WWDC26: Apple signals AI maturity and ‘charm approach’ to China amid Tim Cook’s visit

Apple officially confirmed on Monday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will return from June 8 to June 12, 2026. While the core experience remains online and free for its 34-million-strong developer community, the company is doubling down on a hybrid strategy, hosting a marquee in-person event at Apple Park on opening day.

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India outlines strategic roadmap to reach 1,121GW power capacity by fiscal 2035-2036

The Government of India, through the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), has released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026-27 to 2035-36), detailing a comprehensive roadmap to ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply for the next decade. The plan addresses the projected peak electricity demand of 459 GW and an annual energy requirement of 3,365 billion units (BU) by 2035-36.

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Nexperia turmoil accelerates localization; Panjit targets 5% global MOS market share

As mature process foundry prices rise, Panjit COO Edgar Chen said the company will not implement across-the-board price hikes despite increasing copper raw material costs. Instead, the focus is on improving gross margins and optimizing product mix. Price increases of 10-20% are planned for low-margin products, mainly small-signal lines, with customer communications underway in the first quarter of 2026. The pricing impact is expected to show in the second quarter and be fully implemented by the third quarter.

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