CORNING, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 2026--
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, is proud to announce that two of its glass surface treatments earned recognition in the CES 2026 Innovation Awards. Corning® Gorilla™ Matte Pro was honored in the Computer Peripherals & Accessories category, while Corning’s SurfaceIQ™ advanced anti-reflective surface treatment for automotive displays was recognized in the In-Vehicle Entertainment category.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260105807907/en/
The awards highlight Corning’s global leadership in developing surface treatments that significantly enhance users’ experiences. The recognitions underscore Corning’s ability to deliver materials-science advancements across industries, including the mobile consumer electronics and automotive industries.
Corning Gorilla Matte Pro
Corning’s Gorilla Matte Pro delivers next-generation performance for laptops and tablets, combining state-of-the-art anti-reflective and anti-glare technology with the renowned toughness of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. First featured on the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI laptop, this cover glass surface treatment improves the user experience on high-resolution displays in challenging lighting conditions by significantly reducing reflected light and distracting background reflections. The result is improved contrast, preserved image sharpness, and vibrant color accuracy.
“Next-generation devices demand more than durability alone. They need to perform in bright sunlight, reduce unwanted visual artifacts, and feel as good as they look,” said Andrew Beck, Vice President and General Manager, Gorilla Glass. “We’ve meticulously engineered Gorilla Matte Pro to deliver a powerful combination of durability and optical performance to help device manufacturers realize the full potential of their displays.”
Corning SurfaceIQ Advanced Anti-Reflective Surface Treatment
Corning’s SurfaceIQ advanced anti-reflective surface treatment earned recognition in the In-Vehicle Entertainment category for its ability to improve readability and visual clarity in automotive displays. Designed specifically for smart vehicles, this surface treatment reduces reflections and increases contrast to improve display visibility and image sharpness. It also minimizes color differences, delivering an enhanced viewing experience for drivers and passengers.
This innovation comes at an ideal time. Automakers are increasingly looking to differentiate their designs with sleek glass surfaces and cutting-edge displays that deliver a seamless, connected driving experience.
“This shift creates exciting opportunities for Corning to leverage our expertise in advanced glass and display technologies, as well as our trusted partnerships across the automotive industry,” said Mike Kunigonis, Vice President and General Manager, Corning Automotive Glass Solutions. “We bring our materials science expertise to close, technical collaborations with customers, empowering OEMs to redefine interior design and connectivity – helping them create vehicles that stand out in both style and performance.”
Visit Corning at CES 2026
Corning will showcase its award-winning technologies and other innovations at CES 2026 in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center at booth #3241 from Jan. 6-9. Appointments are available for automotive industry professionals, consumer electronics companies, and members of the media.
Public displays will highlight Corning’s 175 years of innovation and showcase some of the company’s groundbreaking technologies that are shaping industries – and propelling the company into its next 175 years.
Corning will also highlight the company’s vital role in AI, with technologies that are essential both inside the chip and inside the data center. From materials enabling next-generation AI chips to optical fiber solutions powering hyperscale data centers, Corning’s innovations are foundational to scaling AI globally. Visitors can learn how Corning technologies are accelerating AI advancements and driving smarter, faster, and more efficient systems across industries.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning ( www.corning.com ) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
Corning SurfaceIQ™ anti-reflective surface treatment was awarded a CES 2026 Innovation Award for the In-Vehicle Entertainment category, revolutionizing automotive displays with enhanced clarity, reduced reflections, and sleek design.
Corning® Gorilla™ Matte Pro delivers next-generation performance for laptops and tablets, combining state-of-the-art anti-reflective and anti-glare technology with the renowned toughness of Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
PHOENIX (AP) — This year's Final Four at the women's NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching.
They have size. They are athletic. They have pedigree.
But they haven't faced a ton of on-court adversity — particularly in March.
That could change on Friday night when UConn faces South Carolina and Texas meets UCLA in the national semifinals at Mortgage Matchup Center. After beating up on inferior adversaries for the majority of March, it's time for the game's elite to pick on someone their own size.
