E-paper applications are moving beyond retail electronic shelf labels and e-readers into the smart mobility market. BMW's color-changing car that features E Ink's electrophoretic displays technology has cleared regulatory hurdles and is nearing mass production. The Taiwan-based E Ink has also teamed up with King Lung Auto Manufacturing and several other local suppliers to unveil the world's first electric bus equipped with an e-paper display system at Computex 2026.

Taiwan's optics makers, traditionally absent from PC-focused trade shows, made a landmark appearance at COMPUTEX 2026. Industry leaders including Largan Precision, Ability Opto-Electronics Technology, Altek Corporation, and Ability Enterprise used the event to showcase their latest research and development breakthroughs. Their presence signals a strategic pivot from behind-the-scenes smartphone component suppliers to frontline architects of the rapidly expanding edge AI ecosystem.

LED automotive module maker Laster reported a return to profitability in April after restructuring its order mix to emphasize higher-value products. The company announced consolidated April revenue of NT$687 million (US$21.84 million), down 15% year-over-year, and a pre-tax gain of about NT$26 million; net profit after tax was about NT$29 million, with earnings per share of NT$0.24, a 152% increase year-over-year and a marked improvement from a first quarter loss per share of NT$0.67.

Taiwan-based electronic paper leader E Ink Holdings is preparing to bring its color-changing vehicle technology to market after overcoming key regulatory and technical hurdles with BMW. The milestone marks a significant step in the company's strategy to extend e-paper beyond displays and into vehicle exteriors, consumer products, and large-scale architectural surfaces.

Data Image will exhibit rugged outdoor display solutions for AI unmanned vehicles at BenQ Qisda Group's "AI in Action" pavilion during Computex 2026, the company announced. The firm will showcase 10.1-inch and 15.6-inch models that combine high-brightness panels, zoned backlight control, and weather-resistant construction to support handheld controllers and ground control stations.

Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of MediaTek Group, said it will make its global debut of a 4.2-inch Ripple electronic shelf label ( ESL) application at the ePaper zone of Computex 2026, marking the company's expansion from Bluetooth audio into short-range wireless retail displays. The company announced the Ripple ESL was developed in collaboration with E Ink and leverages Airoha's two decades of wireless experience to target retail, logistics, and advertising use cases with improved transmission reliability and anti-interference performance.

LG Electronics has denied a Korean media report that it discussed a possible sale or restructuring of its TV business with China's Hisense, as intensifying competition from Chinese brands puts new pressure on legacy TV makers in South Korea and Japan.

E Ink Holdings held its annual shareholders' meeting on May 27, 2026, and passed all proposals. Chairman Johnson Lee said the global tech industry is rapidly entering a new stage in which energy efficiency has become the core competitive edge, and that the sector is shifting from pursuing process shrink and performance gains to optimizing energy acquisition and use. As global demands for energy saving and carbon reduction grow stricter, Lee said this trend will accelerate the adoption of e-paper in outdoor advertising and smart city applications.

Sharp President and CEO Tetsuji Kawamura said the company has eased some long-standing management pressures, but its main challenge now is to expand its brand, develop new businesses, and accelerate globalization simultaneously. He outlined the strategy in an interview with DIGITIMES.