Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

CE, IPC, automotive trends

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Wednesday 25 February 2026

Microsoft and Qualcomm welcome Nvidia to competition as new PC chip approaches launch

Widespread speculation surrounds Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's previously teased chips set to be revealed at the March 2026 GTC conference. Among the most discussed possibilities are the...

Wednesday 25 February 2026

Apple's budget MacBook set for March debut as component costs increase

Apple is expected to hold a product launch event in March 2026, with a budget MacBook anticipated to take center stage. Supply chain sources indicate volume shipments are projected...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Ability Enterprises enhances robot supply chain layout with Toyota-Agility Robotics partnership

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed a contract with US-based Agility Robotics to deploy its Digit humanoid robots. Prior to the formal agreement, Toyota is understood...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Apple to shift Mac Mini assembly to US in latest supply chain reshoring push

Apple will move part of its Mac Mini desktop computer production from Asia to the US, marking another step in its broader effort to localize manufacturing, according to The Wall...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Spring Festival Gala propels Unitree and three humanoid robot startups toward IPO spotlight

China Central Television's 2026 Spring Festival Gala became a showcase for humanoid robots. Unlike last year's polarizing yangko performance,...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Acer targets 4 non-core sectors to boost resilience in 50th year

Acer is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026 by redefining its core and non-core businesses, aiming to strengthen group resilience through expansion into four promising non-core sectors:...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Infineon bets on humanoid robots, targets AI data center-level growth

In an interview with Germany's Handelsblatt, Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck said the emerging robotics market is expected to generate significant revenue growth and help support...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Panasonic’s restructuring marks another step in China’s television ascent

Several major Japanese electronics firms are scaling back or ending their television businesses in 2025 and 2026, handing market share and operations to Chinese counterparts amid intense...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Nokia licensing ruling blocks Asus and Acer online sales in Germany

Court injunctions over HEVC licensing have forced Asus and Acer to suspend direct sales and restrict German websites, spotlighting patent compliance risks for PC makers.

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Honor to debut first humanoid robot and robot phone at MWC Barcelona

Honor Device will unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC Barcelona this week, marking the Chinese smartphone maker's formal entry into a fast-emerging sector attracting intense interest...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Apple and Samsung tighten grip on premium smartphone segment as rivals rethink product mix

Memory supply shortages and rising prices for electronics components are expected to weigh on smartphone and notebook shipments in 2026, industry sources say. Mid- to low-end smartphone...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Memory chip shortage will last until mid-2026, says Acer CEO

Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen stated that the PC industry faces multiple headwinds in 2026, with both memory chips and processors experiencing shortages and price hikes. He expects...

Monday 23 February 2026

Nokia patent suit triggers Germany sales ban on Acer and Asus PCs

Nokia recently initiated a patent lawsuit against Acer and Asus, obtaining an injunction from a German court that temporarily banned the sales of certain notebook and desktop products...

Monday 23 February 2026

IEEPA tariff rollback offers relief, but Trump's 15% tariff plan clouds outlook

The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February...

Monday 23 February 2026

Lenovo hits North American partners with price increases driven by memory shortage

Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments...

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