Global Scans · Touch Interfaces · Weekly Summary

• [New] Nearly 99.5 million Americans are expected to use QR codes, showing just how much people are leaning toward flexible, touch-free ways to pay. Cheqly
• [New] There will again be compromises, with Apple dropping Face ID and using Touch ID authentication instead. MacRumors
• [New] Based on technical indicators, silver could touch Rs1, 20,000/kg in the near term, with the current rally likely to pause around $42 per ounce. / India Economic Times
• [New] With passenger traffic projected to touch 600 million by 2030, airports are no longer just transit hubs; they are becoming integrated economic zones. / India Hindustan Times
• [New] If IM-2 launches on time (likely via SpaceX Falcon 9), it could become the first U.S. commercial lander to successfully touch down on the Moon, demonstrating NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) model. TS2 Space
• [New] The price of Hyperliquid could touch $87.42 by 2025. Pintu News
• [New] India would need to spend as much as $840 billion in 15 years on its urban infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing urban population that's expected to touch 600 million by 2036. The New Indian Express
• The practical impact of multimodal systems will touch numerous sectors by 2030. Netguru
• The premium matchmaking industry could exceed $3.5 billion by 2030, driven by rising consumer demand for tailored, high-touch dating experiences. Global Dating Insights
• Both the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee have advanced legislation to create a bespoke, light-touch regulatory framework for stablecoins; the full Senate is expected to begin considering its stablecoin legislation this week. Just Security
• The ongoing collaboration between organizations like IEEE and ASME will be pivotal in shaping a robust and adaptive regulatory framework for human-robot haptic interface engineering. Guambia
• By 2025-2026, high-quality MT might reduce post-edit effort so much that documentation can be published faster with minimal human touch. / Finland Medium
• From enhanced Face ID and possible under-display Touch ID, to stronger encryption and AI-powered privacy features, Apple is expected to once again raise the bar for digital security. 01
• The haptic technology sector is projected to grow from $1.49 billion in 2023 to $2.23 billion by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.44%. Grady Andersen
• Looking ahead to 2030, the convergence of soft robotics, flexible electronics, and cloud-based data analytics is expected to yield even more immersive and intelligent haptic interfaces. Guambia
• Wandercraft is working toward FDA approval for the Personal Exoskeleton, with hopes of making it available to millions of wheelchair users in the U.S. and beyond. WFIN Local News - News, Sports and Weather
• Enhanced Multimodal Integration: By 2030, emotional AI may incorporate touch and scent, enabling smart homes to adjust aromas for mood enhancement. Zealux
• Amazon said it has made a fundamental leap forward in robotics after developing a robot with a sense of touch that will be capable of grabbing about three-quarters of the items in its vast warehouses. The Guardian
• While businesses in England, Scotland, and Wales prepare for a lighter-touch, innovation-friendly regulatory regime under the UK government's pro-innovation AI white paper, firms in Northern Ireland could find themselves subject to one of the most comprehensive and stringent AI laws in the world. Spencer West

Last updated: 08 September 2025