September 22, 2022
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Smartwatch Review: Pretty, Costly
Garmin is a relatively niche player in the global smartwatch market, but it is by far the biggest producer of athletic watches. Its direct…
September 7, 2021
Fighting Climate Change: Tech Tonic for Tectonic Shift
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its most comprehensive and concerning report to date. Climate scientists have…
July 9, 2021
Weekly Update: Global Coronavirus Impact and Implications
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May 5, 2021
Huawei 1+8 Review: Look at What You Could Have Won
In the 1980s there was a popular TV game show in the UK where contestants played darts for prizes. They had opportunities to gamble their winnings…
February 19, 2021
Comparing Mid-range 5G Smartphones for Around $700 and Below
5G smartphone prices are coming down rapidly. We had to revise down our forecasts for 5G smartphone prices during 2020 and, consequently, our volume…
November 11, 2020
Oculus Quest 2 Review – The Quest for Perfection Continues
Oculus launched the second generation Quest standalone VR device, Quest 2, on September 16th. Its price is attractive, starting at $299 for the 64GB…
September 26, 2020
Aftershokz Aeropex Review: No Bone to Pick Here
The excitement around hearables is currently driven by true wireless stereo (TWS) devices. Sales of TWS are growing rapidly, even amid the pandemic,…
July 16, 2020
Augmented Reality: It’s Tough in Reality
BOSE is the latest company to withdraw from pursuing ambitions in the augmented reality sector. Other casualties include ODG and Daqri (acquired by…
March 25, 2020
February 2020: Global Smartphone Sales Show Resilience with a 14% Decline
As COVID-19 takes its toll, market demand is fragile but global smartphone sales (sell-through) in February declined only 14% compared to last year,…
February 24, 2020
Huawei: Unfolding Drama
Had MWC not been cancelled Huawei would have held its launch event in front of a packed auditorium. However, instead, it is having to use a webcast…
January 28, 2020
Huawei to Play a Limited Role in UK 5G
The UK government has decided to allow Huawei a limited role in building 5G infrastructure in the country. The UK has been under pressure, especially…
September 14, 2019
IFA2019 – Mid-Range Smartphones Get Some Much-Needed Attention
In the smartphone market, a lot of emphasis is given to flagship products – they are the ones that tend to receive the first release of new…
August 28, 2019
5G Infrastructure – Share More, Plan Less
As 5G networks roll out globally, operators and administrators are seeking ways to accelerate the benefits of the new technology, while keeping…
March 27, 2019
Dancing in the Dark – Huawei P30 Series Launch
Huawei today launched the, much leaked, P30 series. The P series forms part of a co-flagship range together with the Mate series. The Mate tends to…
February 25, 2019
MWC Day 0 : Part 1 :: Welcome to the Advanced Imaging, 5G & Foldable Future
The Counterpoint team is on ground in sunny yet chilly Barcelona covering the latest and greatest innovations from the mobile industry. The Mobile…
January 22, 2019
New Phone, New Logo: Honor View 20 International Launch
Honor has now launched the View 20 in international markets. It chose to conduct the launch in Paris, France – heart of the European fashion industry…
December 22, 2018
Urgent Update to Drone Regulations Needed
A drone (or drones) is being flown over the UK's Gatwick Airport. This has caused cancellations of all flights - currently over 800 in to and out of…
October 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 – Design Power
Huawei today announced five new products, four are smartphones, all belong to the Huawei Mate 20 Series, and a new smartwatch, the Watch GT. The Mate…