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Wednesday 22 April 2026
Apple taps duo behind Apple Silicon success to navigate software-hardware balance in AI era

Apple said on April 20 that Tim Cook would step down as CEO and hand over the role to John Ternus, the company's senior vice president of hardware engineering, on September 1, 2026. Ternus, who currently oversees the development of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and the Vision Pro headset, will take charge at a pivotal moment, as Apple navigates intensifying competition in AI and rethinks the balance between hardware and software in its products.

Wednesday 22 April 2026
Skild AI acquires Zebra robotics unit to bolster warehouse automation play
Artificial intelligence robotics company Skild AI has acquired Zebra Technologies' robotics automation division, marking a strategic expansion into warehouse logistics automation. The deal, announced on April 15, was confirmed by both companies and reported by Bloomberg, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Allbirds outlines AI pivot backed by US$50 million financing, draws mixed reaction
Struggling footwear brand Allbirds has announced plans to pivot to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, supported by a US$50 million convertible financing facility, as it exits its core shoe business. The move, detailed in a company press release and reported by multiple media outlets, has generated both investor enthusiasm and skepticism from industry observers.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
AI coding tool competition intensifies as SpaceX-Cursor deal, Google push, and Anthropic upgrades reshape industry
Competition in AI-powered software development tools is intensifying across major technology companies, with new acquisitions, internal restructuring, and product launches signaling a rapid escalation in the race to automate coding.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Naver, TCS partner on AI and cloud in India during Korea-India summit
Naver has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in India, marking one of the cooperation deals concluded during a Korea-India summit visit.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
AI is turning cars into mobile living spaces, Taiwan's ARTC Chief says

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, the global auto industry is transforming any in its history. Jheng-Jian Wang, chairman of Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), said the car of the future will no longer be merely a means of transportation, but a "mobile living space" capable of reasoning and decision-making. At the center of this shift, he said, are two technologies: the smart cockpit and end-to-end AI driving systems.

Wednesday 22 April 2026
China's humanoid robot makers eye RISC-V over Nvidia Jetson
At the second humanoid robot half-marathon held in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town), several "Linglong 2.0" humanoid robots powered by a RISC-V AI CPU — the K3 chip — completed the race, standing out as one of the event's key technical highlights.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Amazon expands alliance with Anthropic as AI race shifts to computing power
While much of the public conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has centered on chatbots and consumer-facing tools, a quieter — and far more capital-intensive — race is unfolding behind the scenes: the battle to build the infrastructure that powers them.
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Apple's incoming CEO faces mounting pressure to close AI gap
Apple's planned leadership transition is placing artificial intelligence capability gaps at the center of the agenda for incoming chief executive John Ternus. The company has confirmed that Ternus, currently senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on September 1, while Tim Cook will move into the role of executive chairman.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Enflame tests IPO path with fast growth, Tencent reliance, and rising losses
Enflame is moving closer to a STAR Market listing, highlighting a central tension in China's AI chip sector: strong demand and rapid revenue growth have yet to translate into a sustainable business model.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Commentary: Honor's smartphone engineering enters robotics, testing Unitree's lead

At a humanoid robot half-marathon in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA or E-Town), Honor swept the top three positions with its in-house robot "Lightning," placing six units in the top ranks.

