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Thursday 23 April 2026

UN cyber mandates force global auto rethink

New UN rules requiring EU cars to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity systems from mid-2024 will reshape global automotive competitiveness, supply chains, and digital strategies. The...

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

Apollo Power secures backing from SEEC, Phison, and Gigabyte for AI data center power solutions

Apollo Power is targeting the behind-the-meter energy storage market in Taiwan through a partnership with Tesla to deploy the latter's Megapack enterprise-level energy storage systems...

Thursday 23 April 2026

Google debuts TPU 8t and 8i as AI workloads diverge

Google Cloud Next 2026 kicked off on April 22 in Las Vegas, with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian declaring that the experimental phase of artificial intelligence is over. Nearly 75%...

Thursday 23 April 2026

Innos lists on OTC market, leveraging probe card demand wave with three major growth engines

Probe card full-line automation equipment supplier Innostar Service (Innos) has been listed on the over-the-counter (OTC) market on April 22. Looking ahead, Innos stated that AI applications...

Thursday 23 April 2026

Zhen Ding breaks ground on new China site; Zhongji Innolight chairman attends to show support

Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) giant Zhen Ding Technology Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the HD Campus of the "Zhen Ding Technology Group Huai'an Tech City" in Huai'an,...

Thursday 23 April 2026

EV outlook revised downward as automakers pull back

Global forecasts of electric vehicle (EV) adoption have been lowered as automakers scale back near-term production and investment plans amid weaker-than-expected demand and mounting...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Brightek posts March loss as Nantong plant ramps up in 2H26

LED packaging maker Brightek reported consolidated revenue of NT$161 million (US$5.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, down 9.7% year on year, impacted by the transition period...

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

CATL unveils ultra-fast charging battery and expands push into full energy ecosystem

China's dominant battery manufacturer, CATL, is accelerating its push to reshape the global electric vehicle (EV) landscape with a sweeping...

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

Skild AI acquires Zebra robotics unit to bolster warehouse automation play

Artificial intelligence robotics company Skild AI has acquired Zebra Technologies' robotics automation division, marking a strategic expansion into warehouse logistics automation....

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Allbirds outlines AI pivot backed by US$50 million financing, draws mixed reaction

Struggling footwear brand Allbirds has announced plans to pivot to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, supported by a US$50 million convertible financing facility, as it exits...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI coding tool competition intensifies as SpaceX-Cursor deal, Google push, and Anthropic upgrades reshape industry

Competition in AI-powered software development tools is intensifying across major technology companies, with new acquisitions, internal restructuring, and product launches signaling...

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