Home Automation Week in Review
The week when:
- Hey Google, Who’s at the Door?
- Home HVAC Systems Get Smarter
- Logitech Launches Camera for HomeKit
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Broadband Marketplace - May 2020
The NPD Connected Intelligence Service's Marketplace Report provides a complete view of all mobile broadband service plans offered by the nationwide carriers. This report features each carrier's service plans on smartphones and mobile broadband products in separate tabs, which provides sectional navigation to postpaid and prepaid plans. The data is gathered from multiple sources (online and retail store surveys) during the last week of each month.
Promotions -
NPD Connected Intelligence’s new Promotions Marketplace report is a monthly updated tracker providing insights into a wireless carrier and national distributor's promotional incentive practices. The report provides a detailed list of all promotional activities captured via NPD’s retail and online store visits conducted on a periodical basis. Captured promotions are categorized (i.e., service plan, accessories, device discounts, BOGOs, Gift Cards, etc.) and dated (start date/end date) for easy navigation and analysis purposes.
Mobile Device - May 2020
Motorola and Verizon take the spotlight this month with the debut of three new smartphones the G Power, G Stylus and Edge+.
The Edge+ is a big jump for Motorola into the premium device market, previously staying comfortable in the mid-tier, and currently a Verizon exclusive.
OnePlus is making a splash in the market, growing its carrier client list to include Verizon.
Key Highlights:
Mobility Week in Review
The week when:
- AT&T to halt 5G E advertising
- Verizon’s low-cost MVNO now truly “Visible”
- Tracfone offers add-on telehealth service
Wearables Week in Review
The week when:
- Falling smartwatch pricing
- And another potential high-end watch
TV & Video Week In Review
The week when:
- Roku & Fire Excluded
- Down in Fraggle Rock
- ATSC 3.0 Launches in Vegas
Home Automation Week in Review
The week when:
- GE Is Selling Its Light Bulb Business
- Wyze Will Be Expanding Its Product Line
- Giant Smart Displays in a Home Office Near You
March Cellular Data Usage Surges in the U.S. Amid COVID-19 Spread
According to the latest Mobile Data Consumption Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, cellular data consumption on smartphones in March 2020 was up by 75% year-over-year and 27% month-over-month.
Spotlight: The Emerging Wearables Opportunity
The wearables arena is dominated by smartwatches. But as the market evolves to a more health and wellness focus, is there an opportunity for alternative wearable devices?