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Monday 20 April 2026
Memory and raw materials' increased prices weigh on smartphone panels in 2Q26
Entering the second quarter of 2026, the smartphone panel market continues to carry the weak momentum carried over from the first quarter of 2026. As memory prices rise further alongside...
Monday 20 April 2026
E Ink says energy limits could reshape displays from devices to surfaces, opening new markets
E Ink Holdings chairman Johnson Lee said the display industry is at a turning point as mainstream technologies push for greater brightness, refresh rates, and color saturation. At...
Monday 20 April 2026
Taiwan's Homeplus turns to free streaming to tap FAST TV growth as OTT market saturates
Taiwan's leading cable TV operator, Homeplus Digital, has entered the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST TV) market through its subsidiary Global Digital Media with the launch of...
Monday 20 April 2026
SDC's 8.6-gen OLED approaches 90% yield, expected to supply 2 million panels to Apple in 2026
According to industry sources cited by The Elec, Samsung Display's (SDC) 8.6G OLED line has recently surpassed an 85% yield rate, approaching the industry's "golden yield"...
Monday 20 April 2026
MSP+ eyes 2026 growth with new Yangmei plant, advances in Micro LED and CPO
Micraft System Plus (MSP+), a supplier of mass transfer and laser technology equipment, will officially open its new Yangmei factory in northern Taiwan in May 2026, significantly boosting...
Sunday 19 April 2026
CFIUS kills Sanan's bid for Lumileds, adding to Chinese LED giant's mounting troubles
Chinese LED giant Sanan Optoelectronics has abandoned its US$239 million bid to acquire Lumileds, the Dutch high-end LED maker, after the deal was blocked on national-security grounds...
Saturday 18 April 2026
VLSI TSA 2026 explores quantum architecture and AI healthcare innovations
The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA) kicked off on April 14, gathering over 800 semiconductor professionals worldwide. The conference...
Saturday 18 April 2026
bEMC advances Micro LED optical transmission with key POC validation
The surge in AI data center demand is rapidly accelerating the need for high-speed data transmission, prompting LED manufacturers to target opportunities in optical communications...
Friday 17 April 2026
Samsung deploys AI across TV lineup to counter Chinese rivals and weather weak demand
On April 15, Samsung Electronics unveiled a broad AI-driven TV strategy at "The First Look Seoul 2026" event in Seoul, signaling an aggressive bid to differentiate its products through...
Friday 17 April 2026
Samsung's VD division reviews China strategy as local rivals gain ground

Rumors of a restructuring of Samsung Electronics's China operations are gaining momentum, with reports suggesting potential scaling back—or...

Friday 17 April 2026
Visionox starts 8.6G AMOLED tool install, pushes FMM-free OLED
China-based display maker Visionox is stepping up its push into next-generation AMOLED manufacturing, announcing on April 15 a key milestone at its 8.6-generation production line in...
Thursday 16 April 2026
Falling margins and memory crisis causing spec downgrades on TV panels
Since the fourth quarter of 2025, memory prices have risen rapidly, driving up overall storage costs and placing significant pressure on TV manufacturers. Sharp changes in cost structures...
Wednesday 15 April 2026
PX Mart's bigger ESL bet could accelerate Taiwan's retail digitization and ease staffing pressures
PX Mart, Taiwan's retail leader, is accelerating its electronic shelf label (ESL) deployment, raising its investment from NT$3-4 billion (US$95-127 million) and shortening the rollout...
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Samsung QD-OLED tops 5 million units; LG turns to rival supply
Samsung Display has crossed a key inflection point in the premium monitor market, with cumulative QD-OLED panel shipments exceeding 5 million units by March 2026.
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Panel makers lift 1Q26 sales on early orders; demand outlook turns cautious
Front-loaded orders, fewer February working days, and a low base lifted Taiwanese panel makers' March revenue. In the first quarter of 2026, Innolux, GiantPlus, and Hannstar Display...