The Personal Computing Report provides structured analysis of the technologies, products, and markets shaping the future of personal computing. Coverage includes AI PCs, notebooks, desktops, tablets, and client computing platforms, examining how artificial intelligence, hardware innovation, and software ecosystems are transforming user experiences.
The report tracks product developments, processor platforms, operating systems, supply chain trends, and market performance across consumer and enterprise segments. It serves as a practical reference for understanding the evolution of personal computing and the opportunities driving future growth.
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According to DIGITIMES, smartphone memory contract prices surged by 50% to 80% in the first half of 2026, prompting most vendors to continue cutting shipments of mid- and low-end models and to raise product prices.
Taiwan notebook industry, 2Q 2026
AI glasses partners drive growth as eye and head tracking take center stage
China smartphone market and industry, 2Q 2026: 2H26 shipments to drop by over 30% YoY
In May 2026, combined shipments from the top five notebook brands increased by approximately 8% month-over-month. However, shipments by brand vendors were still down about 6% compared with May 2025.
Estimated 2Q26 Chinese enterprise smartphone shipments to decrease by 17.8% YoY; Smartphone shipments in the Chinese market will decrease by 5.4% YoY
Affected by weakened channel stocking momentum and a high base period, shipments of the top five notebook brands fell 33% sequentially in April 2026.
Lightweight and affordable smart glasses are gradually becoming popular, with related brands and third-party developers integrating AI agents onto the mobile devices.
Chinese smartphone brands' shipments in the second quarter of 2026 will decrease by 17.8% year-on-year. Smartphone shipments in the Chinese market will decline by 5.4% year-on-year.
Affected by the US-Iran war and notebook price hikes, global notebook shipments are likely to increase only 4.4% quarterly in the second quarter of 2026.