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Friday 22 August 2025

Commentary: Pixel 10 marks Google's decade of hardware struggles

The launch of the Pixel 10 series marks the tenth anniversary of Google's Pixel brand. Over the past decade, the company's smartphone venture has highlighted persistent shortcomings...

Friday 22 August 2025

Hyundai reportedly deepens push into automotive semiconductors with Samsung, Intel ties

As part of its broader effort to strengthen competitiveness in the next generation of vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its...

Friday 22 August 2025

Teco extends automotive powertrain expertise to drone motors

Under Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's promotion, the robotics and humanoid robot market has attracted widespread attention. The emergence of various humanoid robots in China has further...

Friday 22 August 2025

Annie Chen appointed managing director of Covestro Taiwan

Materials manufacturer Covestro announced that Annie Chen will assume the role of managing director of Covestro Taiwan, effective September 1, 2025. Chen is currently the head of...

Friday 22 August 2025

GUS Technology enters Vietnam drone market with high-performance battery system debuting in September

GUS Technology is targeting the rapidly growing drone market with its proprietary battery cell technology and system design capabilities, which will be officially showcased in September...

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,...

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