Global Scans · Touch Interfaces · Weekly Summary

• [New] Growth for touch slider and gesture-based control interfaces in Germany is projected to rise at 12.5% CAGR through 2036. FactMr
• [New] India: Demand for touch slider and gesture-based control interfaces in India is projected to rise at 14.1% CAGR through 2036. FactMr
• [New] MR analysis, demand for touch slider and gesture-based control interfaces is estimated to grow to USD 3.6 billion in 2026 and USD 11.5 billion by 2036. FactMr
• [New] Apple plans to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro later this year, utilizing On-Cell touch technology. tradingkey.com
• [New] While New York and California strangle innovation with heavy-handed regulation, Florida has a chance to lead differently with smart, light-touch policies that unleash AI's potential, connect everyone with lightning-fast broadband, and enable technologies we have not yet imagined. APG Technology
• [New] Set to become Vancouver's first supertall and therefore its tallest building, the 1,033-ft tower's sea-sponge-inspired exterior will feature a diagrid exoskeleton. New Atlas
• [New] Despite an emerging trend of increased risk since then, the Trump Administration recently released a national AI policy framework that urges Congress to preempt state AI safety laws, opting for light-touch regulation. Progressive.org
• [New] The iPhone Fold will use a side-mounted Touch ID sensor rather than Face ID. Tech Insider
• [New] In the coming years, we can expect to see haptic technology integrated into a wide range of devices and applications, from smartphones and wearable devices to virtual reality systems and robotic surgical tools. Smart Columbus Insights
• Macron's European flotilla, led by France, and assembling in the Eastern Mediterranean, displays more than a touch of overkill: for the level of threat it faces, Cyprus must now be the best-defended country in the world. UnHerd
• Cornell researchers used stretchable fiber-optic sensors to create a soft robot gripper that can predict the ripeness of strawberries by touch. Robohub
• By 2026, AI agents will not be confined to specific niches; their pervasive nature will touch every industry, redefining operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. Futurism
• Many airlines including Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa offer free messaging-only plans even on their paid WiFi tiers, making it easy to stay in touch without paying for full internet access. HappyFares Blog
• By 2028, more than half of all connected devices are expected to feature haptic technology, which enhances the sense of touch in digital experiences. CSI
• Cornell researchers used stretchable fiber-optic sensors to create a soft robot gripper that can predict the ripeness of strawberries by touch, then gently twist them off their branch or vine without causing any damage. Robohub
• Apple's rumored foldable iPhone could bring side-by-side apps, iPad-style layouts, Touch ID, and a premium price of roughly $2,000. TechRepublic
• Kitchen trends 2026 bring an influx of plaster-like range hoods, most of which you will wish to touch instantly. Decorilla Online Interior Design
• 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
• Silver prices might touch $100 per ounce within 2026, particularly if China maintains its export restrictions. OpenTools
• 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

Last updated: 13 July 2026