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Wednesday 31 December 2025
Samsung reportedly plans 50% HBM output surge through 2026

Samsung Electronics plans to boost its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production capacity by approximately 50% through late 2026, according...

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Nvidia's robotics chief says the industry is building the wrong brains
Although AI has made tremendous progress in the digital domain, intelligence in the physical world still faces many challenges. Robots need to perceive 3D space, manipulate objects,...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Top tech topics in 2025 (2): turbulent year for end-device and downstream applications
2025 proved turbulent for downstream applications and end-user devices. Tariffs and geopolitical tensions dominated the first half, while AI gained momentum later in the year. Global...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Academic research for AI robots to focus on causal reasoning and chain-of-thought
The field of AI robots has now entered a phase of rapid development and iteration, as evidenced by optimistic predictions from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. As...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
South Korean PCB industry faces cost challenges as AI drives raw material prices up
The South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) industry is struggling as soaring gold and copper prices, up 50% and 30% respectively since early 2025, increase production costs. Despite...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Ericsson forecasts 5G to surpass 4G in 2027; Taiwan nears 2 years of 5G SA rollout
Global 5G penetration is expected to overtake 4G in 2027 to become the dominant network technology, according to the latest Mobility Report from Ericsson. In addition to this pivotal...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Weblink bets on memory price surge and AI server boom for double-digit growth in 2026
Taiwan-based tech products distributor Weblink International is riding a surge in memory prices and robust demand for AI servers, positioning the company for strong growth in 2026...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taipower chairman calls for AI data centers near power sources as demand surges
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is triggering unprecedented electricity demand, placing Taiwan's power grid under growing strain. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) Chairman Wen-sheng...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Mitsubishi launches XForce in Taiwan, confirms EV partnership with Foxtron
Yulon Motor Group's subsidiaries China Motor (CMC) and Yulon Nissan Motor are showcasing new car models at the Taipei Auto Show, which runs from December 31 to January 4 at the Taipei...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Nvidia in 2025: 10 defining moments that shaped the AI giant
It is difficult to imagine any company exerting greater influence on the AI industry in 2025 than Nvidia. The market closely tracks CEO Jensen Huang's every move—whether he...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Tatung eyes AI data centers and new energy opportunities in 2026
Tatung held an extraordinary shareholders meeting on December 30, where its board was comprehensively reshuffled with nine directors (including three independents), and non-compete...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Toyota and Hotai Motor unveil multiple new models at 2026 Taipei Auto Show
Toyota Motor and its Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor introduced several refreshed and new models at the 2026 Taipei Auto Show, emphasizing diverse powertrains as their core strategy...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Taiwan safety tests award five stars to a single vehicle
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) released the Taiwan New Car Assessment Program (TNCAP) results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on December 29, 2025, highlighting...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Ability Opto-Electronics eyes strong 2026, expands in Vietnam
Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) expressed optimism for its 2026 operations during its earnings call on December 30, despite the notebook market being impacted by rising...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
The global AI sovereignty race in 2025: How nations poured billions into a new world order
The rise of AI sovereignty is fueling a new global competition, driving countries to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and technologies, akin to an arms race. As nations seek to...