AOC 25G41SE/WS is a new 310Hz Fast IPS gaming monitor for China

AOC is expanding its competitive‑gaming lineup with the AOC 25G41SE/WS, a 24.5‑inch Full HD monitor built around a Fast IPS panel and engineered for players who prioritize speed without sacrificing color accuracy. The display delivers a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and reaches an impressive 310 Hz refresh rate, supported by Adaptive‑Sync for smoother, tear‑free gameplay. The panel…

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Meta reportedly to cut 10% from Reality Labs, launches Meta Compute for AI infrastructure

Meta is accelerating its internal resource realignment by cutting about 10% of staff at Reality Labs, while launching a new division called Meta Compute to oversee global AI computing and data center expansion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to drive the company toward its “Superintelligence” strategic goal through more focused management and capital structure.

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Formosa Plastics Group sees rising net loss in 2025

Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) announced preliminary consolidated financial results for 2025 on January 12, reporting a combined net loss after tax of approximately NT$1.093 billion (US$34.56 million), a reversal from a net profit of NT$8.458 billion in 2024. Among its four major companies, Nan Ya Plastics and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation (FPCC) posted profit growth, while Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) recorded a wider loss, and Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation (FCFC) posted its first-ever loss since listing.

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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.

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From wastewater to green materials: Ping Ho bets on semiconductor recycling

Ping Ho Environmental Technology said it will move beyond its core wastewater treatment business and invest in recycling waste sulfuric acid from the semiconductor industry into raw materials for green building products. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2026. The company will also continue to cautiously evaluate new development or partnership opportunities in recycling and reuse to expand its circular economy business.

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Motorola unveils SiC battery tech for lighter, longer-lasting smartphones

Motorola announced three new smartphone models—edge 70, g57, and g86 Power—in Taiwan on January 12, highlighting a breakthrough in silicon-carbon (SiC) battery technology. The edge 70 features a 4,800mAh SiC battery that reduces its weight to 159g and thickness to just 5.99mm, making it the thinnest smartphone on the market equipped with three 50MP cameras.

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