3D technology has long promised a new level of visual immersion, yet widespread adoption has remained limited due to high content production costs, expensive hardware, and inconsistent user experiences. Taiwan-based startup Optiqb is redefining the category from the ground up. By combining AI algorithms with a proprietary optical screen protector, the company enables any smartphone to convert everyday 2D content into glasses-free 3D in just seconds - bringing stereoscopic viewing closer to everyday life.Optiqb CEO Jye Lin explained that the team's philosophy centers on "no change in device, no change in content, and no change in user behavior." By allowing users to access 3D in the most natural and familiar context, the company aims to remove long-standing barriers to adoption and pave the way for more widespread 3D usage.At the core of Optiqb's technology is an AI-powered 3D engine capable of real-time eye-tracking to determine the viewer's position. Through depth-prediction models, the system calculates the stereoscopic depth of each frame and generates separate parallax images for the left and right eyes. The algorithm then rearranges pixel information, which is refracted through a specialized optical layer embedded in the screen protector, enabling a full 3D effect without the need for head-mounted devices.A key breakthrough lies in the engine's ability to work with any 2D content - whether recorded video, streaming services, or platforms like YouTube - allowing instantaneous conversion and dramatically lowering the entry barrier for 3D consumption. Beyond content flexibility, Optiqb has focused heavily on visual comfort. Traditional 3D and VR experiences often induce dizziness because users must adapt to the device. Optiqb reverses this dynamic: its system adapts to the user. The AI dynamically adjusts parallax based on eye position and viewing distance, optimizing depth effects and mitigating the discomfort commonly associated with conventional 3D technologies.Optiqb's business model follows a dual-track approach that integrates both hardware and software. Revenue is sustained through the sale of its optical screen protectors, while its AI 3D engine is licensed to telecom operators and content service providers - allowing streaming platforms to upgrade to glasses-free 3D without remastering existing content. According to Lin, Singtel has already adopted the technology and is preparing to launch a premium 2D-to-3D service. Chunghwa Telecom is also in partnership discussions to gradually introduce glasses-free 3D versions of local content. Optiqb is additionally collaborating with device manufacturers to embed its technology directly into smartphones, tablets, automotive systems, and commercial displays, building an end-to-end ecosystem that connects content, software, and devices.National-Level Support Accelerates Optiqb's Global Deployment of Next-Generation Visual TechnologyOptiqb now derives nearly 90% of its revenue from overseas markets, with customers spanning Singapore, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, North Africa, India, and North America. Its very first commercial client - Singtel - underscores the high replicability of its core technology and its strong appeal across global markets.As the company rapidly expands worldwide, Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) has played a pivotal role in accelerating Optiqb's internationalization. According to CEO Jye Lin, TTA has not only secured access to major global exhibitions but has also provided multi-layered support through its mentorship network, cross-border connections, client matchmaking, and hands-on commercialization guidance. These efforts helped Optiqb build a structured overseas expansion framework - from product pitch refinement and meeting preparation to time management during exhibitions - ultimately generating more international leads and partnership opportunities.For CES 2026, Optiqb has already finalized its meeting schedules, target customer lists, and outreach strategies with assistance from TTA and its mentor network. The company will engage with a broad spectrum of potential partners, including global telecom operators, content studios, major retail distributors, and automotive and display manufacturers, with the goal of signing multiple MOUs during the event.Looking ahead to 2026, Optiqb plans to standardize its "reference model" solution by the end of this year, enabling the company to replicate deployment globally through a unified offering. Its expansion strategy will focus on four major customer segments - telecom operators, content platforms, retail channels, and device manufacturers - building a scalable and efficient go-to-market model. With a clear strategy and mature technology stack, Optiqb aims to further accelerate the adoption of glasses-free 3D across international markets.Optiqb AI 3D engine quickly identifies user's eye position. Credit: Optiqb

EarFun, a fast-growing audio brand recognized with CES Innovation Awards, Red Dot Design Awards, and IF Design Awards, will unveil its latest lineup of wireless audio products at CES 2026. Visitors are invited to experience EarFun's newest innovations at Booth No. 31923, LVCC – South Hall 1.At CES 2026, EarFun will debut several groundbreaking products. The EarFun Wave Pro X introduces the world's first dual-driver ANC headphones with Auracast, delivering best-in-class noise cancellation powered by advanced adaptive hybrid ANC technology. Its dual-driver design creates a wider, cleaner soundstage with rich detail, while next-generation Bluetooth connectivity ensures seamless pairing and extended listening performance.EarFun will also present the EarFun Clip 2, the world's first Hi-Res comfort ear-clip earbuds with AI translation. Built with a weightless open-ear architecture for all-day comfort, the Clip 2 combines enhanced dynamic drivers with long playback capability and wireless charging support, offering a new level of convenience and accessibility.Another highlight is the EarFun Air Pro 4+, the world's