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  • [New] In 2026, hotels will continue to leverage AI for predictive personalization, freeing up human staff for high-touch interactions. Texas Hotel and Lodging - Texas Hotel and Lodging
  • [New] 2025 trends spilling into 2026 will favor touch-enabled surfaces and gesture controls, transforming user interactions. WebProNews
  • [New] The car key information stored within Apple Wallet will benefit from the high-level security protocols Apple's ecosystem is renowned for, including biometric authentication like Face ID or Touch ID, ensuring that only authorized users gain access to their Tesla. Tesla Mag
  • [New] The Indian currency is expected to touch 92 rupee against the dollar by end of March 2026.Foreign portfolio investors withdrew $18.5 billion in Indian equities on a year-to-date basis. CNBC
  • [New] As urbanization is projected to touch 40% by 2030, affordable housing will become imperative for sustainable and inclusive growth, thus advancing the goal of a developed India. ET Edge Insights
  • [New] For luxury retailers, the challenge in 2026 will be clear: deliver high-touch, emotionally resonant experiences that appeal across generations, from TikTok-savvy Gen Z to legacy clients with deep brand loyalty. BSPK
  • The bottom line for retailers and brands: By 2030, AI will touch most online shopping in some capacity, completing up to a quarter of transactions. Bain & Company
  • By 2026, haptic-enabled augmented simulations will help learners build muscle memory in complex procedures such as endoscopies and robotic-assisted surgeries. Infopro Learning - eLearning Companies | Corporate Trai
  • Paired together, MMM and last-touch attribution can reshape app marketers' measurement strategies in 2026 and beyond by creating an accurate and actionable framework. Digiday
  • LG will demonstrate a microwave with a 27-inch touch screen that doubles as a control center for your entire smart home, including devices from competitors. Google Business
  • The CX-5 came standard with a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, and a Bose audio system could be added in higher trims. Currently, by AT&T
  • Integrating AI efficiencies with high-touch customer engagement will drive the strongest business results. Forbes
  • By 2025, a typical smartphone experience will blend powerful on-device AI with seamless privacy protections, modular micro-app workflows, and context-sensitive UIs - all delivered across any device you touch. Host Merchant Services
  • Labour optimization, AI-assisted forecasting, and service orchestration between tech and human touch will increasingly differentiate performance. PwC
  • From hidden gems in Normandy to the bustling streets of Paris, France is investing in both high-tech and high-touch experiences that will appeal to a diverse range of travelers. Travel And Tour World
  • By 2030, we will see the emergence of zero-touch claims - incidents where the entire process from first notice to final payment happens automatically. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
  • By 2025, AI will touch every aspect of human life-how we work, interact, and even perceive ourselves. Classic Tech Book - Where Technology Meets Knowledge.
  • Grocery Outlet plans to refresh approximately 20 stores by the end of the year, touch up at least another 150 stores by the end of 2026 and complete changes to the balance of addressable stores in 2027. Grocery Dive
  • The remodel program will touch nearly all of Outback's stores by the end of 2028. Restaurant Dive
  • Bitcoin could touch or exceed $150,000 in 2025, driven by its halving event, institutional adoption, and limited supply. Analytics Insight: Latest AI, Crypto, Tech News & Analy

Last updated: 05 January 2026



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