As the Russia–Ukraine war rages on, another battle of intelligence and counterintelligence is quietly unfolding in the deep sea. The Canadian firm MetOcean is one of only a handful of suppliers offering solutions in this sector with its NiKA underwater acoustic monitoring system, which was recently showcased at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025. Combining precision detection capabilities with versatile strategic value, NiKA can be used in a wide range of applications from submarine surveillance to subsea cable protection.

The AI glasses jointly launched by Meta and Ray-Ban have been selling well. With strong promotion from other major brands such as Google and Samsung Electronics, AI glasses are now seen as one of the potential next mainstream mobile device products. Supported by edge computing, generative AI (GenAI), and AR/VR technologies, AI glasses are expected to redefine the way humans interact with mobile devices, bringing new changes to smartphone hardware design.

SmartSoC Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea’s DB HiTek to strengthen access to specialty foundry services for India’s semiconductor ecosystem. Under the agreement, SmartSoC will act as DB HiTek’s design partner in India, promoting its foundry capabilities, facilitating technical engagement, and serving as a local interface for Indian customers.