Counterpoint Research

Meet Counterpoint Research at CES 2025 Our #analysts will be attending CES 2025 from January 7–10. Schedule a meeting with them to explore the latest #trends in #technology, and #telecommunications, and learn how our research and services can drive impactful #business decisions. From cutting-edge #innovations to actionable market #insights, let’s discuss how we can support your #growth strategy in 2025 and beyond. Find details and schedule your meeting through the link in the comment below. #CES2025 #TechTrends #research #events

Counterpoint Conversations: Meta on Role of Perception in XR Snippet from the time when our VP of #Research, Peter Richardson dives deeper into the role of perception in AR/VR with Ajit Ninan, Senior Director of AR/VR Display and Optics at Meta Key Highlights from the Discussion: - Conventional #display metrics, like Delta E for color accuracy, are insufficient for AR/VR; new standards are essential to measure user #experience. - AR/VR displays must consider temporal and spatial factors—e.g., head motion makes high frame rates critical for #wearables. - #Meta aims to create “perceptual engines” where projected images are indistinguishable from the real world, with full immersion as the ultimate goal. - #AI integration opens opportunities for innovative AR/VR experiences, even as display #technology evolves. - Meta’s recently unveiled #Orion prototype smart glasses showcase the cutting-edge of AR/VR technology. Link to the full conversation and the blog is in the comment below. #ARVR #XR #insights #trends #optics #tech #innovation

Just Published: Reverse Wireless Charging is Setting New Standard for Premium Smartphones Key Takeaways: - The share of #wireless charging #smartphones in the overall smartphone market is expected to surpass 31% in 2024 and reach half of the market by 2029. - Reverse wireless charging penetration is expected to grow to almost 100% by 2027 from 96% in 2023, indicating its near-universal adoption in wireless charging-enabled smartphones. - #Samsung and Chinese OEMs like Huawei and #Xiaomi are driving the reverse wireless charging smartphone market growth, while Apple maintains dominance. Link to the complete note is in the comments below. #reversewireless #wirelesscharging #technology #trends #insights #research

Just Published - Aptiv: Driving Innovation in the Era of Software-defined Vehicles Key Takeaways: - #Electrification, #connectivity, and #ADAS penetration in passenger cars are projected to reach 58%, 98%, and 99%, respectively, by 2030. - Collaboration among value chain players will be crucial for achieving the true potential of Software-defined Vehicles (#SDVs). - Aptiv’s acquisition of Wind River will enable #automakers to accelerate their transition from hardware-driven legacy architectures to software-defined platforms. Link to the complete note is in the comments below. #Aptiv #smartauto #automotive #technology #trends #insights #research

Just Published Our Whitepaper with IDEMIA Secure Transactions: How eSIM is Reshaping Consumer Usages and What it Means for Mobile Operators In this #whitepaper, we cover: - How #eSIM is transforming #consumer behaviors and empowering choices - eSIM’s role in reshaping the #telecom ecosystem through #travel eSIMs, try & buy models, and low entry barriers for new players - Emerging #business opportunities for #mobile operators - Strategies #operators can adopt to rethink inventory management, innovate, and scale confidently - A detailed case study showcasing real-world #impact Learn #strategies for #operators to adapt, scale, and lead in the evolving eSIM landscape. Download the whitepaper now. Link in the comment below. #research #technology #trends #insights #IoT #IDEMIA

Just Published: Counterpoint Conversations: HERE Directions 2024 – A Peek Into the Future of Location and Mapping   Last month, #Counterpoint analysts attended the #HEREDirections2024 event in Frankfurt, Germany, where the latest advancements in mapping and navigation were showcased. In this episode, our Senior Analyst Murtuza Ali discusses #EVs and #AI with Andrei C. Iordache, Director of Automotive Technologies at HERE Technologies. How #HERE is working to remove #consumer pain points in EVs? - HERE's collaboration with partners to enhance #EV #charging station intelligence. - Predicting charging station availability by integrating traffic, weather, and event #data. - Using AI to optimize demand and reduce EV user anxiety on long journeys. - Ensuring broad coverage of charging points across #Europe and providing maintenance insights.   Link to the full conversation and the blog is in the comment below. #technology #trends #insights #research #CounterpointConversations #smartauto #mapping #location #automotive

Just Published: AI’s Unsung Hero AI at the Edge: 3D NAND and Technologies Enabling it Key Takeaways: - Positioned as secondary storage, 3D NAND is the unsung hero of AI, and the disruptions it brings provides new entry points for 3D NAND. - It is critical in supporting #edge AI applications as #models need to be stored close to processing. - 3D NAND requirements across a range of metrics are increasing with the rise of #AI applications at the edge: higher capacities, performance levels, scale, and the economics for #device makers. - With 1,000-layer #NAND the long-term target, cryogenic etching is emerging as a key #technology. - Lam Research’s advancements in #cryogenic #etching are enabling the precise scaling required for next-generation 3D NAND. Link to the complete note is the comments below. #research #tech #trends #insights #semiconductors #markets #LamResearch #3DNAND

Counterpoint Research in the News In Q3 2024, global battery #electric vehicle (BEV) sales* rose 9% year-over-year. #China led the market, accounting for 61% of global #BEV sales, followed by the #US and #UK. Notably, the UK surpassed #Germany as Europe’s largest BEV market this quarter. Meanwhile, China’s hybrid #vehicle exports to Europe are projected to grow by 20% this year. Reuters explores how Chinese #automakers are leveraging hybrids to navigate Europe’s #EV tariffs. Find links to our #research #insights on the Global EV Market and #Reuters' story in the comments below. #technology #automotive #EVs #trends #markets #trends #data

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 2024 Our Research Director, Tarun Pathak, will be attending 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 2024, as a jury member. You can schedule a meeting with him to discuss the latest #trends in the #technology and #telecommunication sector and understand how our leading #research and services can help your #business. • Date: 13th December, 2024 • Time: 6:00 PM IST • Venue: Hotel Pullman, Aerocity New Delhi Read more about the #event and schedule a meeting with him by clicking on the link in the comment below.

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