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Wednesday 5 November 2025
AR glasses get cheaper as the next platform race begins
Augmented reality (AR) glasses could become the next mainstream computing platform after smartphones. AR glasses are the core hardware of AR technology, but rely heavily on the integration...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
European and US IDMs see slow recovery in automotive and industrial control
Key European and US IDMs like Texas Instruments (TI), NXP, and STMicroelectronics (STM) have released their latest earnings reports, some showing solid recovery performance in the...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
iPhone 17 sales exceed expectations to drive strong momentum in China for first quarter of FY26
Just two weeks after its launch, the iPhone 17 has provided strong momentum for Apple's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, and the trend is expected to continue into the fiscal 2026 first...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
IT panel market slows in 4Q25, makers look to AI PCs for 2026 recovery
As the fourth quarter begins, IT panel demand has entered its usual seasonal lull, with shipments expected to fall from third-quarter levels. Notebook panel prices are forecasted...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
HPC and smart power reshape auto semiconductor market
The global automotive semiconductor market is expected to reach US$78 billion in 2025, according to Mike Cheng, regional president of Avnet Taiwan, one of the world's largest electronic...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Ibiden raises fiscal 2025 financial forecast as GenAI orders exceed expectations
Japanese IC substrate giant Ibiden announced an upward revision of its fiscal year 2025 financial forecast, running April 2025 to March 2026, with revenue, operating profit, and net...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
MediaTek and Realtek see glimmers of growth in a sluggish auto market
While global carmakers and supply chain players remain cautious about automotive market prospects, several Taiwanese chip designers are signaling quiet optimism. Leading international...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Garmin to open first Southeast Asia factory in Thailand
Smartwatch and wearable maker Garmin is set to establish its first factory in Southeast Asia, located in Thailand, to produce smartwatches and other electronic products.
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Onsemi sees stabilization in automotive and industrial markets as AI-related revenue expands
Onsemi reported signs of stabilization across its core automotive and industrial markets in the third quarter of 2025, while its artificial intelligence-related business continued...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Onsemi reports lower third-quarter revenue but signals stabilization in key markets
On November 3, Onsemi reported a decline in third-quarter 2025 revenue and margins, though its guidance for the fourth quarter indicates signs of stabilization across automotive and...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
PlayNitride eyes 2026 Micro LED growth as Afeela drives automotive demand
Micro LED supplier PlayNitride reported a trough in operations for the second quarter of 2025, posting an after-tax net loss of NT$370 million (US$12 million) due to foreign exchange...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Quantum computing hits key turning point as Nvidia and partners drive real-world applications
The quantum computing industry is at a critical inflection point, shifting from "scientific fantasy" to practical industrial application, driven by major breakthroughs in quantum...
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Hesai launches US$200 LiDAR to challenge Musk's claims
Chinese LiDAR manufacturer Hesai Technology has launched a new LiDAR priced at just US$200, challenging Tesla CEO Elon Musk's claim that relying on LiDAR is a "fool's errand." Although...
Monday 3 November 2025
Samsung challenges Chrome dominance with new PC browser launch
Samsung Electronics has officially launched its new PC web browser, Samsung Internet PC, marking a major step in its effort to extend its mobile ecosystem to desktop platforms. The...
Monday 3 November 2025
Taiwan manufacturing set to gain as traditional and electronics sectors strengthen
The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has eased tensions between the two countries, de-escalating rare earth export controls...