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Jiangsu New Vision Automotive Electronics Co Ltd is principally engaged in research and development and production and sale of head-up display (HUD) solutions, testing solutions and other initiatives. The company provides solutions that are centered on CyberLens, its windshield HUD (W-HUD) solution, and CyberVision, its augmented reality HUD (AR-HUD) solution, supplemented by testing solutions and other visual technology initiatives. It derives revenue from the Sales of HUD solutions, mainly from CyberLens.

HMD Global is an Espoo, Finland-based company that holds the exclusive license to the Nokia brand for mobile phones and tablets. Founded in 2016, the company designs and markets smartphones and feature phones across a range of price points, selling in 91 markets through roughly 250,000 retail outlets and having sold more than 240 million phones to date. HMD has also expanded into services such as subscription data roaming and mobile cybersecurity.

ModRetro is a U.S.-based hardware manufacturer reviving classic video game consoles. The company produces FPGA-based systems replicating Nintendo Game Boy Advance, GameCube, and N64 architectures with modern HDMI output and USB controllers. Devices support original cartridges and SD card loading. Launched in 2023 from Florida, ModRetro supplies retro gaming enthusiasts worldwide through crowdfunding and direct sales.

Xreal is a Beijing-headquartered developer of lightweight augmented reality glasses enabling spatial computing for consumers and enterprises. Founded in 2017, its Air and Beam series products feature micro-OLED displays with 1080p per eye resolution and low-latency tracking via dual 3D sensors. Xreal ships millions of units globally and integrates with Android, macOS, and Windows ecosystems for productivity, gaming, and entertainment applications.

Toshiba Tec Corp is a Japan-based company that designs, manufactures, and distributes office equipment and machinery. Its product lineup is organized in four segments--retail solutions, which includes point-of-sale systems, self-checkout machines, kiosks and displays; printing solutions, which includes desktop, mobile, barcode, and multifunction printers; inkjet solutions, which includes high resolution inkjet printers; and original design manufacturer solutions, which include print heads, power supplies, barcodes, knives, cutters, display units, and other modules. The firm has operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

LeVP is a Beijing-headquartered internet technology subsidiary of LeEco, integrating content, devices, and services across smartphones, smart TVs, electric vehicles, and sports streaming. The platform delivers an ecosystem connecting Leshi Video, LeTV hardware, and LeCloud storage for users in China and select international markets. Formed in 2015, it supports LeEco's cycle of shared hardware-software experiences.

Primax Electronics Ltd is a manufacturer of components for mobile devices, personal computer peripherals, business equipment, and the digital home, that operates in two business segments; The division for computer peripherals specializes in the manufacture and sale of computer mice, keyboards, trackpads, etc. The division for non-computer peripherals specializes in the manufacture and sale of digital camera modules, mobile phone accessories, multi-function printers, scanners, shredders, amplifiers, speakers and audio systems, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the non-computer peripherals segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from China.

HTC Corporation is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company. The company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, assembling, processing, and selling smart mobile and virtual reality devices and after-sales services. Its products include smartphones, tablets, cameras, wearable fitness devices, Blockchain phones, Vive, and virtual reality headsets. The company’s operations are mainly in the research, design, manufacture and sale of virtual reality devices and smart mobile devices, which accounts for majority of the total revenue.

Skyworth Group Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacture and sales of smart TV systems, home access systems, smart white appliances, intelligent manufacturing, internet value-added services, property development, property holding, photovoltaic products, modern services, and trading of other products. The company has three operating segments: Smart systems technology business, New energy business, and Smart household appliances business. The Group’s operations are located in the PRC, Asia (other than the PRC), the Americas, Europe, Africa, and other regions, and it derives a majority of its revenue from the People’s Republic of China.

Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the research and development, manufacture and distribution of computer peripheral equipment. Its products portfolio consists of mice, such as wireless laser mouse, wireless touch mouse, wireless optical mouse, Bluetooth optical mouse, and others; keyboards, such as wireless optical combos, wireless multi-media touchpad keyboards, wireless ultra-slim keyboards and others, as well as other peripheral equipment. The company distributes its products within domestic market and to overseas markets.

Quest Holdings SA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in diversified business. It operates through four business segments: Commercial activities, Information technology services, Postal services, and Production of electric power from renewable energy sources. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Commercial activities segment, which Includes sales of products, mostly IT-related, such as IT equipment, Apple and Xiaomi mobile phone devices, air conditioning devices, and other home appliances. The company's geographical segments are Greece, the Eurozone, European countries out of the Eurozone, and Other countries.

Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Co Ltd is an independent Chinese musical instrument manufacturing company. It primarily manufactures and sales pianos in China. The company also exports its products to approximately 100 countries and regions. It offers pianos under the Kayserburg, Ritmuller and Pearl River brand names.

Hydrow is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-headquartered fitness company offering connected rowing machines simulating on-water experiences. Launched in 2017, its interactive screen streams workouts from U.S. and European rivers with live metrics and instructor-led sessions. The Hydrow Rower integrates electromagnetic resistance and tracks over 1000 metrics, used by elite athletes and home users. Expanding to subscription services, it operates studios in Boston and ships to North America.

Cricut Inc designs and builds a creativity platform that enables users to turn ideas into professional-looking handmade goods. With its connected machines, design apps and accessories, and materials, the users create everything from personalized birthday cards, mugs and T-shirts to large-scale interior decorations. It has two segments including the Platform segment which derives revenue from monthly and annual subscription fees, purchases of digital content, and a minimal amount of the revenue allocated to unspecified future upgrades and enhancements related to the essential software and access to the Company’s cloud-based services and Products segment which derives revenue from the sale of its connected machine hardware, and sale of craft, DIY, home decor products and extensions.

DeePoon is a developer of VR head-mounted devices and content supporting PC and mobile platforms. Products include Virglass and E series helmets with AMOLED displays. The Shenzhen-based company operates 3Dbobo distribution platform.

Smarter is a London-based developer of connected kitchen appliances that integrate Wi-Fi functionality into everyday devices. The company produces products like the iKettle third generation, Smarter Coffee second generation, and FridgeCam wireless fridge camera. These items connect to mobile apps for remote control, reducing energy use and food waste, and are distributed through retailers such as Currys, Amazon, and Best Buy in the UK, Europe, and North America.