Before the Lunar New Year, HTC disclosed that a portion of its extended reality (XR) research and development team would be incorporated into Google during the first quarter of 2025. Furthermore, Google will acquire non-exclusive licensing rights to HTC's XR intellectual property for a sum of US$250 million.

Glass technology leader Corning and Samsung Electronics have announced a collaboration to introduce Gorilla Armor 2 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This innovation marks the industry's first scratch-resistant, anti-glare ceramic glass material designed for mobile devices.

Samsung's fourth-quarter 2024 financial performance missed market expectations. The company aims to regain momentum in 2025 by focusing on AI, robotics, and subscription services. According to Digital Today, Samsung's revival strategy revolves around three key areas: robotics, AI, and smart home solutions.

Tech giant Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S25 series, marking a shift from hardware upgrades to the seamless integration of generative AI (GenAI). By enhancing AI control and user experience, Samsung aims to simplify daily tasks across work, entertainment, and social interactions.

Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled its flagship smartphone lineup—the Galaxy S25 series. This latest collection boasts three distinct models: the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. While Samsung has placed a strong focus on cutting-edge hardware advancements, it has equally prioritized the evolution of its software, particularly with the integration of advanced generative AI (GenAI) technologies. Among the standout innovations are its Human-like AI Agents, a unified AI platform, and a suite of personalized AI features.

Taiwan's digital infrastructure faced challenges again as two submarine cables connecting Taiwan and the Matsu Islands were completely severed on January 22, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that highlight the vulnerability of critical communication networks in the region.

On January 17, it was officially announced that George Zhao would step down as CEO of Honor. Reportedly, the newly appointed CEO Jian Li is a veteran of Huawei, known for his deep research background, extensive overseas market experience, and ability to tackle tough challenges.

Over the past four years, the Biden administration has worked to reduce reliance on China's supply chain through initiatives such as the Quad, which has benefitted countries like India. However, US President Donald Trump's focus on addressing the US trade deficit could impact India's fast-growing electronics supply chain, particularly in the smartphone and solar energy sectors.

The optics industry saw robust growth in general in 2024, with leading players Largan Precision, Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), and Asia Optical all posting strong results for the year. Moreover, the field of robotics has emerged as a new battleground for the industry.

India-based EMS supplier Dixon Technologies reported significant increases in sales and profit over the past quarter, driven by a doubling in mobile phone manufacturing sales following acquisitions, such as Ismartu's Indian assets. Additionally, the company, having established a display assembly factory with China's HKC, plans to capitalize on the India Semiconductor Mission 2 to build a display fab.

With just two days remaining before the Legislative Yuan's 11th session adjourns on January 21, 2025, tensions are mounting over the central government's budget vote showdown. The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) majority presents a significant challenge to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as opposition parties push for budget cuts and freezes. Premier Cho Jung-tai has urged legislators to approach the situation rationally and reconsider their positions.