AOC 25G4KUR is launched in Europe with a 420Hz FHD 24.5-inch Fast IPS display

The AOC 25G4KUR is a cutting-edge e-sports monitor built around a 24.5-inch Fast IPS panel, offering Full HD resolution and an astonishing 420Hz refresh rate. Designed for competitive gaming, it delivers ultra-fast performance with a 0.3ms MPRT and a minimum 1ms GTG response time. The maximum 420Hz refresh rate is achieved through the DisplayPort 1.4 connection, while the two HDMI 2.0 ports…

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AOC C32G40ZE breaks cover with a 31.5-inch curved VA display and a 260Hz refresh rate

AOC has unveiled the C32G40ZE, a 31.5-inch curved gaming monitor designed to deliver speed, immersion, and visual clarity for competitive players. The new model, positioned as a high-performance eSports display, features a 1500R curved VA panel with Full HD resolution and a blistering 260 Hz refresh rate. Combined with a rapid 0.3ms MPRT response time and Adaptive-Sync technology supporting…

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Jufan rides the ‘clean-tech squeeze’ as hydraulics push into chips, clinics, and robots

Driven by a global upgrade in advanced manufacturing, hydraulic components are expanding beyond traditional heavy industries into semiconductor, medical, and precision equipment sectors. At its recent investor conference, Jufan expressed optimism about growth in semiconductors, molds, medical devices, and machine tools, projecting continued operational expansion in 2026.

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Automakers under siege: cyberattacks threaten electric and digital transformation

As mainstream automakers accelerate their push toward electrification and digitalization, an “invisible siege” from the digital world is rapidly closing in. Hackers are no longer just stealing data; they are exploiting vulnerabilities exposed during costly upgrades to automotive electronic/electrical (E/E) architectures, complicating the industry’s already high-stakes transformation.

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China’s fast-iterating humanoid robots challenge US leadership

The United States and China remain locked in a humanoid-robotics competition. Solomon Technology chairman Johnny Chen says the US leads in software and foundation models, while China advances faster in hardware and iteration cycles. He noted that Chinese systems cost about one-fifth of their US counterparts, making the gap difficult for other countries to close.

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US pushes 50-50 chip split, but Taiwan’s 10x capacity lead says otherwise

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick previously proposed the idea of a 50–50 chip split between Taiwan and the US, but it is unclear whether this reflects Lutnick’s personal values or an official goal of President Donald Trump. Regardless, Taiwanese negotiators have denied discussing such an arrangement with the US. Based on TSMC’s ongoing production expansions in Taiwan, the US will not be able to reach that target for advanced process chip capacity during Trump’s term. Taiwan’s pace of capacity growth far outpaces the US’s capabilities.

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