consumer electronics

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom. Sony's Bumpy Ride: One company that has been a solid...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) may not launch the updated Mac Mini until next year, prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted. What Happened: Apple could launch the Mac Mini along with the Mac Pro and iMac Pro in 2023, according to Kuo. Further, the analyst predicted that Apple may not launch new...

An Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) AirTag came in handy for an army spouse who used it to track her household items during a permanent change of station move. What Happened: Valerie McNulty attached the tracking device to a box of her son’s toys prior to the move from Fort Carson, Colorado to Fort...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier and the world’s largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE: TSM) said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit jumped 16.4% to $5.98 billion, helped by rising demand for semiconductors. What Happened: The Taiwan-based chip maker’s...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) expert Mark Gurman said over the weekend that the mid-tier AirPods are a “better value” than the Pro version. What Happened: Gurman in his latest newsletter opined AirPods 3 were a “better buy” right now than the Airpods Pro model. “First, they...

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said the iPhone story is “unchanged” despite chip shortage leading to expectations of a holiday iPhone crunch.  The Apple Analyst: Ives has an “outperform” rating on the Tim Cook-led company with a 12-month price target of $185. The Apple...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) would reportedly cut production of its iPhone 13 smartphones for 2021 by 10 million units due to the ongoing chip shortage. What Happened: The Tim Cook-led company had expected to make 90 million iPhone models in the final quarter of 2021, but now has informed its...

Lenovo Group Limited (OTC: LNVGY) saw its share price drop as much as 17% in Hong Kong on Monday after the company announced that it would withdraw its RMB 10 billion (approximately $1.5 billion) application to the Shanghai Star Market.  What Happened: According to a report from The...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) will begin taking pre-orders for the seventh iteration of the Apple Watch on Friday and the wearable gadget will become available at stores a week later on Oct. 15. The company launched the first-ever Apple Watch way back in 2015 and has since grown exponentially...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is likely to unveil its new MacBook Pro models in the “coming weeks,” according to leading Apple watcher Mark Gurman. What Happened: Apple, which typically introduces major new Mac devices in October, did not unveil the new MacBook Pro during its much-...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is expected to unveil several new products, including new Echo devices, during its annual fall event to be held on Tuesday. What Happened: Amazon has announced the invitation-only event but without providing details on what to expect from the event. Bloomberg...

Customers having Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone12 models and not eligible for the latest carrier deals should avoid upgrading to the new iPhone 13 for another year, according to Mark Gurman, a leading Apple watcher. What Happened: iPhone 12 customers should hold off buying the latest...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its M1 MacBook models have a hidden defect that causes screens of the devices to easily crack. What Happened: The lawsuit, first noted on Apple Insider, was filed in the Northern District of California on Tuesday...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) could partner with Globalstar Inc. (NYSE: GSAT) to bring satellite communication connectivity to the upcoming iPhone 13 models, according to a note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, AppleInsider reported. What Happened: A customized version of the Qualcomm X60 baseband...

Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) Watch Series 7 will feature a bigger screen and flat sides, tech expert Mark Gurman revealed in his latest newsletter.  What Happened: The key changes in Apple’s latest watch this year will include a flatter display and edges, a faster processor and...