Galaxy S26 splits DRAM 50-50 with Micron as Apple locks in Samsung supply at double price
Chart: Five key takeaways from Taiwan’s IC design sector’s early 2026 revenue surge
Taiwan’s IC design landscape is undergoing a massive structural shift. Early 2026 revenue data reveals a dual-track performance: while established consumer giants navigate a high-base stabilization phase, specialized leaders in Intellectual Property (IP) and AI-optimized storage are capturing explosive value from the ongoing AI infrastructure wave.
Lite-on doubles down on AI power as consumer markets dim
From equipment to talent, Japan moves to anchor India’s chip expansion
SambaNova targets Nvidia’s B200 with 5x faster AI inference chip, secures US$350M
AI chip startup SambaNova Systems has introduced its fifth-generation processor, the SN50, positioning it as a direct alternative to Nvidia’s Blackwell B200 for large-scale AI inference. The company claims up to 5x peak speed in agent-based workloads and up to an 8x total cost advantage in certain deployments.
Nobel laureate John Martinis explains quantum computing’s industrial revolution from lab to fab
The flagship Dell U3226Q 4K QD-OLED monitor goes on sale in the U.S.
The LG 52G930B UltraGear evo G9 5K2K Gaming Monitor goes on sale for USD 2000
AI server surge lifts high-voltage MOSFET, fan demand at Taiwan power device maker APEC
Advanced Power Electronics Co. (APEC) said high-power AI servers are driving demand for medium- and high-voltage power devices, and expects demand for high-voltage components to recover in 2026. Cooling fans used in AI and general-purpose servers are also recording strong growth. In 2025, fan products accounted for 27% of total revenue, and the company expects further expansion in 2026.