CES 2026: Amazon’s Zoox debuts public driverless robotaxi with 360° sensing

Amazon’s autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, officially launched its driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas, US, in September 2025. This marks the first time a fully driverless taxi—designed from the ground up without a steering wheel or pedals—has been open to the general public in the US. During CES 2026, DIGITIMES conducted an on-site ride experience to evaluate its performance.

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CES 2026: AI glasses and automotive electronics lead the way as Chinese startups seek new growth

At CES 2026, AI glasses and automotive electronics emerge as the two most promising growth sectors, with Chinese companies positioned at the intersection of these technology trends. Advances in AI model computing efficiency, hardware miniaturization, and favorable policies are accelerating the mass-market adoption of related products.

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CES 2026: ProLogium unveils new solid-state lithium ceramic battery platform

ProLogium Technology, a developer of lithium ceramic solid-state batteries, marked its 20th anniversary at CES 2026 by unveiling its proprietary “Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Lithium Ceramic Battery” technology. The company also introduced a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) battery modules and outlined plans to extend the platform into applications including electric construction machinery, e-bikes, humanoid robots, and energy storage systems (ESS) for AI data centers.

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OpenAI’s reported shift to Foxconn signals a push into consumer AI hardware

As OpenAI expands its generative AI applications and integrates AI assistants more deeply into everyday life, the company is actively developing a lineup of consumer hardware products. This move aims to extend OpenAI’s reach beyond its current cloud and software services into consumer-grade devices, creating an end-to-end use case that has attracted significant market attention for the design and mass production of its prototypes.

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Asus claims top spot among Taiwanese notebook brands as industry undergo AI-driven shift

Taiwan’s leading notebook makers have experienced significant shifts in brand value driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report released on January 5, 2026. The 2025 Taiwan Best Global Brand Value Ranking, compiled by Interbrand and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), ranked Asus first with a brand value of US$2.595 billion, up 14% from the previous year.

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Supermicro expands manufacturing, liquid-cooling capacity for Nvidia Vera Rubin AI platforms

Supermicro announced expansions in manufacturing and liquid-cooling capabilities to support the deployment of data center-scale systems optimized for the Nvidia Vera Rubin and Rubin platforms. The company said the enhancements are intended to enable faster delivery of Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 and HGX Rubin NVL8 systems to hyperscale and enterprise customers.

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LG Electronics India’s APA settlement clears decade-long tax overhang, boosts balance-sheet visibility

LG Electronics India Limited said it has concluded an Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) with India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), bringing closure to long-standing transfer pricing disputes and significantly reducing historical tax-related uncertainties. The agreement was signed on January 5, 2026, and covers nine years from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2023, following an application originally filed on March 29, 2018.

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