1. Global smartphone shipments rise 4% in Q4 2025, led by Apple.
Global smartphone shipments increased 4% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by seasonal demand and tighter inventory management, according to new data from market research firm Omdia. Growth was concentrated among the largest vendors, while rising component costs began to weigh on parts of the market.
2. Global semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025, Nvida leads the market.
Worldwide semiconductor revenue reached USD 793 billion in 2025, up 21% from 2024, according to preliminary results from Gartner.
3. Novo Energy pauses operations, lays off entire workforce.
Volvo Cars has paused operations at its battery subsidiary Novo Energy while continuing its search for an external technology partner.
The automaker said its plan to produce EV batteries in the Gothenburg region remains unchanged, but the project cannot move forward without a suitable partner.
Until one is secured, Novo Energy will not operate as planned. All 75 employees have been laid off, and relevant unions and authorities have been notified.
Volvo Cars said the decision was difficult but necessary. No timeline has been given for when battery production may resume.
