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Tuesday 20 January 2026
Taiwan IC designers wager on algorithms for the next boom
Taiwanese integrated circuit design houses used the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in the US to seek new partnerships, signaling that success in the next phase of edge artificial intelligence will depend as much on software and algorithms as on silicon.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Exclusive: Nvidia targets 2026 launch for Windows on Arm notebook
Nvidia is expanding its data center business while advancing personal and edge AI computing platforms, outlining a product roadmap that spans the current N1 and N1X series through the next-generation N2 and N2X platforms.
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Taiwan's Ubiqconn bets on drones and edge AI to rebalance its business

Ubiqconn Technology says its accumulated strengths in maritime communications and satellite applications are continuing to underpin expansion into new lines of business, even as near-term revenue remains under pressure. Orders for its unmanned vehicle ground control stations (GCS) have begun entering the delivery phase, while higher-value applications such as edge AI computing and visual recognition are advancing steadily, moves the company expects will improve its revenue mix and margins over time.

Thursday 15 January 2026
Column: Q-Day could break the internet—and the countdown has started

The development of quantum computing is increasingly taking on the character of a global arms race. Nations and corporations that secure an early lead stand to gain outsized strategic advantages. Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in drug discovery, advanced materials and industrial design. They could accelerate the training and optimization of artificial intelligence models and dramatically enhance military capabilities.

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Software-defined vehicles hit physical limits at CES 2026
At first glance, CES 2026 looked like another celebration of the software-defined vehicle (SDV). Chip makers, operating system providers, and over-the-air (OTA) update platforms all promised "lifetime upgrades" as their most compelling pitch.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Darfon Energy Tech acquires Hitron to boost edge AI and industrial power solutions
Darfon is actively expanding into the energy and high-end niche application markets. Its subsidiary focused on new energy solutions, Darfon Energy Tech, announced on January 12, 2026, that its board approved a cash acquisition of up to NT$540 million (approx. US$17.1 million) for 100% equity in Hitron. This move reportedly aims to integrate both companies' power supply technology strengths and further expand their footprint in edge AI, industrial control, and medical application markets.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
CES 2026: Chinese humanoid robots dominate the spotlight
Humanoid robots emerged as a centerpiece of CES 2026 this week as the world's largest technology trade show pivoted from traditional consumer electronics toward the commercialization of embodied artificial intelligence. Leading hardware developers and a surge of Chinese manufacturers used the event to signal that robotic assistants are moving from experimental prototypes toward viable industrial and domestic tools.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Exclusive: EVs gain edge as computing hits ceiling in fuel vehicles

At CES 2026, the global auto industry's conversation has shifted. The focus is no longer confined to the aspirational language of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), but increasingly to the physical limits those ambitions must confront. Battery-electric vehicles are often cast as the most natural embodiment of this future. Yet quietly, and perhaps more consequentially, vehicles powered by internal combustion engines are running up against a harsh and largely irreversible constraint of their own: the physics of computing.

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Edge AI devices drive 2026 component value surge

CES 2026, themed "AI Forward," signaled a shift by global tech giants from generative AI models and computing power toward physical AI. Companies showcased AI PCs and notebooks, AI smart glasses, and humanoid robots, targeting emerging opportunities in the edge AI device market.

Monday 12 January 2026
CES 2026: Attendance holds steady while innovation shifts
CES returned to Las Vegas this month, but whether CES 2026 felt as electric as past editions remains a matter of debate. The answer depends on where one looks. A handful of key metrics offer a clearer, if more nuanced, picture of the show's true momentum.
Monday 12 January 2026
Ennoconn targets edge AI after December revenue hits record high
Benefiting from a rebound in global retail, financial automation, and cybersecurity demand, Industrial PC (IPC) maker Ennoconn announced that its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) business grew significantly, pushing monthly revenue to a new record high. Although cumulative full-year 2025 revenue showed a slight year-over-year decline due to the timing of project revenue recognition, Ennoconn's standalone operations maintained double-digit growth for the full year. This shows that the group's efforts in optimizing its product mix and transitioning toward higher-margin Ennoconn Solution as a Service (ESaaS) strategies have begun to pay off.
Monday 12 January 2026
Taiwan's CyberPower shifts focus to AI-driven data center power as sales dip
CyberPower Systems, a Taiwanese maker of uninterruptible power supply systems, said its revenue declined modestly in December 2025 and for the full year 2025, as changes in US tariff policy and customer inventory adjustments weighed on shipments.
Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: Chinese humanoid robots grab spotlight
Chinese robotics developers appeared at CES 2026 with a stronger focus on commercial deployment, highlighting embodied intelligence and real-world applications as companies sought to raise international visibility beyond conceptual demonstrations.
Thursday 8 January 2026
CES 2026: Arm moves into robotics with new dedicated unit
Arm Holdings has restructured its operations to create a Physical AI business unit. The move expands its footprint in robotics, as automation systems dominated this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Thursday 8 January 2026
Warehousing and logistics emerge as early market for humanoid robots
Humanoid robots are beginning to move out of pilot programs and technical trials as companies involved in their development push toward early commercial use. Industry participants say adoption is likely to focus initially on a limited number of sectors, including manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, healthcare and elder care, and selected commercial services.
Thursday 8 January 2026
Humanoid robots eye commercial rollout in 2026