first Hi-Res dual-driver adaptive hybrid ANC earbuds under €100. Featuring EarFun's first AI-powered translation system for seamless cross-language communication, the Air Pro 4+ introduces a pioneering nano side-fitted acoustic architecture and self-developed miniature driver for natural, expansive sound. With advanced connectivity including Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, LE Audio, Google Fast Pair, aptX Lossless, Snapdragon Sound, and extended battery life, the Air Pro 4+ represents EarFun's most ambitious innovation to date.EarFun's products have consistently earned global recognition. The Air Pro 4+ was named a Red Dot Design Award Winner in 2025 and an IFA Innovation Award honoree, and has been praised by leading outlets including CNET, Tom's Guide, Forbes, Soundguys, ZDNET, and Scarbir for its outstanding sound quality, comfort, and value.To learn more and experience EarFun's latest innovations, visit Booth No. 31923 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

As devices evolve toward 4K, 8K, multi-camera sensing, immersive displays, autonomous perception, and AI-driven vision, uncompressed video has become increasingly difficult to move, store, or process efficiently. At CES 2026, intoPIX will present new advancements in real-time, low-power image processing and video compression, offering manufacturers a powerful alternative that maintains uncompressed image quality while drastically reducing bandwidth, latency, power, and system cost.This year's participation also marks a milestone for intoPIX, as the company celebrates 20 years of innovation and was honored with a prestigious Emmy Award recognizing its contribution to the JPEG XS standard - a technology showcased prominently at the show.Located at Venetian Expo Booth #50752, intoPIX will demonstrate its latest implementations of JPEG XS, TicoXS FIP, and TicoRAW. These technologies behave unlike traditional codecs and enable uncompressed image quality that is ideal for high-end capture, automotive perception, gaming, wireless displays, and AR/VR. They deliver sub-millisecond latency thanks to line-based processing, making them perfectly suited for real-time interaction and safety-critical systems. They also achieve massive bandwidth reduction, enabling simpler connectivity, lighter architectures, and reduced memory load. With low power consumption, they are key for mobile devices, wearables, cameras, and edge systems. Finally, ISO-standard JPEG XS interoperability provides a reliable foundation for scalable products.These capabilities allow manufacturers to design devices that are faster, cooler, lighter, and more cost-effective, while delivering an instant "wow factor" in image quality.Solutions for tomorrow's most demanding applicationCameras and sensors benefit from precise, low-latency streams that preserve every detail for human and machine vision. Automotive and ADAS systems gain ultra-efficient bandwidth usage and real-time multi-camera data processing for faster, safer autonomous decisions. Wireless displays, AR/VR, and gaming achieve seamless responsiveness, premium resolution, and freedom from cables or heavy bandwidth. Cloud processing and storage workflows become scalable with significant data and cost savings.Meet INTOPIX At CES 2026The intoPIX team will provide hands-on demonstrations throughout the show and will be available to discuss how these technologies can be integrated into next-generation devices, platforms, and workflows. Attendees are invited to experience how intoPIX enables uncompressed performance without uncompressed constraints at Booth #50752 (Venetian Expo, Halls A-D). Book a meeting or learn more at intoPIX.

Smart building and lifestyle service solutions are entering a new phase, driven increasingly by software rather than hardware. As demand grows for equipment-free, low-maintenance and rapidly deployable solutions - and as governments worldwide promote net-zero and sustainable building standards - traditional hardware-centric intercom and property-management systems are reaching their limits.Positioning itself around the concept of "software-defined lifestyle services", Epic Tech Taiwan is building a seamless smart-living ecosystem that connects residents' daily routines - from leaving home, navigating their day, to returning safely.Epic Tech Taiwan, a software startup under Taiwan Secom Group, leverages the group's decades of service experience while operating with the agility of a modern software company. According to VP Harry Chang, Epic Tech Taiwan combines strong software R&D capabilities with rapid market responsiveness, enabling it not only to develop software products but to fundamentally solve pain points in residential living. By adopting a SaaS-driven approach, the company aims to accelerate the next stage of smart-living innovation.Epic Tech Taiwan currently offers three major solutions: the Zhongbao Good Life property-management platform, the CES 2026 Innovation Award-winning G.Talk AI intercom solution, and the soon-to-launch LaLa POS system for retail and food-service operators.Zhongbao Good Life is the company's most mature offering, already deployed in over 6,000 communities, covering roughly 300,000 households and serving more than 200,000 members. The platform consolidates essential community management functions - including mailroom registration, announcement distribution, bill payment, facility maintenance requests and security-patrol records - into a single interface, streamlining operations for property managers and residents alike.Building on this foundation, Epic Tech Taiwan developed G.Talk, a software-based intercom system that eliminates the need for dedicated hardware, allowing residents to communicate with visitors remotely. LaLa POS adds the final piece to the "consumer-services" puzzle. Chang notes that the company's vision extends beyond serving residents - it also seeks to empower local merchants. Designed for retail and food-service businesses, LaLa POS delivers comprehensive store-management features and will eventually