Ben Wood
Chief Analyst at CCS Insight
Chief Analyst & CMO at CCS Insight (smartphones, wearables, XR, smart home & more) +44 7767 886666 / [email protected] - Also founder of @Phone_Museum
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2 weeks ago |
ccsinsight.com | Ben Wood
In an unusual and surprising move, CEO Sam Altman has revealed that OpenAI is buying the company created by renowned designer Sir Jonathan Ive to create an “AI companion” — a physical device that lets people interact with AI. The all-equity deal values the start-up at a staggering $6.5 billion. OpenAI was already an investor, having a 23% stake according to the Wall Street Journal, but this is a significant move.
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3 weeks ago |
ccsinsight.com | Ben Wood
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Samsung’s big news today is the unveiling of the new super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge, a sleek addition to its line-up of flagship premium smartphones. At a mere 5.8 mm thick, the Edge is an attractive entry to the Galaxy S family and aligns well with CCS Insight’s view that, in the second half of 2025, thin is in.
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1 month ago |
zupyak.com | Ben Wood |Faisal Gocher |Gracey Cummins |Rahul Yadav
As one of the leading Vacuum Pump Manufacturers, we understand the importance of selecting the right vacuum solution for your industrial or scientific application. Vacuum pumps are essential components in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, food processing, metallurgy, and research laboratories.
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Mar 4, 2025 |
ccsinsight.com | Geoff Blaber |Ben Wood |Kester Mann |Bola Rotibi
Today’s selection of the biggest announcements from MWC 2025, from eye-catching foldables and AI-powered phones to operators’ expansion into quantum technologies and enterprise services. We also explore advancements in generative audio and the growing role of satellite broadband. As we predicted, flexible display technology and foldables provided plenty of eye candy at MWC, with numerous models on display.
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Mar 3, 2025 |
ccsinsight.com | Geoff Blaber |Ben Wood |Kester Mann |Luke Pearce
Day two of MWC 2025 brought a mix of bold industry moves and ongoing challenges. Operators showcased innovations in AI, satellite connectivity and network resilience, but also used the event to push for regulatory reform. The conference programme at MWC 2025 kicked off in familiar fashion with operator CEOs protesting about overzealous regulation.
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Updated to latest iOS 18 Developer Beta (not public beta) & support for #RCS messaging working on iPhone using EE network. Messages below were sent from my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (on Vodafone) to iPhone 15 Pro Max (on @EE). Anyone know why other UK networks are not supported yet? https://t.co/Kp9PqUSGxW
Love it when an icon from the #MobilePhoneMuseum collection influences modern design. It was a no-brainer to break the gorgeous Motorola Razr V3 Dolce & Gabbana out of the archive to showcase it next to Samsung Mobile's latest Galaxy Z Flip6 in yellow and gold. #GalaxyUnpacked https://t.co/ggkKRj7uX7
Breaking news on Apple Intelligence in the EU. @FinancialTimes reporting iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing & Apple Intelligence may not be rolled out in Europe due to 'regulatory uncertainties brought about by the Digital Markets Act' https://t.co/isxfL2kUU6