Consumer Tech Growth to Reset in 2026 as Demand Shifts to Europe and MEA

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Global market to flatten (-0.4% YoY) in 2026; Small Domestic Appliances and IT drive growth, as Telecom and Consumer Electronics demand softens

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NielsenIQ (NYSE:NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today released its 2026 Consumer Tech & Durable Goods (T&D) market outlook. In collaboration with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), NIQ expects T&D global sales to level off in 2026 after a strong 2025. The sector is set to finish 2025 at roughly $1.3 trillion USD, up 3% from 2024, while 2026 overall sales value is projected to hold steady at an estimated -0.4% year over year (YoY).

While the global picture looks flat, the real story lies in the differences in regional and sector performance. Consumers overall remain careful with their spending and are prioritizing value for money—with a focus on products that offer enhanced performance, convenience, energy-saving, and/or durability. Brands and retailers that align pricing, innovation, and experience to region- and category-specific demand will win share of wallet.

“In 2025, global Consumer Tech & Durable goods purchases grew by a solid 3%. Growth is expected to slow in 2026, but most regions should remain stable or see modest gains. The exception is China, where elevated baselines from recent trade-in policies will weigh on performance,” said Julian Baldwin, President of Tech & Durables at NIQ. “Looking ahead, the next phase of growth will rely less on broad market recovery and more on how effectively brands tailor innovation, pricing, and features to meet local consumer expectations.”

Key insights and emerging trends for 2026 include:

Market Outlook: Consumer Tech & Durable Goods sales are projected to reach $1.3T in 2025 (+3% vs. 2024), before softening slightly in 2026 (-0.4% YoY). Growth will be led by Eastern Europe (+5%), Western Europe (+3%), MEA (+3%), and Latin America (+2%), while North America holds steady and Asia-Pacific declines (-3%, driven by China at -5%).

Sector Trends: Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) will grow, IT & Office will see modest gains, Major Domestic Appliances remain stable, and Telecom and Consumer Electronics experience slight declines.

Consumer & Product Dynamics: Value-for-money remains a top priority, meaning that product benefits must be both highly relevant and visible to shoppers. Replacement cycles for PCs and smartphones, combined with premiumization trends—AI-native PCs, Mini LED/OLED TVs, built-in appliances, and smart home appliances—will help drive demand. TVs get a boost from the 2026 World Cup, while open-ear headsets sustain momentum, and AI-enabled features with clear use cases offer premiumization potential.

Strategic Considerations: Focus growth strategies on high-potential markets by volume and value. Monitor policy and trade factors, including evolving U.S. tariffs, China’s trade-in programs, and expanding competition from Chinese brands entering new markets, as affordability and accessibility drive AI adoption globally.

“Despite easing inflation and resilient demand in many regions, risks from tariffs and supply chain disruptions persist,” said Steve Koenig, Vice President of Research, Consumer Technology Association. “Consumers remain value-driven but are prepared to spend where they see compelling product features. Built-in Artificial Intelligence continues to present strong opportunity as a product differentiator, but adoption will depend on clear use cases that illustrate direct benefits and ROI.”

The outlook comes as NIQ leaders—including Julie Kenar, SVP Automotive Business, and Sherry Frey, VP Total Wellness—prepare to share insights at CES 2026, taking place January 6-9 in Las Vegas. For deeper insights, explore NIQ’s 2026 market estimate for Consumer Tech & Durable Goods.

About NIQ

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

For more information, please visit: www.niq.com

About Consumer Technology Association

As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA® is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators — from startups to global brands — helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® — the most influential tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This Consumer Tech Outlook release may contain forward-looking statements regarding anticipated consumer behaviors, market trends, and industry developments. These statements reflect current expectations and projections based on available data, historical patterns, and various assumptions. Words such as “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future outcomes and are subject to inherent uncertainties, including changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. While we strive to base our insights on reliable data and sound methodologies, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Note to Editors

NIQ’s Consumer Tech & Durable Goods (T&D) experts, working with the Consumer Technology Association, model their 2026 Consumer Tech market estimate using long-term and current trend data. Our market growth estimate assumes that China continues a level of financial support for their domestic market in 2026, but not to the extent seen in 2025, model their 2026 Consumer Tech market estimate using long-term and current trend data. Our market growth estimate assumes that China continues a level of financial support for their domestic market in 2026, but not to the extent seen in 2025.

