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Wednesday 22 April 2026

Brightek posts March loss as Nantong plant ramps up in 2H26

LED packaging maker Brightek reported consolidated revenue of NT$161 million (US$5.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, down 9.7% year on year, impacted by the transition period...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI optical communication and automotive demand boost TXC, Taitien quartz component sales in 1Q26

Benefiting from strong AI high-frequency, high-speed transmission and communications infrastructure demand, TXC reported robust AI optical communication orders in the first quarter...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Commentary: Apple eyes iPhone camera, Vision Pro, and CarPlay advances with new CEO in charge

Apple has officially confirmed long-rumored news that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, handing over leadership of the US$4 trillion tech giant to senior vice president...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

CATL unveils ultra-fast charging battery and expands push into full energy ecosystem

China's dominant battery manufacturer, CATL, is accelerating its push to reshape the global electric vehicle (EV) landscape with a sweeping...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Apple taps duo behind Apple Silicon success to navigate software-hardware balance in AI era

Apple said on April 20 that Tim Cook would step down as CEO and hand over the role to John Ternus, the company's senior vice president...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Skild AI acquires Zebra robotics unit to bolster warehouse automation play

Artificial intelligence robotics company Skild AI has acquired Zebra Technologies' robotics automation division, marking a strategic expansion into warehouse logistics automation....

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Allbirds outlines AI pivot backed by US$50 million financing, draws mixed reaction

Struggling footwear brand Allbirds has announced plans to pivot to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, supported by a US$50 million convertible financing facility, as it exits...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI coding tool competition intensifies as SpaceX-Cursor deal, Google push, and Anthropic upgrades reshape industry

Competition in AI-powered software development tools is intensifying across major technology companies, with new acquisitions, internal restructuring, and product launches signaling...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Chinese carmakers face delays as global cybersecurity rules tighten

China has moved faster than any other country in rolling out smart, connected vehicles. But as its automakers push aggressively into overseas markets, they are running up against an...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Naver, TCS partner on AI and cloud in India during Korea-India summit

Naver has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in India, marking one of the cooperation...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI is turning cars into mobile living spaces, Taiwan's ARTC Chief says

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, the global auto industry is transforming any in its history. Jheng-Jian Wang, chairman...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

China's humanoid robot makers eye RISC-V over Nvidia Jetson

At the second humanoid robot half-marathon held in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town), several "Linglong 2.0" humanoid robots powered by a RISC-V AI CPU —...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Amazon expands alliance with Anthropic as AI race shifts to computing power

While much of the public conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has centered on chatbots and consumer-facing tools, a quieter — and far more capital-intensive —...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

BYD seeks role in Europe's auto lobby as Chinese carmakers gain ground

On April 20, BYD formally applied to join the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and has begun discussions with the group, according to foreign media reports. If...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Interview: How a Taiwanese startup convinced Tesla to open up its energy storage system

A green energy startup from Taiwan is heading to Silicon Valley with an unconventional argument: the most valuable layer in the energy transition may not be more solar panels, but...

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