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Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: Samsung's trademark win leads TCL to drop 'NXT FRAME' name
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.
Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: robot vacuums have their presence felt in smart home sector
Humanoid robots demonstrated more advanced intelligence and dominated CES 2026. However, they have yet to enter large-scale commercialization and widespread adoption. In contrast, various functional robots are already thriving, including increasingly sophisticated robot vacuum cleaners, pool-cleaning robots, and lawn-mowing robots. Innovation did not disappoint at CES this year, with many competing in the smart home space.
Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: Wearable startups present new applications

Startups at CES 2026 are broadening the scope of wearable technology, shifting focus beyond fitness and health tracking toward workplace productivity and personal media applications, as early-stage companies look to stand out in a crowded hardware market.

Friday 9 January 2026
Lenovo launches hybrid AI platform Qira for cross-device personal AI

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.

Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: Smart glasses market shifts focus to AI capabilities
The smart glasses sector marked a clear transformation at CES 2026, moving beyond the chaotic showcase of numerous startups seen in 2025 to a more streamlined exhibition featuring fewer but larger booths and heightened visitor interaction. Attendees demonstrated greater enthusiasm for trying on devices and exploring practical applications compared to last year's cautious approach.
Friday 9 January 2026
Google and Samsung bet again on smart glasses, this time with Android XR
Multiple indicators suggest Google will re-enter the smart glasses market in 2026, more than a decade after exiting the category. The company is expected to partner with Samsung to launch a new generation of smart glasses built on the Android XR platform, signaling a renewed push into augmented reality and wearable computing.
Friday 9 January 2026
Apple antitrust case in India heads to court over US$38 billion potential fine
Apple is set to face a key hearing in India on January 27, 2026, over the calculation of potential antitrust fines linked to its App Store practices. The case, initiated by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2021, examines whether Apple abused its dominant position by requiring developers to use its proprietary payment system, with fees reportedly reaching up to 30%. The investigation stems from complaints by app developers, including Match Group, and Indian startups.
Friday 9 January 2026
Demand for smartwatches rises unexpectedly, even with early 2026 cold wave
A sudden temperature drop in early 2026 has led to a notable increase in demand for smartwatches and fitness bands, alongside rising sales of warming home appliances in Taiwan, according to data from e-commerce platform PChome. The cold weather surge has driven consumers toward health-focused technology and protective products.
Friday 9 January 2026
Dell reset PC strategy: XPS revival with AI-ready, ultra-thin laptops
After a one-year hiatus, Dell announced the return of its high-end XPS notebook lineup at CES 2026, unveiling the thin-and-light XPS 14 and XPS 16 and previewing the thinnest XPS 13 in the brand's history, slated for later in 2026. The move marks a public reset of earlier missteps in PC branding and product strategy, as Dell seeks to revive a PC business that has struggled in recent years.
Thursday 8 January 2026
CES 2026: Lenovo unveils cloud-to-device strategy

Lenovo detailed a Hybrid AI strategy at the CES 2026 technology conference, outlining plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across cloud infrastructure and personal devices as part of an effort to build an end-to-end AI computing network.

Thursday 8 January 2026
Anli hits record December revenue on notebook order surge

Anli International reported its highest monthly revenue of 2025 in December as notebook brands accelerated orders to avoid anticipated price hikes for key components.

