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Saturday 7 February 2026
Analysis: AI demand spillover lifts 2026 general-purpose server shipments 10%
Rising AI computing demand is lifting shipments of general-purpose servers, positioning them as a key growth driver for the server supply chain in 2026. Supply chain sources said AI...
Saturday 7 February 2026
RISC-V CEO highlights open architecture's edge-to-cloud potential
The RISC-V ecosystem is making steady progress across various application fields, from cloud high-performance computing to automotive electronics. Industry players are launching solutions...
Friday 6 February 2026
Commentary: Why TSMC is upgrading Japan's Kumamoto fab from 6nm to 3nm
TSMC has made a significant change in its process plan for the Kumamoto second fab, confirming an upgrade from the initially planned 6/7nm node to 3nm. This facility will become Japan's...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Commentary: How TSMC's C.C. Wei solidifies global alliances from Washington to Tokyo
In the high-stakes theater of global chipmaking, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei has mastered a rare skill: the art of the well-timed strategic masterstroke.
Thursday 5 February 2026
Analysis: Tesla Optimus production strategy tied to China's robotics supply chain
Elon Musk plans to localize production of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot in the US, with final assembly set for California and Texas. However, analysts and industry sources say the...
Thursday 5 February 2026
Commentary: China's robot spectacles must go beyond the stage
Each year, hundreds of millions tune in to China's Spring Festival Gala, the nation's most-watched television event. In recent editions, the spectacle has become something more than...
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Analysis: AMD prioritizes supply chain for second-half AI ramp
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) signaled a focus on operational execution and supply-chain readiness during its February 3, 2026, earnings call, positioning the first half of 2026 as...
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Analysis: The Musk consolidation — AI, autos, space under one roof
In recent weeks, rumors of a potential consolidation involving SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI have sharpened attention on what Elon Musk calls "physical AI." What once appeared as separate...
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Commentary: Why lower tariffs on US cars won't necessarily mean lower prices in Taiwan
Lunar New Year 2026 is approaching. So is the outcome of tariff negotiations between Taiwan and the United States. Few issues are being watched more closely than the potential opening...
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...
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Research insight: Blue Origin's TeraWave bets on space-based optical backhaul
Blue Origin recently unveiled plans to deploy its TeraWave satellite constellation starting in the fourth quarter of 2027, signaling a strategic push into space communications beyond...
Monday 2 February 2026
Column: Taiwan's cooling and power solutions rise to serve soaring AI chips demand
Nvidia continues to dominate the global AI accelerator market. But its technological moat is increasingly being tested from three directions.
Friday 30 January 2026
Analysis: Apple hits record quarter as iPhone 17 demand outstrips chip supply
Apple Inc. delivered a record-breaking quarter, fueled by surging demand for the iPhone 17 even as rising chip costs and tightening memory supply began reshaping its margins and supply-chain...
Friday 30 January 2026
Analysis: Why ASML is cutting jobs in Europe and the US but sparing China
ASML Holding reported record financial results for 2025, marked by strong growth in both revenue and profitability. Full-year revenue reached EUR32.67 billion (US$38.96 billion), up...
Thursday 29 January 2026
In-depth: DeepSeek's one-year breakthrough shows how China builds AI without cutting-edge chips
In January 2025, while the global AI and semiconductor industries remained focused on advanced process nodes and high-performance GPUs, China's large-scale model DeepSeek-R1 emerged...