Apple has scaled back component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models by 15% to 20% amid rising memory costs and soft market demand.

Major consumer electronics brands are increasing prices of air conditioners, televisions, and appliances by up to eight percent starting October 1 due to surging raw material costs.

As China’s traditional home appliance market contracts, manufacturers are pivoting toward AI-driven systems to target the silver economy and smart home integration.

Global electronic waste has reached 62 million tonnes, highlighting a widening gap between rapid technology consumption and the limited effectiveness of recycling.