integrate with Zhongbao Good Life, enabling merchants to address operational challenges while connecting seamlessly with purchasing needs within the surrounding communities.Expanding into North America to Build an Exportable Smart-Living EcosystemIn its global expansion strategy, Epic Tech Taiwan has identified North America as its initial priority market, with G.Talk serving as the company's primary entry point. According to VP Harry Chang, the North American rental market is vast and highly fluid, creating strong demand for communication tools that require no physical installation and can be activated instantly. During the company's participation in CES 2025, local property-management and leasing operators highlighted that G.Talk's hardware-free and wiring-free design significantly reduces deployment costs. Government agencies also expressed interest due to its sustainability and non-invasive implementation.Given the differences in market conditions, regulatory requirements and maintenance models, Epic Tech Taiwan has adopted a distributor-led approach for overseas expansion. Local partners engage directly with end users, while Epic Tech Taiwan provides system-level support, accelerating the company's market entry and operational scale-up.Epic Tech Taiwan is set to return to CES in 2026. Chang notes that the trip carries two strategic objectives: first, to leverage the CES Innovation Award–winning G.Talk to target government agencies and real-estate developers with clear smart-building demands; and second, to debut LaLa POS on the international stage by engaging U.S. retail and food-service distributors. Together, these initiatives aim to present an exportable smart-living model that extends from residential services to consumer scenarios, advancing the company's global footprint in smart-building and smart-lifestyle solutions.Chang emphasized that TTA has played a crucial role in Epic Tech Taiwan's internationalization journey - not only by providing CES exhibition space, but also by helping refine presentations, sales narratives and messaging, translating engineering-heavy language into business-oriented communication aligned with global investor expectations. TTA also assisted in developing sales tools that can be directly applied in international markets.Looking ahead, Chang stated that Epic Tech Taiwan is transitioning from early-stage market validation to full-scale commercialization. In addition to deepening applications of Zhongbao Good Life and G.Talk, the company will position LaLa POS as its key offering for entering the retail and food-service sector in 2026, with the goal of deploying the system in 1,000 stores in the first phase. This expansion not only accelerates Epic Tech Taiwan's business growth but also lays the groundwork for broader cross-scenario integration and the global export of its smart-living ecosystem.Illustration of Epic Tech Taiwan's G.Talk and Zhongbao Good Life products.Credit: Epic Tech Taiwan 

Crypto investors in Asia woke to troubling news when South Korea's largest exchange confirmed it had lost 44.5 billion won, about $30 million, in a breach. The first signs were unusual transfers of Solana-based assets into an unknown wallet. Upbit immediately halted deposits and withdrawals and shifted its remaining funds to cold storage. The move contained the damage, yet it left millions of users locked out of their accounts with no ability to move funds.Control and custody in crypto depend on how blockchain systems are accessed.Credit: CryptoIn the broader landscape of crypto hacks, the scale here is smaller, but still significant. Earlier this year, the North Korean-led ByBit hack caused an estimated $1.5 billion in losses, while Coinbase was linked to another attack resulting in around $400 million stolen. Although Upbit's loss sits below those figures, it reinforces growing concerns about the fragility of centralized platforms.For many, the conversation has already moved past the incident itself. The real focus is what these events say about how digital assets should be stored and who should hold the keys.A "Small" Hack With Big ImplicationsUpbit is a major exchange in a country where crypto adoption is high, so users rely on it not only for trading but also for storing assets long term. A breach of this size sends people back to a basic but crucial question: how much control do you actually have over your funds when a third party manages them? The temporary freeze on withdrawals made that question even sharper. Even if your balance remains untouched, it is not fully yours if you cannot access it when it matters most.Custodial Vs. Non-Custodial: What's Actually At StakeA crypto wallet is more than a place to store coins. It reflects who ultimately has authority over your assets. With custodial platforms, such as exchanges, the service provider holds the private keys. This arrangement feels smooth when markets are stable, but during a crisis, it becomes clear that your access depends entirely on the platform's systems and decisions.Non-custodial wallets reverse the dynamic. Whether hardware or paper, control stays with the user. No one can freeze withdrawals, limit access, or intervene. You set your own security standards, and you retain full autonomy over your assets at all times.Why Custodial Wallets Still DominateIf self-custody offers stronger ownership, why do most people still rely on custodial platforms? Convenience remains the biggest factor. Custodial services offer easy onboarding, fiat rails, instant trading, staking and yield products, and recovery options for lost passwords. For newcomers, or for anyone who values simplicity, these advantages are hard to ignore.The trade-off is structural risk. Centralized platforms collect massive amounts of value in one place, which makes them appealing targets. Hackers do not need to attack thousands of users individually; one breach can expose an entire exchange. Even when funds are protected, the response often involves pauses, queues, and uncertainty. Users may avoid losses, but they give up