pc industry trends

Chicony Electronics is positioning itself for a robust surge in the second half of 2025, fueled by escalating demand for Windows 11 upgrades and a new wave of AI-enabled PCs. As global markets anticipate a significant hardware refresh, Chicony's strategic alignment with these technology trends...

Windows 10’s journey from its highly anticipated 2015 launch to its approaching end of official support marks a pivotal chapter not only for Microsoft but for the world of desktop computing. As the countdown to October 2025 draws closer, the nostalgia mingles with critical reflection: Did...

The collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek, aimed at redefining high-performance laptop gaming with a revolutionary Arm-based processor, has encountered a substantial setback—its eagerly awaited debut is now postponed until late 2026 or early 2027. This delay represents more than a slip in...

Microsoft's introduction of Copilot+ PCs has sparked significant debate within the tech community. These devices, distinguished by their stringent hardware requirements—most notably, a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of at least 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS)—aim to deliver unique...

Microsoft's strategic transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has significantly influenced the global PC market, particularly in the enterprise sector. As the end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025, businesses are accelerating their adoption of Windows 11, leading to a...

The global PC industry finds itself at a crossroads as Q2 2025 statistics reveal a surprising surge in shipments—a sharp contrast to the broader narrative of stalled consumer spending and economic caution. At first glance, the numbers present a picture of strength. According to recent data from...

Microsoft's Windows operating system has long stood as the dominant software platform for personal computers worldwide, a juggernaut seemingly impervious to the shifting tides of technology. For decades, the company reveled in ever-climbing usage numbers, propelling innovation in both consumer...

In an unexpected turn for the PC hardware market, the latest enterprise migration trend to Windows 11 is seeing a remarkable surge in desktop shipments, fundamentally challenging the longstanding dominance of notebook computers in enterprise purchasing decisions. For businesses, the primary...

The global personal computer (PC) market is poised for modest growth in 2025, with International Data Corporation (IDC) projecting shipments to reach 273 million units, marking a 3.7% increase from the previous year. This forecast comes amid a complex landscape shaped by U.S. tariffs on Chinese...

Microsoft’s Surface lineup has consistently served as a bellwether for the evolution of Windows PCs, steadily bridging cutting-edge hardware with the company’s ambitions for seamless, always-connected computing. The latest surface (and perhaps tectonic) shift appears on the horizon: rumors are...

Microsoft has unveiled its next generation of Copilot+ PCs, introducing two new Surface devices specifically engineered to bring artificial intelligence features offline at a lower price point. The launch marks a significant moment for both the Surface hardware line and the broader Windows...

In a bold step to make the next generation of AI-powered computing more accessible, Microsoft has unveiled its latest Surface PCs—two models that promise a leap forward in on-device artificial intelligence (AI) while offering lower entry prices than last year’s lineup. This move signals not only...

The long-awaited release of an official Windows 11 ISO for Arm-based devices marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s multi-year journey to make Windows on Arm a robust alternative to the entrenched x86 platform. With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors generating considerable industry...

In 2024, the world of laptops underwent a transformation that felt both significant and, in some respects, underwhelming—a paradox that underscores the realities of technological disruption in the PC industry. For years, the arrival of each new notebook generation brought the expected...

AMD is boldly stepping into the future of driver technology with its latest announcement—a suite of AI-driven enhancements designed to tackle long-standing driver issues on Windows without compromising performance or user privacy. Building on its RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9000 series graphics...