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Quectel Announces Industry First 5G-Advanced 3GPP R18 Automotive-Grade Cellular Module, Delivering Unmatched Performance and Reliability

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the world's first 5G-advanced (5G-A) automotive-grade cellular module, the AR588MA, establishing it as the industry's highest-performing and most reliable wireless communication product for vehicles.

Based on MediaTek's latest-generation MT2739 platform, the AR588MA supports 5G-A communication technology and is the world's first to comply with the 3GPP R18 standard protocol. The module also features both NB-NTN and NR-NTN satellite communication capabilities, supports Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) technology, offering improved stability and reliability on cellular connections and includes intelligent driving scenario recognition. Designed in compliance with the AEC-Q104 Grade 2 automotive standard, it delivers faster, more stable connectivity and reliable security for in-vehicle communication and benefiting the on-roof applications like smart antenna for automotive with higher temperature support.

“The move to 5G-Advanced represents a major milestone in automotive connectivity, addressing the growing demands of next-generation vehicles for higher data rates, ultra-low latency, and uncompromising reliability,” said Min Wang, President, Automotive Business Unit, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “As the world’s first 5G-Advanced automotive-grade cellular module, the AR588MA reinforces Quectel’s commitment to advancing in-vehicle connectivity and supporting the evolution of intelligent, connected vehicles worldwide.”

This product evolution towards 5G-A meets the demand for high-reliability products and addresses the requirements of intelligent driving for higher-speed data transfer, stable data processing, and low latency. It boasts the industry's highest modem performance, enhanced uplink transmission capability, and ultra-low latency, ensuring support for more efficient data transmission and real-time processing while maintaining stable network connectivity, providing crucial support for the safety and reliability of higher-level intelligent driving.

The modem's intelligent capabilities can automatically switch to a more optimal connection mode based on different connectivity needs, significantly improving network speed and connection stability to deliver a smooth user experience.

In addition, the module integrates dual-band GNSS supporting both L1 and L5 bands with up to 30 Hz output. Building on Quectel’s extensive expertise in automotive wireless technology, a six-port antenna design, combined with proprietary antenna and power compensation technologies, delivers integrated module and antenna performance for robust, wide-coverage, high-performance wireless connectivity. Compliance with the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive standard ensures product reliability and durability even in extreme environmental conditions.

The module fully supports European eCall, NG eCall and AECS (China eCall) ensuring readiness for current and next-generation emergency call systems and offers drop-in compatibility with the AG581A, AG56xN and AG519M series of modules, shortening time-to-market for the customer.

About Quectel

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services.

With a worldwide team of over 5,800 professionals, we lead the way in delivering end-to-end IoT solutions, spanning cellular, GNSS, satellite, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, high-performance antennas, value-added services and full turnkey offerings including ODM services and system integration

With regional offices and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.

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Aeromexico Repeats as Most On-Time Global Airline; Qatar Airways Claims Platinum Award

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Virgin Atlantic wins new award as most improved airline for on-time performance

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aeromexico maintained a 90.02% on-time performance to claim the world's most on-time global airline title for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium's 2025 On-Time Performance Review released today.

The Mexican carrier becomes only the second airline to achieve consecutive global wins since Cirium launched the program in 2009, operating 188,859 flights across 23 countries while maintaining industry-leading schedule reliability.

Aeromexico Holds Global Lead; Regional Champions Crowned

Aeromexico secured the global airline title with 90.02% on-time performance, holding off strong competition from Saudia in second place with 86.53% and SAS with 86.09% in third. The margin between first and third place was 3.93 percentage points, reflecting the strong performance of Aeromexico in 2025.

Regional winners included:

North America: Delta Air Lines won for the fifth consecutive year with 80.90% on-time performance

Europe: Iberia Express (International Airlines Group) defended its title for the third consecutive year with 88.94% on-time performance

Asia-Pacific: Philippine Airlines claimed the regional title for the first time with 83.12% on-time performance

Latin America: Copa Airlines achieved its 11th win, the most of any airline since Cirium's program launched in 2009 with 90.75% on-time performance

Middle East and Africa: Safair topped the regional rankings with 91.06% on-time performance

Qatar Airways Wins Airline Platinum Award

Qatar Airways captured Cirium's Platinum Award, recognizing the Doha-based carrier's operational excellence across its global hub network. The airline achieved 84.42% on-time performance across more than 198,303 flights spanning six continents.

