ASUS IoT is redefining the urban landscape by positioning itself as the high-performance backbone for modern smart cities, using edge AI and machine learning to transform infrastructure into proactive, life-saving networks. At Automation World (AW) 2026, ASUS said that by deploying edge computers and intelligent sensors, it facilitates real-time traffic management, automated emergency response, and energy-efficient smart poles. This is all while navigating the complex regulatory and privacy landscapes of global markets. ASUS's approach targets 40% reductions in crime, 20% shorter commutes, and 15% lower greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. It is clear the company is preparing for a counterstereotypical future of smart cities, where "intelligence" may even adopt new meanings.

Taiwan is exploring regulatory measures to manage the rising electricity demand from AI computing infrastructure, even as the government rolls out incentives to accelerate the sector's development.

Sony is preparing to pull back from its 6-year experiment with day-later PC releases and refocus on PlayStation 5 exclusivity for its biggest single-player titles, according to Bloomberg, marking a significant strategic reversal for the Japanese gaming giant. The move would represent a return to a long-standing strategy that helped Sony dominate previous console cycles.

In recent weeks, Taiwanese IC design companies have indicated during earnings calls that advance stocking across the IT industry has been notable. The typical off-season has remained relatively active, largely driven by expectations of memory shortages and price increases, as well as concerns that component costs could rise in the near term. Industry players generally believe the pull-in demand will likely balance out between the first and second halves of 2026, suggesting that the traditional seasonal cycle of weak and peak periods may largely be absent this year.