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.

China, the world’s largest single automotive market, is also the most intense testing ground for the industry’s shift toward smart and electric vehicles. DIGITIMES Research notes that China’s adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and intelligent cockpits in new cars has rapidly outpaced other regions, reaching significant penetration, especially in mid- to high-end models. Electric vehicles (EVs) have overtaken internal combustion engine cars as the sales leader in the passenger car segment, with the speed and scale of this transformation surpassing prior market expectations.

India’s smartphone shipments fell 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, signaling strain across global supply chains and consumer markets as rising component costs and sluggish demand squeezed volumes and margins. The downturn — and the further price pressures expected ahead — could affect device availability, pricing strategies, and earnings across manufacturers and retailers.