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Strong Growth After Rebound for Hearables Market

While WHO has been spreading awareness on the importance of hearing health in line with increased sound exposure, Futuresource has recognised the path to continual growth for the hearables market, as the convergence between hearables and hearing health continues.

Date Published: 20 Jan 2022

Author: Simon Forrest

Consumer Electronics

The Great AI Migration in 2022 and Beyond

Artificial intelligence, at its core, can be defined as an information system that allows computers or robots the ability to perform analytical and reasoning tasks typically done by humans.

Date Published: 13 Jan 2022

Author: Simon Forrest

Consumer Electronics

Global Virtual Assistant Market achieves 15% Growth in 2020

The global virtual assistant market posted another strong year in 2020, achieving 15% shipment growth. That’s despite the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, which applied the brakes to many industries and CE categories.

Date Published: 11 Aug 2021

Author: Simon Forrest

Content & Entertainment

Google I/O 2021: AI is the Answer...Now What Was the Question?

If anyone was doubtful about the trajectory of AI and its propensity to solve all the world’s problems, Sundar Pichai’s keynote at Google I/O showcased several examples.

Date Published: 19 May 2021

Author: Simon Forrest

Consumer Electronics

The Evolution of the Smart Home Sector During the COVID-19 Crisis

COVID has of course caused so many of us to spend more time indoors – we have been forced to work and entertain ourselves at home far beyond what we are used to. This triggered a surge in TV sales and accelerated a spiralling demand for subscriptions such as Netflix and Disney Plus.

Date Published: 29 Apr 2021

Author: Simon Forrest

Consumer Electronics