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Technologies That Will Enable Competitive Product Differentiation

Gartner^® identifies the emerging technologies expected to impact personal devices over the next three years, and how to prioritize before they reach widespread adoption. The report expands on earlier insights with a sharper focus on the technologies influencing product innovation.

Strategic Signals Covered in This Report
- Matter:^TM A unifying standard accelerating interoperability across smart home and IoT ecosystems.
- Ultra-Wideband (UWB): Enabling precise spatial interactions in devices, with growing traction in mobile, automotive, and smart home applications.
- On-device GenAI: Moving intelligence to the edge—enhancing privacy, personalization, and responsiveness without reliance on the cloud.
- Next-generation connectivity: Community networks and satellite coverage are redefining cost and reach for device-level communications.
Qorvo is noted in the report for its role in UWB innovation.

Emerging AI, connectivity, display, and sensor technologies are creating opportunities to improve the utility and user experience of personal devices.
Gartner, Emerging Tech Horizon for Devices, 2025
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Gartner Emerging Tech Horizon for Devices, Jon Erensen, et.al, 23 April 2025.

Technologies That Will Enable Competitive Product Differentiation

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