Touch panel manufacturer Young Fast Optoelectronics, which has shifted focus toward electromechanical products in recent years, plans to vertically integrate its optoelectronics division and introduce two new business segments by 2026. The company expects to boost growth by adding full assembly for gaming machines and general displays, as well as medium-to-large electronic paper (EPD) module lamination, with visible results anticipated by late first quarter 2026.

Realme, once an independent smartphone brand, will be reintegrated as a sub-brand under Oppo in a strategic move to enhance competitive positioning. This realignment will see Oppo managing three main brands: Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus, each targeting distinct market segments.

In August 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, known as FIPS 203, 204, and 205. These standards incorporate ML-KEM algorithms for key exchange and encryption, along with ML-DSA and SLH-DSA algorithms for digital signatures. Industry leaders are actively integrating these algorithms into web browsers, operating systems, and hardware products to prepare defenses against anticipated quantum-computer-enabled cyberattacks.