As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have solidified their role as a pivotal force in both offensive and defensive operations. Recently, fiber-optic-guided drones, known for their exceptional resistance to electronic warfare interference, have surged in deployment across the Ukrainian battlefield, emerging as critical assets for both sides' military operations.

With artificial intelligence driving explosive demand for high-speed data transfer, optical communication technologies are advancing in lockstep. Foxconn's Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI), in partnership with National Taiwan University (NTU) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has unveiled a breakthrough in multi-wavelength micro-LED (μ-LED) technology.

Apple Inc. is planning a dedicated application for video games on its devices, seeking to sell gamers and developers on the idea that it's a leader in the market.

Xiaomi executives emphasized a patient, long-term strategy for self-developed chips during the company's first-quarter 2025 earnings call held on May 27. Partner and president Lu Weibing and VP and CFO Alain Lam said the company's Xring chip initiative is concentrated on flagship smartphone SoCs, with plans to gradually expand into other categories only after mastering this high-end segment.

A study commissioned by Qualcomm Inc. found that its modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple Inc., especially for cellular customers in dense urban areas.

At the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, Japan's NTT presents its corporate pavilion under the theme "Parallel Travel." Through a narrative that transcends time and space, the company offers an experimental glimpse into the future of communication.

US President Donald Trump's announced 25% tariff on smartphones manufactured outside the US has once again ruffled the feathers of markets, especially for Apple and Samsung Electronics, which will be caught in its direct crosshairs. The move, set to be enforced from late June 2025, is intended to pressure companies to shift their production to American soil, another attempt to fulfill Trump's long-standing campaign promise.

A debate has erupted in the tech industry over the origin of Xiaomi's flagship system-on-chip (SoC), the XRing O1, with mounting questions about whether it represents a truly in-house development or a customized solution from chip designer Arm. The controversy deepened after Arm Holdings quietly revised a press release, removing the phrase "custom silicon" in reference to the chip.

US President Donald Trump's threat to slap at least 25% tariffs on Apple if it doesn't manufacture iPhones domestically has failed to rattle Taiwan's optical component makers, who are taking a wait-and-see approach to the volatile policy rhetoric.

US President Donald Trump's latest warning of a 25% tariff on Apple's iPhone production unless it returns to the US has rattled global supply chain operators. While the threat aligns with Trump's longstanding protectionist stance, industry insiders say the implications—higher costs, potential production delays, and forced supply chain shifts—are too significant to ignore. Suppliers are reportedly in negotiations with Apple to determine the next steps.

At the Osaka Expo 2025, Japan's NTT and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) staged the world's first real-time cross-border performance using the IOWN all-photonics network (APN). This showcased the IOWN-APN international fiber link between Japan and Taiwan, featuring synchronized multi-language narration, interactive audience participation, and seamless live streaming, highlighting the potential of next-generation network technology in cultural entertainment.