As generative AI moves from personal productivity tools into enterprise operations, most companies are discovering that scaling AI agents is less about ambition than reliability. Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories estimates that only about 5% of enterprises are using AI agents at scale, while roughly 80% remain stuck at the stage of making AI systems accurate, dependable, and controllable enough for production deployment.

RichWave Technology said at a recent earnings call that Wi-Fi 7 adoption continues to rise rapidly, with strong demand from telecom operators and retailers. The radio frequency (RF) front-end supplier said that the second half of 2026 should be slightly better than the first half of the year overall, but warned that tight supply of memory and passive components could affect shipment timing.

Taiwan networking equipment maker Arcadyan Technology is accelerating its expansion beyond the residential broadband market.

The US government has launched a multinational initiative to coordinate 6G development, signaling a new phase in the global race to shape next-generation wireless technology and international standards.

While record memory earnings powered Samsung Electronics to an all-time-high quarter — consolidated revenue of KRW171.5 trillion (US$118.4 billion) and operating profit of KRW89.5 trillion (US$61.8 billion) — the company's set businesses paid the price of the same supercycle, with the Device eXperience (DX) division swinging to an operating loss of KRW0.8 trillion (US$550 million) in 2Q26.

Major smartphone system-on-chip vendors are set to report earnings this week and share outlooks for the traditional second-half peak season, giving investors a fresh read on 2026 consumer demand. The results come as chip inflation remains elevated, supply stays tight, and brands weigh whether higher component costs will weaken buying power or limit inventory builds.