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  • [New] Combined with two new Apple Watch models, Apple is already expected to release 11 products in 2026, as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected to get a powerful new chip, while some rumours suggest that Touch ID could be coming to a new generation of Apple Watch Ultra. Yahoo
  • [New] Silver prices might touch $100 per ounce within 2026, particularly if China maintains its export restrictions. OpenTools
  • [New] While the immediate future might see continued price rallies and increased premiums, with predictions that prices could touch the $ 100/oz mark by 2026, the longer-term implications suggest a strategic pivot in how countries approach resource management. OpenTools
  • [New] By 2030, 50% of apps are expected to support at least one non-touch interface. Magai
  • [New] By 2026, AI agents - not simple chatbots - are expected to become mainstream, bringing a human touch to every interaction. commercetools
  • [New] In 2026, hospitality players are pursuing a dual objective: maintain the human touch that defines luxury while deploying AI, data governance, and integrated platforms to reduce risk, improve forecasting, and optimize energy and resource use. Michelin Key Hotels
  • [New] CHROs in 2026 will increase the value of the human in recruiting workflows by combining high touch approaches (in-person interviews, experiential skills assessment) with emerging AI tools. Los Angeles Times
  • [New] Using the Quick Check Agent moves us closer to a process where parts of MLR could become nearly touch-free (). IntuitionLabs
  • [New] India's electricity consumption reached 1,694 billion units in FY25, marking a 33% increase over FY21 and reflecting a five-year CAGR of 7.4%, with peak power demand projected to touch 277 GW in FY26. openpr
  • [New] China: China is projected to record 10.8% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • [New] South Korea: South Korea is expected to observe 10.2% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • [New] Japan: Japan is anticipated to expand at 9.8% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • Germany is projected to register 9.1% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • The USA is forecast to grow at 9.4% CAGR in haptic feedback switch and button platforms through 2036. FactMr
  • 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
  • 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

Last updated: 18 May 2026


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