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China's AI GPUs face equipment and software constraints, but system-level design boosts self-reliance

Although it may appear that China's AI GPU development is behind the US by one or more generations, a recent Morgan Stanley report reveals the actual gap is smaller than widely perceived.

Why Switzerland chose a bottom-up approach over big tech grandstanding

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WWDC26: Apple signals AI maturity and 'charm approach' to China amid Tim Cook's visit

Mar 24

Analysis: How Nvidia is reshuffling partners for the inference era

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TSMC's Wei draws battle lines between US AI and China's hardware in robotics race

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IT COMPONENTS, PERIPHERALSMicron's Singapore expansion could trigger global transformer shortage and delay AI data centers

Mar 25, 17:21

Micron Technology's planned Singapore expansion, driven by soaring AI memory demand, requires hundreds of transformers, signaling supply constraints that could affect global AI and semiconductor infrastructure timelines and costs for data-center buildouts, energy storage projects, and heavy electrical equipment suppliers, potentially reshaping procurement and construction schedules worldwide and logistics planning.

AITaipei as 'heart of global AI': Mayor Chiang showcases city's growing industrial magnetism at AI Expo

Mar 25, 17:17

Driven by a wave of massive technological investments and strategic corporate partnerships, Taipei City is rapidly transforming into a premier global hub for Artificial Intelligence. Speaking at the highly anticipated AI Expo Taiwan 2026, Taipei Mayor Wan-an Chiang outlined a comprehensive vision for the city's economic and structural future, highlighted by landmark commitments from industry titans such as Nvidia, Google, and key domestic supply chain players like Wistron.

AIBeyond TSMC: Colley Hwang reveals Taiwan's massive US$3 trillion tech ecosystem at AI Expo

Mar 25, 16:23

While the world's attention often fixates solely on TSMC as the singular pulse of global technology, Colley Hwang, Chairman and founder of DIGITIMES, presented a much more formidable reality today at the opening of AI Expo Taiwan: a US$3 trillion electronic ecosystem that has become the indispensable backbone of the AI revolution.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTRamon.Space and Foxconn unit team to develop orbital data centers

Mar 25, 15:36

Ramon.Space and Ingrasys announced an expanded collaboration to jointly develop a space data center platform, signaling a move to address rising energy and bandwidth pressures on terrestrial AI data centers. The partnership aims to accelerate the shift of computing, storage, and communications capability into orbit.

SOFTWARE, BIG DATAAs stablecoins enter enterprise use, wider adoption hinges on accounting and control measures, says Taiwan Mobile president

Mar 25, 15:17

Taiwan Mobile (TWM) president Jamie Lin notes that the combination of stablecoins and on-chain finance has allowed a financial framework that can operate 24 hours a day, and has been running for more than a decade without manual maintenance. By breaking free from banking business hours and settlement schedules, this system is redefining how businesses exchange value and offers automated fund management solutions beyond traditional banking systems.

PC, CESamsung Galaxy S26 bridges AirDrop gap, ending 'green bubble' isolation

Mar 25, 14:14

Samsung Electronics officially announced a transformative update to its Quick Share solution, marking a historic shift in the mobile industry by introducing native compatibility with Apple's AirDrop protocol. Beginning March 23, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is rolling out this cross-platform functionality, starting with the newly released Galaxy S26 series. This move represents the first time a Samsung smartphone has natively bridged the gap to Apple's notoriously closed sharing ecosystem, effectively ending years of digital isolation between Android and iOS users.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTQuantum computing moves into data centers as 2028 tipping point approaches

Mar 25, 14:02

Quantum computing is shifting from isolated experiments toward hybrid architectures integrated with high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI), speakers said on March 25 at the AI Expo Taiwan 2026, as the industry looks to position quantum systems as components within data center infrastructure rather than standalone research platforms.

SERVER, IPC, CLOUD COMPUTING, IOTCommentary: Foxconn advances liquid cooling subsystems with brand partnerships at Nvidia GTC

Mar 25, 13:00

The demand for liquid cooling technology in AI servers continues to rise, and Foxconn is increasingly showcasing its components and subsystems in this space. At Nvidia's recently concluded GTC 2026, Foxconn's parts appeared not only on the back panels of ecosystem partners for Nvidia's MGX architecture, but also as core subsystems like rack manifolds featured in the exhibits of branded vendors.

ICT MANUFACTURINGMiddle East conflict threatens petrochemical and semiconductor supply chains

Mar 25, 12:21

The widening Middle East conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and prompted Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation to declare force majeure, threatening cuts to styrene monomer and other petrochemical supplies from April 2026—risks that could ripple through global energy, manufacturing, and semiconductor supply chains and trade flows.

AITaiwan's LinkCom targets growth in silicon photonics and satellite markets

Mar 25, 12:04

Taiwan-based magnetic components maker LinkCom Manufacturing is positioning itself for its next phase of growth by expanding beyond high-speed networking into emerging applications, including silicon photonics and low-Earth-orbit satellites.

AIApple reportedly planning AI overhaul of Siri and dedicated app at the upcoming WWDC

Mar 25, 12:01

Apple is planning to unveil a major overhaul of its Siri voice assistant at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, according to Bloomberg. The new Siri features aim to advance the company's AI strategy as competition in the AI chatbot and agent space intensifies. The upgrade is expected to transform Siri from a simple voice assistant into a full AI system, and will be released as part of the iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating system updates.

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