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Mar 3, 16:07

Qualcomm's 6G push signals broader shifts in AI and wireless priorities for devices and industry

At MWC 2026, Qualcomm outlined a strategy to pair advanced AI processing with next-generation wireless technologies, presenting new chips and systems intended to influence wearables, Wi‑Fi infrastructure, industrial automation, and early 6G experimentation. The company also formally launched its Wi‑Fi 8 solution.

AI RAN prototypes promise uplink gains as vendors prepare MWC 2026

Mar 3, 15:45

Escalation in the Middle East spotlights communication resilience ahead of 2026 UK Space‑Comm Expo

Mar 3, 15:15

MediaTek highlights 6G, Wi-Fi 8, and AI chip UCIe tech at MWC 2026

Mar 3, 14:19

AI data centers redraw the power map: Driving 800V DC and solid-state transformers into the next battleground

Mar 3, 12:13

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ICT MANUFACTURINGMemory pricing shifts to 'hourly' as giants dominate, SMEs fight for survival

Mar 3, 15:49

Semiconductor industry insiders report that memory shortages and price surges have intensified alongside AI industry growth, pushing some memory prices into an "hourly pricing" model. This development spells a survival nightmare for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lacking bargaining power.

ICT MANUFACTURINGMiddle East conflict unlikely to disrupt Taiwan's short-term oil and gas supply; gas price volatility key to power costs

Mar 3, 15:41

As the US–Iran war threatens to drive up global energy prices, concerns have been growing regarding Taiwan's energy supply, which is highly reliant on imported liquified natural gas (LNG) for generating electricity. Taking into account shipping times from the Middle East, industry experts expect that real impacts on Taiwan's oil and gas imports from the current conflict will begin after March 15. Oil and gas inventories are secure for now, as fuel already loaded and en route will ensure stable short-term supply.

AIUS Congress and industry clash over new semiconductor security mandates

Mar 3, 15:37

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced legislation that would grant Congress the authority to review and block advanced chip sales to adversarial nations, mirroring the oversight typically reserved for arms deals. This move, alongside the proposed Chip Security Act, has sparked a sharp divide between national security hawks in Washington and semiconductor industry leaders regarding the future of American technological leadership and export control strategies.

ICT MANUFACTURINGCompal expects sharper PC slowdown in 1Q26, speeds up shift to non‑PC revenue

Mar 3, 15:33

Compal Electronics president and CEO Anthony Peter Bonadero said the company anticipates PC shipments in the first quarter of 2026 will fall 15-20% quarter-over-quarter and that Compal is accelerating a structural shift with a goal of non-PC revenue reaching 40% in 2026.

ICT MANUFACTURINGCorning unveils Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, promising longer device life as Motorola Razr Fold adopts it

Mar 3, 15:14

Corning has introduced Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, which the company said is its most durable Gorilla Glass Ceramic to date. The new material will be used on Motorola's next-generation Razr Fold device, marking the first smartphone to incorporate this iteration of Corning's glass ceramic technology.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTYageo subsidiary Kemet hikes tantalum capacitor prices for third time as strong AI server demand continues

Mar 3, 14:21

As artificial intelligence (AI) server applications consume large amounts of tantalum polymer capacitors, the supply-demand gap in the market continues to widen. Kemet, a subsidiary of passive component giant Yageo, has issued another price increase notice, with the new pricing set to take effect on April 1.

AINasdaq-listed AI chipmaker Blaize bets on India for sovereign edge inference growth

Mar 3, 14:11

As much of the global semiconductor industry remains fixated on AI training accelerators and hyperscale GPUs, US-based AI processor company Blaize is making a different wager in India: large-scale inference embedded in sovereign public infrastructure.

AIPerplexity's new agent, 'Computer', bundles 19 models and aims at enterprise decision-making

Mar 3, 12:43

AI search startup Perplexity has released an AI agent called "Computer" that coordinates 19 different models to serve high-value enterprise use cases. The company says the system is designed to exploit model specialization as different models excel at distinct tasks.

PC, CEGetac eyes defense digitalization amid Middle East conflict escalation

Mar 3, 12:23

The intensifying conflicts in the Middle East are fueling demand for defense digitalization. Getac Holdings chairman James Hwang noted that as countries worldwide increase their defense budgets and adopt new warfare technologies like drones and AI digitalization, Getac's defense-related revenue, which accounted for about 20% in 2025, is expected to grow further in 2026.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTApple reportedly explores Google Cloud to power next-generation Siri

Mar 3, 11:25

Apple is in discussions with Google about hosting a new version of Siri in Google's data centers, a move that could significantly deepen Apple's reliance on outside cloud infrastructure as it pushes to modernize its AI capabilities.

ICT MANUFACTURINGCommentary: Merz at Unitree as China's humanoid robotics push unsettles Europe

Mar 3, 10:56

During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China, the most closely watched stop was Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics. Footage showed Merz standing with arms crossed, nodding and reacting with visible surprise to a humanoid robot's martial arts demonstration.

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