Virgin Atlantic Claims Inaugural 'Most Improved' Award

Virgin Atlantic won Cirium's new 'Most Improved' award, demonstrating the largest year-over-year operational performance gain among global carriers. The UK-based airline improved its on-time performance from 74.01% in 2024 to 83.45% in 2025—a 9.44 percentage point increase year-over-year.

The new award recognizes airlines that have achieved meaningful operational scale (minimum 70% baseline performance) while delivering substantial improvements, ensuring the honor reflects genuine operational excellence rather than recovery from poor prior performance.

Strong Global Airport Performance in 2025

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport wins the Large Airport category, with 87.04% of flights departing on time.

Panama's Tocumen International Airport won the Medium Airport category with 93.34% of flights departing on time. Ecuador's Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport claimed the Small Airport title for the second year in a row with 91.47% of flights departing on time.

Istanbul Airport won Cirium's Airport Platinum Award, which evaluates operational complexity, passenger impact during disruptions, and growth trajectory. Last year's Airport Platinum winner was El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia.

Industry Context and Analysis

Jeremy Bowen, Cirium CEO, said: "Maintaining consistent on-time performance requires sophisticated network planning, operational coordination, and the ability to recover quickly when irregularities occur. These results reflect the operational discipline that defines aviation's top performers."

"Qatar Airways' Platinum win is particularly significant because it demonstrates how a network carrier can maintain on-time performance across six continents while operating one of the industry's most complex hub structures. Their 84.42% on-time rate over 198,303 flights sets a new benchmark for network carriers. Similarly, Copa's 11th win for the Latin American category and Delta's fifth consecutive North American win, reflects sustained operational focus that separates industry leaders from competitors."

About the On-Time Performance Review

Now in its 17th year, the Cirium On-Time Performance Review analyzes flight data from over 600 real-time sources including airlines, airports, global distribution systems, and civil aviation authorities. An independent advisory board of aviation industry veterans provides oversight and guidance.

An on-time flight arrives within 14:59 minutes of scheduled gate arrival time. Airport punctuality measures flights departing within 14:59 minutes of scheduled departure time. The Platinum Awards for both airlines and airports consider operational complexity, network scale, passenger impact during disruptions, and consistency throughout the year.

The Most Improved award, introduced in 2025, requires carriers to demonstrate at least 70% baseline on-time performance in the prior year to ensure recognition reflects operational excellence rather than recovery from poor performance.

Complete 2025 Rankings

Top 10 Global Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(AM) Aeromexico

90.02%

188,859

2

(SV) Saudia

86.53%

202,864

3

(SK) SAS

86.09%

249,674

4

(AD) Azul

85.18%

304,625

5

(QR) Qatar Airways

84.42%

198,303

6

(IB) Iberia

83.52%

188,447

7

(LA) LATAM Airlines

82.40%

580,707

8

(AV) Avianca

81.73%

266,921

9

(TK) Turkish Airlines

81.41%

421,090

10

(DL) Delta Air Lines

80.90%

1,800,086

Top 10 North American Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(DL) Delta Air Lines

80.90%

1,800,086

2

(AS) Alaska Airlines

79.20%

453,031

3

(NK) Spirit Airlines

78.83%

218,265

4

(UA) United Airlines

78.77%

1,732,450

5

(WN) Southwest Airlines

77.04%

1,422,405

6

(AA) American Airlines

76.43%

2,259,576

7

(B6) JetBlue

74.66%

313,318

8

(WS) WestJet

73.58%

205,501

9

(AC) Air Canada

73.26%

383,819

10

(F9) Frontier Airlines

72.14%

208,987

Top 10 European Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(I2) Iberia Express

88.94%

37,119

2

(SK) SAS

86.09%

249,674

3

(OS) Austrian

83.74%

124,457

4

(IB) Iberia

83.52%

188,447

5

(VS) Virgin Atlantic

83.45%

26,359

6

(FI) Icelandair

83.23%

39,425

7

(VY) Vueling

82.20%

228,611

8

(TK) Turkish Airlines

81.41%

421,090

9

(D8, DY) Norwegian

80.96%

150,784

10

(AY) Finnair

79.67%

116,652

Top 10 Latin American Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(CM) Copa Airlines

