Early orders and tariff fears cool NB demand in holiday quarter

The traditional year-end peak for notebook shipments has failed to materialize in the fourth quarter of 2025, with demand weaker than even the typically slow midyear months. Supply chain executives blame early inventory pull-ins tied to US tariff concerns and fading consumer appetite in major markets, signaling that this year’s holiday shopping season may disappoint.

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LGES probes alleged leak linked to India’s Ola Electric

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) is facing a major security breach involving the theft of its high-density pouch-type battery technology, which reportedly ended up in the hands of Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ola Electric. The incident has raised significant concerns about the protection of South Korea’s core industrial technologies.

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ViewSonic XG2730D-4K offers precision and performance on a dual-mode 4K Fast IPS display

The ViewSonic XG2730D-4K is a premium 27-inch monitor aimed at professionals and serious enthusiasts who demand high-resolution visuals, accurate color reproduction, and responsive performance. It blends a sharp 4K UHD panel with features designed for content creation, multimedia consumption, and gaming, offering a versatile display option for users who need both pixel density and speed. The…

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AOC AGON Pro Q27G20SM offers 1200 nits of peak brightness and a 320Hz refresh rate

The AOC AGON Pro Q27G20SM is a 27-inch competitive gaming monitor that blends extreme speed with high-fidelity color and professional HDR performance. Built around Fast IPS technology and a QHD (2560 x 1440) panel, this monitor targets esports players and creators who demand a balance of low latency, ultra-high refresh rates, and accurate color reproduction. AOC AGON Pro Q27G20SM specifications…

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The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is a dual-mode powerhouse with up to a 720Hz refresh rate

Asus has fully revealed the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, arriving just months after its Gamescom 2025 debut. This monitor takes the best of cutting-edge OLED technology and packages it into a flexible, performance-first display that appeals to competitive gamers and creative professionals alike. Its headline feature is a compact 26.5-inch QHD panel that pushes refresh rates to extreme levels, while…

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Trump prepares Plan B as world awaits Supreme Court hearing

In Learning Resources v. Trump, the administration states that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 authorizes the president to impose tax rates on any country at any level. On November 5, 2025, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether US President Donald Trump has overstepped federal law with his tariff impositions. Both the US Court of International Trade (CIT) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) have previously ruled that Trump did not have power under the IEEPA to set tariffs under the alleged national emergency.

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Largan reports stable operations with 5% revenue growth through October 2025

Largan announced on November 5, 2025, that its self-calculated consolidated revenue for October reached NT$6.261 billion (US$202.7 million), remaining flat compared to September but down 5% from the same period a year ago. The company’s cumulative consolidated revenue for the first ten months of 2025 totaled NT$50.19 billion, marking a 5% increase from a year earlier.

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