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| 2025 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft launched Windows 11 Enterprise for corporations and Windows Server 2025 for servers, representing the most recent versions of the Windows operating system.
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| March 2025 |
HP Omen
HP announced a lineup of OMEN-branded standalone PC parts, including case fans, AIO CPU cooling units, and a 1000W PSU.
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| January 2025 |
Personal computer
Global PC shipments grew 9.4% year-over-year to 62.7 million units, with AI-capable PCs projected to reach 100 million units.
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| 2024 |
12VHPWR
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series is released, with continued criticisms of the 12VHPWR connector, particularly noted on the RTX 5090 FE graphics card.
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| 2024 |
12VHPWR
A revised connector design named 12V-2x6 is introduced to address the previous connector's reliability issues.
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| 2024 |
HP Omen
HP introduced the 35L line of configurable desktops at gamescom, expanding the OMEN L-series lineup.
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| 2024 |
Desktop computer
PC shipments reached 255.5 million units, up from 246 million in 2023, representing a 3.8% year-over-year growth. Lenovo maintained the largest market share during this period.
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| 2024 |
Smartwatch
A study by the University of Notre Dame revealed that some smartwatch straps contain high levels of PFAS, chemical compounds classified as toxic or carcinogenic, recommending replacement with silicone straps.
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| 2024 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Dell holds the third position in the personal computer market with a 16.1% market share.
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| 2024 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Lenovo leads the personal computer market with a 25.5% market share, maintaining its top position among PC vendors in 2024.
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| 2024 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Acer rounds out the top six PC vendors with a 6.9% market share.
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| 2024 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Apple ranks fourth among PC vendors with a 9.2% market share in 2024.
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| 2024 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Asus maintains the fifth position with a 7.1% market share in the personal computer market.
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| July 2024 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft signaled an intention to limit kernel access and improve overall security, including plans to rewrite parts of Windows in Rust, following a CrowdStrike update that caused 8.5 million Windows PCs to crash.
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| May 2024 |
HP Envy
HP announced the gradual retirement of the Envy brand, along with Pavilion and Spectre, to be replaced by the new Omni branding for consumer computers, marking a significant rebranding strategy focused on AI technologies.
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| February 2024 |
16-pin 12VHPWR connector
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 12VHPWR adapters made by Cablemod, with 272 reports filed and approximately 25,300 units shipped.
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| January 2024 |
Laptop
Laptops and detachable tablets accounted for approximately 64% of personal computer sales in the first quarter.
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| 2023 |
HP Envy
Latest HP Envy x360 model released, which is IMAX Enhanced certified.
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| 2023 |
HP Envy
End of security and reliability updates for the first-generation HP Envy x2 running Windows 8/10.
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| 2023 |
Laptop
Estimated global laptop sales reached 166 million units.
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| 2023 |
Desktop computer
Global market for gaming desktops, laptops, and monitors expected to grow to 61.1 million shipments, with desktop shipments specifically increasing from 15.1 million to 19 million.
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| 2023 |
Smartwatch
Smartwatch revenue estimated to reach $44.15 billion, demonstrating substantial market growth and consumer adoption.
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| 2023 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Lenovo retains market leadership with 24.8% market share, HP rebounds to 21.9%, and Dell slightly decreases to 16.6%.
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| 2023 |
16-pin 12VHPWR connector
Release of a minor connector revision called 12V-2x6 (H++) which modified GPU and PSU-side sockets to improve pin contact safety, while keeping the cables and plugs unchanged from the original design.
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| December 2023 |
Personal computer
Visual Capitalist market analysis confirmed PC gaming sector's valuation at US$45 billion, solidifying its position as the second-largest gaming platform.
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| April 27 2023 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft announced that version 22H2 would be the last version of Windows 10.
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| March 10 2023 |
12VHPWR
A class-action lawsuit against Nvidia over melting 12VHPWR cables is voluntarily dismissed with prejudice by the plaintiff.
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| 2022 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Lenovo continues to lead the global PC market with 24.1% market share, while HP declines to 19.4% and Dell remains stable at 17.5%.
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| 2022 |
16-pin 12VHPWR connector
Nvidia RTX 4090, the first GPU to use the 12VHPWR connector, began experiencing reported incidents of connector melting, leading to investigations into the cause of the failures.
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| 2022 |
16-pin 12VHPWR connector
Introduction of the 16-pin 12VHPWR connector as a new standard for GPU power connections, designed to support up to 600 W power delivery and replace previous 6- and 8-pin power connectors.
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| December 2022 |
Smartwatch
United Kingdom passed the Product Security and Telecoms Infrastructure Act, which specifies security standards for smart devices including smartwatches, set to become effective in 2024.
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| May 2022 |
Personal computers
Chinese government issued an order mandating government agencies and state-backed companies to remove American-produced personal computers and replace them with domestic equipment, potentially impacting around 50 million computers and significantly affecting US companies like HP and Dell.
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| 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
VFS for Git was superseded by Scalar, a new project to address large repository challenges.
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| 2021 |
Legacy-free PC
MacBook Pro models reintroduced previously removed features like function keys, MagSafe charging, HDMI port, and SD card reader, apparently in response to earlier customer criticism.
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| 2021 |
HP Omen
HP introduced the Victus line of gaming computers, replacing the Pavilion Gaming series as their lower-tier gaming computer offering.
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| 2021 |
Model M keyboard
Unicomp continues to carry the M5 and M13 keyboard designs under the names Trackball Classic and Endura Pro, respectively.
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| 2021 |
Personal computer
PC gaming market projected to generate $32.3 billion in revenue.
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| 2021 |
Desktop computer
Total PC shipments reached 348.8 million units, a 14.8% increase from 2020, marking the highest level of shipments since 2012.
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| 2021 |
Smartwatch
Huawei launched HarmonyOS for its smartwatches, replacing the previous LiteOS operating system. This marked a significant transition in Huawei's smartwatch software ecosystem.
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| 2021 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
PC sales continued the pandemic-related growth trend, reaching 339.8 million units with a 9.9% increase.
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| 2021 |
Market share of personal computer vendors
Lenovo maintains market leadership with 24.4% market share, with HP slightly increasing to 21.7% and Dell growing to 17.4%.
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| October 5 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
Windows 11 was officially released to the public, offering a free upgrade to existing Windows 10 users who meet the specified system requirements.
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| August 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
According to Net Applications, Windows was the most used operating system family, capturing around 91% usage share on desktop and laptop computers.
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| August 2 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft officially launched Windows 365, making the service available to business and enterprise customers, allowing access to Windows desktops through web browsers across different operating systems.
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| July 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft announced Windows 365, a subscription service for virtualized Windows desktops, designed to enable cross-platform usage and support hybrid remote work environments.
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| June 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft updated their lifecycle policy pages, revealing that support for the last release of Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025.
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| June 24 2021 |
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft announced Windows 11 as the successor to Windows 10 during a livestream, showcasing a new operating system designed to be more user-friendly and understandable.
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