WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor sales totaled $338.9 billion in 2016, narrowly topping 2015 for the highest-ever annual sales mark.

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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The fourth quarter of 2016 marked the ninth consecutive quarter that tablet shipments have declined, says the International Data Corp.

Read more: IDC: Q4 Tablet Shipments Declined 20%

HAMPSHIRE, UK – A gradual change in direction for fitness wearables toward healthcare devices will lead to more than 75 million Americans using dedicated activity trackers by 2021, over double the current user base, according to Juniper Research.

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WELLESLEY, MA – Flip-chip interconnect technology is expected to see a five-year compound annual growth rate of 8.8% from 2016 to 2021, reaching $41.4 billion by the end of the period, says BCC Research.

Read more: Flip-Chip Interconnect to See 8.8% CAGR through 2021