FRAMINGHAM, MA – Growth continued in the global wearables market during the second quarter, as shipment volume reached 27.9 million units, up 5.5% from the previous year, says the International Data Corp.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.36 billion in billings worldwide in July on a three-month average basis, says SEMI. Sales were up 4.1% year-over-year and down 4.9% sequentially.