control.What Non-Custodial Wallets Solve (And What They Don't)Non-custodial solutions eliminate platform risk entirely. If an exchange collapses, freezes withdrawals, or suffers a breach, your assets stay protected because they never leave your own custody. Users also gain seamless access to decentralized exchanges and DeFi ecosystems, along with cross-chain flexibility.Still, independence introduces new responsibilities. Managing your own keys requires discipline. A phishing link, a compromised browser extension, or an accidental approval can wipe a wallet instantly. There is no support hotline and no way to reverse a mistake. Non-custodial ownership reduces systemic risk, but it raises personal execution risk. That is not a reason to avoid self-custody. It is a reason to take it seriously.The Practical Middle GroundMost users end up blending both approaches rather than choosing one. A balanced setup usually looks like this:Custodial wallets for frequent tradingNon-custodial wallets for long-term storageCold storage for high-value holdingsThis approach accepts that convenience and sovereignty do not always align. Each user must decide where to draw the line based on their needs, habits, and risk tolerance.Final WordThe Upbit breach adds another reminder that crypto remains a target-rich environment for increasingly sophisticated attackers. There is little indication these incidents will slow down, so users should assume that even major institutions can fail.The safest strategy is to match your custody choices to your goals. If you trade often, some custodial exposure is reasonable. If you hold assets for long periods, there is little upside in keeping them on an exchange where you accept risk you cannot control.A simple rule applies. If losing access to your funds would create real problems, self-custody is not optional. It is essential.

DBS Group and Ant International signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 13, 2025, that connects Singapore's PayLah! digital wallet to Alipay+'s global merchant network. The partnership connects PayLah! users to over 150 million payment points across more than 100 countries, representing one of the year's largest cross-border wallet integrations. The collaboration removes currency conversion friction and streamlines authorization for Singaporean consumers making international purchases.Singapore's digital infrastructure has expanded across fintech platforms, AI research facilities and smart-city systems. The country's regulated digital entertainment sector has grown in parallel, with platforms on the Singaporean online casinos list now providing substantial welcome bonuses, rapid withdrawal processing and extensive selections of real money gaming options. These developments reflect Singapore's broader push toward comprehensive digital services that operate within strict regulatory frameworks while maintaining high consumer standards.The DBS-Ant agreement goes beyond retail payments. Both parties confirmed they will explore near-instant remittance capabilities between DBS customers and Alipay+'s 1.8 billion user accounts. Current remittance systems in Asia typically require one to three business days for settlement, with fees that can reach 5-7% of transaction value. The proposed infrastructure could reduce settlement windows to seconds while lowering costs through direct wallet-to-wallet transfers that bypass traditional correspondent banking networks.DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta said the bank plans to embed financial services in daily activities instead of treating them as separate transactions. Ant International CEO Eric Jing said cross-border commerce in Southeast Asia has expanded faster than the payment systems that support it, and the partnership will close that gap.The Monetary Authority of Singapore has backed tokenization trials and distributed ledger experiments since 2022. Project Guardian and Project Orchid both tested programmable money and cross-border settlement on blockchain networks. DBS and Ant confirmed they will research blockchain-based tokenized deposits, a sign that Singapore's banks are preparing for scenarios where traditional systems work alongside decentralized technology.Singapore holds its spot as Southeast Asia's main financial hub through rules that push innovation forward but keep the system stable. Microsoft Research Asia set up its first Southeast Asian AI lab in Singapore in September 2025. Razer, which makes gaming hardware, said it will open an AI gaming development center in the city in October. Cloud providers and chip design companies did the same earlier this year, and created a setup where fintech, enterprise software, consumer electronics and digital services use shared infrastructure.The remittance component of the DBS-Ant partnership carries weight for regional labor markets. Remittance flows within Asia hit $280 billion in 2024, based on Asian Development Bank figures, and Singapore, Malaysia and the Gulf states sent most of those transfers. High transfer fees and slow settlement have limited what families can do with remitted funds, and people often wait several days before they can access money sent for urgent needs.The instant remittance system could change how small and medium-sized enterprises handle cross-border working capital if it scales up successfully. Companies with operations in several Southeast Asian markets keep different banking relationships in each country to process local payments, and this setup creates extra costs and makes operations more complicated. Direct wallet transfers would let businesses settle invoices and pay suppliers without duplicate treasury infrastructure.The partnership builds on existing QR code payment standards that Alipay+ has deployed across Asia. DBS will integrate these capabilities into PayLah!, which currently serves over three million users in Singapore. The bank has not disclosed specific timelines for the merchant network expansion or the remittance features, stating only that both will roll out in phases.

