As the automotive sector advances towards software-defined vehicles, Garmin has introduced its Unified Cabin architecture, emphasizing integration of generative AI, spatial positioning, and cross-device connectivity within a single high-performance system-on-chip (SoC). This approach highlights a shift from mere feature stacking to deep convergence of hardware and software for enhanced in-car experiences.

Distribution giant Synnex Technology International Corp. posted robust revenue growth in December 2025, benefiting from rising memory prices and increased demand for AI server applications. The company's consolidated revenue for the month reached NT$47.025 billion (approx. US$1.49 billion), up 13.6% from November and 13.8% year-over-year.

Memory price surges are reshaping the global smartphone market outlook for 2026, according to insiders at Sunny Optical. Significant order reductions from Chinese manufacturers amid soaring memory costs signal challenges ahead for the industry.

Industrial PC manufacturer IEI Integration plans to regain growth momentum in 2026 by concentrating its annual strategy on medical devices, network security solutions, and edge computing. The company anticipates operational stability as new product lines move into mass production.

Despite facing dual challenges from currency fluctuations and rising supply chain costs throughout the year, industrial PC maker Flytech Technology demonstrated strong market adaptability in 2025, supported by steady demand in Europe and the US, resulting in positive full-year revenue growth.

Lenovo is aiming to double its business in India over the next three years, leveraging strong growth in its Motorola smartphone segment and its infrastructure and services verticals, according to company executives. Lenovo's Asia Pacific leadership highlighted domestic consumption and the "India for the world" strategy as central to the company's future expansion, with India emerging as one of Lenovo's fastest-growing markets worldwide, according to the Economic Times.

Although CES 2026 is not traditionally a smartphone-focused event, TCL drew attention with its new NxtPaper 70 Pro smartphone. The device features NxtPaper 4.0 display technology, with its most notable difference from conventional smartphones being a dedicated shortcut key that allows users to switch display modes.

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories of the first full week of 2026: January 5-11.

AsusTek Computer Inc. posted robust financial results for December and the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of NT$69.7 billion (US$2.2 billion), up 47% year-on-year. Quarterly revenue reached NT$202.9 billion, representing a 33% increase, while full-year revenue hit a record NT$738.9 billion, growing 26% annually.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized strong AI computing demand at CES 2026, showcasing the latest products and technologies while dispelling AI bubble concerns. He highlighted continuous performance gains from Hopper to Blackwell and the next-generation Vera Rubin architectures, projecting significant inference cost reductions.

Benefiting from a rebound in global retail, financial automation, and cybersecurity demand, Industrial PC (IPC) maker Ennoconn announced that its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) business grew significantly, pushing monthly revenue to a new record high. Although cumulative full-year 2025 revenue showed a slight year-over-year decline due to the timing of project revenue recognition, Ennoconn's standalone operations maintained double-digit growth for the full year. This shows that the group's efforts in optimizing its product mix and transitioning toward higher-margin Ennoconn Solution as a Service (ESaaS) strategies have begun to pay off.