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PC and Smartphone Sales Slump
Global PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to rising RAM prices, mirroring a similar decline in smartphone sales. The downturn affects major tech companies and consumers alike.
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The Verge
Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It's not just PCs, either - that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a 14-yea
2026-10-22 21:30 UTC
MarketWatch
“Fewer babies in each household means parents spend more per baby,” Procter & Gamble’s CFO says.
2026-10-22 21:28 UTC