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Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlunxin confidentially files for Hong Kong IPO

Baidu is moving forward with plans to spin off its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, and list it in Hong Kong, highlighting the company's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency. On January 1, 2025, Baidu said Kunlunxin confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, formally setting the stage for a potential initial public offering, though key details such as the offering size, structure, and timing remain undecided.

Meta finalizes Butterfly Effect acquisition, eyes Manus as monetization model

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Power supply chain weighs price hikes, long-term contracts as copper price increases

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Foxconn-backed Foxtron outlines 2026 growth plans amid 2025 revenue challenges

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CES 2026 to spotlight AI as central theme with hardware and everyday life integration

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IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSiPhone 17 sales surge lifts Apple past 20% share in China

Jan 5, 12:22

Apple's iPhone 17 series has driven a notable recovery in China, pushing the company's market share back above 20% and lifting monthly shipments beyond 6 million units in November 2025, according to industry estimates. The rebound marks Apple's strongest performance in the market in recent years after a period of declining share amid intense competition from domestic smartphone brands.

PC, CEWeekly news roundup: TSMC widens 2 nm edge as South Korea boosts chip spending; Huawei eyes memory bottlenecks

Jan 5, 12:05

These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of Dec 29 - Jan 4.

AIInstagram goes raw: AI slop takes over social media

Jan 5, 12:03

Artificial intelligence technology is changing how content is created and presented on Meta Platforms Inc.'s Instagram, shifting away from the platform's historically polished style to a "raw aesthetic" marked by imperfections, according to Instagram director Adam Mosseri. This reflects a broader transformation in social media content fueled by AI integration.

AISK Telecom unveils South Korea's first 500-billion-parameter AI model A.X K1

Jan 5, 11:17

South Korea's leading telecom operator SK Telecom (SKT) has introduced A.X K1, a 500-billion-parameter AI model developed under a national AI initiative to establish a foundational platform for the country, highlighting SKT's efforts to align AI technology with national strategy and industrial applications.

ICT MANUFACTURINGFoxconn opens year with dual push into automotive electronics and AI computing at CES 2026

Jan 5, 11:05

Against a backdrop of cyclical adjustment and structural transformation in the global electronics industry, Foxconn Technology Group is opening 2026 with what it calls a "dual-engine" strategy.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTTaiwan fortifies silicon shield with 2026 push to set global chip agenda

Jan 5, 11:04

As AI server and semiconductor companies look set to close out a profitable 2025, recent Chinese military encirclement exercises and live-fire drills around Taiwan have once again highlighted the island's geopolitical tensions. US President Donald Trump has stated that China doesn't want to invade Taiwan.

AIFoxconn reportedly emerges in supply chain reports tied to OpenAI's rumored AI devices

Jan 5, 08:49

OpenAI is accelerating plans to enter the consumer hardware market, with reports indicating that the company is preparing a new voice-focused AI model to underpin its first generation of AI devices. According to TechCrunch and SiliconANGLE, citing The Information, OpenAI is targeting the first quarter of 2026 for the release of a next-generation voice model designed to deliver more natural speech, lower latency, and more fluid, human-like interactions.

AISouth Korea steps up race to build sovereign AI foundation model

Jan 5, 08:24

South Korea is intensifying competition to develop a sovereign AI foundation model, with five leading teams from industry and academia unveiling first-phase results. The contenders highlighted differences in parameter scale, multimodal capabilities, and vertical applications. By mid-January 2026, four teams will be selected to advance to the next stage.

ICT MANUFACTURINGIndia clears 22 electronics manufacturing proposals under ECMS, with Foxconn and Samsung among beneficiaries

Jan 5, 08:23

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved an additional 22 proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant expansion of the country's push to expand electronics manufacturing. The newly cleared projects involve a projected investment of INR418/63 billion and an estimated production of INR2,581.52 billion, and are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs.

IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSSmart wearable demand rises as 2026 poses challenges in costs and features

Jan 5, 07:04

Smartwatch shipments returned to an upward trajectory in 2025 with products from Huawei, Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung Electronics, further boosted by strong demand in China.

AINeuralink moves toward brain implant mass production in 2026

Jan 5, 07:04

Elon Musk said Neuralink plans to begin high-volume production of its brain-computer interface implants in 2026 and shift to an almost fully automated surgical process, a move aimed at scaling the company's experimental neurotechnology beyond early clinical trials.

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