• Samsung is once again the leader in global smartphone shipments

    After being briefly overtaken by Apple in 2023, Samsung once again holds the title for most global smartphone shipments. The International Data Corporation (IDC) Mobile Phone Tracker's preliminary data for 2024's first quarter showed Samsung reclaiming the lead it has held since 2010.  Samsung has reportedly shipped 60.1 million units worldwide in quarter one, representing 20.8 percent of the market share. Apple shipped 50.1 million units for 17.3 percent of the market share. Both companies saw...

  • Global Smartphone Shipments Climb Nearly 8% As Samsung Retakes The Lead

    Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It’s the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to No. 1. There were 289.4 million units shipped in the period, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Claiming the top […]

  • Apple loses global leadership in phones to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop: report

    Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% to 289.4 million units during January-March, with Samsung, at 20.8% market share, clinching the top phone maker spot from Apple. The iPhone-maker's steep sales decline comes after its strong performance in the December quarter when it overtook...

  • Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) Reaches New 12-Month Low at $10.12

    Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA – Get Free Report)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $10.12 and last traded at $10.24, with a volume of 20615544 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $10.97. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades PARA has been the topic […]

  • Use the 12-12-12 Method to Finally Declutter Your Home

    Decluttering can feel overwhelming. Try this systematic approach to pre-planning how much you'll part with and how much you'll keep.

  • Global smartphone market continues recovery

    The global smartphone market rebounded in the opening quarter of 2024, led by sharp increases from Chinese vendors, adding strengthen to a budding recovery, data from IDC showed.

  • Did Lockdowns Set A Global Revolt In Motion?

    Did Lockdowns Set A Global Revolt In Motion? Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Brownstone Institute, My first article on the coming backlash - admittedly wildly optimistic - went to print April 24, 2020. After 6 weeks of lockdown, I confidently predicted a political revolt, a movement against masks, a population-wide revulsion against the elites, a demand to reject “social distancing” and streaming-only life, plus widespread disgust at everything and everyone involved. I was...

  • What sets gaming phones apart from regular smartphones?

    Gaming phones were a bit of a niche a few years ago, but with ever-improving tech in the mobile space, gaming phones in 2024 are more popular than ever. The question is, what sets gaming phones apart from the flagship smartphone competition? They’re usually just as powerful, after all. However, there’s more to a gaming phone than simply being the most powerful on the market; gaming phones have unique display tech, advanced cooling systems and more to deliver that high-end mobile gaming...

  • 12 Ways to Optimize Your iPhone Privacy Settings

    A new video from Payette Forward gives us a range of ways to optimize your iPhone privacy settings. In today’s digital age, protecting your personal data is more important than ever. With the increasing prevalence of online tracking and data breaches, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard your privacy. Fortunately, your iPhone offers […]

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  • Global Data centre Market Set for Robust Growth

    The global data centre market is poised for robust growth in the coming

  • When smartphones fail, this multi-band radio keeps you connected globally

    TL;DR: Stay connected to the world when your mobile devices can't! How? With the $150 Eton Elite Executive radio, which can receive every single radio wavelength around the world. An emergency is never the right time to find out you're missing a vital item geared at helping guide you through that emergency. — Read the rest