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Global smartphone prices climb 15% in 2026 amid memory shortage

The era of affordable smartphones is ending. Global retail prices for existing smartphones have climbed 15% on average so far in 2026, with new device launches arriving 25% more expensive than their year-ago predecessors, as manufacturers pass soaring memory and…

Humanoid robot shipments nearly triple in first half of 2026

Global humanoid robot shipments topped 22,000 units in the first half of 2026, rising nearly 300% year-on-year, as the industry reaches what researchers call a critical stage for large-scale commercial deployment, according to a report published Wednesday by Counterpoint Research.