Consumer Electronics Insights Category

Global Home Audio Trade Revenues Approached $15 billion in 2018

The worldwide home audio market realised an increase of 21% in units in 2018, whilst posting revenues of nearly $15 billion, according to year-end estimates from a new Futuresource Consulting report.

Date Published: 16 Jan 2019

Author: Guy Hammett

Consumer Electronics

Simon Forrest Joins Futuresource Consulting as Company Prepares for Next Growth Phase

Futuresource Consulting, the specialist research and consulting firm, has appointed Simon Forrest as Principal Technology Analyst, in a move that paves the way for the company’s future development.

Date Published: 14 Jan 2019

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Consumer Electronics

Tech to Expect at CES 2019

CES 2019 is almost here, but before the lights come on and the crowds begin to gather, here’s a sneak peek at what Futuresource Consulting expects will be the key tech trends to hit the global consumer electronics stage in January.

Date Published: 04 Jan 2019

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Consumer Electronics

Smart Home Devices to Exceed 100 Million Shipments in 2018

Nearly 110 million smart home devices will be shipped worldwide in 2018, according to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting. This equates to a retail value of almost $17 billion and demonstrates strong growth in both volume and value.

Date Published: 04 Jan 2019

Author: Julian Issa

Consumer Electronics

Appeal of Headphones Could Help World’s Hard of Hearing: New Futuresource Report

The growing appeal of aftermarket headphones is opening up a new ‘hearables’ sub-segment, catering for those with hearing loss and alleviating much of the expense and stigma attached to hearing aids.

Date Published: 18 Dec 2018

Author: Luke Pearce

Consumer Electronics