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Global PC shipments fell by approximately 20% in the third quarter of 2026, as the market was affected by rising memory and storage prices and inventory accumulation. Omdia expects the decline to continue in the following quarter before a limited recovery during 2027.
China’s Ministry of Commerce and six other government bodies have announced a plan to expand goods consumption, including accelerating the rollout of AI-powered phones and computers, wearable devices, robots, and smart homes. The plan also includes establishing testing bases for AI applications, experience centers, and standards for interoperability between devices.