Current Analysis Reports - Virtual & Augmented Reality http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2026 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:49:24 GMT ESG Watch: EU Market Coordination, US Right-to-Repair Patchwork, and Apple’s Rare-Earth Material Recycling http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132411&rss EU consults on a 2026 Circular Economy Act to harmonize recycled-material markets. US Right to Repair advances via states amid a federal slowdown. Apple invests in rare-earth recycling, and Meta’s trade-ins drive switching to smart glasses. Anisha Bhatia 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 Trends and Growth Trajectories of Cloud Gaming http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132316&rss Cloud gaming is moving mainstream, demanding higher, steadier bitrates than streaming video. Online games and massive updates push users to faster tiers. The competition between players revolves around resolution, device availability, and cost. Yousef Almadani 2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Apple - Consumer Services & Consumer Platforms and Devices http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95045&rss Apple's new iPhones are eSIM-only, expanding the technology beyond the US into multiple global markets. The iPhone Air is a precursor to an Apple foldable. New 50% India levies show that Apple is not out of the tariff woods yet. Anisha Bhatia 2025-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Samsung - Consumer Platforms and Devices http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94858&rss Samsung launched devices in May, July, and September 2025. Tariffs minimally affected the $650 Galaxy S25 FE due to Samsung’s US investments, though other premium launches included a risk premium. Samsung warned of softening H2 smartphone demand. Anisha Bhatia 2025-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 Innovation Alert: LG Uplus Innovates on the Telco Digital Subscription Hub with Consumer AI Marketplace http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131994&rss South Korea’s LG Uplus has an ambition to “lead the subscription economy market” with a buffet of digital services anchored in “a Udok-centric subscription universe.” Udok Pick AI is the next step in the evolution of this innovation strategy. Natasha Rybak 2025-08-25T00:00:00+01:00 Generative AI Watch: OpenAI and io Merge to Create AI Hardware http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131640&rss OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition of io, a venture with Jony Ive's LoveFrom, signals a shift to consumer AI hardware. A new pocket-sized, screen-free device – set for 2026 – aims to complement existing tech. Anisha Bhatia 2025-05-28T00:00:00+01:00