Tuesday 21 April 2026
China unveils 10 measures for Taiwan; Taiwan's MOEA affirms independent economic goals
Chinese authorities announced 10 new policies related to Taiwan following the meeting between China's president Xi Jinping and the chairperson of the Kuomintang political party in Taiwan, Cheng Li-Wun.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Transportation industry moves toward on-demand, driverless mobility networks
Transportation is moving beyond the era of the automobile toward a more fragmented ecosystem of mobility devices, a shift that represents not only a technological upgrade but also a broader transformation in urban life.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Taiwan has more than 260,000 job vacancies, with manufacturing accounting for 32.4%
Taiwan's artificial intelligence (AI) servers and advanced-process chip manufacturing businesses are booming, with related manufacturing industries also benefiting. According to a survey by Taiwan's Ministry of Labor (MIL), labor turnover rates in the manufacturing industry are relatively low, while vacancy rates and recruitment periods are comparable to the overall industry average, indicating a stable workforce structure.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Apple's leadership shift signals a deeper bet on engineering-led innovation over disruption
On April 20, Apple announced that John Ternus, currently the senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as the company's CEO on September 1, 2026. The transition ends Cook's 15-year CEO tenure, during which Apple's market value grew from US$350 billion to US$4 trillion.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
AI reshapes memory supply; Global Electronics Association warns that traditional procurement strategies will fail
The Global Electronics Association has released a report highlighting how AI demand is redistributing memory supply, causing extended lead times, rising prices, and increased market uncertainty for electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Monday 20 April 2026
Inside the strategy of Anthropic's CFO as AI spending surges

At Anthropic, the race to build cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly defined by one constraint: computing, and at the center of the company's response is its low-profile chief financial officer, Krishna Rao, who has emerged as a key architect of its rapid expansion.

Monday 20 April 2026
AI boom lifts Taiwan's chip testing firms to record 1Q26
As artificial intelligence chips increasingly migrate to advanced manufacturing nodes, the complexity — and duration — of semiconductor testing is rising sharply. That shift is fueling surging demand for Taiwan's test interface suppliers, whose businesses are climbing in tandem with the AI boom.
Monday 20 April 2026
South Korea's DeepX moves DX-M1 AI chip into mass production; builds up inventory to address supply constraints
South Korean AI semiconductor startup DeepX has entered mass production and supply for its in-house neural processing unit (NPU), the DX-M1, as it seeks to scale revenue amid tightening wafer capacity and rising memory costs. The company said it has secured more than 30 purchase orders and is targeting US$40 million in revenue in 2026, supported by demand for low-power, cost-efficient AI chips.
Monday 20 April 2026
US security agencies adopt Anthropic's Mythos despite Pentagon risk label
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is using Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos Preview, even after the Department of Defense (DoD) formally designated the company a "supply chain risk," highlighting a growing tension between national security policy and operational cybersecurity needs.
Monday 20 April 2026
Fortinet rolls out FortiOS 8.0 to tackle shadow AI and post-quantum security risks

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet recently held its 2026 Accelerate APAC conference in Taiwan, focusing on emerging security challenges in the AI era and corresponding solutions. At the event, the company introduced its latest operating system, FortiOS 8.0, designed to help enterprises simplify security architectures and strengthen digital resilience through AI-driven protection, next-generation SASE, and quantum-safe capabilities.

Monday 20 April 2026
Potential Google-Marvell partnership escalates AI chip competition against Nvidia
Google is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position in AI silicon through a potential partnership with Marvell Technology. It is making a move that highlights the competitive strategy against Nvidia: dominating AI inference workloads.
Monday 20 April 2026
Zhen Ding plans Hong Kong listing for subsidiary to boost global IC substrate presence
Printed circuit board (PCB) giant Zhen Ding Technology held a board meeting on April 17 and approved plans for its subsidiary, Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology (LIST), to apply for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The proposal will be submitted for review at the upcoming annual general meeting. The company stated that the move aims to unlock the standalone value of its high-growth business and strengthen the group's global competitiveness in core infrastructure in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Monday 20 April 2026
DeepSeek reportedly weighs first external fundraising as AI competition intensifies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is considering raising external funding for the first time, a move that would mark a significant shift for a company that has so far relied on backing from its parent, hedge fund High-Flyer Capital Management, according to a report by The Information, citing five people familiar with the matter.
Monday 20 April 2026
Cerebras revives IPO bid as AI boom fuels growth and high-profile partnerships

Cerebras Systems has renewed its push to go public, filing for an initial public offering (IPO) after shelving an earlier attempt amid regulatory scrutiny and shifting market conditions. The AI chipmaker and data center operator, headquartered in California, is seeking to capitalize on surging demand for AI infrastructure as hyperscalers ramp up spending.