Wireless to drive home entertainment trends
The popularity of mobile devices and changing consumer habits in media consumption are not only increasing demand for wirelessly connected audio devices, but also rapidly altering the home audio landscape, according to new research from HIS Technology. Annual...Weaker rand puts strain on imports
The rand has fallen to a new 13-year low against the dollar, after incurring losses triggered by a sell-off of emerging market currencies, based on expectations that US interests rates could rise by mid-year. “Currently imports hold firm – but we are likely to see...Intel revises revenue expectations downwards
Intel has announced that first-quarter revenue is expected to be below the company’s previous outlook. The company now expects first-quarter revenue to be $12,8-billion, plus or minus $300-million, compared to the previous expectation of $13,7-billion, plus or...West Africa feels Ebola ripple effects
West African nations that experienced low or zero incidence of Ebola have already been affected by the Ebola crisis because of their deep connections with the three most affected countries, according to a new UN report. “The consequences of Ebola are vast,” says...Expect more growth in light sensor use
Samsung, Apple and Chinese OEMs will drive revenue in the light sensor market to grow 16% between 2013 and 2016, according to a new report released today from HIS. The latest MEMS & Sensors report from IHS, Shining a Light on a Colourful Market, found that...