Albany NanoTech Complex acquires ASML High NA EUV tools for chip research

Parts of ASML’s next-generation high numerical aperture (High NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machine have arrived in New York state, where they will be used for chipmaking R&D. State officials tout this as an important step in establishing a US-based research center for cutting-edge lithography as chip miniaturization begins to reach the limits of Moore’s Law.

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Samsung’s next Galaxy phones may deepen Qualcomm reliance, underscoring the limits of Exynos revival

Samsung Electronics is expected to rely heavily on Qualcomm chips in its next Galaxy phones, according to market reports, a sign that the company is still prioritizing flagship performance and AI features over wider use of its in-house Exynos processors. The expected shift comes as memory prices rise and pressure builds on smartphone costs.

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LG Display returns to 1H profit for first time since 2021, but component-cost inflation clouds 2H

LG Display said its core business turned profitable in the first half of fiscal 2026 for the first time in five years, even as a large one-off restructuring charge pushed the company to a headline operating loss in the second quarter and rising component prices cast doubt over demand in the months ahead. The company reported the results on July 22 during its second-quarter earnings conference call.

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AOC Q27G4SM pushes Mini LED gaming monitors into a new performance tier

The AOC Q27G4SM is a brand-new gaming monitor featuring an ultra-fast and ultra-bright display. The model is built around a 27-inch Fast IPS display panel with a QHD resolution and a Mini LED backlight paired with a Quantum Dot Color layer. With a full‑array Mini LED backlight with 1152 independently controlled zones and a total of 4608 mini LEDs, the screen delivers 700 nits of HDR brightness…

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Asus ROG Strix XG259QNSR Ace and Asus ROG Strix XG259QNSR-W Ace debut with 420Hz displays

The Asus ROG Strix XG259QNSR Ace and Asus ROG Strix XG259QNSR-W Ace are the black and white colorways of one and the same monitor that has just been launched by Asus. It arrives with a tournament‑grade 420 Hz refresh rate (OC) and a minimum 0.3 ms response time, positioning it among the fastest IPS monitors currently available. The 24.5-inch Fast IPS display has an FHD resolution and is paired…

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Goldkey secures NT$3.6 billion loan to expand AI server memory business

Goldkey Technology has completed and signed a three-year syndicated loan worth NT$3.6 billion (US$111.3 million) to support inventory growth and working capital needs tied to AI servers and other high-demand markets. The Taiwan memory module maker said the financing will also back materials purchases as it prepares to expand its high-end RDIMM business in the second half of 2026.

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