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Friday 22 August 2025

As Microsoft doubles down on AI, Azure Space is relegated to the sidelines

As Microsoft intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence, several non-AI-related divisions have faced significant cuts — with...

Friday 22 August 2025

SK On and Ford's EV battery joint venture officially begins production in Kentucky

BlueOval SK, an electric vehicle (EV) battery joint venture between SK On and Ford Motor, has announced the commencement of commercial production at its Kentucky 1 facility, according...

Friday 22 August 2025

MinebeaMitsumi holds firm at JPY6,200, refuses to raise bid for Shibaura Electronics after Yageo increases offer

Following Yageo's announcement on August 21, 2025, that it has increased its tender offer bid (TOB) for Shibaura Electronics to JPY6,635 (US$44.64) per share, up from JPY6,200, Japanese...

Friday 22 August 2025

TSMC keeps Japan in focus with 2nd Kumamoto fab set to break ground in 2025

TSMC board member Paul Liu confirmed the chipmaker will break ground on a second fab in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, in 2025 as scheduled, rejecting speculation that Japan's role...

Friday 22 August 2025

Google's AI glasses rumored to be made in Taiwan; HTC emerges as potential manufacturer

HTC has reignited interest in AI eyewear with the recent launch of the Vive Eagle, the company's first AI glasses. Google is also rumored to have completed development of its own...

Friday 22 August 2025

Google switches to TSMC for Tensor G5 as Pixel 10 series launches

Google has officially launched its latest lineup of Pixel devices, all powered by the next-generation Tensor G5 chip, built using TSMC's...

Friday 22 August 2025

Taiwan unveils first humanoid robot amid industry challenges

Techman Robot, a subsidiary of Quanta Group, recently introduced Taiwan's first humanoid robot, marking a significant milestone in the local robotics industry. Despite this technological...

Friday 22 August 2025

Robotics buyers look beyond China, giving Taiwan its opening

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said the next wave of artificial intelligence will be "physical AI," with general-purpose robots set to drive the next trillion-dollar industry. Beyond...

Friday 22 August 2025

Taiwan advances robotics and optical component industries with key international partnerships

At the Automation Taipei, humanoid robots and robotic arms gained attention, spotlighting Taiwan's optical industry's role in supplying lenses and sensor modules critical to these...

Friday 22 August 2025

Equity-for-subsidies: Samsung and Seoul fear US govt overreach

The Trump administration is exploring acquiring equity stakes in major semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics, following its interest in Intel Corporation. This move,...

Friday 22 August 2025

China's Ubtech, Dobot lead early push into Taiwan's humanoid robot market

Taiwan is emerging as a new battleground for humanoid robotics, with Shenzhen-based Ubtech Robotics Inc. and Dobot Robotics entering...

Friday 22 August 2025

Google's AI smart glasses spark contract battle between Quanta, Pegatron, and China's Goertek

Google's latest Pixel phone may be out, but industry attention is shifting to its upcoming AI-powered smart glasses. Contract manufacturers, including Taiwan's Quanta Computer, China's...

Friday 22 August 2025

Machine vision demand remains strong; Zebra optimistic about Greater China market growth

The industrial sector's demand for machine vision technology is expected to keep rising steadily through 2026, with Taiwan projected to achieve double-digit growth, according to Zebra...

Friday 22 August 2025

Nvidia's HBM supply chain to undergo major reshuffle in 2026

The high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply landscape for Nvidia is expected to experience significant changes in 2026. Currently, about 90% of Nvidia's HBM is supplied by SK Hynix, but...

Friday 22 August 2025

Urban mining pioneer Lianyou Metals leads in tungsten and cobalt recycling , eyes stronger 2H25

Amid rising geopolitical risks and tightening global supply chains, the strategic value of rare metals has come into sharp focus. Taiwan's Lianyou Metals, leveraging patented smelting...

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