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Thursday 23 April 2026
Beyond infotainment: Google moves deeper into automotive with core vehicle systems
Silicon Valley is quietly reshaping the automotive value chain, and the shift is now working its way deep into the architecture of European carmakers.
Thursday 23 April 2026
TSMC targets 2029 production for A13 and A12 as next AI chip nodes
At its North America Technology Symposium, TSMC showcased a range of innovations in advanced process technologies. Following the introduction of its A14 process in 2025, the company...
Thursday 23 April 2026
Taiwan's three major polarizer makers undergo transformation in medical, semiconductor, and automotive businesses
Growing pressure from capacity expansion in China, price competition, and compressed profit margins for traditional display applications has prompted Taiwan-based polarizer manufacturers...
Thursday 23 April 2026
Japan PC shipments peak on upgrade cycle, correction ahead
Japan's PC market delivered a standout performance in the fiscal year ending March 2026, but underlying demand signals point to a sharp reversal as upgrade-driven momentum fades.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
AI optical communication and automotive demand boost TXC, Taitien quartz component sales in 1Q26
Benefiting from strong AI high-frequency, high-speed transmission and communications infrastructure demand, TXC reported robust AI optical communication orders in the first quarter...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Commentary: Apple eyes iPhone camera, Vision Pro, and CarPlay advances with new CEO in charge
Apple has officially confirmed long-rumored news that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026, handing over leadership of the US$4 trillion tech giant to senior vice president...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Commentary: Apple's succession play sees engineering credibility meet commercial legacy
Every major tech transition has exposed a different kind of leadership. The PC era rewarded visionaries. The mobile era rewarded operators. The AI era, Apple is betting, will reward...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Apple taps duo behind Apple Silicon success to navigate software-hardware balance in AI era

Apple said on April 20 that Tim Cook would step down as CEO and hand over the role to John Ternus, the company's senior vice president...

Wednesday 22 April 2026
Chinese carmakers face delays as global cybersecurity rules tighten
China has moved faster than any other country in rolling out smart, connected vehicles. But as its automakers push aggressively into overseas markets, they are running up against an...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
MiTAC expands production across US, Vietnam and Taiwan as units gear up for growth
MiTAC Holdings' simultaneous expansion of production across the US, Vietnam, and Taiwan is designed to reassure global customers amid mounting geopolitical and supply uncertainties...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Taiwan suppliers expect renewed focus on innovation under John Ternus
Apple's appointment of hardware engineering senior vice president John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September 2026 signals shifts in product strategy and supplier relations...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Apple's incoming CEO faces mounting pressure to close AI gap
Apple's planned leadership transition is placing artificial intelligence capability gaps at the center of the agenda for incoming chief executive John Ternus. The company has confirmed...
Tuesday 21 April 2026
MacBook Neo demand surge highlights chip shortage pressure
Apple's MacBook Neo has recorded stronger-than-expected sales since its global launch in March 2026, quickly emerging as one of the company's most popular entry-level products.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Huawei flags smartphone price pressure, broadens AI device portfolio
Huawei used its latest product launch to deliver a dual message: rising component costs are tightening smartphone pricing margins, even as the company accelerates its push across AI-driven...
Tuesday 21 April 2026
End of Cook era underscores Apple's growing dependence on ecosystem strength over breakthrough products
As Tim Cook prepares to transition from CEO to executive chairman on September 1, 2026, analysts and industry observers are reviewing a 15-year tenure defined by unprecedented financial...