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Google’s Pixel production shift from China ignites influencer debate on gains for India and Vietnam, reveals GlobalData

Google’s reported plan to shift all Pixel device manufacturing out of China by 2027 has sparked significant discussion among influencers on X, following a Nikkei Asia report stating that the company has told suppliers it will relocate production of Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds primarily to India and Vietnam. The surge in discussion was […]
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Global deal activity falls 6% YoY in first seven months of 2026, reveals GlobalData

Global deal activity has been on a downward trajectory in 2026, reflecting a more cautious approach among dealmakers, as macro uncertainty and extended decision cycles continued to influence transaction execution. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture capital (VC)) announced globally decreased by around 6% during January–July 2026 […]
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APAC gastroscopes market to grow at 11% CAGR through 2035, forecasts GlobalData

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is witnessing a rising disease burden of stomach cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease, driven by changing lifestyles, dietary patterns, and increasing obesity rates. Against this backdrop, the APAC gastroscopes market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% through 2035, forecasts GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. […]
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APAC electrophysiology ablation catheters market to grow at 14% CAGR through 2035, forecasts GlobalData

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) electrophysiology ablation catheters market is poised for strong growth, driven by the rising prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a growing preference for minimally invasive cardiac procedures, and continued technological advancements in cardiac rhythm management. Supported by these factors, the electrophysiology ablation catheters market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth […]
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France faces major resilience test as nuclear output rises and renewables scale up, says GlobalData

France is solidifying its reliance on nuclear power generation and accelerating energy storage deployment to bolster grid stability, while scaling up interconnections with neighbors. As variable renewables scale, the true resilience test that the country faces is whether storage, flexibility, and backup options are ready, and whether markets and regulation reward capacity that can respond […]
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Japan’s nuclear restarts to face hurdles from waste management and licensing, says GlobalData

Japan is making concerted efforts to bring its nuclear reactors back online, driven by a push to secure low-carbon baseload electricity, strengthen energy independence amid the escalating Israel–Iran conflict, and temper rising electricity costs. But alongside these gains, significant challenges around waste management, public acceptance, and protracted approval processes threaten to slow progress, according to […]
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Claude’s invisible watermarking draws mixed influencer reactions over AI traceability, reveals GlobalData

Anthropic’s decision to embed invisible watermarks in Claude-generated text sparked significant discussion among influencers on X during the second week of August 2026. The company confirmed that supported Claude models will weave an imperceptible watermark directly into generated text, while supported image files (SVG, PNG, JPG) will carry cryptographically signed provenance metadata based on the […]
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Samsung SDI’s buy out of GM’s stake in battery JV signals flexible ownership strategy for ESS growth, says GlobalData

Samsung SDI has acquired General Motors’ (GM) 49.99% stake in their joint venture SynergyCells, becoming the sole owner of the battery cell plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana, US. The two firms are ending the joint-venture structure, citing weaker-than-expected EV demand, while agreeing to continue R&D collaboration on next-generation prismatic battery cells. Samsung SDI’s […]
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AI and ML emerge as cornerstones of predictive maintenance in power industry, says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming foundational to predictive maintenance (PdM) across the power industry, enabling utilities to learn the normal operating behavior of critical grid assets and identify early indicators of deterioration. By continuously analysing operational and sensor data, these technologies surface anomalies and emerging failure modes before they escalate, supporting […]
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Joint venture with TSMC sparks influencer discussion over Sony’s shift to physical AI hardware powerhouse, reveals GlobalData

Sony and TSMC have dominated influencers’ conversations on X following reports of a potential JPY1 trillion ($6.3 billion) investment in a joint venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors in Kumamoto, Japan. Influencers have focused on its potential role in the emerging “physical AI” ecosystem, where robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, and AI-enabled machines need […]
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China telecom and pay-TV services revenue to increase at 1.3% CAGR over 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in China is forecast to increase at a modest compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% during 2025-30, supported by growth in the mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s China Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report reveals that the  country’s […]
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Toyota and Ford dominate automotive sports sponsorship across Americas in 2025, reveals GlobalData

Vehicle manufacturers dominate the automotive sector’s sports sponsorships, as they have the biggest marketing budgets and use sponsorships to build broad brand awareness and support new model launches across large regions. Across the Americas region, automotive brands’ sports sponsorship spending has risen by 18.6% since 2020. Toyota is the largest spending and most active automotive […]
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Australia telecom & pay-TV services revenue to grow at 2% CAGR over 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Australia is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%, from $20.4 billion in 2025 to $22.5 billion in 2030, driven mainly by mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Australia Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report  […]
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Gastric bands and balloons market to decline to $34.2 million by 2035 amid surge in GLP-1 products, forecasts GlobalData

Rapid uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide has coincided with a measurable slowdown in bariatric surgeries in several markets. Gastric bands and balloons are used in a segment of bariatric procedures and were worth an estimated $49.1 million globally in 2025. Amid a surge in GLP-1 products, the […]
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ICON keeps lead as most active CRO in Q2 2026, reveals GlobalData

ICON maintains its place as the most active contract research organization (CRO) for Q2 2026, and France knocks Russia from its spot with the most clinical trials initiated in Europe, according to a report by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest report “Q2 2026 CRO Activity and Intel Report,” reveals pain was the most […]
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Global deal activity falls by 6% YoY in H1 2026 as cautious sentiment persists, reveals GlobalData

Global deal activity softened in the first half (H1) of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, as businesses continued to navigate an environment marked by valuation discipline, selective risk-taking, and heightened due diligence. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture capital (VC)) announced globally […]
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