At CES 2026 in the US, NXP showcased a comprehensive display area at the LVCC central plaza, highlighting its latest automotive computing processors, including the recently launched S32N7 and multiple module solutions. These modules are supplied largely by Taiwanese electronics giants such as Pegatron, Quanta, and Delta, underscoring Taiwan's growing influence in the automotive electronics market.
As artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and unmanned vehicles accelerate from concept to reality, connectivity technology is moving from a supporting role to the core of complex systems. At CES 2026, BizLink made that shift tangible, unveiling its latest strategy in AI-driven autonomous vehicles, drones, and vehicle electrification through live, real-world application scenarios for the first time.
At CES 2026, TCL showcased new TVs but removed the "NXT FRAME" trademark following a German court ruling in February 2025 that favored Samsung Electronics' "The Frame" over trademark infringement.
At CES 2026, leading South Korean corporations such as LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and Samsung Electronics drew attention by focusing on robot actuators—critical components that function as joints in humanoid robots. Industry experts highlight actuators as a key growth market, as a single humanoid robot requires over 100 actuators to ensure performance and manage costs. This focus aligns with the growing interest in physical artificial intelligence applications across sectors.
Nvidia's next-generation AI superchip, Vera Rubin, has become the center of industry debate following comments by CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2026, where he said the product had entered the production phase. The statement has drawn scrutiny from the semiconductor supply chain, particularly memory makers, as questions emerge over the readiness of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for commercial deployment.
At a media briefing on January 6, Nvidia's chief executive, Jensen Huang, offered further details on the safety design and real-world operating conditions of the company's newly unveiled autonomous-driving platform, Nvidia Alpamayo, as questions mount over how quickly such systems can move from demonstration to daily use.
On the opening day of CES 2026, Lenovo followed Nvidia and AMD by bringing its annual flagship event, Lenovo Tech World, to CES for the first time. Held at the iconic Sphere venue in Las Vegas, the event marked the largest Lenovo Tech World to date.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with eight other government departments, has released the plan for "AI + Manufacturing." While framed as an industrial upgrade policy, it functions in practice as a strategically significant AI roadmap.
At CES 2026, Hyundai Motor Group reaffirmed its confidence in robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics, as Chinese robot developers gain greater visibility in global markets and intensify competition in humanoid and industrial robotics.
AI server demand pushed Taiwan's three major ODMs — Foxconn, Wistron, and Quanta — to record-high revenue in 2025, with all three surpassing NT$1 trillion (US$32 billion). The momentum is expected to carry into 2026 as Nvidia's GB and VR (Vera Rubin) platforms transition smoothly, supporting stronger performance in the second half.
Taiwan is positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse by building on its dominant semiconductor industry. The Executive Yuan concluded its 2026 Technology Advisory Conference with a policy report focused on advancing Taiwan's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by leveraging its hardware strengths and edge computing. Chief Advisor Liao Chun-chih delivered the closing recommendations to Premier Rong-tai Chuo, emphasizing selective international partnerships and hybrid cloud-edge AI development models.
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