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Monday 12 January 2026

TEL expands AI memory capex, targets etching equipment market share

Japanese semiconductor equipment maker TEL is ramping up investments to capitalize on a supercycle in memory demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) servers. With DRAM and other...

Monday 12 January 2026

Column: Decoding Jensen Huang's CES 2026 keynote and the AI infrastructure reset

At the opening of his keynote, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a stark message: the world's US$10 trillion computing infrastructure is entering a fundamental modernization phase,...

Sunday 11 January 2026

CATL teams up with Nio to tackle the next phase of China's EV boom

China's largest battery maker, CATL, said it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer...

Sunday 11 January 2026

CES 2026: Nvidia CEO says memory supply secure but AI demands more fabs

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed concerns over tight memory supply and soaring prices during a media Q&A at CES 2026, stating that Nvidia is likely the world's only chip company...

Sunday 11 January 2026

Hyundai pushes deeper into robotics with Atlas humanoid

Hyundai Motor Group said it plans to begin mass production of artificial-intelligence-powered robots by 2028, building a manufacturing system capable of producing about 30,000 units...

Sunday 11 January 2026

China's humanoid robots outsell US rivals in 2025 shipments

Chinese humanoid robots made a high-profile debut at CES 2026, demonstrating capabilities ranging from table-tennis play to kung fu routines. For many exhibitors, the Las Vegas show...

Saturday 10 January 2026

AI-driven surge in computing power transforms data center energy architecture

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances and computational demands intensify, the industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in how AI system architecture is understood, with energy...

Saturday 10 January 2026

Chicony Power targets 2H26 benefits from Supermicro AI container supply chain entry

With the ongoing volatility in the electronics supply chain and persistent component shortages, Chicony Power is accelerating its transformation on the back of its existing notebook...

Saturday 10 January 2026

Tex Year targets AI and optoelectronics specialty chemicals

Tex Year Industries has just about completed its layout in specialty adhesives, materials, and chemicals for the AI and optoelectronics industries. It expects to see a significant...

Friday 9 January 2026

CES 2026: NXP advances dual-track automotive computing with Taiwan partners

At CES 2026 in the US, NXP showcased a comprehensive display area at the LVCC central plaza, highlighting its latest automotive computing processors, including the recently launched...

Friday 9 January 2026

CES 2026: Qualcomm expands automotive partnerships to accelerate software-defined and AI-driven mobility

At CES 2026, Qualcomm Technologies highlighted new collaborations and growing adoption of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, aiming to advance software-defined vehicles (SDVs)...

Friday 9 January 2026

CES 2026: BizLink showcases the hidden infrastructure powering AI, drones, and autonomous vehicles

As artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and unmanned vehicles accelerate from concept to reality, connectivity technology is moving from a supporting role to the core of complex...

Friday 9 January 2026

Nvidia's Vera Rubin production timeline sparks debate as HBM4 readiness and talks with Korean memory makers draw scrutiny

Nvidia's next-generation AI superchip, Vera Rubin, has become the center of industry debate following comments by CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2026, where he said the product had entered...

Friday 9 January 2026

CES 2026: robot vacuums have their presence felt in smart home sector

Humanoid robots demonstrated more advanced intelligence and dominated CES 2026. However, they have yet to enter large-scale commercialization and widespread adoption. In contrast,...

Friday 9 January 2026

CES 2026: Wearable startups present new applications

Startups at CES 2026 are broadening the scope of wearable technology, shifting focus beyond fitness and health tracking toward workplace...

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