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Tuesday 27 January 2026
Taiwan's auto suppliers race to capitalize on 15% US tariff breakthrough
Taiwan has obtained a preferential tariff rate of 15% on automotive parts under the US' Section 232 policy, prompting swift action from domestic suppliers to capitalize on improved...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Nvidia pours US$2 billion into CoreWeave for AI infrastructure expansion
Nvidia and cloud computing firm CoreWeave have announced an expanded partnership to build more than 5 gigawatts of AI "factories" by 2030, aiming to support the rapid growth of artificial...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Amazon: AI applications are already pervasive in 2026
Amazon has published its "2026 Global Consumer Trends Report," revealing significant shifts in consumer demand across the US, Europe, and Japan. The report identifies artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Microsoft launches Maia 200 AI chip, mass production progress draws attention
Microsoft officially introduced its second-generation AI accelerator, Maia 200, on January 27, marking its continued efforts in chip development since 2019. The new chip emphasizes...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
AI-driven power demand tests Taiwan's grid resilience amid global gas turbine and transformer shortages
Taiwan's electricity demand is entering a new phase of sustained growth, driven by AI, semiconductors, and high-tech manufacturing. While the government accelerates grid resilience...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Analysis: Why Foxconn and Hotai are targeting Japan's toughest market
Taiwan's industrial heavyweights are moving into Japan's commercial vehicle market with a level of ambition and visibility rarely seen before.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Jensen Huang is all about staying alive
What is the ultimate goal of Nvidia, the dominant force in artificial intelligence? And what, if anything, drives the life of its founder and chief executive, Jensen Huang?
Monday 26 January 2026
Lisa Su's toughest call: scrapping AMD's server roadmap

Jodi Shelton, co-founder and CEO of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) and Shelton Group, recently launched a new podcast,

Monday 26 January 2026
HVDC 800V supply chain gains attention as cloud AI seeks better power efficiency, but entry barriers remain high
The growing emphasis on power efficiency in cloud AI computing has drawn focus to the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) 800V supply chain, presenting notable opportunities and challenges...
Monday 26 January 2026
Nvidia CEO heads to India AI summit as tech giants vie for emerging market
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in China on January 23, 2026, following company tradition by attending Nvidia's annual meetings in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Rumors circulated...
Monday 26 January 2026
Pegatron bullish on AI server industry, chair sees 2026 as breakout year
Booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers has fueled strong momentum for electronic manufacturing services (EMS) firms, with the surge also reflected in capital markets...
Monday 26 January 2026
Roborock unveils stair-climbing vacuum as Chinese rivals heats up
Chinese robot vacuum makers are accelerating product innovation at a pace that has forced weaker rivals out of the market, reshaping a category once dominated by US brands and raising...
Monday 26 January 2026
Foxconn leads EMS/ODM rankings on AI servers and Apple boost
Honhai Precision posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by robust shipments of high-end AI servers and the launch of Apple's new iPhone generation. The...
Monday 26 January 2026
AI development shifts focus to real-world impact in 2026, signaling industry recalibration
Artificial intelligence (AI) development is entering a pivotal phase as the industry prepares to shift from showcasing model capabilities to assessing the technology's practical impact...
Monday 26 January 2026
MIPS accelerates S8200 RISC-V NPU timeline

MIPS has accelerated the development timeline of its S8200 neural processing unit, a RISC-V–based NPU designed for real-time, low-latency...