HAMPSHIRE, UK -- While the number of high-end smartwatches is faltering, so-called smart analog or hybrid watches remain largely unaffected by the slowdown, a new study asserts.

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Nasdaq has informed Sypris that the EMS company is failing to meet the stock exchange's minimum closing bid price and is subject to delisting.

LOGANSPORT, IN -- New Kinpo Group will reportedly expand its EMS operations here, possibly tripling its workforce.

MESA, AZ -- Apple is denying reports it plans to manufacture product at its plant here, saying its application for Foreign Trade-Zone status for the site is driven by tax benefits.

WASHINGTON – A survey conducted in December found 76% of people who work or invest in technology say the best days of the US technology industry are still ahead, compared with 59% of the general public, according to published reports.

HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND -- Stadium Group announced the acquisition of Cable Power, a developer of computer cables and power supplies.

MESA, AZ -- Apple is seeking changes to its free trade zone status at its manufacturing operations here, where it plans to start building server cabinets for its data centers.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics reported its first-ever full-year revenue drop for fiscal 2016, saying consolidated revenues fell 2.8% year-over-year.

AUSTIN, TX -- NI today announced the opening of the new NI Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters.

TAIPEI -- Pegatron reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenues of NT$360.7 billion ($11.3 billion), down 12.5% from a year ago.

NATICK, MA -- Cognex announced the acquisition of two technology companies in the fast-growing areas of 3D vision and industrial ID.

MINNEAPOLIS – Illinois Tool Works has integrated three of its businesses: Speedline Technologies, Vitronics Soltec and Despatch Industries. This new division consolidates all of its Electronic Assembly Equipment and Thermal Processing Technology business and will operate under the name ITW EAE.