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Jan
06
Jan
Samsung R95H is the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV
06
Jan
TCL’s RGB mini LED claims on Q9M TV draw industry scrutiny
TCL’s marketing of its entry-level RGB Mini LED television has come under closer industry scrutiny after market research firm Omdia said the product does not fully adopt the RGB backlight architecture implied by its branding. The findings have prompted discussion among analysts and regional media about how emerging display technologies are defined and communicated to consumers, particularly as competition intensifies in the premium TV segment.
06
Jan
China accelerates semiconductor self-sufficiency through foundry M&A: updates on Hua Hong, SMIC
China’s semiconductor sector is entering a new phase of domestic consolidation, as leading foundries Hua Hong Semiconductor and SMIC move to tighten control over key manufacturing assets. The deals reflect Beijing’s drive to localise chip production, strengthen mature-node capacity, and curb reliance on external supply chains amid sustained US-China technology tensions.
06
Jan
Taiwan leverages AI export surge to boost tourism, domestic demand
At the start of 2026, Taiwan’s electronic components and AI server industries continue to post strong export momentum, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud services. Production indices are expected to register double-digit year-over-year growth, with key indicators like demand, raw material inputs, and pricing all trending upward.
06
Jan
As supply chains fracture, Foxconn repositions for the auto age
The true significance of Foxconn’s acquisition of Luxgen lies less in the purchase of a single automotive brand than in how the deal helps the company redefine its role and identity at a moment when geopolitics and industrial transformation are converging.
06
Jan
China Mobile, CNBM anchor Huaxin Micro-Nano’s 8-inch MEMS expansion
China’s drive to localize high-value sensor manufacturing gained momentum this week, as China Mobile and China National Building Material (CNBM) Group became core shareholders of Anhui Huaxin Micro-Nano Integrated Circuit Co., an emerging domestic MEMS foundry specializing in 8-inch wafers.
06
Jan
SK Hynix says HBM3E to dominate memory in 2026 as HBM4 ramps up
SK Hynix expects its fifth-generation high-bandwidth memory, HBM3E, to remain the dominant product in the AI-driven memory market through 2026, even as preparations accelerate for a transition to HBM4, Yonhap News Agency reported.
06
Jan
Qualcomm, Google bet big on RISC-V for AI dominance
As AI drives demand for advanced computing infrastructure, chip architectures are at a crossroads. While proprietary instruction set architectures (ISAs) like x86 and Arm dominate the market, their closed nature and high licensing fees increasingly hinder innovation.
06
Jan
HKC reportedly eyes OLED debut as industry pivots to bigger panels
HKC, a major Chinese display manufacturer, is weighing a potential entry into organic light-emitting diode production through a proposed sixth-generation facility. The move would mark a shift for the liquid crystal display specialist. However, it faces technical hurdles and skepticism from equipment suppliers.