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In early October, research firm IDC released its latest Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, which found that PC shipments worldwide grew 9.4 percent from the previous year in the third quarter of 2025. However, the North American market was a much different story, impacted by what IDC described as "US import tariffs shock and by macroeconomic uncertainties."
On October 16, we spoke with Jean Philippe Bouchard, research vice-president with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers, about those numbers, what they mean, and what to expect from the PC market for the rest of 2025.
| Full Story: TWICE (10/23) |
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 | AI is the Future of Commerce. Stay Ahead.
AI isn't hype anymore—it's here. Join EPAM, Stripe, and commercetools to learn how to harness AI—responsibly and effectively. See how AI is reshaping the shopper journey, and learn why composability is key to doing it right. The brands moving first are already winning. Register now! |
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Retail
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According to research from Circana, September continued the trend of shifting consumer retail spending. U.S. retail sales revenue was flat during the five weeks ending October 4, 2025, compared to the same time during the previous year, while unit demand declined 2%.
| Full Story: TWICE (10/23) |
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 | The Power of AI in Contact Centers
AI offers a solution for contact centers to achieve more with fewer resources, without compromising quality. Join the webinar with Salesforce and Leaptree on October 29th and learn the three types of AI every contact center leader needs: Predictive AI, which automates QA scoring; Generative AI, which delivers clear agent feedback; and Autonomous AI, which drives real-time training. Register now! |
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Awards
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The world of technology is ever-evolving and it's important to recognize those brands who are leading the way with their innovative products and creative solutions. TWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are again proud to celebrate those products and solutions with the CES Picks Awards for 2026. These awards provide an opportunity for you to earn the publicity and accolades your business deserves as we enter the new year.
| Full Story: TWICE (10/21) |
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TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.
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Smart Home
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Google recently treated us to new Nest smart home devices ahead of the arrival of its new Gemini for Home assistant in late October - and now the company has started rolling out firmware updates for its existing Nest Audio and Mini smart speakers.
| Full Story: TWICE (10/23) |
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Audio News
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Yamaha's True X Surround 90A system features a superb soundbar and subwoofer that nail movies and music alike - we just wish the surround speakers had more to offer
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