Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

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Tuesday 24 February 2026

Apple to shift Mac Mini assembly to US in latest supply chain reshoring push

Apple will move part of its Mac Mini desktop computer production from Asia to the US, marking another step in its broader effort to localize manufacturing, according to The Wall...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Spring Festival Gala propels Unitree and three humanoid robot startups toward IPO spotlight

China Central Television's 2026 Spring Festival Gala became a showcase for humanoid robots. Unlike last year's polarizing yangko performance,...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Acer targets 4 non-core sectors to boost resilience in 50th year

Acer is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026 by redefining its core and non-core businesses, aiming to strengthen group resilience through expansion into four promising non-core sectors:...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Infineon bets on humanoid robots, targets AI data center-level growth

In an interview with Germany's Handelsblatt, Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck said the emerging robotics market is expected to generate significant revenue growth and help support...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Panasonic’s restructuring marks another step in China’s television ascent

Several major Japanese electronics firms are scaling back or ending their television businesses in 2025 and 2026, handing market share and operations to Chinese counterparts amid intense...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Nokia licensing ruling blocks Asus and Acer online sales in Germany

Court injunctions over HEVC licensing have forced Asus and Acer to suspend direct sales and restrict German websites, spotlighting patent compliance risks for PC makers.

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Honor to debut first humanoid robot and robot phone at MWC Barcelona

Honor Device will unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC Barcelona this week, marking the Chinese smartphone maker's formal entry into a fast-emerging sector attracting intense interest...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Apple and Samsung tighten grip on premium smartphone segment as rivals rethink product mix

Memory supply shortages and rising prices for electronics components are expected to weigh on smartphone and notebook shipments in 2026, industry sources say. Mid- to low-end smartphone...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Memory chip shortage will last until mid-2026, says Acer CEO

Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen stated that the PC industry faces multiple headwinds in 2026, with both memory chips and processors experiencing shortages and price hikes. He expects...

Monday 23 February 2026

Nokia patent suit triggers Germany sales ban on Acer and Asus PCs

Nokia recently initiated a patent lawsuit against Acer and Asus, obtaining an injunction from a German court that temporarily banned the sales of certain notebook and desktop products...

Monday 23 February 2026

IEEPA tariff rollback offers relief, but Trump's 15% tariff plan clouds outlook

The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February...

Monday 23 February 2026

Lenovo hits North American partners with price increases driven by memory shortage

Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments...

Monday 23 February 2026

Qualcomm recruits AMD veteran to drive Snapdragon X global PC sales strategy

To accelerate the expansion of its Snapdragon X series processors in the PC market, Qualcomm has recruited former AMD corporate vice president...

Monday 23 February 2026

Agility Robotics-Toyota deal signals shift from pilots to commercial humanoid robots in auto manufacturing

Agility Robotics and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada have signed agreements to deploy the Digit humanoid robot in a commercial production setting, moving the technology from a one-year...

Monday 23 February 2026

Nvidia challenges Intel, AMD with AI laptop chips

Nvidia is returning to the consumer PC market with AI-focused laptop processors designed to power next-generation Windows systems. According to The Wall Street Journal, Nvidia's...

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