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Tuesday 10 March 2026

Iran conflict threatens Gulf data center boom as attacks mount

The widening conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple through the global AI industry, raising new questions about the security of Gulf-backed data center projects and the resilience...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Adlink reports 16% rise in February revenue as edge AI display demand grows

Industrial PC maker Adlink Technology reported consolidated revenue of NT$972 million (approx. US$30.52 million) for February 2026, a 16% year-over-year increase, the company said.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Groq reportedly urges Samsung to expand wafer production as AI chip demand surges

Groq has reportedly requested Samsung Electronics' foundry division to increase wafer production for its inference AI chips, reflecting the booming market demand. Industry sources...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Qualcomm makes its move into physical AI and robotics

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm has recently announced new products and collaborations that bring it deeper into the realm of physical AI. The moves position the company at the forefront...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

LGES reportedly drops LG Chem cathodes, taps L&F for Tesla battery supply

LG Energy Solution (LGES) is reportedly preparing to replace cathode materials supplied by its parent company, LG Chem, in batteries destined for Tesla, opting instead for products...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

OpenAI to acquire Promptfoo to strengthen security testing for enterprise AI agents

OpenAI said it plans to acquire AI security startup Promptfoo to strengthen safety and evaluation capabilities for enterprise AI agents. The deal aims to integrate automated security...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Zhen Ding posts slight 4% revenue drop in February amid strong AI demand

Major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Zhen Ding Technology reported a slight 3.97% year-over-year decline in February 2026 revenue to NT$11.72 billion (US$367.45 million),...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

US-Israel war on Iran threatens Asian auto supply chains, squeezing Chinese exporters

As US and Israeli military actions continue and tensions escalate in Iran, regional geopolitical risks are rapidly expanding and beginning to affect the Asian automotive industry directly...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Commentary: China's AI focus shifts from DeepSeek V4 to OpenClaw AI agents

Sentiment in China's AI developer ecosystem is shifting. Attention that had focused on the upcoming release of the large AI model DeepSeek...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Apple's smart home ambitions stalled by Siri AI delays

Apple's plans to expand deeper into the smart home market are facing renewed delays as the company struggles to complete a long-promised AI overhaul of Siri. The setbacks are pushing...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Anthropic sues US over Pentagon supply-chain risk label

Anthropic PBC has filed a lawsuit against the US government after the Pentagon designated the AI startup a national security supply-chain...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

HPE sees surging AI orders and pull-forward, while memory shortages force pricing and supply strategies

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a strong fiscal first quarter with surging AI orders that outpaced revenue, while rising DRAM and NAND costs and constrained memory supply...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

HPE beats earnings expectations as networking strength offsets cloud softness

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported stronger-than-expected profitability for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by robust networking demand and cost discipline. Analysts...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Moxa eyes Middle East market growth amid energy and AI infrastructure demand

Industrial communication and networking equipment provider Moxa has identified the Middle East as a key fast-growing market over the next three to five years, highlighting the region...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

SK On cuts nearly 1,000 jobs at US battery plant as EV demand wanes

South Korea's SK Innovation (SKI) subsidiary SK On announced on March 6 a reduction of 968 employees—37% of its 2,566-strong workforce—at its battery factory in Commerce,...

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