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Friday 10 April 2026

A new kind of computer emerges for the age of AI agents

As AI agents grow capable of independently operating computers, drafting documents, and managing schedules, the relationship between humans...

Friday 10 April 2026

Compal sees PC demand steady, server shipments set to double quarterly

Compal Electronics' stronger-than-expected March and first-quarter 2026 results signal supply-chain and product-mix shifts with global implications for PC supply, server capacity for...

Friday 10 April 2026

Analysis: Agent computers target next PC role, push AI compute to the edge

AI agents are moving beyond chat into execution, handling tasks, workflows, and decisions. That shift is giving rise to a new hardware category: the agent computer. Built for persistent,...

Friday 10 April 2026

Asustek posts record March and 1Q26 revenue on strong AI server demand

Asustek's record-breaking March and first-quarter 2026 results reflect surging demand for AI servers and PCs, with broader implications for enterprise infrastructure spending and global...

Friday 10 April 2026

Taiwan accelerates SiPh and materials breakthroughs for next-gen AI computing

Taiwan is stepping up its global semiconductor leadership with a coordinated push into silicon photonics (SiPh) and advanced materials, aiming to meet surging demand for faster, more...

Friday 10 April 2026

Tesla reportedly turns back to affordable cars as growth slows

Tesla is developing a new, smaller and lower-cost electric sport utility vehicle, according to people familiar with the matter and the...

Friday 10 April 2026

Oracle ramps AI infrastructure spending, supply chain expands to meet surging customer orders

Oracle's surge in AI infrastructure spending is prompting global supply chains to expand capacity, with partners ramping factories in Taiwan, Vietnam and the US to serve hyperscale...

Friday 10 April 2026

PlayNitride's Micro LED AR smart glasses gain traction in industrial control and drones

As the smart glasses market grows rapidly, the adoption of Micro LED in AI-powered eyewear is accelerating. PlayNitride has partnered with AR glasses maker ChaseWind to develop a full-color,...

Friday 10 April 2026

China OSATs step up investment drive as AI demand lifts advanced packaging race

China's outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector is accelerating capacity expansion and technology upgrades, with leading...

Friday 10 April 2026

Foxconn and Mitsubishi Fuso forge global play in electric buses

Foxconn and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus have forged a strategic partnership aimed at exporting Japanese-made electric buses to Southeast...

Friday 10 April 2026

Spingence and Advantech accelerate AI edge deployment plans in South Korea manufacturing

In response to strong demand for data security and on-premises AI deployment within South Korea's manufacturing and semiconductor sectors, Taiwanese AI company Spingence Technology...

Friday 10 April 2026

Taiwan builds robotics hub in Georgia to deepen US tech ties beyond semiconductors

Taiwan and the United States have rapidly advanced industrial technology cooperation across sectors, from drones to robotics, in recent years. The GeoAsia Foundation recently announced...

Friday 10 April 2026

Intel–Google alliance reframes AI infrastructure around CPUs

A newly expanded collaboration between Intel and Google signals a key shift in AI infrastructure: CPUs are back at the center of the conversation. Both companies emphasized that the...

Friday 10 April 2026

Amazon signals chip export ambitions as in-house silicon business tops US$20 billion run rate

Amazon's custom chip business has surpassed an annual revenue run rate of more than US$20 billion, CEO Andy Jassy said in his annual shareholder letter, according to The Information...

Friday 10 April 2026

Blaize and Nokia expand partnership to validate hybrid AI infrastructure across Asia-Pacific

Blaize and Nokia expanded their partnership to validate and build a hybrid AI infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, promising enterprises more efficient edge-to-cloud AI deployment,...

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