CES 2026: Phison leverages DRAM shortage to push AI PC with Nvidia, AMD, Intel

CES 2026 has kicked off amid severe DRAM supply constraints that are driving up PC end-user costs. Phison is promoting its exclusive aiDAPTIV solution, combined with integrated GPU (iGPU) technology to power new AI PCs. Due to cost and supply limitations in PC applications, end users may have to downgrade DRAM specifications. Phison’s AI solid-state drive (SSD) solution compensates for performance loss, effectively upgrading systems into AI-capable PCs. At least five PC brands have reportedly partnered with Phison, which plans “strategic supply” support to meet their storage demands.

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Sigurd hits revenue highs on AI momentum, ramps up expansion with NT$6 billion capex plan

Benefiting from strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) smartphones and AI servers, IC testing giant Sigurd Microelectronics announced that its December 2025 revenue surpassed NT$1.8 billion (approx. US$57.21 million). The figure not only marked a record high for a single month, but also propelled the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year revenues to new all-time highs.

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OpenAI loses key research leader Jerry Tworek after seven-year tenure

Jerry Tworek, a vice president of research at OpenAI and a key figure in the company’s work on AI reasoning models, is leaving the company after nearly seven years. Tworek announced his departure in a memo to colleagues and a subsequent post on X, saying he plans to pursue research directions that are difficult to explore within OpenAI. His exit follows other senior departures at the company, as OpenAI continues to expand its commercial operations and product roadmap.

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The 6K Acer ProDesigner PE320QX is aimed at professional creators

The Acer ProDesigner PE320QX is a clear‑eyed tool for professionals who want resolution and color fidelity without theatrics. Its 31.5‑inch panel pushes a true 6016 x 3384 canvas at 60 Hz, covers 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI‑P3, and delivers 1.07 billion colors via 8‑bit + FRC – practical choices that favor real‑world accuracy. With VESA DisplayHDR 600 and a 600‑nit HDR peak (400 nits typical), the…

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Acer Nitro XV270X P combines creator-level 5K resolution with esports-grade 330Hz performance

The Acer Nitro XV270X P rounds off Acer’s CES 2026 monitors announcement. On paper, the 27‑inch IPS monitor certainly looks like it’s trying to have it all, pairing a razor‑sharp 5K resolution with a blistering 330 Hz refresh rate. In a market where most monitors force users to choose between clarity and speed, Acer seems determined to prove that compromise is outdated. At its native 5120 x 2880…

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