Acer has teamed up with Nvidia to debut the Veriton GB100, a compact AI workstation built on Nvidia's GB10 chip. The model has generated strong demand from clients even before its commercial launch.

Xiaomi's enthusiasm for India appears to be waning as regulatory pressures, shrinking market share, and leadership reshuffles weigh on the company's strategic priorities, according to executives familiar with the matter cited by the Economic Times.

According to Ddaily, Samsung announced it will expand its India Innovation Campus (SIC) program from four states to ten this year, aiming to train 20,000 students, six times last year's intake. The program, aligned with India's "Make in India" and "Skill India" initiatives, covers AI, IoT, big data, and coding, with potential to feed talent into Samsung's Noida facility, the world's largest smartphone plant.

The market for AI glasses is attracting increasing interest as several companies launch or prepare new models, but questions remain about their relationship with smartphones and battery limitations. Extending battery life remains crucial if these devices are to be used throughout the day.

As the smartphone market nears saturation, smart glasses are emerging as the next frontier for AI-enabled wearable devices. Foxconn is positioning itself beyond contract assembly by investing in local augmented reality (AR) technology company Jorjin and leveraging subsidiary Omniguider to develop application solutions, signaling a comprehensive approach to the evolving AI glasses market.

Despite ongoing US sanctions that constrain its smartphone sales overseas, Huawei said it has held the No. 1 position in global wearable device shipments for two straight quarters.

The anticipated notebook replacement surge in 2025 did not materialize as projected, with the first half disrupted by the United States-China tariff retaliations affecting shipment schedules.

Since the beginning of 2025, despite disruptions from US President Donald Trump's trade protectionism, the AI wave has driven American cloud service providers (CSPs) to continuously purchase AI servers and high-end graphics cards manufactured in Taiwan. This surge has boosted Taiwan's exports to the US by 55%, with information and communication technology (ICT) product exports—primarily servers—increasing by 100%.

Apple has introduced its self-developed vapor chamber (VC) cooling technology for the first time in the iPhone 17 Pro series, aiming to maintain high performance during extended use while ensuring a comfortable hand feel. This marks a significant step as Apple aligns with Android smartphone makers who have long implemented advanced cooling solutions in flagship devices.

Acer Inc.'s European repair service subsidiary, Enfinitec, has recorded steady growth over the past decade, benefiting from the company's expanding brand presence and the growing demand for professional repair services. Tobi Musson, CEO of Enfinitec, stressed that by servicing different product lines for the same client or similar products for a wide range of customers, Enfinitec's consistent quality has enabled it to expand its market steadily.

Nvidia's shift from GB200 to GB300 server racks is anticipated to regain growth momentum in September 2025 after a transitional slowdown in July and August, benefiting ODMs in the fourth quarter. Notebook shipments may also hold steady or improve due to Windows 10's end of support driving replacement demand.

Acer's Pan-Asia Operations have made notable progress in expanding their non-PC business sectors through three subsidiaries—Acerpure, Altos, and HSN—each targeting distinct market segments with significant growth potential.

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the slimmer iPhone Air on September 9, 2025. The company kept prices steady in US dollars compared to 2024, reflecting a cautious stance amid current market conditions.

Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 17 series on September 9, 2025, introducing four new models, including the highly anticipated iPhone Air. The iPhone Air, noted for its thinnest design ever and support for standalone e-SIM functionality, has ignited discussions within China's smartphone industry about the future of e-SIM technology.

LG Electronics is planning to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary in October 2025, aiming to raise approximately INR150 billion (US$1.7 billion). The Offer for Sale (OFS) will involve the parent company, LG Electronics Inc., divesting a 15% stake, or 101.8 million shares, in its India unit, according to KNN India.

Samsung Electronics has reported strong performance in Taiwan across smartphones, tablets, and wearables in 2025, overcoming challenges such as tariffs, exchange rate fluctuations, and geopolitical risks. The company is considering launching AI glasses in Taiwan and plans to introduce its first tri-fold phone in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Political turbulence across key Southeast Asian markets has created both challenges and opportunities for Acer's regional operations.

The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) released the manufacturing business climate signals for July 2025 on September 2, 2025, revealing that out of 21 manufacturing sectors, 19 flashed "blue lights" indicating recession in its composite index. However, with 70% of Taiwan's exports falling under tariff-free electronic and tech products regulated by the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), the strong shipments in electronics and AI servers have softened concerns over traditional industries facing difficulties.

Acer chair and CEO Jason Chen pointed out that in the first half of 2025, the impact of US reciprocal tariffs was significant but has since dulled. Signs of recovery are emerging in Europe; however, operational challenges for PC brand manufacturers continue to increase. The upgrade wave previously driven by Intel's processor updates has become history.

Sony has announced plans to encourage its key component suppliers to use 100% renewable energy in their production processes by the fiscal year ending March 2031. According to Nikkei Asia, this goal is part of Sony's new environmental action guidelines, which include mid-term targets from fiscal 2026 to 2030.

MediaTek's much-anticipated AI PC chip with Nvidia has yet to launch, but the Taiwanese firm is making headway in Chromebooks. Industry insiders argue that if Chromebooks were treated as mainstream PCs, MediaTek's processors would already meet the bar for AI PC chips.

Acer Group's subsidiary, focused on medical imaging and AI healthcare solutions, made its debut at Acer's global "next@acer" event held in Berlin in 2025. The subsidiary, Acer Medical, showcased aiMed, an AI service platform specifically designed for medical environments that can instantly convert healthcare professionals' speech or text into structured medical records.

Ahead of IFA Berlin, Acer held its "next@acer" global product launch event, unveiling a range of new notebooks, tablets, mini workstations, monitors, and Wi-Fi routers. Among these, two major gaming notebook lines—Predator and Nitro—introduced fresh models targeting the competitive gaming market.

Acer is making a strong push into the AI inference market through strategic collaborations with MediaTek and Nvidia. On the eve of the Berlin IFA, Acer held its "next@acer" global product launch event, unveiling for the first time a Chromebook powered by MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra processor. This Chromebook integrates MediaTek's neural processing unit (NPU) and leverages Google AI Pro features to comprehensively enhance AI productivity, aiming to capture opportunities in AI inference.