90.75%

133,748

2

(AM) Aeromexico

90.02%

188,859

3

(G3) Gol

87.75%

238,182

4

(AD) Azul

85.18%

304,625

5

(LA) LATAM Airlines

82.40%

580,707

6

(H2) Sky Airline

82.39%

55,116

7

(AV) Avianca

81.73%

266,921

8

(JA) JetSmart Chile

76.91%

90,460

9

(AR) Aerolineas Argentinas

76.54%

107,490

10

Only 9 airlines qualified in the region

 

 

Top 10 Asia-Pacific Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(PR) Philippine Airlines

83.12%

116,268

2

(NZ) Air New Zealand

79.29%

171,216

3

(NH) ANA

78.88%

309,998

4

(SQ) Singapore Airlines

78.58%

121,293

5

(JL) JAL

78.25%

313,410

6

(6E) IndiGo

78.12%

802,418

7

(CX) Cathay Pacific

76.78%

119,193

8

(VA) Virgin Australia

76.54%

155,038

9

(QF) Qantas

76.51%

276,859

10

(KE) Korean Air

75.34%

133,252

Top 10 Middle East and Africa Airlines

Ranking

Airline

On-Time Arrival

Total Flights

1

(FA) Safair

91.06%

62,805

2

(RJ) Royal Jordanian

90.73%

37,524

3

(F3) Flyadeal

86.54%

69,971

4

(SV) Saudia

86.53%

202,864

5

(4Z) Airlink

84.47%

84,361

6

(QR) Qatar Airways

84.42%

198,303

7

(WY) Oman Air

83.10%

38,828

8

(SA) South African Airways

81.26%

24,461

9

(EY) Etihad Airways

81.06%

100,620

10

(KU) Kuwait Airways

79.50%

29,977

Top 10 Large Airports

Ranking

Airport

On-Time Departure

Total Flights

1

(SCL) Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport

87.04%

153,326

2

(RUH) Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

86.81%

264,614

3

(MEX) Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport

86.55%

295,737

4

(HNL) Honolulu International Airport

86.51%

156,139

5

(OSL) Oslo Gardermoen Airport

86.00%

204,882

6

(LIM) Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport

85.54%

183,137

7

(SLC) Salt Lake City International Airport

85.04%

243,848

8

(CPH) Copenhagen Airport

84.72%

236,903

9

(DOH) Doha Hamad International Airport

84.70%

251,864

10

(ARN) Stockholm Arlanda Airport

83.59%

181,238

Top 10 Medium Airports

Ranking

Airport

On-Time Departure

Total Flights

1

(PTY) Panama City Tocumen International Airport

93.34%

148,065

2

(BSB) Brasilia International Airport

88.36%

114,481

3

(JNB) Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

86.22%

189,542

4

(ITM) Osaka Itami International Airport

86.04%

136,489

5

(DMM) Dammam King Fahd International Airport

85.15%

94,768

6

(GIG) Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport

85.13%

115,384

7

(PDX) Portland International Airport

85.02%

159,964

8

(VCP) Viracopos-Campinas International Airport

84.55%

111,758

9

(SJC) San Jose Mineta International Airport

83.66%

99,182

10

(CNF) Belo Horizonte International Airport

83.57%

113,857

Top 10 Small Airports

Ranking

Airport

On-Time Departure

Total Flights

1

(GYE) Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl Airport

91.47%

34,068

2

(SAL) El Salvador International Airport

90.28%

47,203

3

(SDU) Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

89.67%

58,303

4

(SVG) Stavanger Airport

89.55%

38,894

5

(UIO) Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport

89.45%

42,911

6

(CPT) Cape Town International Airport

88.72%

82,030

7

(KOA) Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole

88.48%

32,702

8

(SSA) Salvador International Airport

87.32%

55,594

9

(TRD) Trondheim Airport

86.95%

47,291

10

(AMM) Amman Queen Alia International Airport

86.82%

76,734

Cirium's full 2025 On-Time Performance Review is available at www.cirium.com/on-time-performance

About Cirium

Cirium delivers aviation analytics that power decision-making for airlines, airports, travel companies, aircraft manufacturers, and financial institutions. The company analyzes flight data from over 600 sources globally, tracking more than 35 million flights annually to manage its OTP program.

