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Monday 18 August 2025

OpenAI's GPT-5 consumes over eight times the power of GPT-4, researchers estimate

OpenAI's latest flagship model, GPT-5, delivers markedly stronger reasoning performance than its predecessor—but at a sharply higher environmental cost. According to a new analysis,...

Monday 18 August 2025

Chipmakers bet on agentic AI to spark consumer demand for smart glasses after Ray-Ban success

Meta's success with its smart Ray-Ban glasses has ignited a wave of development in smart and AI-powered eyewear, offering fresh optimism for chipmakers who once banked on the metaverse...

Monday 18 August 2025

Tariffs, trade, and transformation: how Hushan is redefining Taiwan's auto supply chain

As the world's largest aftermarket supplier of automotive door handles and an emerging force in vehicle camera modules, Hushan Autoparts finds itself navigating a critical transformation—and...

Monday 18 August 2025

Between Tesla and China's Unitree, two diverging blueprints emerge for humanoid robots

Humanoid robots are generating intense hype, but supply-chain players remain wary, pointing to two uncertainties: unclear industrial use cases and lagging technical progress. With...

Monday 18 August 2025

Beijing reportedly pushes local chip usage as H20 sales resume in China

As Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chips become a focal point in US-China tech competition, Beijing is taking a cautious and increasingly assertive approach toward their...

Monday 18 August 2025

Samsung debuts world's first 115-inch micro RGB TV, aiming at OLED and mini LED rivals

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world's first 115-inch micro RGB television, marking a bold step to reinforce its presence in the...

Monday 18 August 2025

Honda's hybrid blueprint shapes China's growing PHEV market

As competition in China's electric vehicle (EV) market intensifies and range anxiety persists, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)...

Monday 18 August 2025

Giga Solar Materials enters AI server market with Parker liquid cooling fittings distribution rights

Solar conductive paste manufacturer Giga Solar Materials (GSMC) announced on August 14 that it has obtained the rights to distribute US vendor Parker's AI server liquid cooling fittings...

Monday 18 August 2025

LGD showcases new generation of in-car interactive displays

LG Display (LGD), optimistic about the automotive market outlook, showcased a fully autonomous driving concept car equipped with various innovative display solutions at K-Display...

Monday 18 August 2025

AI agents boost operational efficiency as Appier reports record revenue and gross profit

Tokyo-listed Appier reported record revenue of JPY10.3 billion (US$98.3 million) for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, marking its fastest growth in nearly two years. The company...

Monday 18 August 2025

AMD CEO calls export controls noise, reveals counter-strategy

Recently, there has been widespread discussion about US President Donald Trump imposing "export taxes" on American AI chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD for products exported to China...

Monday 18 August 2025

Commentary: Can Trump's stake-in steer Intel to recovery?

The Trump administration is in talks with Intel. The stakes? A direct equity investment in America's struggling chip giant.

Monday 18 August 2025

Section 232 investigations loom over Taiwan's key industries

Despite TSMC's US$165 billion investment in the US, Taiwan does not appear to have any special favor from the United States. Taiwan faces a higher reciprocal tariff compared to Japan...

Monday 18 August 2025

Foxconn underscores US strategy with EV and AI systems at Dallas expo

Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, presented a US-market version of its electric sport utility vehicle and showcased its...

Monday 18 August 2025

Infineon completes acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business

Infineon Technologies has finalized its acquisition of Marvell Technology's Automotive Ethernet business, following regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in April, is valued...

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