Thursday 8 January 2026
CES 2026: TVs and fridges battle for smart home supremacy
CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlighted new product trends from Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Chinese appliance manufacturers, with a focus on generative AI (GenAI) to enhance smart home integration. Industry players aim to position TVs and refrigerators as central hubs in connected homes.
Thursday 8 January 2026
Samsung and LG's diverging strategies at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, South Korea's Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics presented contrasting strategic directions. Samsung emphasized AI-driven innovations and ecosystem integration, while LG focused on new product designs and emerging business areas such as robotics.
Thursday 8 January 2026
Samsung Electronics posts sharp profit rebound in fourth quarter on AI-driven memory demand
Samsung Electronics reported a strong rebound in profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by rising memory chip prices and sustained global demand from AI data center operators, according to its preliminary consolidated financial results released under fair disclosure rules.
Thursday 8 January 2026
TDK targets AI smartphones and foldables, plans to launch next-gen silicon anode battery
Japanese electronic components manufacturer TDK Electronics announced that it plans to update its industry-leading silicon anode battery technology later in 2026, coinciding with Apple and other electronics makers launching new devices for the end of year shopping season. TDK has made significant progress in increasing battery capacity while maintaining slim device profiles, and its technology is currently mainly adopted by Chinese smartphone makers.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Razer announces shift to AI company, unveils new AI accelerator and products
Singapore-based gaming hardware brand Razer has announced a strategic transformation into an artificial intelligence (AI) company, revealing a range of AI-focused products and significant investment plans during CES 2026. Partnering with Canadian AI chip startup Tenstorrent, Razer introduced its first compact AI accelerator device based on Tenstorrent's Wormhole n150 chip, marking the company's entry into edge AI and generative AI markets.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: pushing AI to the edge
At CES 2026, Nvidia and AMD placed physical AI and on-device intelligence at the core of their keynote speeches. Taiwan's technology ecosystem is set to play an important role in shaping next-generation AI architectures. Key areas include edge computing, AI PCs, robotics, storage, and AR wearables. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su both discussed physical AI concepts, focusing on humanoid robots and real-world AI systems.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Intel launches 18A Panther Lake processors as PC makers face memory cost pressures
Intel unveiled its new Intel Core Ultra series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake, at CES 2026. These are the first AI PC platforms built on Intel's 18A process technology and designed and manufactured in the US. Intel announced that over 200 new devices from global partners will launch based on this widely adopted AI PC platform with a comprehensive worldwide supply.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Phison leverages DRAM shortage to push AI PC with Nvidia, AMD, Intel
CES 2026 has kicked off amid severe DRAM supply constraints that are driving up PC end-user costs. Phison is promoting its exclusive aiDAPTIV solution, combined with integrated GPU (iGPU) technology to power new AI PCs. Due to cost and supply limitations in PC applications, end users may have to downgrade DRAM specifications. Phison's AI solid-state drive (SSD) solution compensates for performance loss, effectively upgrading systems into AI-capable PCs. At least five PC brands have reportedly partnered with Phison, which plans "strategic supply" support to meet their storage demands.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Plaud launches NotePin S wearable recorder and desktop app
US AI device startup Plaud unveiled its latest wearable recorder, the NotePin S, alongside a new desktop application at CES 2026. The products aim to enhance real-time recording, transcription, and key-point highlighting for knowledge workers managing meeting content.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: PC brands push new launches amid memory crunch
Facing the memory shortage, PC companies are aggressively promoting new models at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), hoping to regain momentum. Acer rolled out multiple new series, including Aspire, Predator, and Swift AI. Dell introduced the return of its classic thin-and-light XPS lineup and revealed that its gaming brand Alienware will launch new products.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
OpenAI's Gumdrop device aims to break free from Apple, Google grip
OpenAI has transitioned production of its inaugural AI terminal device, codenamed "Gumdrop," from Luxshare Precision Industry Co. to Foxconn, according to sources within the supply chain who revealed the shift. This move marks a critical step as the company moves beyond experimental phases toward mass manufacturing of its hardware product.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: Spotlights put on companion robots and robotic dogs from Taiwan

Small companion robots and specialized hardware from Taiwan took center stage at CES Unveiled, the traditional media preview that sets the tone for the week's exhibitions.

Tuesday 6 January 2026
Panasonic exits VR headset manufacturing, transfers MeganeX business to Shiftall
Panasonic officially ended its manufacturing and sales of glasses-type virtual reality (VR) head-mounted devices in December 2025, transferring the MeganeX product business to Tokyo-based VR manufacturer Shiftall. From January 2026, Shiftall is responsible for the development, sales, and support of the MeganeX line.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
OpenAI's reported shift to Foxconn signals a push into consumer AI hardware
As OpenAI expands its generative AI applications and integrates AI assistants more deeply into everyday life, the company is actively developing a lineup of consumer hardware products. This move aims to extend OpenAI's reach beyond its current cloud and software services into consumer-grade devices, creating an end-to-end use case that has attracted significant market attention for the design and mass production of its prototypes.