Cirium is part of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a RELX business that provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX PLC shares trade on the London, Amsterdam, and New York Stock Exchanges (ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX).

For more information, visit cirium.com or follow Cirium on LinkedIn.

 

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Belkin Elevates Everyday Device Protection with a New Lineup of Screen Protectors and a Wear & Tear Program

  LAS VEGAS - Monday, 05. January 2026 AETOSWire 

Belkin launches seven new screen protectors engineered with proprietary Nano-Titan Technology for enhanced strength against everyday drops and scratches

A Wear and Tear program drives peace of mind for consumers looking to replace their products

Consumers can now customize their screen protectors with Screen Skinz

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today announces a new class of screen protection solutions, a strategic partnership, and an all-new wear-and-tear program; advancing its commitment to keeping devices protected and consumers confident. The launch includes seven new screen protectors, a customization partnership with ScreenSkinz, and a screen protection replacement program designed to give users lasting peace of mind and ensure the products they love stay safe, secure, and in the best shape.

Meet the ScreenForce Titan Lineup: The Ultimate in Full-Screen Protection

Titan SmartShield

Titan SmartShield serves as the premium rigid protector in the lineup, delivering aerospace-grade impact resistance and up to 18x the strength of traditional glass*. Engineered with a 9H surface hardness and rated for up to 6.5 ft / 2 m of drop protection**, Titan SmartShield offers exceptional durability without compromising clarity. An advanced anti-reflective coating preserves vivid color and brightness in any lighting environment, while the anti-dust adhesive helps push away particles during installation for a flawless finish. The glass is manufactured with up to 60% recycled materials and is fully compatible with fingerprint sensors. A privacy version will also be available. Titan SmartShield launches in February 2026 for $49.99 USD.

Titan LiquidGuard

Titan LiquidGuard is an innovative liquid screen protector that uses Nano-Titan Technology+ to reinforce device displays at the microscopic level, delivering 9H scratch protection without adding bulk. The oleophobic coating creates a smooth, smudge-resistant surface that maintains the device’s original look and touch sensitivity. Applied in minutes and backed by up to a $300 screen repair guarantee, Titan LiquidGuard offers a discreet, no-fuss approach to everyday screen protection. Titan LiquidGuard launches in February 2026 for $59.99 USD.

Titan EcoGuard

Titan EcoGuard is made using advanced polymer materials infused with Nano-Titan Technology, a proprietary structure featuring high-density nano-reinforcement that delivers up to 5.9 ft / 1.8 m of drop protection***. These materials are collected from post-consumer sources and certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Built to flex under pressure instead of cracking, Titan EcoGuard offers industry-leading 7H rated scratch and impact resistance with ultra-thin construction, while an anti-reflective coating preserves the device’s natural look and precision touch response. The flexible, shock-dispersing surface is ideal for curved screens and high-use devices.

The Titan EcoGuard Collection Includes:

Titan EcoGuard Anti-Reflective Screen Protector – $49.99 USD – The foundational model designed for full-screen, anti-reflective protection while preserving vibrant color and crystal-clear clarity – even under direct sunlight. It is made with 97% recycled materials. Includes anti-dust installation adhesive and a tray-based alignment system made with recycled plastics.

Titan EcoGuard Privacy Filter Screen Protector – $59.99 USD – Incorporates vertical-view privacy filtration to protect sensitive information from side-angle viewing. Ideal for use in public settings, during travel, or for confidential work.

Titan EcoGuard Red Light Screen Protector – $59.99 USD – Utilizes a light-conversion layer that converts harmful blue light into soothing, skin- and eye-friendly red light, supporting everyday wellness for users sensitive to blue light or those who frequently use devices at night. This invisible, colorless protection delivers 2x the red-light exposure vs. industry standards**** while maintaining a natural viewing experience.

All Titan EcoGuard screen protectors arrive in 100% recyclable packaging using FSC-certified paper. Each kit includes a microfiber cloth, dust removal sheet, and eco-friendly alignment tray for precise, frustration-free application. Titan EcoGuard is compatible with ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and engineered for next-generation device displays.

If It’s Broken, Fix It. Quickly, Easily, and Hassle Free.

Doubling down on its commitment to delivering the highest quality product experience, Belkin introduces a new Wear and Tear replacement program in addition to its established product warranty. Launching this month, consumers can easily replace screen protection products compromised by everyday use and/or life’s inevitable accidents, directly on Belkin.com. The new process is straight-forward, transparent, and most importantly, hassle free.

