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May 29
MediaTek brings Wi-Fi 8, 6G and optical interconnects to COMPUTEX
MediaTek will bring a broad slate of next-generation connectivity and compute technologies to COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting Wi-Fi 8, 6G concepts, optical data-center interconnects and edge-to-cloud platforms aimed at supporting Agentic AI applications.
Taiwan Mobile told shareholders on May 29 that direct-to-cell satellite services are not an urgent need for Taiwan and that the satellite-to-phone business model still requires proof, while the company outlined priorities around AI infrastructure, power-supply risks, and data-center expansion. Executives said continuing terrestrial base-station buildout limits direct-to-cell (D2C) utility for everyday use, and that direct satellite links are more suited to emergency communications and wartime scenarios.
South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) unveiled a medium- to long-term strategy to advance physical AI and robot intelligence at its 50th anniversary forum, proposing three core initiatives to strengthen national competitiveness as global tech firms accelerate investment. Executives and industry participants gathered to discuss a K-physical AI approach centered on Meta RFM sovereignty, robot data governance, and an ecosystem for self-growing AI robots.
Networking equipment maker Senao Networks reported that shareholders approved its 2025 financial report and a cash dividend of NT$3 (US$0.096) per share at a meeting on May 28, 2026, and the company said its shift into the internet service provider market was beginning to yield results while a persistent memory shortage could cut first-half 2026 shipments by 20% to 30% versus orders. The firm disclosed 2025 revenue of NT$15.036 billion and net profit attributable to the parent of NT$307 million, with earnings per share of NT$5.2.
Taiwan Mobile outlined plans to pursue a NT$1 trillion (US$31.88 billion) revenue target as it shifts emphasis to AI, enterprise services, and new technology businesses, executives said after the company's shareholders' meeting on May 29. Shareholders approved the 2025 financial report and a cash dividend of about NT$4.8 per share, while leadership framed the push into AI-enabled enterprise solutions as the next stage of growth.
Dreame Technology, a Chinese consumer electronics maker, has formed nearly 1,000 affiliated companies in its ecosystem since the end of 2024. This breakneck pace of expansion signals the ambitions of its leadership to unearth growth opportunities across the broader Chinese tech sector, although some media outlets question the sustainability of the business model.
Sercomm announced it will exhibit at COMPUTEX 2026 to present enterprise edge AI technologies designed to accelerate AI deployment across edge environments and enhance power management. The networking equipment maker said it will highlight SR-series Open Compute Project servers, an Edge SCM edge security management module, AI camera vision solutions, and high-efficiency power products in its booth demonstration.
Motorola launched its Razr foldable in Taiwan on April 26, after first unveiling the device at MWC 2026 in Barcelona in March 2026, and introduced new accessories, including wireless Bluetooth earbuds and a stylus. Executives said the company has seen strong foldable sales in recent years, particularly in North America and Latin America, where it ranks among the top three and leads the market, respectively.
Taiwan's smartphone shipments declined in April 2026 as the market entered its traditional slow season and rising component prices pressured handset pricing, industry participants said. Mobile channel sources reported about 402,000 units shipped in April, down 4% from 418,000 units in March, and executives warned that elevated memory and other component costs are likely to keep retail prices up and weigh on demand into the second half.
Ennostar Holdings' transformation has begun to show clear results, with chairman Paul Peng saying the company's "3+1" strategy is taking shape, as higher-value applications now account for more than half of revenue. Despite continued uncertainty in the global environment, Peng remains cautiously optimistic about the second half of 2026 and expects the company to maintain relatively strong performance.
TP-Link India has started local production of Wi‑Fi 7 devices, beginning with the Omada EAP770 enterprise access point, a move that could accelerate the adoption of next‑generation wireless worldwide. The decision follows India's delicensing of the lower 6 GHz band and positions the company to serve domestic and select international markets, according to The Times of India, AP7AM, and The Statesman.
Huawei is expanding deeper into AI optical networking and silicon photonics (SiPh) through a new investment in an indium phosphide (InP) optical chip startup, as rising AI data center demand accelerates upgrades across the global optical communications industry.