From exit to OSAT: Foxconn’s WLP comeback in Indian semiconductors
Last week, India cleared a proposal for a new chip plant to be developed by HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn.
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MetAI and Kenmec pioneer industrial use of Nvidia Omniverse’s ‘Mega’ blueprint for smart warehousing
MetAI, a digital twin and AI simulation startup backed by Nvidia, has partnered with Taiwan-based Kenmec Mechanical Engineering to become one of the first to implement Nvidia Omniverse’s “Mega” blueprint in a real-world industrial setting. The collaboration marks a milestone in applying advanced simulation, AI, and robotics in smart manufacturing and warehousing.
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Search reimagined: Google launches AI Mode, universal agents, and Veo 3 at I/O 2025
At I/O 2025 in Mountain View, California, Google introduced a major expansion of its AI strategy and product ecosystem, reinforcing its position in search while responding to mounting pressure from OpenAI and emerging rivals. Google debuted a new “AI Mode” for Search, now live for US users. The mode provides AI-generated responses across a range of queries—from simple questions to complex research—and can handle tasks like image analysis and ticket purchases.
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US tariff challenges spur calls for Taiwan’s industrial realignment to capture post-Trump gains
As the global economy gradually transitions into a post-Trump era, economic experts suggest that the challenges brought by US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies could serve a powerful impetus for Taiwan’s industrial transformation.
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Gemini-powered: Google brings smart glasses back at I/O 2025
At its 2025 I/O, Google confirmed its return to the smart glasses market, unveiling a revived partnership with Samsung and new alliances with fashion eyewear brands and Chinese AR firm Xreal. The company is doubling down on extended reality (XR) hardware infused with artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself against competitors like Meta and Apple.
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Dixon deepens component play, eyes revenue boost from Inventec JV
Dixon Technologies is scaling long-term growth through deeper component integration and a strategic joint venture (JV) with Inventec, targeting INR20 billion (US$233.7 million) revenue in two years. Backed by surging smartphone exports and robust IT hardware demand, the company is reducing PLI reliance while expanding manufacturing capacity and localization across key electronics segments.
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UK’s advanced technology cluster rises as EV empire expands
Julian Hetherington, director of Automotive Transformation at Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), elaborated on the development of the UK’s automotive and semiconductor sectors during an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES. Although the US lowered tariffs on UK cars to 10%, this preferential rate applies only to 100,000 vehicles. Could this cap become a “ceiling” for UK car exports to the US in 2025 or even in subsequent years?
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Computex 2025: 2nm race heats up as MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple gear up for 2026 launches
At the Computex 2025 keynote address, MediaTek’s CEO, Rick Tsai, unveiled the company’s inaugural 2nm chip, poised for tape-out in September of this year. Based on MediaTek’s development timeline and strategic priorities, industry analysts speculate that this cutting-edge chip will likely be the Dimensity 9600, expected to launch in the latter half of 2026.
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Tea, scones, or tariff? Unveiling how the UK reached a trade agreement with the US
US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have prompted countries worldwide to vie for priority negotiation opportunities. Among them, the UK was the first to secure a trade agreement with the US, covering sectors such as automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Julian Hetherington, director of Automotive Transformation at Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, recently visited Taiwan’s industry sector and shared insights exclusively with DIGITIMES, revealing the secrets behind the UK-US consensus.
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Taiwan’s green energy capital transition after end of nuclear power
Taiwan has officially marked the end of nuclear power with the decommissioning of the No. 2 reactor at Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in May 2025. Renewables have now become the core element in Taiwan’s energy policy and the focus of industrial investments, as the island seeks to fill its energy gap and move toward carbon neutrality.