Products will continue to be replaced at no cost, with a flat shipping and handling fee applied ($14.99 AUD, $14.99 CAD, €9.99 EURO, £9.99 GBP, $9.99 USD).

The program will be available in Australia, Canada, Germany, U.K. and the U.S., for now, with plans to expand to other countries in the future.

Custom Screen Protection with Screen Skinz

Belkin is partnering with Screen Skinz to bring a new level of personalization to screen protection. Coming soon to Belkin.com, customers will have the ability to create a custom design or choose from a curated collection of pre-made options, which will be etched directly onto their screen protector. The result is protection that is uniquely customized. Utilizing Screen Skinz’ patented etching technology, designs are visible only when the phone display is off. When the screen is on, the design disappears to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted viewing experience while delivering trusted durability and peace of mind.

Custom screen protectors will be available for purchase to U.S. customers on Belkin.com by the end of January 2026.

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Imagery and full press release are available to download HERE.

Disclaimers

*Based on third-party tests, screen protectors can withstand up to 18x more force on average compared to traditional glass.

**Based on third-party drop tests, screen protectors survived a drop height up to 6.5 ft./2m.

*** Based on third-party drop tests, screen protectors survived a drop height up to 5.9 ft./1.8m.

**** Based on third party testing at 435-440nm, screen protectors emit 2x more red light on average compared to industry standards.

About Belkin

Belkin is a California-based accessories leader delivering award-winning power, protection, productivity, connectivity, and audio products over the last 40 years. Designed and engineered in Southern California and sold in more than 100 countries around the world, Belkin has maintained its steadfast focus on research and development, community, education, sustainability and most importantly, the people it serves. From our humble beginnings in a Southern California garage in 1983, Belkin has become a diverse, global technology company. We remain forever inspired by the planet we live on, and the connection between people and technology.

 

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Interactive Brokers’ Individual and Hedge Fund Clients Outperformed the S&P 500 on Average in 2025

 GREENWICH, Conn. - Friday, 02. January 2026 AETOSWire 

Lower costs, global market access, and efficient execution contributed to stronger client outcomes.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced that its clients outperformed the S&P 500 Index in 2025, reflecting the benefits of cost efficiency, execution quality, and broad access to global markets.

In 2025, Interactive Brokers’ individual clients achieved an average return of 19.20%, compared with the 17.9% return of the S&P 500 Index. During the same period, Interactive Brokers’ hedge fund clients achieved an average return of 28.91%, outperforming the index by approximately 11 percentage points.

These results demonstrate how Interactive Brokers helps enhance client returns across the investment lifecycle. Global market access enables clients to allocate capital across various regions and asset classes, while lower trading and financing costs, along with efficient execution, help IBKR investors retain more of their returns over time.

“Investment returns are not just about picking the right trades. They are influenced by the costs you pay, the prices you get, and how efficiently your capital is put to work,” said Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers. “When investors pay less in fees and trade with efficient execution, those advantages add up and compound over time. All of this is more evidence that the best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.”

How Interactive Brokers Helped Support Client Success in 2025:

Interest on uninvested cash

IBKR clients can earn interest of up to USD 3.14% on uninvested cash balances, helping capital remain productive even when not fully invested.

 

Low margin and financing costs

IBKR clients benefit from margin rates as low as USD 4.14%, which is up to 55% lower than industry averages, improving capital efficiency over time.

 

Global market access

IBKR clients can trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds across 160+ global markets from a single, integrated platform.

 

Professional-grade execution and tools

IBKR clients have access to advanced order types, smart routing, and institutional-quality trading tools that support efficient execution, transparency, and disciplined risk management.

IBKR is Nasdaq-listed, a member of the S&P 500, and serves more than 4 million clients worldwide, with over $750 billion in client assets.

The best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers.

To learn more about how IBKR helps clients invest efficiently, visit:

For Individuals:

Canada: IBKR Client Outperformance

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Australia: IBKR Client Outperformance

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India: IBKR Client Outperformance

United States and all other countries served: IBKR Client Outperformance

For Hedge Funds:

Canada: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

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Hong Kong: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

Australia: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

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India: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

United States and all other countries served: IBKR Hedge Fund Outperformance

Returns shown are based on aggregate data for Interactive Brokers accounts meeting minimum thresholds as of January 1, 2025 ($50,000 for individual accounts and $1,000,000 for hedge fund accounts). Results may vary significantly among clients. Comparisons to the S&P 500 are for informational purposes only.

