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Apr 24

Exclusive: Google ramps new TPU servers, Taiwan suppliers gain share

Google's unveiling of its eighth-generation tensor processing unit (TPU) at Cloud Next 2026 is expected to drive the next wave of growth in the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) server supply chain, with Taiwanese manufacturers expanding their role, according to supply chain sources.

Google splits AI chips into training and inference TPUs, signaling shift toward workload-specialized AI infrastructure

Apr 24

Tesla's hidden US$2 billion AI hardware deal points to deeper chip, compute ambitions

Apr 24

Commentary: DeepSeek rethinks funding strategy under talent drain and AI race

Apr 24

Texas Instruments eyes further price hikes amid strong data center, industrial chip demand

Apr 24

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IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSBMW's color-changing car is no longer a concept — E Ink says it's ready for mass production

Apr 26, 08:44

E-paper manufacturer E Ink stated that the BMW iX3 Flow Edition equipped with E Ink Prism technology was officially released at the Auto China 2026. This represents a major breakthrough in automotive surface innovation technology. The BMW iX3 Flow Edition has become the world's first vehicle to adopt E Ink Prism electronic paper technology and move toward mass production, marking a new stage in which electronic paper vehicle-body technology has officially transitioned from concept demonstrations to practical applications.

ICT MANUFACTURINGHarman hits KRW15.78 trillion in revenue 10 years after Samsung acquisition

Apr 26, 08:41

Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-yong's bold acquisition of premium audio brand Harman for KRW9.4 trillion (approx. US$6.3 billion) a decade ago has paid off, with the American subsidiary of Samsung posting historic highs in both revenue and operating profit.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTBizLink expands optical interconnect push, sees uncertain CPO ramp timing

Apr 26, 08:39

The artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for related hardware, particularly as server power delivery and high-speed data transmission requirements increase. Against this backdrop, BizLink has shifted its business mix toward high-performance computing and semiconductor applications, which now account for more than 50% of revenue, transforming the company from a traditional cable supplier into a provider of integrated power and high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.

ICT MANUFACTURINGTaiwan's industrial production surges on AI infrastructure demand

Apr 25

Data released by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on April 23 showed that major global cloud service providers continue to expand procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware as countries worldwide build out AI infrastructure. As a result, industrial production of computer, electronic, and optical products — primarily AI servers — surged 146.32% in March 2026. Cumulatively, output from January to March rose 131.77% compared with the same period in 2025.

AIChinese AI firms push into deployment, shift focus to inference at GITEX Asia

Apr 25

Chinese artificial intelligence companies are reshaping global AI deployment strategies, accelerating a shift toward inference-driven, commercially viable applications at GITEX Asia 2026.

IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSMemory price surge reshapes global notebook competition in 2026

Apr 24

The global notebook market is undergoing a structural shift in competitive dynamics in 2026, moving from product specifications and pricing battles to group-level integrated capabilities as the core of competition. Memory supply chain control has emerged as a key indicator of brand competitiveness, directly impacting shipment volumes and operational performance.

AIDeepSeek previews V4 models with Huawei integration, signaling shift in China's AI stack

Apr 24

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has released preview versions of its latest models — DeepSeek-V4-Pro and V4-Flash — marking a closer integration with domestic chipmaker Huawei and intensifying competition with US developers, including OpenAI and Google.

EDGE COMPUTINGLiteon startup platform sharpens edge AI ecosystem focus for 2026 growth reset

Apr 24

Liteon's startup platform LITEON+ held its 2026 Demo Day, marking its third year, with a focus on key technologies including edge AI, AI chips, thermal sensing, power conversion, and agentic AI. The event showcased the latest collaboration outcomes between Liteon and global startup partners in advancing human-machine co-creation and real-world industrial deployment.

SOFTWARE, BIG DATAEU targets Android access rules, putting Gemini integration edge at risk

Apr 24

European regulators are preparing to push Google to open up core Android operating system functions, potentially allowing rival AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude to access the platform on the same terms as Gemini, according to people familiar with the matter.

AIMicrosoft and Meta announce workforce reductions amid heavy AI investment

Apr 24

Microsoft and Meta have recently announced job cuts or buyouts impacting possibly 23,000 jobs. The staff reductions come as the tech giants funnel massive resources into building out their AI capacity, a trade-off that has become common across the industry in recent months.

PC, CEHeran's three-brand strategy targets all appliance segments, with Yamada brand driving 2026 growth

Apr 24

Taiwan-based appliance maker Heran's shift to a multi-brand, multi-product strategy signals that mature appliance markets can still expand by segmenting price tiers; global consumers and competitors may see stronger low-end volume, steady air-conditioner demand, and measured pricing pressure from raw-material and currency volatility, as well as market responses.

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