Global unit shipments of PCs and smartphones were both down versus a year ago in the 2nd quarter of 2026, according to IDC. PCs were down 4.9% and smartphones were down 6.7%. Both PCs and smartphones showed growth in 2024 and 2025. IDC is predicting an 11.3% decline in PCs and a 13.9% decline in smartphones in 2026.
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SEMIEXPO Viet Nam 2026by Admin on 06-16-2026 at 2:50 pm
December 3, 2026 – December 4, 2026
More information on SEMIEXPO Viet Nam will be available in Q3 2026
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
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The global semiconductor industry sits at the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and cloud data centers to artificial intelligence, automobiles, and national defense systems. At the center of advanced chip manufacturing are three major players: TSMC, Samsung Foundry, and Intel Foundry… Read More
In February of 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will host the TSMC AZ Exclusive Experience Day in Phoenix, Arizona, offering selected participants a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing organizations in the world. The event will serve as an immersive… Read More
The currently strong semiconductor market is being driven by AI applications. A McKinsey survey showed 88% of businesses used AI in 2025 compared to just 55% in 2023. According to Inc.com, 306 of the S&P 500 companies mentioned AI in their third quarter 2025 earnings conference calls, up from only 53 citations three years earlier… Read More
SWTest 2026by Admin on 01-07-2026 at 2:50 am
The Semiconductor Wafer Test Conference (SWTest) is celebrating its 35th year as the only industry event that focuses on all the aspects associated with microelectronic wafer and die level testing. The conference has the perfect mixture of manufacturer and vendor presentations. It is a probe technology forum where attendees… Read More
In a groundbreaking announcement that is poised to transform digital imaging, Chips&Media, a leading provider of video codec and image processing hardware IP, has partnered with Visionary.ai, an innovative startup specializing in AI-driven vision technology, to unveil the world’s first fully AI-based Image Signal … Read More