Peter Cooney

Peter Cooney is the founder of SAR Insight & Consulting. Peter has been tracking, analyzing and commenting on technology markets for almost 20 years. In that time he has headed practices at a number of leading analyst firms, managing teams of analysts across the world.

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A Return to Semiconductor Market Growth Ahead

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According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), quoting data compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization, global semiconductor industry sales reached $526.8 billion in 2023. While the first three quarters of 2023 were significantly down compared to the previous year, the market saw fourth quarter results that were the second highest ever recorded (after 4Q […]

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Dirac and Polestar collaborate to create next-gen in-car audio system for the Polestar 3

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Polestar have teamed up with audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and audio technology vendor Dirac to create a bespoke audio experience in the new Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a premium BEV, the audio system is described here – “With 1610 watts of power, 25 speakers, 3D Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos, the Bowers & Wilkins for Polestar audio system […]

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Charging Ahead: Solar-Powered Headphones. Future Headphone Market Growth?

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The incorporation of Powerfoyle solar technology into headphone design represents a notable advancement in sustainable audio solutions, a trend I touched upon in a previous CES roundup. Among the latest products featuring this innovation is the A6219 on-ear GO headphones, showcased as part of the 2024 Philips Sound Range. This introduction underscores a significant shift towards […]

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New Ring “Battery Doorbell Pro” with several technology upgrades

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A new Ring smart doorbell has been introduced, the Battery Doorbell Pro. Whilst the design is pretty much the same (if it ain’t broke don’t fix it?), there are several new features. What’s new? (main technology upgrades) Radar Improved noise cancellation Dual-band Wi-Fi Upgraded image sensor Color night vision Radar enables more precise presence detection […]

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Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) Systems See Rapid Growth

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Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) technology is gaining importance in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) due to the absence of engine noise, making road noise more noticeable. RNC systems operate by strategically placing microphones inside the vehicle cabin to measure interior noise. These microphones send audio data to an audio subsystem, which generates anti-audio signals played through built-in […]

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Worlds first IMAX certified long-throw projector

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XGIMI has recently announced a new smart-projector offering called HORIZON MAX at CES. The projector is designed to be a long-throw device and comes with an IMAX certification. The projector’s design is reminiscent of an old-style radio with horizontal bars at the bottom, which gives it a unique look. IMAX certification is a quality standard that […]

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