Futuresource Consulting

13/05/2026

Global DRAM shipments saw a 6.6% QoQ decline in Q4 2025. Rising costs, tightened supply, and wafer-capacity prioritisation toward high-margin HBM and DDR5 have created limited availability.

But the picture varies across regions, with shipments falling 4.5% in the Americas, 11.9% in APAC, and 1.9% in EMEA.

Learn more insights from our Q4 quarterly storage tracking reports: https://loom.ly/O-FCmyk

12/05/2026

The next generation of audiophiles is rewriting the rules for audio brands.

Gen Z and Millennials are now driving growth across the audio market, but their path to purchase, upgrade triggers and expectations look very different from previous generations.

In our upcoming webinar, Futuresource analysts will unpack how younger listeners are reshaping the audio industry and what this means for product strategy, positioning and go‑to‑market plans.

Here's everything you need to know:
💻The Next Generation Audiophile: How Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping the audio industry
📆 Wednesday 24 June (16:00 - 17:00 BST, 17:00 - 18: 00 CET, 12:00 - 13:00 ET, 08:00 - 09:00 PT)

We’ll explore:
• How brands can encourage upgrades beyond low‑fidelity earbuds and basic speakers
• Where Gen Z and Millennial buyers discover, evaluate and choose audio products
• The role of AI across discovery, recommendation and post‑purchase engagement
• How product and feature roadmaps need to evolve for younger audiences

For CE brands, streaming platforms, tech providers, telcos, and strategy leaders, this session serves as an invaluable guide to navigating how younger generations engage with audio.

Register to attend our free webinar! 👉 https://loom.ly/8-HkHZM

07/05/2026

Installation Magazine has shared findings from our NAB 2026 Show Report!

"Futuresource Consulting’s post-NAB 2026 report has concluded that the long-discussed convergence of pro AV and broadcast is no longer a trend but an established reality, with enterprise clients now expecting broadcast-quality output from pro AV budgets and pro AV teams."

Discover more insights here: https://loom.ly/UN0ZnAA
Download the Show Report in full: https://loom.ly/QfGnPp0

Post-show analysis from Futuresource Consulting finds line between broadcast and pro AV has dissolved, with corporate media professionals nearly doubling at this year's Las Vegas event

05/05/2026

The NAB 2026 Show Report is here! 📽️

Uncover new insights into the key themes that emerged in Las Vegas. From the role of agentic AI in workflow automation to the significance of flexibility and multi-functionality in product design, the report spotlights the technology trends overtaking the media technology and production landscape.

Download your copy now: https://loom.ly/QfGnPp0

30/04/2026

Projector pricing is sending clear signals about where the market is heading.

Average selling prices are rising, but not smoothly. Promotions still cut deep, then pricing rebounds just as fast. The real insight sits in the movement, not the snapshot.

Not all segments are behaving the same. Some are pushing prices higher through refresh cycles and positioning.
Others, particularly parts of home, are easing back. Outliers are accelerating.

That matters. Pricing reveals competitive intent, channel pressure and shifts in perceived value. It shows where momentum is building and where it is fading.

We have unpacked what this means in our free projector pricing report, with daily visibility that goes beyond headline averages.

Want to go deeper? Request a meeting with Lucy Brenton, Pricing Manager at Futuresource: https://loom.ly/qomKibU

Download the report: https://loom.ly/I0a2-gw

30/04/2026

“Wearables are becoming more defined in purpose and more competitive in execution,” says Kavish Patel, Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting.

“We’re seeing the market develop along multiple tracks, all at once. Established categories are deepening through AI, health and ecosystem integration, while newer form factors are opening up fresh areas of demand. That creates opportunity, but it also raises the bar for everyone competing in the space.”

Our latest Global Wearables Market Outlook report forecasts 229 million shipments worldwide in 2026, at a 5.1% increase year on year.

Learn more insights from our latest CE research: https://loom.ly/ExwArxw

29/04/2026

From February 2027, new EU regulations could reshape the consumer audio market.

Portable batteries in consumer devices will need to be user-replaceable, marking a major shift for an industry built on sealed, ultra-compact designs.

With true wireless making up 67% of global headphone shipments, this category is set to feel the biggest impact.

Our latest Perspectives report explores:
🔹The regulatory changes
🔹Engineering challenges ahead
🔹How brands are likely to respond

Get the insights you need to plan your next move. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mqN8p8A

29/04/2026

"Personal electronics are heading toward a point where combined AI compute across everyday devices rivals systems that once filled dedicated facilities."

Thank you Tech Radar for sharing insights from our Edge AI in Personal Electronics - Perspectives report!

"Forrest told us that it would be feasible for someone in 2030 to be carrying personal electronics with a combined AI compute exceeding 1,000 TOPS (1 POPS), although it wouldn't be commonplace."

Learn more over on Tech Radar's website: https://loom.ly/EulCD1Y

28/04/2026

Shifting user needs and market pressures are changing the way displays are specified and deployed. Our latest Future Session reveals how.💡

"As demand shifts towards larger, higher-resolution and more immersive formats, we’re seeing displays take up a greater share of both attention and budget within installations," says David Thompson, Lead Analyst, Futuresource.

Learn more insights from our latest Future Session: https://loom.ly/SHrlGiU
Download the Session here: https://loom.ly/73yrrEM

28/04/2026

"Smartphones still dominate video creation, but growing evidence suggests their physical limits are driving a new spending wave on dedicated gear among millions of creators."

Thank you to Tech Radar for sharing our recent research on the Video Content Creator landscape, featuring the insights of Helen Matthews, Senior Analyst.

“As creators grow in ambition and production volume, the penalty for weak capture becomes more visible. That’s where the opportunity for dedicated camera products lies.”

Learn more here: https://loom.ly/WPEczDI

23/04/2026

Flagship smartphones now pack more AI power than many laptops, and even smartwatches are getting dedicated neural processors for the first time.

Meanwhile, over 700 million chips ship into the true wireless headphone market every year, where AI is quickly becoming a key differentiator.

The silicon choices being made today aren't insignificant. They’re shaping the entire personal electronics landscape through 2030.

Our new report dives into the state of edge AI: the hardware driving it, how performance is measured, and where it’s all heading next. Learn more here. 👉 https://loom.ly/ZoP0aUE