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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Quantum-AI convergence shifts focus to long-term data security risks

The convergence of AI and quantum computing is drawing increasing attention from governments and enterprises, particularly around long-term...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

AI shifts work from execution to judgment as agents move into production

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving into real-world deployment across industries, automating routine workflows and pushing...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Sovereign AI drives CSPs and telcos toward decentralized architectures for monetization

At the recently concluded GITEX AI Asia conference, executives from Nokia, AI chip innovator Blaize, and Indonesian telecom provider Datacomm discussed the evolution of AI infrastructure...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Exclusive: Edge AI inference set for 10x growth; Nokia, Blaize advance hybrid AI compute

As generative AI demand shifts from centralized cloud training to edge inference, Nokia and AI chip startup Blaize have expanded their partnership in Singapore, unveiling a full-stack...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Search engines enter AI agent era as daydream raises US$15M, iKala expands GEO platform

Google has transformed its search engine by adding an AI mode feature on the search page that semantically understands user queries to provide AI-generated summaries. This shift has...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Microsoft plans Copilot overhaul with OpenClaw-like agentic features to win over enterprise clients

Microsoft is developing new OpenClaw-like features for its AI assistant Copilot, according to The Information. The updated tool would be targeted at enterprise customers as...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Taiwan's auto suppliers pivot to AI and system integration in EV transition, says DIGITIMES Research

The annual "360°MOBILITY Mega Shows," a major gathering for the auto parts and mobility industry, opens on the 14th, drawing heightened...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Qualcomm broadens automotive push with Bosch ADAS deal

Qualcomm said it was expanding its partnership with Bosch in automotive electronics, broadening a collaboration that had previously focused...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Silicon Motion breaks ground on Taipei HQ, targets 2030 opening to anchor dual-site operations

Silicon Motion Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 13 for its new corporate headquarters in Taipei, marking a key step toward expanding its operational footprint. The...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

UK confirms GBP380 million support for Tata battery plant in Somerset

The UK government has confirmed GBP380 million (US$510 million) in funding to support a new electric vehicle battery plant being built in southwest England by Tata Group's battery...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Passive component demand splits in 2026; AI and autos hold firm

The passive components sector is emerging from its inventory slump, with Yageo and Walsin Technology flagging a pickup in both commodity...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

China's auto market stumbles as EV momentum slows

China's auto market entered the year with a sharp jolt. In the first quarter, the long-dominant new energy vehicle (NEV) segment saw its...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Nanya Technology posts NT$26 billion profit in 1Q26 as DRAM prices surge over 70%

Nanya Technology reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, driven by a significant rise in DRAM prices and artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled demand across...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung Foundry advances space semiconductor chip and technology development

As global companies unveil plans for space AI data centers, South Korean firms are prioritizing space-related technology as a new growth driver. Samsung Electronics' foundry division...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

King Yuan Electronics posts record 1Q26 revenue, raises capex to NT$50 billion

Benefiting from continued demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), semiconductor testing...

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