02
Jan
As frontier AI models reach practical usability, competition is shifting from incremental improvements in model performance to a broader battle over distribution, application integration, and cost-effective deployment, according to DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin. Developers are now racing to secure access to end users via devices and platforms, marking a new phase in AI competition that is expected to last for the next several years.
02
Jan
2026 AI server demand tied to profitable AI as unmonetizable projects stall
As AI adoption accelerates, global and US economies in 2025 have been increasingly driven by technology companies’ investments in AI infrastructure. Analysts warn that next year’s AI server demand will depend on whether deployed AI can generate revenue, distinguishing “good AI” from “bad AI” with unclear monetization.
31
Dec
AOC AGON Pro AGP277QKD with 4th Gen WOLED and full HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 is unveiled
31
Dec
LG Gallery TV will debut with LG’s full Art TV lineup at CES 2026
31
Dec
Taiwan smartphone market steady in 2025 despite challenges, AI phones drive growth
Taiwan’s smartphone market shipped around 5 million units in 2025, remaining stable despite factors like high market penetration, longer replacement cycles, and inflation, according to Senao International. Leading brands Apple, Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo each reported operational gains amid evolving consumer preferences.
31
Dec
Samsung reportedly poised to clear KRW20 trillion profit mark in 4Q25
Samsung Electronics is reportedly on track to post sharply higher operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 as demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure lifts memory chip prices. The reports, compiled by South Korean outlets including Korea Economic Daily and EBN and citing industry sources, said Samsung’s preliminary fourth-quarter operating profit is expected to exceed KRW20 trillion, a level that would mark the first time a South Korean company has crossed that threshold in a single quarter.
31
Dec
India’s L&T Semiconductor to unveil partnerships in cellular IoT modules and power devices at CES
L&T Semiconductor Technologies is expected to outline a partner-led expansion into cellular IoT modules at CES, positioning India as a future manufacturing base and sourcing option in a market long dominated by imported solutions.
31
Dec
Taiwan government backs AI robots to address labor shortages
Taiwan’s aging population and declining birth rates have led to an increasingly pressing labor shortage, a major structural issue uncovered through a National Taiwan University (NTU) study commissioned by the National Development Council (NDC) on how demographic shifts impact policies. Under this backdrop, industry experts see high potential for the robotics sector, but cost reduction and improved intelligence remain key challenges for widespread adoption.
31
Dec
China trade-in subsidies reshape auto market as domestic surge accelerates global export push
China’s expanded vehicle trade-in program is set to reinforce its rise as the world’s largest auto market, supporting domestic demand while intensifying export pressure overseas. As sales overtake Japan’s for the first time, the policy highlights how Beijing is linking consumption stimulus with industrial and geopolitical ambitions.
31
Dec
Z.ai illustrates how open-source AI models are influencing commercial adoption
On December 30, Chinese AI company Z.ai launched a share sale to raise HK$4.35 billion (approx. US$560 million), aiming to become the first large language model (LLM) developer listed in Hong Kong amid a tech IPO surge, with a scheduled listing for January 8, 2026. Meanwhile, Z.ai has recently launched its latest open-source model, GLM-4.7, signaling a shift toward enterprise-focused AI and broader global adoption. As the company prepares for a 2026 IPO, the release highlights the growing influence of independent developers in a market increasingly shaped by hyperscale competitors and ecosystem distribution.