Samsung turns memory shortage into advantage as others consider reducing capacity

As memory shortages and price increases extend through 2026, smartphone companies are considering downgrading memory capacities in their devices. Despite this, Jacob Chen, president of Samsung Taiwan’s Mobile Communications Division, stated that Samsung’s vertically integrated structure across the supply chain allows the company to benefit from memory shortages, supporting stronger smartphone sales. He expects Taiwan’s smartphone sales volume in 2026 to continue growing and confirmed that Samsung currently has no plans to reduce memory capacities in its devices.

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Chinese carmakers move beyond exports, taking their industrial ecosystems global

As competitive pressures in China’s domestic auto market continue to intensify, Chinese carmakers are rapidly upgrading their overseas expansion strategies. What was once a straightforward export business—selling vehicles abroad—has evolved into what industry executives describe as “Go Global 2.0”: a coordinated effort to export entire industrial systems and ecosystems, not just finished products.

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Hisense’s RGB MiniLED technology will be at forefront of its human-centric display evolution

Hisense arrives at CES 2026 under the global theme “Innovating A Brighter Life,” framing its presence around a vision that places people at the center of display development rather than raw technical specs. The company positions this approach as a shift from purely performance-driven advances to screens that are more natural to view, more sustainable to use, and more emotionally engaging in the…

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The 610 Hz Asus ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace eSports monitor is now available

Asus has officially launched the Asus ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace, a groundbreaking esports monitor boasting an unprecedented 610Hz refresh rate, setting a new benchmark for competitive gaming displays. The ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace is a 24.1-inch Full HD monitor built around Asus’s new Super TN panel technology, designed specifically for professional esports players who demand the fastest possible…

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Analysis: US leads AI in humanoid robots while China excels in cost and hardware

As humanoid robots emerge as a key technology riding the wave of AI, the US and China are rapidly forming two competing camps. Industry insiders analyzing their strengths say the US holds an edge mainly in software and foundational models, while China slightly outpaces the US in hardware innovation and iteration speed, with costs reportedly just one-fifth those of American products, making it difficult for other countries to catch up in the short term.

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