Google, Apple, Matter new smart home innovations
Google and Matter are aggressively pushing into smart home innovations, while Apple’s deployment still needs more time to be clear.
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Samsung taps former AMD exec to reboot Exynos from Austin
Samsung has recruited semiconductor veteran John Rayfield, formerly a vice president at AMD, to bolster its Exynos GPU and system IP roadmap, signaling a renewed effort to regain competitiveness in mobile and AI-focused SoC design.
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Central bank raises Taiwan’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.31%
Taiwan’s Central Bank has sharply revised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 7.31% from the 4.55% projected in September, citing the absence of US semiconductor tariffs under Section 232 and a stronger-than-expected surge in AI demand driving export momentum.
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Leading ICT manufacturers compete for foothold in automotive electronics with SDVs on the rise
Major contract electronics makers are accelerating strategic realignments in line with the rapid development of automotive electronics and architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDV). Foxconn has continued to clarify its automotive layout as it expands from full vehicle assembly into core electronics for SDVs, by integrating semiconductors, smart cockpits, battery management systems (BMS), and silicon carbide (SiC) power components into its contract design and manufacturing services (CDMS).
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Samsung’s HBM4 SiP tops Nvidia’s performance tests, heating up memory race
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly intensifying their competition to supply Nvidia’s sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM), known as HBM4. The new HBM4 will be used in Nvidia’s next-generation AI accelerator, Rubin, expected to launch in the second half of 2026.
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Pan Jit snaps up Vietnam plant to ramp auto chip output
Pan Jit International Inc. signed a definitive agreement on December 18, 2025, to acquire a 95% stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor, a move aimed at expanding the Taiwanese firm’s manufacturing footprint and scaling its automotive-grade chip production. The transaction follows an initial memorandum of understanding signed in February 2025 and initiates the formal equity transfer process between the companies.
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Auto suppliers pivot to smart cockpits as EV momentum cools
The global automotive supplier landscape is entering a period of heightened competition as slowing electric vehicle adoption forces a strategic pivot toward digital cabin technology and automated driving systems. While macroeconomic headwinds cloud the sales outlook heading into 2026, the push to upgrade vehicle intelligence is creating a rift between entrenched industry leaders and aggressive new entrants.
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System integration upends traditional Tier 1 automotive suppliers
The automotive industry is experiencing a significant structural transformation, putting traditional Tier 1 suppliers under increasing pressure amid a shift toward system integration (SI) capabilities. Major component manufacturers are facing financial difficulties and operational changes, while companies with advanced integration expertise are poised to capture new market opportunities.
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Chinese automakers reshape global market with diversified export strategy
As the global automotive industry remains focused on tariff barriers and policy battles, Chinese automakers have quietly advanced their overseas strategies into a new phase, aiming for massive export volumes and deep ties to local markets.
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Apple to launch new personalized Siri in 2026 as cautious approach to AI strategy
Apple has confirmed it will release a new generation of Siri in 2026, marking a major software update and a renewed effort to compete in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The move follows a cautious approach by Apple compared to faster developments by competitors.