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Worldwide PC shipments have plummeted by over 20%, to the surprise of absolutely no one
Worldwide PC shipments saw a significant 20.1% drop in Q3 2026 compared to the previous year, with IDC Research pinpointing the memory and supply chain crisis driven by AI server demand as the primary cause. This decline was exacerbated by vendors pulling in stock earlier in the year, leaving Q3 starved of demand. Companies like HP, Lenovo, and Dell experienced steeper drops than the market average, and the outlook suggests prices will remain elevated due to worsening macroeconomic conditions.
New data predicts PC sales will tank in 2026 but Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production according to reports
New data from IDC predicts a significant decline in PC sales starting in 2026, attributing it to a persistent memory shortage. However, Apple is reportedly doubling production of its MacBook Neo due to high demand, with CEO describing customer response as "off the charts."
PC shipments have actually grown this quarter despite the RAMpocalypse says IDC. Well, everywhere except the Americas
Global PC shipments saw a 2.5% growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in Asia Pacific and EMEA, despite ongoing memory shortages. However, market analysts like IDC and Omdia predict a decline for the rest of the year due to rising component costs, logistical challenges, and deteriorating economic conditions, which are expected to increase PC prices for consumers.
