TrendForce’s recent research indicates that high-speed optical interconnects are now central to performance and scalability, especially as AI data centers grow into large clusters. The report predicts that worldwide shipments of optical transceivers of 800G and higher will hit 24 million units in 2025, then jump by 2.6 times to nearly 63 million units in 2026.
TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the smartphone market entered its peak season in the second half of the year, with new product launches further boosting output. In 3Q25, global smartphone production hit 328 million units, representing a 9% QoQ growth and a 7% YoY rise. These numbers highlight a distinct seasonal uptick.
TrendForce’s latest report states that rising memory prices have significantly increased BOM costs in consumer electronics, leading brands to hike retail prices and dampening market demand. After reducing its 2026 shipment forecasts for smartphones and laptops earlier in November, TrendForce has also downgraded its 2026 forecast for game console shipments—from an initial YoY decline of 3.5% to 4.4%.
TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below:
TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that global OLED monitor shipments hit 644,000 units in Q3 2025, marking a 12% increase from the previous quarter and a 65% rise from the previous year. Known for their outstanding image quality, wide color range, high contrast, and rapid response times—with many models supporting refresh rates of 240 Hz or more—OLED monitors have established themselves as the preferred choice in the high-end gaming market. The total shipments for 2025 are projected to reach 2.62 million units, reflecting an 84% annual growth, fueled by concerted efforts from panel makers and brands.