Bitcoin's core infrastructure is continually being re-engineered with each Bitcoin blockchain upgrade. Consequently, these upgrades alter how Bitcoin is traded and how it moves throughout the market. Recent changes to the Bitcoin protocols have brought about shifts in the costs, speeds, and security of transactions, prompting market actors to reassess and reposition. The blockchain of Bitcoin is always in a state of refinement, and its underlying technology continues to strive for scalability, efficiency, and sustainability. But these upgrades entail much more than an optimization of code, as they can result in real-market reactions, influence trading volumes, and shift investor sentiment. This year, with improvements in the protocol, technical aspects have become a core factor that drives market dynamics. This article will examine recent blockchain developments, how updates on the network influence trading activity, why markets may react in a particular way, and what wider adoption trends indicate about Bitcoin's future. Recent developments in blockchain technologyThe Bitcoin network has undergone a number of key upgrades aimed at improving transaction throughput, reducing fees, and offering greater flexibility for future scaling. Perhaps the most salient consequence of these enhancements pertains to how they affect trading-most notably when market participants check the bitcoin price today. By utilizing publicly available APIs and exchange data, traders can track real？time price, volume, and volatility to better gauge how protocol changes feed into market conditions. In a similar vein, upgrades such as Taproot or further layer？2 enhancements will continue to drive faster validation and more efficient block propagation. These changes significantly enhance the network's value proposition and can have a measurable effect on the way users interact with Bitcoin.How network upgrades influence Bitcoin tradingUpgrades create short-term volatility from how developers propose upgrades and how it influence different market actors. For example, do block efficiency upgrades lower confirmation times and fee costs, and thus, encourage traders to reassess their positions?According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the Bitcoin network's efficiency continues to be a problem for market participants assessing the cost structure of transactions. Through modeling, the Centre explains the relationships, thus the reason trading volumes increase after an upgrade, as traders reposition from the expected upside.Upgrades also factor into liquidity; a set of upgrades to a protocol usually incites a spell of high trading activity across the markets; however, as the network's performance becomes more predictable, liquidity provision from the participants improves. Institutions expand their tranche sizes, retail users of the network adjust their trading sizes, and these change the order imbalance, order book depth, and spread.Market responses to protocol changesThe market response of Bitcoin to protocol changes may be nuanced, fusing technical optimism with risk awareness. Whenever there is an announcement or deployment of a major upgrade, it generates speculative trading whereby some actors buy in anticipation of long-term gains, while others hedge for possible delays or unintended issues. This has traditionally led to increased volumes and higher volatility as participants test whether the upgrade provides the touted benefits.After an initial disruption, markets settle down, but not always uniformly across all exchanges. Differences in technology adoption and node infrastructure often create divergence in how different exchanges price Bitcoin-especially when some platforms support new features sooner rather than later. With time, however, upgrades add to the resilience of the network and reinforce confidence in the development path taken by the blockchain. Trends in cryptocurrency adoption and investmentAdoption of Bitcoin and, more broadly, cryptocurrency is continuing to grow. According to global data from CoinLedger from mid？2025, approximately 562 million people globally now hold some form of crypto, which is roughly 6.8？per cent of the global population. This growth reflects not only increased retail interest but also broader institutional participation.Investment strategies increasingly reflect the technical trajectory of the network: As upgrades to the blockchain offer greater scalability and efficiency, investors signal demand for digital assets built on sustainable and performant protocols. On the exchange side, platforms are continuing to deploy tools-real？time analytics, risk？management dashboards and more responsive execution systems-to help traders gauge how technical changes might impact their portfolios.Institutional interest also responds to environmental and sustainability themes. Energy usage, consensus efficiency, and mining footprint have become increasingly linked to blockchain upgrades and investment sentiment. Ongoing research into electricity consumption and mining emissions continues to impact the way some investors value Bitcoin in the context of long？term ESG objectives. Future implications for Bitcoin trading and innovationThe pace of protocol development at Bitcoin suggests that upgrades will continue to play a leading role in its market story. The more efficiently the network can scale, the more transaction costs can shrink, and open up space for more entrants, both retail and institutional. Technical change will continue to drive market actors' responses, but over time, improvements in capacity and sustainability could stabilise the asset's financial profile. This upgrade is not limited to short-term trading effects only. Modifications made in technology transform one's viewpoint regarding Bitcoin as a digital unit: more expandable, effective, and better aligned with anticipated infrastructural priorities in the future.Knowledgeable changes in a protocol and their impact on trade and adoption trends, as the participants in the market comprehend them better, clarify Bitcoin's position in the rapidly changing world of crypto.

