NEEDHAM, MA – Global wearables shipments grew 32.3% year-over-year as volumes reached 114.2 million during the second quarter, according to International Data Corp. Despite early signs of slower consumer tech spending, purchases of wearable devices remained strong during the quarter as consumers once again ventured outdoors with the urge to track their health and activity.

SINGAPORE – The US PC market grew 17% year-over-year in the second quarter, with total shipments of desktops, notebooks, tablets and workstations reaching 36.8 million units, according to Canalys.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board fabricators reported the 90-day moving average PCB orders in July were up 18.6% year-over-year and down 4.3% sequentially.

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to grow 14.2% to 347 million units in 2021, according to International Data Corp. This is down from IDC's May forecast of 18% growth, with continued supply chain and logistical challenges cited as the main reasons. The tablet market is also expected to grow in 2021 but at a slower pace of 3.4%.