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March 2025	HP Omen HP announced a lineup of OMEN-branded standalone PC parts, including case fans, AIO CPU cooling units, and a 1000W PSU.
2024	HP Omen HP introduced the 35L line of configurable desktops at gamescom, expanding the OMEN L-series lineup.
2024	Desktop computer PC shipments reached 255.5 million units, up from 246 million in 2023, representing a 3.8% year-over-year growth. Lenovo maintained the largest market share during this period.
2024	Smartwatch A study by the University of Notre Dame revealed that some smartwatch straps contain high levels of PFAS, chemical compounds classified as toxic or carcinogenic, recommending replacement with silicone straps.
2024	Market share of personal computer vendors Dell holds the third position in the personal computer market with a 16.1% market share.
2024	Market share of personal computer vendors Lenovo leads the personal computer market with a 25.5% market share, maintaining its top position among PC vendors in 2024.
2024	Market share of personal computer vendors Acer rounds out the top six PC vendors with a 6.9% market share.
2024	Market share of personal computer vendors Apple ranks fourth among PC vendors with a 9.2% market share in 2024.
2024	Market share of personal computer vendors Asus maintains the fifth position with a 7.1% market share in the personal computer market.
May 2024	HP Envy HP announced the gradual retirement of the Envy brand, along with Pavilion and Spectre, to be replaced by the new Omni branding for consumer computers, marking a significant rebranding strategy focused on AI technologies.
February 2024	16-pin 12VHPWR connector U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of 12VHPWR adapters made by Cablemod, with 272 reports filed and approximately 25,300 units shipped.
January 2024	Laptop Laptops and detachable tablets accounted for approximately 64% of personal computer sales in the first quarter.
2023	HP Envy Latest HP Envy x360 model released, which is IMAX Enhanced certified.
2023	HP Envy End of security and reliability updates for the first-generation HP Envy x2 running Windows 8/10.
2023	Laptop Estimated global laptop sales reached 166 million units.
2023	Desktop computer Global market for gaming desktops, laptops, and monitors expected to grow to 61.1 million shipments, with desktop shipments specifically increasing from 15.1 million to 19 million.
2023	Smartwatch Smartwatch revenue estimated to reach $44.15 billion, demonstrating substantial market growth and consumer adoption.
2023	Market share of personal computer vendors Lenovo retains market leadership with 24.8% market share, HP rebounds to 21.9%, and Dell slightly decreases to 16.6%.
2023	16-pin 12VHPWR connector Release of a minor connector revision called 12V-2x6 (H++) which modified GPU and PSU-side sockets to improve pin contact safety, while keeping the cables and plugs unchanged from the original design.
December 2023	Personal computer Visual Capitalist market analysis confirmed PC gaming sector's valuation at US$45 billion, solidifying its position as the second-largest gaming platform.
2022	Market share of personal computer vendors Lenovo continues to lead the global PC market with 24.1% market share, while HP declines to 19.4% and Dell remains stable at 17.5%.
2022	16-pin 12VHPWR connector Nvidia RTX 4090, the first GPU to use the 12VHPWR connector, began experiencing reported incidents of connector melting, leading to investigations into the cause of the failures.
2022	16-pin 12VHPWR connector Introduction of the 16-pin 12VHPWR connector as a new standard for GPU power connections, designed to support up to 600 W power delivery and replace previous 6- and 8-pin power connectors.
December 2022	Smartwatch United Kingdom passed the Product Security and Telecoms Infrastructure Act, which specifies security standards for smart devices including smartwatches, set to become effective in 2024.
May 2022	Personal computers Chinese government issued an order mandating government agencies and state-backed companies to remove American-produced personal computers and replace them with domestic equipment, potentially impacting around 50 million computers and significantly affecting US companies like HP and Dell.
2021	HP Omen HP introduced the Victus line of gaming computers, replacing the Pavilion Gaming series as their lower-tier gaming computer offering.
2021	Model M keyboard Unicomp continues to carry the M5 and M13 keyboard designs under the names Trackball Classic and Endura Pro, respectively.
2021	Personal computer PC gaming market projected to generate $32.3 billion in revenue.
2021	Desktop computer Total PC shipments reached 348.8 million units, a 14.8% increase from 2020, marking the highest level of shipments since 2012.
2021	Smartwatch Huawei launched HarmonyOS for its smartwatches, replacing the previous LiteOS operating system. This marked a significant transition in Huawei's smartwatch software ecosystem.
2021	Market share of personal computer vendors PC sales continued the pandemic-related growth trend, reaching 339.8 million units with a 9.9% increase.
2021	Market share of personal computer vendors Lenovo maintains market leadership with 24.4% market share, with HP slightly increasing to 21.7% and Dell growing to 17.4%.
April 2021	Desktop computer Desktop market grew faster than the laptop market in the second quarter, signaling renewed interest in desktop computers.
February 2021	HP Omen HP acquired HyperX from Kingston, transitioning away from producing gaming peripherals.
January 2021	Ultra-mobile PC GPD announced the GPD Win 3, featuring higher-power Core i5 and Core i7 processors with Intel's Iris Xe Graphics, and a new sliding screen form factor.
2020	HP Omen HP released the 25L and 30L line of configurable desktop computers in the OMEN L-series, with the number indicating the liter capacity of the case.
2020	HP Omen HP rebranded the Omen logo, changing it from the original tribal mask design to a simple 45° square shape.
2020	HP Envy HP launched a new Envy 13 model with a 13.3-inch FHD display, 10th generation Intel Core CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The laptop weighed 1.3 kg and measured 307 x 195 x 16.9 mm.
2020	Model M keyboard Unicomp replaced its original manufacturing tooling and shipped a 'New Model M' with improved build quality, more closely resembling the classic 1391401 keyboard design.
2020	Personal computer PC gaming sector surpassed console market revenue, becoming the second-largest gaming category.
2020	Desktop computer PC sales began a significant upward trend, setting the stage for substantial growth in the following year.
2020	Smartwatch The United States Food and Drug Administration granted marketing approval for the NightWare app on Apple Watch, designed to help people with PTSD by vibrating when detecting nightmares through heart rate and body movement monitoring.
2020	Market share of personal computer vendors PC sales experienced a significant consumer-driven spike to 275 million units due to stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020	Market share of personal computer vendors Lenovo leads the global PC market with 24.9% market share, followed by HP at 21.2% and Dell at 16.4%.
September 2020	Laptop By the third quarter, HP and Lenovo were the leading notebook computer vendors, each with a 23.6% market share, followed by Dell (13.7%), Apple (9.7%), and Acer (7.9%).
2019	HP Omen HP launched the Omen Obelisk desktop, featuring a compact microATX design with high-end specifications including Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics.
2019	HP Envy HP initiated a battery recall for HP ENVY m6 and HP ENVY 15 laptop models due to battery malfunction risks, urging customers to check their products and obtain a refund if affected.
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