Alibaba2026-10-20 02:22:06Alibaba says cumulative shipments of Xuantie chips have topped 6 billionAlibaba has disclosed that cumulative shipments of its Xuantie chip series have surpassed 6 billion units, according to a brief carried by Techub News and attributed to Tech in Asia. The company recently released the figure, but did not specify whether the total includes chips manufactured by partners. The update offers a new data point on the scale of Alibaba’s Xuantie lineup, though the scope of the shipment count remains unclear based on the information provided. No additional breakdown, timeline, or production details were included in the source item.380
IDC2026-09-30 03:53:45IDC says global humanoid robot shipments neared 25,000 in the first half of 2026According to a Cailian Press report cited by ChainCatcher, International Data Corporation (IDC) said the global humanoid robot market kept expanding at a rapid pace in the first half of 2026. Shipments came close to 25,000 units, up 432.1% from a year earlier, as the industry moved faster from technical validation toward commercial deployment. China accounted for more than 19,000 units, or about 77.9% of the global market, while AgiBot shipped more than 8,600 units. IDC also projected that global humanoid robot shipments will exceed 750,000 units by 2030, pointing to a period of faster large-scale adoption.1290
Apple2026-09-30 03:04:42Counterpoint forecasts about 6 million iPhone Duo sales this yearCounterpoint Research said Apple is expected to sell about 6 million iPhone Duo units this year, marking its first forecast for the market performance of Apple’s first foldable device. IDC also projected that global foldable smartphone shipments will rise 13% this year to 22.9 million units, with iPhone Duo expected to be a driver of that growth. The figures point to early expectations for Apple’s entry into the foldable segment and its potential effect on broader shipment volumes. The report cited by ChainCatcher did not provide further details beyond the sales estimate and IDC’s shipment outlook.920
Apple2026-08-26 17:09:43IDC says Apple’s first foldable iPhone could ship more than 10 million units in its first yearIDC expects Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone in September, with first-year shipments projected to exceed 10 million units even though the device may be priced as high as $2,500. The forecast points to a strong market entry for Apple in the foldable smartphone segment. IDC also said global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to rise 12.6% this year and 18% next year. By 2027, Apple is projected to account for 40% of worldwide foldable smartphone shipments. The figures were cited in a ChainCatcher newsflash.1290
Foxconn2026-08-05 07:35:43Foxconn Sees AI Rack Shipments Staying on Growth Path in Q3Foxconn expects artificial intelligence rack shipments to maintain growth in the third quarter, according to Jinshi.2130
