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Thursday 15 January 2026
Intel CPU squeeze forces Asus Chromebook shift to MediaTek

For several months, the global memory market has been hit by severe supply shortages and rapid price increases. As memory makers shift...

Thursday 15 January 2026
Trump invokes Section 232 to levy 25% tariff on Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X chips
On January 14, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose an immediate 25% tariff on a narrow category of advanced...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Feeder line capacity emerges as critical battleground in global energy and tech race
As the world's focus shifts to energy transition, electricity is transforming from a basic utility into a strategic asset shaped by grid feeder line capacity. This emerging constraint...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Apple fully embraces Google Gemini, ends mobile AI battle?
Apple and Google have confirmed a new level of collaboration on AI this week. Following earlier cooperation using Google's TPU hardware, Apple will now base its future AI development...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Japan fortifies rare-earth supply chain against China risk
China has tightened export controls on rare earths and other dual-use materials bound for Japan, prompting Tokyo to formalise a rare-earth stockpiling policy and work with G7 partners...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to streamline AI-driven shopping
The rise of AI agent-driven shopping is transforming retail as Google unveils its open-source Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to create a unified standard for AI commerce. Announced...
Thursday 15 January 2026
91APP posts record December sales as iCHEF acquisition begins to pay off
SaaS provider 91APP capped 2025 with its strongest monthly performance on record, as December sales surged following the consolidation of smart dining technology brand iCHEF, underscoring...
Thursday 15 January 2026
AI transforms biomedical industry with new gene therapies and robotic manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the biomedical industry by accelerating therapy development and automating manufacturing through advanced algorithms and robotics, according...
Thursday 15 January 2026
OpenAI acquires Convogo in latest talent-focused deal
OpenAI has acquired the team behind AI startup Convogo as part of its ongoing acquisition spree in 2025, with Convogo's products set to be phased out. The deal, reportedly an all-stock...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Samsung shifts to develop AI companion for smart home

Samsung Electronics set up a dedicated 1,400-ping exhibition hall for CES 2026 to present a more comprehensive vision of its smart home...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
China tech restrictions complicate Reliance battery cell plans
Reports that Reliance Industries has paused plans to manufacture lithium-ion battery cells have reignited debate over India's clean-energy ambitions, highlighting technology bottlenecks...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Meta doubles down on AI smart glasses, shuts VR studios

Meta Platforms is reshaping its hardware and AI strategy. After reports of layoffs at its Reality Labs division, the US tech giant is now...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Gold Circuit Electronics sees record revenue on ASIC server orders, plans Taiwan expansion
PCB manufacturer Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) posted a record-high full-year consolidated revenue in 2025, surging more than 50% year-over-year, driven by a ramp-up in ASIC server...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
SK Hynix reportedly trims consumer memory, shifts focus to servers

Surging demand for AI hardware is prompting memory makers to reassess their product portfolios as resources shift toward higher-margin...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Cerebras Systems seeks US$1 billion funding round with US$22 billion valuation
AI chip startup Cerebras Systems is reportedly in talks to raise US$1 billion in a new financing round, aiming for a valuation of up to US$22 billion, according to Bloomberg...