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) is a member of the S&P 500. Its affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and forecast contracts around the clock on over 160 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.

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Tecnotree Included as a Representative Provider in Gartner® Innovation Insight: AI SOC Agents Accelerate CSP SecOps Transformation

ESPOO, Finland - Wednesday, 31. December 2026

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services provider for communications service providers (CSPs), today announced that it has been referenced as a Representative Provider alongside Google, Anthropic, Dropzone AI, DRUID, Palo Alto Networks, and Pegasystems in the Gartner® Innovation Insight: “AI SOC Agents Accelerate CSP SecOps Transformation,” published in December 2025.

The Gartner Innovation Insight examines the emerging role of AI-driven Security Operations Centre (SOC) agents in CSP environments, outlining how these agents are used to automate and augment security operations across signalling, core networks, RAN, Open RAN, and roaming domains. The research discusses use cases such as alert triage, investigation support, threat hunting, reporting, and operational oversight within complex telecom infrastructures.

According to the report, AI SOC agents are increasingly applied to support CSP security teams in managing high-volume operations, improving detection and response workflows, and addressing regulatory and resilience requirements, while continuing to rely on human oversight for critical decisions.

The Gartner report notes that adoption of AI SOC agents is expected to increase over the coming years as CSPs explore agent-based approaches to support security operations in multi-cloud, 5G, and Open RAN architectures.

Gartner is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates

Gartner, Innovation Insight: AI SOC Agents Accelerate CSP SecOps Transformation, Sylvain Fabre, 5 December 2025

About Tecnotree

Tecnotree is a 5G-ready digital Business Support System (BSS) player, with AI/ML capabilities and multi-cloud extensibility. Tecnotree leads the way on the TM Forum Open API Conformance with 59 certified Open APIs, including 9 real-world open APIs, a testament to the company's commitment to excellence, and continuously striving to deliver differentiated experiences and services to both CSPs and DSPs. Our agile and open-source digital BSS Stack comprises the full range (order-to-cash) of business processes and subscription management for telecom and other digital services industries, creating opportunities beyond connectivity. Tecnotree also provides Fintech and B2B2X multi-experience digital marketplace to its subscriber base through the Tecnotree Moments platform to empower digitally connected communities across gaming, health, education, OTT, and other vertical ecosystems. Tecnotree is listed on the Helsinki Nasdaq (TEM1V).

For more information, visit: www.tecnotree.com

 

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Prianca Ravichander, Chief Marketing Officer

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Website: www.tecnotree.com

Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth $250,000 extends deadline till 11th January 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 31. December 2026

Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended.

Nurses worldwide can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare – a leading integrated healthcare provider, has announced the extension of its deadline to January 11, 2026. The awards have already received over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, highlighting its growing global reach and recognition among nurses worldwide. Nurses from around the world can submit their nominations through the dedicated platform at www.asterguardians.com.

This year, the prestigious award will be hosted in New Delhi, India, celebrating nursing excellence on a truly global stage. The fourth edition of the awards were held in Dubai, UAE where Nurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti was honoured as the winner for her transformative work in cancer care and education has shaped oncology nursing across Africa.

With a total prize of $250,000, the award honors nurses who demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation, and compassionate care in their communities.

Commenting on the same, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare said, “With nurses from 214 countries joining this year, the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award truly reflects the global spirit of healthcare. This award honours the tireless commitment of nurses, showcases their extraordinary contributions, and inspires a new generation of healthcare heroes across the world. With 134,000+ registrations, we are reminded that nurses everywhere are shaping a healthier, stronger world – and it’s time they receive the recognition they truly deserve.”

Nurses from every continent, including the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia, are submitting nominations for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026.

About Aster DM Healthcare

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare is a leading integrated healthcare provider, with a strong presence across seven countries. Aster is committed to the vision of providing accessible and high-quality healthcare, from primary to quaternary services, with its promise of “We will treat you well”.

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Lavanya Mandal

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Aster DM Healthcare

Tel: +971 528126577

Email: lavanya.mandal@asterdmhealthcare.com