Seoul, December 18, 2025 – SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has become the first in the industry to complete the Intel Data Center Certified process to apply 256GB DDR5 RDIMM1 - a high capacity server module based on 32Gb fifth-generation 10nm-class (1b) DRAM - to Intel Xeon 6 platform.As an Intel Data Center Certified system/platform, 256GB DDR5 RDIMM has completed extensive testing and rigorous validation by Intel's Advanced Data Center Development Laboratory, and is now the industry's first server module verified to provide reliable performance, compatibility and quality when combined with Intel Xeon processors. SK hynix has previously obtained similar validation in January this year for its 16Gb fourth-generation 10nm-class (1a) die-based 256GB product.By becoming the first in the industry to validate compatibility with Intel's latest server platform, SK hynix is demonstrating technological leadership in high-capacity DDR5 modules. Based on this, the company will expand cooperation with major global data center operators and continue to lead the next-generation memory market in response to rapidly increasing demand from server customers.In this new AI-driven infrastructure environment, memory has emerged as a critical determinant of performance. As AI inference models evolve beyond generating simple response to performing complex logical processes, the volume of data that must be processed in real time is growing exponentially. To manage these massive data sets swiftly and reliably, high-capacity and high-performance memory has become indispensable - driving a sharp increase in market demand.The company anticipates its latest product to be the ideal solution to meet this growing demand. Servers equipped with the new module deliver up to 16% higher inference performance compared with those using 32Gb die-based 128GB products. In addition, by utilizing 32Gb DRAM chips, the design achieves up to approximately 18% lower power consumption than previous 256GB products based on 16Gb 1a DRAM. With this improved power efficiency and outstanding performance per watt, the company expects strong interest from data center customers."We are now able to respond more swiftly to customer needs, solidifying our leadership in the server DDR5 DRAM market. As a full-stack AI memory creator, we will actively address the growing demand for high-performance, low-power, and high-capacity memory solutions to further enhance customer satisfaction." said Sangkwon Lee, head of DRAM Product Planning & Enablement at SK hynix."This achievement represents the culmination of collaborative engineering efforts across Intel and SK hynix and demonstrates our shared commitment to advancing memory technology. The high-capacity module addresses the increasingly demanding requirements of capacity-hungry workloads of AI applications, enabling our customers to unlock new levels of performance and efficiency in their data center operations," said Dr. Dimitrios Ziakas, VP of Platform Architecture, Intel Data Center Group.

Taipei As generative AI, software-defined vehicles, and intelligent automation accelerate in parallel, semiconductors are shifting from component suppliers to a critical foundation for intelligent systems in the physical world. At the recent 2025 NXP Technology Summit held in Taipei, NXP had focused on three major application pillars, AI, IIoT, and automotive electronics, working closely with Taiwan industry partners to bring smart technologies into real-world deployments.NXP as a System Platform Enabler Building a New Foundation for Smart Applications with AI × Edge × SDVRobert Li, Executive Vice President and General Manager of BL Greater China for NXP Semiconductors, noted in his keynote that the semiconductor industry follows a ten-year growth cycle, from PCs and smartphones to the current wave driven by automation, cloud computing, and Edge AI.By 2030, the market is expected to reach USD1.3 trillion. As data generated by edge devices continues to surge, sending everything back to the cloud would create bottlenecks in bandwidth, energy consumption, and latency, making real-time decision-making difficult. As a result, AI must move from the cloud to the edge.He further pointed out that AI is evolving from perceptual and generative stages toward a new era of Agentic AI and Physical AI, with applications in factories, autonomous driving, robotics, and energy systems at scale. To address this shift, NXP has transformed from a chip supplier into a system-level platform and ecosystem provider, integrating compute, connectivity, power, and security architectures. Through key acquisitions such as TTTech Auto, Aviva Link, and Kinara, NXP has strengthened its SDV(software-defined vehicles) and Edge AI capabilities while deepening Taiwan's strategic role in global R&D and application deployment.Stefan Poledna, CEO and CTO of TTTech Auto, stated that after joining NXP, TTTech Auto can more efficiently drive SDVs from concept to production-ready, system-level implementation. With more than a decade of experience in automotive software, system integration, and functional safety, the company has built a team of nearly one thousand engineers. Its software has been deployed in over five million vehicles, with more than sixteen million project instances under ongoing development, serving major automakers across Europe and Asia.Its capabilities span SDV core software, functional safety and cybersecurity services, as well as hardware reference designs supporting heterogeneous multi-chip architectures. These are deeply integrated with NXP automotive platforms to enhance overall system scalability. Based on this architectural approach, TTTech Auto has contributed its technical strengths to the NXP CoreRide system-level platform.As generative AI, intelligent automation, and vehicle electrification continue to advance, global computing is shifting from the cloud back toward edge nodes closer to real-world environments, driving devices from being merely connected toward becoming autonomous. Luca