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• [New] Emerging sensor technologies will grow at a CAGR of 17% by 2036, as advancements in photonic integrated circuits, quantum sensors, printed sensors and image sensors drive growth. Idtechex
• [New] IDTechEx's research evaluates and benchmarks sensors for future mobility, identifying LiDAR and thermal imaging sensor segments as growth opportunities, set to represent 26% of automotive sensor revenue by 2036. Idtechex
• The future of fully autonomous vehicles could be more accessible than expected, without the added complexity of sophisticated sensor arrays. PatentPC
• As Gujarat lights the way with its approval of continuous pyrolysis plants, India's tyre recycling sector is poised to become a beacon of innovation and sustainability - one that could shape the future of global recycling practices. Tyre Trends
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra will have a new 50-megapixel camera with improved in-sensor zoom range. CNet
• The global surge in IoT device deployment, projected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2025, is a primary driver for smart sensor demand. Persistence Market Research
• Computer vision and sensor fusion technology, as pioneered by Amazon Go, will become standard. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By harnessing the potential of controlled environments, advanced satellite and sensor technologies, and data-driven monitoring, farmers - and urban communities - are better equipped to meet the growing global food demand. Farmonaut
• Tech companies are ramping up security measures, such as Microsoft Edge's scareware sensor and Apple Pay's enhanced digital ID support, to protect users from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Medium
• Set to arrive in 2027's iPhone is a new camera sensor. Forbes
• Open Cosmos was selected by ESA and the Spanish Space Agency to build the Spanish component of the Atlantic Constellation, which will consist of 8 satellites with a high-resolution multispectral imager, a GNSS-R sensor, an AIS receiver, and an IoT sensor. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• Auterion will supply 33,000 AI strike kits to Ukraine under a DoD contract worth ~ $50 million: compute / sensor/radio modules that transform FPVs into precision weapons resistant to jamming, with visual lock-on to targets at ~1 km. War Wings Daily - Military & Aviation News
• GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, the world's first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite, in early 2026. Economic Times
• In Tokyo, AI predicts potential flood zones based on sensor data and weather info, alerting emergency services before disaster hits. iApp Technologies
• Asia-Pacific leads with 36% share as AI-driven automation, sensor innovation, and sustainable smart city growth accelerate a 26.02% CAGR through 2032. The National Law Review
• The UK would capitalize on advances in sensor technology, including surface, airborne, and space-based sensors, to extend detection and tracking ranges, increasing opportunities to engage and defeat threats through a system of layered defences. Business Insider

Last updated: 01 December 2025