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| ID required to purchase mobile numbers in China | ||
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In an attempt to prevent rampant junk messages, identification is required from anyone purchasing a new mobile phone number; however, some say that it is going to be used as a tool for the government to monitor its citizens. The ID requirement is likely to upset some customers who fear that their personal information will be resold. China has over 800 million mobile phone numbers already in use, about 320 million of those were purchased without real-name registration and will have to be reregistered by 2013 or may be suspended. More at Cellular-News.com, 9/1/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010)
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| August brings rising consumer confidence | ||
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A moderate improvement has been seen in The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which is up from 51 in July to 53.3 in August. The Expectations Index increased to 72.5 from 67.5 in July. The Present Situation Index decreased from 29.4 to 26.4. Consumers’ view of current conditions continues to decline in August, and consumers’ expectations remain pessimistic, although their expectations improved moderately. More at Twice.com, 8/31/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010)
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| Growing market creates $1.5B in mobile content sector | ||
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Revenues are estimated to reach $1.54 billion in the USA this year due to a growing market for mobile content. Revenues from three principal streams-subscriptions, direct and pay-per-view downloads, and advertising-supported programs will more than double from 2010 to reach $3.53 billion by 2014. Revenues to game, video, and music publishers is still fueled by paid or subscription-based content; however, ad supported revenues are expected to grow and a fast rate through 2014. More at Cellular-News.com, 8/31/10: (Article posted on 9/7/2010)
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| Consumers are optimistic about finances, but not about economy | ||
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Over half of Americans now feel that their personal finances are under control and are optimistic about its future performance. The public opinion on the economy is a different story. Nearly 82percent of Americans feel that the economy will either remain static or decline in the next six months. The relative number of people that feel good about their spending money went up this past month as well from 36percent in March to 45percent in April. Nearly half of Americans feel that interest rates will rise this year as well. More at Ipsos-na.com, 4/22/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Asia PC market experiences growth of 38 percent for Q1-10 | ||
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IDC reports that the Asia market for PC’s grew 1 percent in Q1 sequentially and 38percent year over year. The results beat forecasts by over 5percent and consumer notebooks were the key driver. It remains to be seen if consumers in Asia embrace the tablet market, but the netbook and PC laptop market are clearly booming. The Hong Kong economic boom has helped leverage PC sales as the government has spent 20percent more this quarter on PCs. More at IDC.com, 4/20/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Consumers are optimistic about finances, but not about economy | ||
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Over half of Americans now feel that their personal finances are under control and are optimistic about its future performance. The public opinion on the economy is a different story. Nearly 82percent of Americans feel that the economy will either remain static or decline in the next six months. The relative number of people that feel good about their spending money went up this past month as well from 36percent in March to 45percent in April. Nearly half of Americans feel that interest rates will rise this year as well. More at Ipsos-na.com, 4/22/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| Asia PC market experiences growth of 38 percent for Q1-10 | ||
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IDC reports that the Asia market for PC’s grew 1 percent in Q1 sequentially and 38percent year over year. The results beat forecasts by over 5percent and consumer notebooks were the key driver. It remains to be seen if consumers in Asia embrace the tablet market, but the netbook and PC laptop market are clearly booming. The Hong Kong economic boom has helped leverage PC sales as the government has spent 20percent more this quarter on PCs. More at IDC.com, 4/20/10: (Article posted on 4/26/2010)
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| PC monitor market to increase in 2010 | ||
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In the second half of 2009, the PC monitor market in Asia and Japan increased 7.1 percent from the first quarter and 15.8 percent increase from a year ago. One analyst says that the PC market is optimistic looking and even with ‘competing devices’, the 2010 year looks to be a promising one. PC’s are not only more affordable but have larger screens and LED backlights. More at IDC.com, 4/12/10: (Article posted on 4/19/2010)
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| Increased spending in business sector helps PC growth | ||
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A year ago the PC market had its worst quarter since 2001, declining 7 percent. One year later, the PC market is up 24 percent thanks to increased desktop and portable sales. The market for desktop PCs realized a gain for the first time in over two years. This was bolstered by heavy commercial business spending. The attractiveness of the Windows 7 Operating System combined with the temporary cuts in IT spending through the past few years have led to lots of pent up demand and a perfect storm for PC spending. More at IDC.com, 4/14/10: (Article posted on 4/19/2010)
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| PC monitor market to increase in 2010 | ||
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In the second half of 2009, the PC monitor market in Asia and Japan increased 7.1 percent from the first quarter and 15.8 percent increase from a year ago. One analyst says that the PC market is optimistic looking and even with ‘competing devices’, the 2010 year looks to be a promising one. PC’s are not only more affordable but have larger screens and LED backlights. More at IDC.com, 4/12/10: (Article posted on 4/19/2010)
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