Difalco, Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales and Industrial Solutions at NXP Semiconductors, noted that the industry is moving from smart devices to autonomous intelligent edge systems with sensing, reasoning, and action capabilities. Where early devices relied on cloud-based decision-making, today's systems can perform AI inference at the edge under low power conditions and respond in real time, enabling truly deployable intelligent applications.In this context, he explained that NXP's core mission is not to expand cloud computing power, but to build Intelligent Nodes that can be deployed at scale, allowing AI to be realized in vehicles, factories, buildings, and healthcare environments. The value of AI lies not in model size, but in whether edge systems can perform timely inference and take the right actions. However, Edge AI involves sensing, power, security, connectivity, and data management, making integration far more complex than traditional embedded design.To address this, NXP adopts a modular, stackable architecture to simplify complexity and has established a tiered hardware platform spanning MCX and S32K MCUs to i.MX MPUs, gateways, zonal, and central compute, combined with Kinara NPUs for smooth scalability based on performance needs. On the software side, NXP provides a unified development workflow through eIQ and Time Series Studio, enabling even non-AI specialists to deploy models quickly, while building trusted AI foundations with Root of Trust, Secure OTA, post-quantum cryptography, and AI bias detection.Industrial IoT and Smart Mobility Tracks Reveal the Complete Path to AI DeploymentBeyond the keynotes, the summit featured two major tracks, Smart Industrial and IoT and Smart Mobility, led by NXP technical experts. These sessions comprehensively showcased NXP's technology roadmap across edge computing, connectivity, security, and AI, linking industrial, IoT, and automotive applications and illustrating the full evolution of future intelligent systems from perception to inference and action.The Smart Industrial and IoT track began by outlining how the industrial market is rapidly shifting from automation toward software-defined systems. Equipment now requires real-time computing, reliable connectivity, and higher energy efficiency to support the long-term evolution of smart factories and intelligent infrastructure. The NXP team further analyzed its MCU, MPU, connectivity, and AI NPU portfolio, demonstrating how scalable modular architectures reduce integration complexity and enable developers to move from design to deployment in shorter timeframes.In AI applications, NXP showcased practical deployments of generative and autonomous AI in industrial control equipment and IoT nodes, enabling devices to collect data, perform inference, and make on-site decisions without relying on the cloud. Experts also introduced next-generation intelligent power solutions that improve system efficiency and operational reliability, along with NXP's latest wireless connectivity technologies that ensure stable communication in high-noise, large-scale industrial networks. Applications span medical devices, smart buildings, humanoid robots, and industrial automation, all centered on edge computing, sensor fusion, and high-reliability connectivity.Finally, the team presented a comprehensive Edge Lock security strategy, providing protection from system boot to data exchange, covering OTA updates, helping enterprises maintain long-term trusted security foundations while scaling IoT deployments.In the Smart Mobility track, NXP brought together experts in automotive electronics, connectivity, and AI to provide an in-depth analysis of smart mobility trends and system architectures. The session began with market insights into the acceleration of vehicle electrification, electronics integration, and software-defined vehicles, followed by NXP's holistic solutions across sensing, control, connectivity, and security.New-generation automotive platforms such as S32K5 and CoreRide were then introduced, highlighting how scalable architectures, functional safety, and software reusability support rapid SDV iteration. As AI continues to penetrate in-vehicle edge nodes, experts demonstrated edge inference applications in driver monitoring, environmental perception, and behavioral decision-making, and explained how i.MX processors combined with wireless connectivity are advancing in-vehicle infotainment and intelligent cockpits.To address vehicle connectivity and high-speed data exchange demands, the session also explored the latest automotive Ethernet roadmaps and the high bandwidth and low latency advantages enabled by NXP's 10Gbps Ethernet switches. On electrification, X-in-1 integration solutions and 48V power conversion technologies were presented, underscoring the importance of efficient power management in future EV architectures. Overall, the track covered computing, connectivity, AI, security, and power architectures in a comprehensive manner, defining NXP's core position and forward-looking vision within the smart mobility ecosystem.In addition to keynote and technical sessions, the summit featured more than seventy technology showcases from NXP, ecosystem partners, and sponsors, helping customers understand market trends while gaining deeper insight into how NXP enables the real-world deployment of advanced technologies.In summary, NXP demonstrated how edge intelligence moves from concept to large-scale deployment through comprehensive computing platforms, trusted security architectures, and cross-industry application examples. Whether in industrial IoT, smart mobility, or emerging autonomous systems, the key lies in bringing AI into real-world environments with higher efficiency, lower power consumption, and greater predictability. As Taiwan's influence across technology and ecosystem value chains continues to grow, NXP will keep working closely with local partners to drive the next phase of global edge intelligence adoption.Credit: NXP

As artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing continue to accelerate worldwide, industrial displays are undergoing a significant transformation. Once regarded merely as passive terminals for visual output, displays have now become intelligent interfaces that connect human–machine interaction, data visualization, and real-time decision-making across diverse smart environments. From collaborative robots and medical systems to EV charging stations, automated factory lines, and self-service kiosks, industrial displays increasingly serve as the first point of contact between AI-driven systems and users, directly influencing operational efficiency, system reliability, and brand perception.Multi-Scenario Demand Accelerates Industrial Display EvolutionAcross factories, medical equipment, and retail environments, the role of industrial displays has expanded far beyond simple information presentation. Autonomous mobile robots and unmanned transport vehicles rely on displays for real-time navigation feedback. Medical diagnostic equipment requires precise visualization to support AI-assisted analysis. Self-service kiosks integrate touch interfaces, sensing, user identification, and edge computing to deliver responsive, data-driven interaction.  According to Roger Ma, Director of Advantech's Industrial Display Solutions Business Unit, industrial sectors exhibit vastly different display requirements. Medical environments demand high accuracy and easy-to-clean designs; outdoor EV charging stations require high brightness and durable weather-resistant builds; robotics and automation systems prioritize responsiveness, stability, and seamless user interaction. These increasingly differentiated use cases are driving industrial displays toward greater flexibility, durability, and customization—creating new growth momentum for the market.Sector-Driven Strategy Accelerates Customization and InnovationAs industrial applications become more complex, a key challenge is integrating display hardware with edge AI, image processing, and intelligent computing. Backed by extensive cross-industry expertise, Advantech adopts a sector-driven strategy, enabling the company to deeply understand the operational challenges of autonomous systems, robotics, factory automation, medical diagnostics, and retail environments. This approach allows Advantech to deliver display solutions tailored to specific industry demands and expedite deployment.Roger Ma pointed out that a major competitive strength lies in Advantech's Design To Order Service (DTOS) capabilities. Its in-house R&D teams cover the entire design spectrum, including mechanical and optical engineering, electronic and software development, touch-bonding integration, assembly precision, and picture-quality tuning. This vertically integrated capability enables stronger quality control and significantly accelerates development cycles.Advantech further enhances customer responsiveness through agile supply chain management and regional manufacturing, enabling rapid customization and efficient adoption of new technologies such as miniLED backlighting. Looking forward, the company is advancing the integration of edge-AI capabilities directly into displays, including embedded cameras, microphone arrays, and sensor modules to support intelligent video conferencing, AI-enabled recognition, and real-time decision-making. With these advancements, displays are evolving into intelligent front-end nodes capable of analysis rather than merely presentation.AI-Enabled Applications: Real Deployment across Factory and Retail EnvironmentsAdvantech's industrial display technologies are already demonstrating real-world impact across multiple vertical markets. In robotic palletizing systems, Advantech's 12.1-inch WXGA (1280 × 800) industrial display serves as the primary interface for complex robotic operations. Offering 400-nit brightness, wide 160/160° viewing angles, and responsive PCAP touch, the display ensures clear visibility and intuitive control even in demanding factory environments.For real-time information visibility on the production line, Advantech deployed the 55-inch VUE-55 digital signage solution, configured as a 2×2 video wall to create a 110-inch large-format display. With a robust design supporting 50,000 hours of LED lifetime and 24/7 continuous operation, the solution delivers reliable performance for critical factory data.In retail environments closely connected to consumers' daily lives, Advantech's technologies also play a critical role. The 850-nit high-brightness, optically bonded IDP31-101W display enhances the touch experience and durability of intelligent cleaning robots. Meanwhile, the VUE-2238 anti-glare touch display provides flexible landscape and portrait installation options for self-service ordering kiosks and hotel counters. Its IP65 front-panel water- and dust-resistant design, along with its color accuracy, not only improves product reliability but also effectively strengthens brand image.Global Reach and Cross-Platform Integration as Key AdvantagesDisplays serve as the critical bridge connecting humans and machines, as well as data and decision-making. In the era of AI and edge computing, industrial displays are shifting from simple information output devices to core interfaces that drive digital transformation and create business value. According to Roger Ma, the competitiveness of Advantech's display product line stems from the company's unique strengths, including its expertise in multi-platform system integration and its extensive cross-industry experience. These capabilities enable Advantech to deliver complete solutions that go beyond standard display products and integrate seamlessly into customers’ overall application ecosystems.Looking ahead, Advantech will continue to provide high-reliability, rapid-deployment intelligent display solutions for global customers. With stronger edge-AI integration and enhanced customization capabilities, the company is poised to lead industrial displays into a new stage of development.Advantech's Industrial Display Solutions.Credit: Advantech