GoPro and Roomba were U.S. pioneers. Chinese rivals now dominate
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- GoPro's market share plummeted from 75% in 2022 to 18% in just three years.
- Chinese brands DJI and Insta360 now dominate over 80% of the action-camera market.
- GoPro faced self-inflicted issues, smartphone competition, and price wars from Chinese rivals.
- A similar trend is seen in robot vacuums, where Chinese brands like Dreame and Roborock are outpacing U.S. companies such as iRobot.
- Security concerns around data collection may limit Chinese tech products in markets like the U.S.
- GoPro is pivoting to defense and aerospace markets amid its struggles.