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Monday 25 August 2025
AI glass race intensifies: Sunny Optical trades tech for equity in Goertek
Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co. said on August 22, 2024, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Goertek Inc. and its subsidiary Goertek Optical Technology, a move...
Monday 25 August 2025
Weekly news roundup: Huawei found to use outdated 5nm; Google launches 270M AI model; China's new E-Beam tool
Below are the key DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 11 to 17, 2025. Firstly, a recent teardown confirms that Huawei's Kunpeng 930 chip still relies on TSMC's outdated 5nm process...
Monday 25 August 2025
Aurotek unveils smart robot integration solutions at Automation Taipei
Aurotek Corp., previously an automation equipment manufacturer, is repositioning itself as a robot solution integrator linking global robotics technology with local applications....
Monday 25 August 2025
Research Insights: AI data centers turn to decentralized clean energy to meet Gigawatt demands
As Meta Platforms Inc. and OpenAI prepare to launch gigawatt-scale AI data centers by 2026, the surging electricity demand raises concerns over existing energy infrastructure capacity...
Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan offers tax breaks for SME holding companies targeting US investment
The United States' implementation of trade protectionism has introduced significant uncertainty and risks for export-oriented economies. Chin-Ching Liu, minister of the National Development...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korean scholars urge closer ASEAN ties to reduce dependence on US and China
South Korean academics are calling for further reforms of the country's New Southern Policy, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, already home to many South Korean...
Monday 25 August 2025
Galaxy S25 sales hit 3m; Samsung pushes display innovation
Samsung Electronics has sold over 3 million units of its Galaxy S25 series as of August 1, surpassing the Galaxy S24 series' sales pace by more than two months. This strong sales...
Sunday 24 August 2025
Taiwan economist: US subsidy flip and Trump tariff threats could shake investor trust
The US Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing whether to convert part of the subsidies granted to Intel and TSMC under the CHIPS and Science Act into equity stakes. Chung-Shu...
Friday 22 August 2025
Commentary: Pixel 10 marks Google's decade of hardware struggles
The launch of the Pixel 10 series marks the tenth anniversary of Google's Pixel brand. Over the past decade, the company's smartphone venture has highlighted persistent shortcomings...
Friday 22 August 2025
AI server demand powers Getac’s revenue upgrade
AI servers are in high demand. Getac Holdings' subsidiary, Atemitech, began setting up production capacity for AI server chassis and racks at the end of 2024 and has started shipments...
Friday 22 August 2025
AUO subsidiaries present smart manufacturing and carbon management tools

Two subsidiaries of AUO Corporation—AUO Digitech and AUO Envirotech—are set to showcase a suite of AI-powered sustainability...

Friday 22 August 2025
As Microsoft doubles down on AI, Azure Space is relegated to the sidelines

As Microsoft intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence, several non-AI-related divisions have faced significant cuts — with...

Friday 22 August 2025
Joint modules key to electric machinery alliance targeting humanoid robot market
The robotics supply chain states that at the current stage of humanoid robot development, mechanical components—primarily critical parts—account for about 50% of the total...
Friday 22 August 2025
India sees 30% tariffs fuel rise in smartphone exports to US in 1H25
India has overtaken China as the top smartphone exporter to the US, marking a major shift in global supply chains. According to Counterpoint Research and Canalys, Apple-led shipments...
Friday 22 August 2025
Energy + Intelligence: Energy challenges and industry opportunities in the AI era
History shows that past productivity improvements have always been accompanied by high-density energy conversion and industrial efficiency enhancements: from hydropower, steam, electrification,...