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  • [New] Germany is projected to register 9.1% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • [New] The USA is forecast to grow at 9.4% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • [New] Demand for haptic feedback switch and button platforms is expected to reach USD 4.4 billion in 2026 and USD 10.6 billion by 2036. FactMr
  • [New] To experience deeper immersion, you will typically need specific hardware devices such as VR head-mounted displays (Oculus Quest, PICO, etc.), AR glasses, and even more advanced haptic feedback devices. Cashback Island
  • [New] Standards bodies including IEEE have begun formalizing haptic codec and latency specifications that will shape the next generation of cross-platform haptic interoperability. PatSnap
  • Astronauts will be able to communicate in real-time over the optical link to stay in touch with Earth during their journey, inspiring the public and the next generation of deep-space explorers, much like the Apollo 11 astronauts who first landed on the moon 57 years ago. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • The largest lithium producer of 2026 will not simply mine the most ore - it will combine advanced processing, sustainable extraction, ESG transparency, and innovation in value chains that touch everything from rural electrification to green infrastructure. Farmonaut
  • The Indian consumer in 2026 expects High-Tech, High-Touch experiences. TrueFan AI
  • The number of passengers is projected to touch 5.2 billion in 2026, around 4.4% more than in 2025. Economic Times
  • By 2030, telecom will be shaped by 6G zero-touch networks capable of healing, monitoring and optimizing themselves without human intervention. Software Mind
  • A single business may serve customers who prefer email magic links, others who prefer Google sign - in, and a growing mobile user base that expects Face ID or Touch ID. Dev Kumar
  • If rumours turn out to be accurate, Apple might make other tweaks to allow for touch interactions, such as increasing the size of some menus, icons, and buttons. Yahoo Tech
  • Trying to appease the US through lighter-touch tech regulation seems a risky ploy, given how unpredictable the US President is. UK in a changing Europe

Last updated: 04 May 2026


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