CES 2026 is taking place from January 6-9 in Las Vegas, the US. Samsung Electronics announced that its C-Lab program supporting startup development will lead 15 companies to participate, showcasing their R&D achievements across diverse fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital health.
Small companion robots and specialized hardware from Taiwan took center stage at CES Unveiled, the traditional media preview that sets the tone for the week's exhibitions.
Panasonic officially ended its manufacturing and sales of glasses-type virtual reality (VR) head-mounted devices in December 2025, transferring the MeganeX product business to Tokyo-based VR manufacturer Shiftall. From January 2026, Shiftall is responsible for the development, sales, and support of the MeganeX line.
Taiwan's leading notebook makers have experienced significant shifts in brand value driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released on January 5, 2026. The 2025 Taiwan Best Global Brand Value Ranking, compiled by Interbrand and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), ranked Asus first with a brand value of US$2.595 billion, up 14% from the previous year.
Supermicro announced expansions in manufacturing and liquid-cooling capabilities to support the deployment of data center-scale systems optimized for the Nvidia Vera Rubin and Rubin platforms. The company said the enhancements are intended to enable faster delivery of Nvidia's Vera Rubin NVL72 and HGX Rubin NVL8 systems to hyperscale and enterprise customers.
LG Electronics India Limited said it has concluded an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) with India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), bringing closure to long-standing transfer pricing disputes and significantly reducing historical tax-related uncertainties. The agreement was signed on January 5, 2026, and covers nine years from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2023, following an application originally filed on March 29, 2018.
The Indian government has announced a major relaxation in eligibility norms for deep-tech startups, removing the mandatory three-year existence requirement for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The move was unveiled on January 4, 2025, during celebrations marking the 42nd Foundation Day of DSIR, under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
As AI computing power rapidly grows alongside data center and renewable energy developments, global electricity demand is undergoing a swift transformation. Ampower, with over 30 years of experience in backup power systems, has become a leading provider of comprehensive power system integration solutions and has solidified its position within the TSMC supply chain.
Rising use of commercial drones in logistics, energy inspection, surveying, and infrastructure monitoring is reshaping demand for microcontrollers and edge-computing components. The shift is pushing suppliers beyond basic motor control and toward higher-performance flight systems.
The global artificial intelligence (AI) competition is rapidly moving beyond large language model (LLM) development, as leading technology companies race to embed AI into hardware, devices, and applications across consumer and enterprise markets. Samsung, OpenAI, and Meta are all pursuing strategies that go beyond cloud-based AI, signaling a shift toward vertical integration and ecosystem dominance.
Qualcomm Technologies introduced a next-generation robotics architecture at CES 2026, featuring the Dragonwing™ IQ10 Series processor for advanced industrial autonomous mobile robots and full-size humanoids. The comprehensive stack integrates hardware, software, and AI to enable scalable, energy-efficient, real-world deployment of intelligent robots across retail, logistics, and manufacturing.
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