Here's how they're preparing for potential clutch moments this weekend.
The Gamecocks have had a few tough losses this season, including two to Texas. They also dropped a road game against Oklahoma, blowing a seven-point halftime lead before losing in overtime.
South Carolina got its revenge last week, beating the Sooners in the Sweet 16.
The Gamecocks haven’t faced much friction in the NCAA Tournament, winning their four games by an average of 40.3 points.
Coach Dawn Staley said the way to stay fresh for late-game situations is to simulate them in practice so that players are comfortable when tense moments come. For instance, during last week’s regional in Sacramento, the coach said they made sure to go over sidelines inbounds plays since the benches were in a spot that was different than most of the games they had played.
Guard Raven Johnson said Staley did a good job of ramping up the intensity after the early-season setbacks, holding them to the program’s standard that has been built over the past two decades.
“When we took losses throughout the season, I think practices, they shifted,” Johnson said. “They were hard. She was on our butts. She was a different person.
“I think that made us come closer. That made us realize that people here, this is their first time ever experiencing things like this. We had to remind them that our standard here is very high. We had to remind them in practice, good habits are contagious. When you have good habits, they carry on into the game.”
The Huskies' dominance has been historic. They've won their 38 games by an average of 37.8 points, which is on track to rank third all-time behind its record 40.6 in 2015 and 39.7 in 2016.
On-court adversity hasn't been common. The Huskies played a tight game against Michigan early in the year, pulling out a 72-69 win on Nov. 21. They also trailed by one point against North Carolina after one quarter in the Sweet 16 before pulling away for a 63-42 victory.
Other than that, it's been pretty smooth sailing.
Azzi Fudd said she's confident the Huskies will be ready to execute in a tight fourth quarter if needed.
“You simulate as much as you can in practice, which the coaches have done for us all year long," Fudd said. “At the end of the day, the habits that we've built in practices and games will definitely help keep us settled, keep us calm, keep us together this weekend.”
Texas played a difficult schedule, going 14-3 against nationally ranked teams before March Madness even started. The Longhorns are the one team in the Final Four that has had a two-game losing streak, dropping back-to-back games to LSU and South Carolina in mid-January.
In that regard, they might be the most battle-tested team remaining.
Texas also might be the hottest team in the nation at the moment. The Longhorns are on a 12-game winning streak, which includes a 78-61 win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament and a 77-41 win over Michigan in the Elite Eight.
Coach Vic Schaefer said he's not concerned about the lack of close games. He believes his team has proven its mettle thanks to the tough schedule.
“I've got a fifth-year point guard and I've got Madison Booker, who has been in those games and those wars,” Schaefer said. “I stopped worrying about this group about three or four weeks ago. What they've done and how they've done it — at some point you've got to step back and go ‘OK, they’re good.'”
Texas has won its games by an average of 29.1 points this season and by 35.5 in the tournament.
The Bruins are the only team remaining that has experienced a recent brush with a loss, trailing by eight points at halftime against Duke in the Elite Eight before rallying for a relatively comfortable 70-58 win.
Their lone loss came at the hands of their upcoming opponent — Texas.
Senior guard Gabriela Jaquez said the Duke game was a great learning moment heading into what she hopes are two more games.
“We never want to be down, but it's really important to respond quickly,” Jaquez said. “In the Duke game, we should have responded quicker, but it's OK, we responded at halftime. In the Final Four, all these teams are really good. They've worked hard all season, they're going to be ready, they're going to be prepared.”
UCLA has won its games by an average of 28 points this season, including 27 in the tournament.
AP Sports Writer Eric Olson contributed to this report.
AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-womens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness
UCLA center Lauren Betts passes the ball during practice prior to the national semifinals at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma answers a question during a news conference prior to the national semifinals at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
South Carolina's Raven Johnson answers a question during a new conference prior to the national semifinals at the Women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
