Consumer Electronics Insights Category

In an age of change and innovation, where will music go?

As part of the BPI’s new Insight Session 50 series, audio and music experts gathered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios for an event dubbed The Future of Recorded Music.

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Author: Raskia D'Souza Olivia Lowden

Consumer Electronics

Global wearables market on track to break billion-unit barrier

The global wearables market continues to trend upwards, achieving double-digit value and volume growth last year, according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting.

Date Published: 25 Apr 2023

Author: Nikolaos Tzoumerkas

Consumer Electronics

The resurgence of the single-player game

In some respects, the last decade has been all about the live service game. Also known as games as a service or GaaS, the explosion of Fortnite in 2017 demonstrated just how powerful the format can be. Other examples like Destiny and Apex Legends have further cemented live-service games as the format of the future.

Date Published: 20 Apr 2023

Author: Arian Bassari Olivia Lowden

Consumer Electronics

Wearable devices can grant the elderly greater autonomy – if they’re willing to adopt them

Wearable healthcare devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers have become synonymous with active and outdoorsy folk, but body-monitoring devices like these can also be revolutionary in the care of the elderly. Also known as elderly watches, the goal is to allow older adults to live more independently day to day.

Date Published: 18 Apr 2023

Author: Nikolaos Tzoumerkas

Consumer Electronics

Expanding audio horizons: the power of Ultrawide Band technology in headphones

Bluetooth has been the go-to wireless connectivity technology for decades. It’s used in a vast array of consumer electronics, from mobile phones to speakers, and is both convenient and widely available.

Date Published: 11 Apr 2023

Author: Olivia Lowden Saranraj Mathivanan

Consumer Electronics