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Tuesday 3 February 2026

Apple deepens AI-hardware integration with Q.ai acquisition

Apple has taken a significant step in the intensifying AI competition with Meta Platforms and Alphabet by acquiring Israeli startup Q.ai, a move that underscores its effort to rebuild...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Univacco Technology to launch Vietnam factory, targets global market competitiveness

Vacuum coating film maker Univacco Technology plans to begin mass production at its new Vietnam facility in the first half of 2027. The overseas factory is designed to take advantage...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

AI redraws data center power architecture as rack-level energy systems go mainstream

Generative AI (GenAI) is driving a surge in computing demand, pushing data center competition beyond server performance toward infrastructure...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

China's AI competition heats up: ByteDance and Alibaba ready new flagship models

ByteDance and Alibaba are intensifying their battle for AI dominance in China with planned releases of new flagship models around the 2026 Lunar New Year. This competition marks one...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Edge IPC market enters maturity stage as robotics and medical applications gain traction

The year 2026 will be a critical year for large-scale rollout of edge AI. Supported by multinational firms and the Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects initiative, IPC vendors are...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

China's AI chip swarm hits mass scale, chipping away at Nvidia's China stronghold

US export controls are accelerating China's localization of data-center AI chips, with shipment data now pointing to rapid commercial...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

King Slide and Nan Juen listed in Nvidia server rail supply chain; Fositek in promising position

Server rail maker King Slide Works benefited in 2025 from strong demand for high-end GPU/ASIC platforms, putting its server business at the forefront of its growth. Server rails account...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Foxconn faces tax dispute in Karnataka, prompting government intervention

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is embroiled in a local tax dispute in Karnataka, with two gram panchayats issuing notices over alleged unpaid dues and requests for detailed...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Trump's India tariff pledge draws skepticism as New Delhi continues to diversify trade ties

A surprise tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump following a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has eased immediate trade pressure on India, but the lack of detail...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Generative AI drives transformation at Asia Pacific Game Summit 2026

The Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) 2026, held alongside the Taipei Game Show, highlighted a significant shift in the gaming industry fueled by generative AI. Industry leaders noted...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Beijing officially lists 'future industries,' setting the stage for supply chain realignment

China has for the first time formally designated "future industries," with the framework for policy support now taking shape. The move signals a shift away from conceptual discussion,...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

SpaceX's xAI acquisition reframes AI energy constraints and complicates the IPO narrative

SpaceX's acquisition of xAI has been presented as a response to the growing power and cooling demands of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the transaction reshapes Elon Musk's...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

D-Wave pursues dual-track quantum strategy to face challenges from IBM, Google

D-Wave has begun 2026 with a series of strategic initiatives to further solidify its position in the race to commercialize quantum computing. The company, which has long focused on...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Oracle plans US$50 billion fundraising in 2026, reportedly considering layoffs and asset sales

Oracle announced plans to raise US$45-50 billion in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet demand from major customers including OpenAI, AMD, Meta, Nvidia, TikTok,...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Analysis: China's AI model race tightens into a three-way contest

China's large language model sector is reaching a decisive inflection point. As requirements for computing resources, capital, and specialized talent continue to climb, the industry...

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iCatch and DXOMARK Establish Taiwan's First Next Generation Imaging Laboratory

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