Industry supply chain sources say 2026 is increasingly being viewed as a potential inflection point for the commercialization of humanoid robots, as more developers complete product development and begin rolling out systems across manufacturing, warehouse logistics, and hospitality operations.

Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Nvidia, AMD turn keynotes into robotics showcase
Ahead of the official opening of CES 2026, keynote speeches by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su focused attention on Physical AI and its application in real-world systems, with both companies using robotics demonstrations to illustrate their strategies.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Nvidia CEO spotlights humanoid robots, supply chain cites training gaps

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his CES 2026 keynote to focus on agentic AI and Physical AI, outlining how the company is extending AI into systems that operate in the physical world. Supply-chain sources said that humanoid robots are viewed as one development direction for Physical AI, with implications for high-performance microcontrollers; however, training remains constrained by scarce and fragmented data.

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Innodisk, Qualcomm team up on Arm computing for industrial edge AI
Innodisk is targeting the growing edge AI market through a joint development with Qualcomm, introducing an 'AI on Dragonwing' computing solution. Its first product, the EXMP-Q911 COM-HPC Mini module, delivers up to 100 TOPS of AI performance, pairs low power consumption with a –40°C to 85°C (–40°F to 185°F) operating range, and is designed for harsh edge environments.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Sysgration targets AI edge computing growth with new production lines and US expansion
Global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is driving upgrades in cloud and edge computing architectures, and Sysgration aims to capitalize on this trend in 2026. The company expects its battery backup power module (BBU) production line to reach full capacity by year-end, positioning the BBU as a primary growth engine for its AI segment.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Drone boom drives shift to higher-end flight controllers

Rising use of commercial drones in logistics, energy inspection, surveying, and infrastructure monitoring is reshaping demand for microcontrollers and edge-computing components. The shift is pushing suppliers beyond basic motor control and toward higher-performance flight systems.

Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026 opens in Las Vegas with a spotlight on AI, robotics, and manufacturing
CES 2026 will officially open in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, 2026, bringing together global corporations, start-ups, industry executives, and the international media. Even before the exhibition floor opens, a slate of preview events and press briefings has already set the tone for one of the technology industry's most closely watched gatherings.
Monday 5 January 2026
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech to build new plant in Taoyuan amid growing semiconductor demand
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), a subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom, plans to start construction of its third Pingzhen plant in Taoyuan in early 2026, with completion expected by early 2028. Production could begin in the second half of 2028, supporting the company's medium- to long-term capacity expansion in the semiconductor sector.
Monday 5 January 2026
Etron Technology to showcase edge AI memory and robotics platforms at CES 2026
Etron Technology is concentrating its edge AI strategy on four pillars: memory, intelligent vision sensing, high-speed transmission, and privacy computing. Under the theme "MemorAiLink show up," the company will present its edge AI portfolio at CES 2026, targeting AI and robotics growth opportunities.
Friday 2 January 2026
Edge AI poised for commercial breakthrough in 2026, driving industrial PC market shifts
As artificial intelligence (AI) moves beyond its infrastructure build-out phase, the industrial PC (IPC) sector anticipates 2026 as a key year for scaling AI from centralized cloud setups to diverse edge computing environments. This transition marks a turning point in which AI-powered edge devices become integral to real-world operations across the manufacturing, medical, transportation, defense, and public safety sectors.