Tag: market trends

Smartphone Demand in Russia Drops by 6% in Q1 2026

Smartphone sales in Russia fell by 6% in the first quarter of 2026 as consumers prioritize necessity over upgrades.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Increases Amid Global Memory Shortage Impacting Gaming Consoles

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 portable gaming console has seen a significant price rise due to a global memory supply shortage affecting the broader gaming market.

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Global Startup Funding Surges to $297 Billion in Q1, Marking a 2.5x Increase

Startup investments reached a historic $297 billion in Q1 2026, more than doubling the previous quarter’s total of $118 billion.

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Russian Electric Vehicle Market Shows Early Growth, Could Reach 100,000 Annual Sales by 2030

Russia’s electric vehicle sales are rising steadily, with projections indicating up to 100,000 annual units sold by 2030.

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Bitcoin Miners Shift Focus to AI as Profitability Declines

Bitcoin mining profitability drops, prompting miners to redirect resources toward AI infrastructure and fund the transition by selling Bitcoin holdings.

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Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs Face Price Increases Shortly After Launch

Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh processors are already being sold above MSRP less than 48 hours after their official release.

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Global PC Shipments Projected to Decline 5% in 2026 Amid Rising Memory Costs

Worldwide PC shipments are set to drop 5% in 2026 due to increased memory prices, with Apple and gamers seen as key demand drivers.

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Secondary Market for Computer Memory Soars Amid Global Shortages in Russia

Sales of used SSDs and RAM on Avito in Russia have surged significantly as consumers turn to the secondary market amid global supply challenges.

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Global Chip Market Reaches $831 Billion in 2025, Micron Tops Revenue Growth

The global chip market expanded to $831 billion in 2025, with Micron Technology leading revenue growth among top chipmakers, surpassing Nvidia.

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Global Automakers Scale Back Full Transition to Electric Vehicles Amid Strong Demand for Combustion Engines

Over a dozen major automakers reduce electric vehicle production plans as demand for internal combustion engines remains strong and subsidies wane.

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Ferrari CEO Cites Cost and Appeal to Younger Buyers Behind Growing Use of Touchscreens in Cars

Ferrari’s CEO reveals touchscreens are half the cost of traditional buttons and attract younger consumers, influencing automotive design choices.

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Global Cobalt Shortage Expected to Persist Through 2030 Amid Soaring Prices

Cobalt prices have surged over 160% due to export restrictions from the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to a global supply deficit.

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