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The wearables market continues to expand, though the conditions shaping that growth are changing rapidly. That's according to the latest Global Wearables Market Outlook report from Futuresource Consulting, which forecasts 229 million shipments worldwide in 2026, a 5.1% increase year on year.
Retail value is expected to increase even more, at 6%, generating $57 billion. And while those numbers point to continued success, the real story is where the opportunity is strengthening, where it’s losing momentum, and which device types are starting to command the industry’s attention.
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Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) will begin rotating between multiple U.S. cities starting in 2027, ending the event's recent run in Denver as organizers look to expand geographic reach and improve accessibility for attendees and exhibitors.
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The U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, and as such, buzz around the tournament stateside continues to grow (particularly as soccer recently edged out baseball as the No. 3 favorite sport among Americans).
As a result, brands are scrambling to produce advertising and marketing campaigns tied to the event.
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TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.
Every VIP Award Winner will receive:
- Coverage in the September VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
- A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner’s badge to aid in-house promotion
- All of the winners’ assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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The latest tablet market research is in from Omdia, revealing that the global market remained flat in Q1 2026, with shipments rising just 0.1% year on year to reach 37 million units.
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Steelseries is wandering into new territory with both price and functionality here. The Nova series is already popular, and the company is hoping to carve out a new category with the Elite, but the big question is, are we ready -- or do we even need -- hyper-premium gaming headsets?
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The robot vacuum market has reached the point where specs alone no longer tell the whole story. Nearly every new flagship promises more suction, smarter AI, better obstacle avoidance and some form of "hands-free" cleaning. What separates the good from the forgettable now comes down to how these machines actually behave in a lived-in home, especially around pet hair, uneven rugs, kitchen crumbs and the random clutter most people leave on the floor.
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