพาะตลาดทีวีพรีเมียม ราคาแพงกว่า 2,500 ดอลลาร์ จะสูงถึง 54.3% หรือถ้านับราคาแพงกว่า 1,500…

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REPORT: Microdrama Apps Outpace Traditional Netflix, Disney+ In Viewership

According to industry analytic company Omdia, U.S. viewership of microdramas—ultra-short serials designed to be watched vertically—has outpaced traditional streaming services on cell phones. Rather than major subscription streamers like Netflix or Disney+, audiences are choosing apps like ReelShort for quick hits of entertainment.

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Japan leads APAC for O-RAN but integration challenges remain

As well as Rakuten Mobile, KDDI has started to deploy open vRAN, and SoftBank is also interested – says Omdia In sum – what to know: Leading APAC – Japan is Asia-Pacific’s leading Open vRAN market, with Rakuten operating the largest fully virtualized O-RAN network globally. Uneven progress – Docomo, KDDI and SoftBank are advancing […]

Xiaomi's Rumored 'iOS Bridge' to Bring Better Apple Device Connectivity

Xiaomi will introduce a new software update at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) that will reportedly improve connectivity between its own devices and Apple products.

Alongside the debut of the Xiaomi 17 series, its HyperOS 3.1 update is said to include a new "iOS Bridge" for smoother connectivity between the two platforms. According to _GizChina_ , the features tipped include the…

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Apple Set a European iPhone Sales Record Last Year

Apple shipped 36.9 million iPhones in Europe in 2025, a 6% year-over-year growth which allowed the company to claim a record 27% share of the region's smartphone market, according to new research from analytics firm Omdia.

The gains came even as the broader European smartphone market declined by 1% to 134.2 million units, which Omdia says was weighed down by softer demand and new regulations…

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OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

Rumors are stoking excitement for the next-generation iPad mini that Apple is reportedly close to launching. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out.

Processor and Performance

Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to…

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Future MacBooks May Hide Your Screen From Strangers

Apple is set to bring built-in privacy screen technology to future MacBooks within the next three years, according to a report from market research firm Omdia (via Ice Universe).

The technology Apple is planning to adopt restricts off-axis viewing angles so only someone sitting directly in front of the display can see its contents, while onlookers to the side see a darkened or obscured image.…

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