SAN MATEO, CA – Based on a greater decline in demand than predicted in the first quarter and concerns that tablets and 2-in-1s will face additional market challenges the rest of the year, IDC has lowered its 2014 worldwide tablet plus 2-in-1 forecast to 245.4 million units, down from the previous forecast of 260.9 million units.

SAN JOSE -- Sales of laser drills will reach $4.9 billion by 2020, driven by robust demand from the consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, medical device and other sectors, a new forecast says.