IDC says connected gadgets and government cash will keep it growing
IDC number crunchers have peered into their crystal balls and seen spending on Internet of Things (IoT) tech across Asia and the Pacific reaching $241 billion in 2025.
Qualcomm shrinks its AR chip
Standalone smart glasses
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1, an updated chip for smart glasses that reduces bulk and introduces AI that runs entirely on the specs themselves, eliminating the need for a phone or cloud connection.
LG throws in the towel on XR
Air conditioners are more exciting
LG has decided that the world of extended reality (XR) is not worth the hassle and is backing out of commercialising any new products.
Smartwatch bubble bursts
Calling time on another Apple product
It seems the smartwatch bubble has burst, with global sales taking a tumble for the first time—largely thanks to the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple dropping the ball.
Apple's carbon neutral claim is rotten to the core
Class action suit for turning plastic into green
Fruity cargo cult Apple is embroiled in a class action lawsuit alleging its so-called 'carbon neutral' Apple Watches are about as green as a coal-fired power plant.