Sophie Harding | Market research, data, reports, marketing insights and analytics, forecasts and intelligence covering a range of technology industries. Also consumers surveys, custom consulting and events.

The future of the robot vacuum industry

The robot vacuum cleaner industry has gained considerable momentum in recent years, having evolved into a highly competitive market. Our research shows that the industry is in a period of fast adoption, with global shipments climbing by 39% year-on-year in 2023. Major tech brands such as Samsung and Dyson have recognised the potential of this segment, launching their own branded robot vacuums.

Date Published: 09 Aug 2024

Author: Sophie Harding

Consumer Electronics

Media streamer market faces downward pressure, though some growth remains

According to a new industry report from Futuresource Consulting, consumer interest in these standalone video content streaming devices has been impacted by ongoing economic difficulties, as well as the growing ownership of smart TVs. Yet while the specialist research firm anticipates demand to decline across the forecast period, it also highlights some areas of market growth and pockets of opportunity for vendors.

Date Published: 01 Jul 2024

Author: Sophie Harding

Consumer Electronics

Smart home devices resonate with consumers, global shipments to double by 2027

Consumer adoption of smart home devices continues apace, with a new Futuresource Consulting report indicating that shipments could have exceeded 257 million units worldwide in 2023. That’s a year-on-year increase of 23%, and the specialist research firm expects sector activity to intensify over the next few years.

Date Published: 05 Jan 2024

Author: Sophie Harding

Consumer Electronics

Smart home devices riding high, with three-in-four people confirming ownership: New Futuresource Smart Home Consumer Survey

Smart home device ownership is on the up across Europe and the USA, as many consumers are increasingly attracted to their helpful and innovative functions. That’s according to a new Smart Home Consumer Survey from Futuresource Consulting, which quizzed consumers across the USA, UK, France and Germany in August 2023.

Date Published: 07 Nov 2023

Author: Sophie Harding

Consumer Electronics

What consumers want from the smart home: Sophie Harding’s post-survey findings 2023

Wrist-worn wearables continue to capture the attention of consumers, despite a raft of unfavourable market conditions. That’s according to a newly released report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals the market will grow by 7.2% in 2023, to achieve 195 million shipments.

Date Published: 01 Nov 2023

Author: Sophie Harding

Consumer Electronics