AllThingsD points to a report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealing that 2012 saw the first growth in the music market since 1999, a milestone made possible by the strength of the digital music market. Global recorded music industry revenues rose by an estimated 0.3 per cent to US$16.5 billion in 2012, the first year of industry growth since 1999....
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We all love a night at the movies. Whether it’s romance, horror, or action adventure, there’s no better way to step into another world—even if just for a couple of hours. And for the past 85 years, millions of people throughout the world have gathered around their TVs to watch the Oscars and celebrate the people who make these moments possible. For the first time, we’ve created a...
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NPD today released a report examining U.S. consumer technology sales for 2012. Among other things, the company said consumer technology sales have dropped by $4 billion since 2010, down to $143 billion. Additionally, three of the top five categories based on 2012 revenue experienced declines from 2011 to 2012 — the two categories that grew were smartphones and tablets, both of...
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A customer satisfaction survey of mobile shoppers by analytics firm ForeSee (via BGR) puts Apple in joint-second place with QVC, scoring 83%, just behind the top scorer Amazon at 85%. Overall consumer satisfaction with the mobile shopping experience increased slightly from 76% in 2011 to 78% in 2012. The mobile platform is maturing much faster than the PC platform. We see it in the rate of...
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Recent production problems with the 2012 iMac have largely been solved, suggesting that supply constraints may ease, according to a report from China Times, summarized by BrightWire. - [T]he company’s Taiwanese component suppliers noted that the assembling conformity rate for the new iMac has been improved and mass production started in December 2012. Sales of the device may be boosted in...
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