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Monday 26 January 2026

HVDC 800V supply chain gains attention as cloud AI seeks better power efficiency, but entry barriers remain high

The growing emphasis on power efficiency in cloud AI computing has drawn focus to the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) 800V supply chain, presenting notable opportunities and challenges...

Monday 26 January 2026

Nvidia CEO heads to India AI summit as tech giants vie for emerging market

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in China on January 23, 2026, following company tradition by attending Nvidia's annual meetings in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Rumors circulated...

Monday 26 January 2026

Pegatron bullish on AI server industry, chair sees 2026 as breakout year

Booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers has fueled strong momentum for electronic manufacturing services (EMS) firms, with the surge also reflected in capital markets...

Monday 26 January 2026

Roborock unveils stair-climbing vacuum as Chinese rivals heats up

Chinese robot vacuum makers are accelerating product innovation at a pace that has forced weaker rivals out of the market, reshaping a category once dominated by US brands and raising...

Monday 26 January 2026

Foxconn leads EMS/ODM rankings on AI servers and Apple boost

Honhai Precision posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by robust shipments of high-end AI servers and the launch of Apple's new iPhone generation. The...

Monday 26 January 2026

AI development shifts focus to real-world impact in 2026, signaling industry recalibration

Artificial intelligence (AI) development is entering a pivotal phase as the industry prepares to shift from showcasing model capabilities to assessing the technology's practical impact...

Monday 26 January 2026

MIPS accelerates S8200 RISC-V NPU timeline

MIPS has accelerated the development timeline of its S8200 neural processing unit, a RISC-V–based NPU designed for real-time, low-latency...

Monday 26 January 2026

Power transmission efficiency shapes future of AI computing and regional competitiveness

As global investment in generative AI accelerates, the critical bottleneck is shifting from advanced processor manufacturing to the availability and efficiency of power transmission...

Monday 26 January 2026

Apple appoints Craig Federighi to lead AI efforts, signaling strategic shift with Google Gemini integration

Apple has named senior vice president Craig Federighi to head its artificial intelligence (AI) division, aiming to accelerate the company's AI advancements by integrating Google's...

Monday 26 January 2026

Tariff uncertainty pushes US allies to rethink China ties

When US President Donald Trump erected a high wall of tariffs—and repeatedly adjusted its height—the stated goal was to protect...

Monday 26 January 2026

Humanoid robots edge toward mass production as Tesla aims for 2026 launch

As artificial intelligence, sensing, and motion-control technologies mature, humanoid robots are moving beyond concept demonstrations toward early-stage deployment. The shift was evident...

Monday 26 January 2026

iPhone 17 high-end model demand exceeds expectations as Taiwanese carriers struggle to meet supply

The iPhone 17 series has been on the market for over a quarter, yet Taiwan's telecom channels still face significant shortages of high-end models. A check on local carrier websites...

Monday 26 January 2026

Taiwanese precision optics reaps benefits of waveguide tech

Smart glasses have transitioned from being a concept to practical use and pricing. 2026 is expected to be major for AI wearable devices, especially after the compute power of multimodal...

Monday 26 January 2026

Analysis: Tariff talks spark fears of low-cost imports and origin washing in Taiwan auto sector

Taiwan's Trade Representative Jen-ni Jenny confirmed that ongoing Taiwan-US trade negotiations have reached a critical point, with the US explicitly pressing for "full market access"...

Sunday 25 January 2026

From cars to robots: automakers expand into AI and wearable tech

At major international auto shows, sleek supercars and long-range electric vehicles are no longer the sole attractions. Increasingly, visitors encounter humanoid robots moving through...

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