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Thursday 15 January 2026
Apple fully embraces Google Gemini, ends mobile AI battle?
Apple and Google have confirmed a new level of collaboration on AI this week. Following earlier cooperation using Google's TPU hardware, Apple will now base its future AI development...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to streamline AI-driven shopping
The rise of AI agent-driven shopping is transforming retail as Google unveils its open-source Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to create a unified standard for AI commerce. Announced...
Thursday 15 January 2026
AI transforms biomedical industry with new gene therapies and robotic manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the biomedical industry by accelerating therapy development and automating manufacturing through advanced algorithms and robotics, according...
Thursday 15 January 2026
OpenAI acquires Convogo in latest talent-focused deal
OpenAI has acquired the team behind AI startup Convogo as part of its ongoing acquisition spree in 2025, with Convogo's products set to be phased out. The deal, reportedly an all-stock...
Thursday 15 January 2026
EU implements minimum price mechanism for Chinese electric vehicles, reshaping competition in Europe
The EU has introduced a minimum price commitment mechanism for Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), fundamentally altering the competitive landscape in Europe. This move shifts...
Thursday 15 January 2026
EU minimum-price rule shifts China EV dispute from tariffs to head-to-head competition
The EU has replaced tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with a "minimum price commitment" mechanism, signaling a shift in the ongoing trade dispute from border barriers...
Thursday 15 January 2026
EU adopts minimum price commitment to manage Chinese electric vehicle expansion
The EU has introduced a minimum price commitment mechanism to address the ongoing tariff dispute with China over battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This shift comes after months of...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Hotai Motor sees limited short-term demand for US-made vehicles amid high costs
Hotai Motor president Justin Su indicated on January 13 that despite growing interest in US-spec vehicles in Taiwan, the high manufacturing costs of US-made cars limit their market...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Taipower deploys AI-powered drones for boiler inspections, enhancing maintenance efficiency
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has introduced an indoor drone inspection system at its thermal power plants, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze boiler tube surfaces...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Samsung shifts to develop AI companion for smart home

Samsung Electronics set up a dedicated 1,400-ping exhibition hall for CES 2026 to present a more comprehensive vision of its smart home...

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Ola Electric enters residential energy storage market with Shakti BESS launch
EV manufacturer Ola Electric has rolled out Ola Shakti, a residential battery energy storage system (BESS), from its gigafactory in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, marking...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Gold Circuit Electronics sees record revenue on ASIC server orders, plans Taiwan expansion
PCB manufacturer Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) posted a record-high full-year consolidated revenue in 2025, surging more than 50% year-over-year, driven by a ramp-up in ASIC server...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
China's new export trio drives 2025 trade growth
China's total trade in goods reached CNY45.47 trillion (approx. US$6.51 trillion) in 2025, marking a 3.8% year-over-year increase and setting a new record, the General Administration...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Cerebras Systems seeks US$1 billion funding round with US$22 billion valuation
AI chip startup Cerebras Systems is reportedly in talks to raise US$1 billion in a new financing round, aiming for a valuation of up to US$22 billion, according to Bloomberg...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Car displays evolve into vehicle-home connectivity hub
At CES 2026, leading global panel makers focused on microLED and OLED technologies while showcasing AI-driven smart cockpits. The event revealed a shift in automotive display roles...