Stellantis, Microsoft ink five-year deal to scale AI, cybersecurity
Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic partnership on April 16 to co-develop AI, cybersecurity, and engineering capabilities.
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Spanish startup Openchip targets 2028 launch on agentic AI wave
Openchip’s growth and product roadmap could reshape AI computing supply chains and deployment costs globally, offering lower-power alternatives and CPU-independent modules that could ease constraints for data centers, research institutions, and defense contractors. The developments signal potential new suppliers for countries pursuing sovereign AI capabilities.
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Aurotek launches three AI robots to boost Taiwan’s smart automation market
Aurotek’s unveiling of three new intelligent robots on April 16, developed with partner Pudu Robotics, signals broader options for global industries seeking automation. The system targets cleaning, inspection, and material handling, promising faster deployment, improved operational resilience, and potential labor-cost mitigation for manufacturers, logistics, and facility managers worldwide.
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Samsung R95H Micro RGB TVs specifications and pricing for the U.S.
The 2026 Samsung R95H Micro RGB series is officially launched in the U.S. as one of the company’s most advanced consumer displays to date. The series comprises four models, including an oversized 130″ model: Samsung MRN130R95H – specifications; N/A Samsung MRN85R95H – specifications; USD 6500 Samsung MRN75R95H – specifications; USD 6500 Samsung MRN65R95H – specifications; USD 6500 The Samsung…
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The AOC Q27G11SE/P is here with a 340Hz QHD Fast IPS display
The AOC Q27G11SE/P has just been added to the AOC gaming monitors lineup as an upgraded variant of the 2024 AOC Q27G11SE. It can also be seen as a version of the AOC Q27G3S2/P because the Q27G11SE/P uses the same display panel but is housed in a different body with a tilt-only stand. The monitor is expected to use TCL CSOT’s SG270HG05‑1 panel – a 27‑inch IPS display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution…
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AOC Q27G3S2/P and AOC Q27G3S2 are two near-identical 27″ QHD monitors with ultra-high refresh rates
AOC is expanding its gaming lineup with two new 27‑inch monitors – the AOC Q27G3S2 and the AOC Q27G3S2/P – both positioned as high‑performance QHD displays aimed at competitive gamers. While the two models share nearly all core specifications, they use different display panels, with the “P” variant introducing a slightly higher native and overclocked refresh rate, making it the more…
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Meta’s Manus deal further exacerbates Chinese startups’ exodus to Singapore and US
The US$2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus by Meta Platforms has sent shockwaves through the Chinese tech ecosystem, exposing the fragility of the “Singapore-washing” strategy that many founders once relied on to sidestep geopolitical crossfires. The deal, which was finalized in early 2026, triggered an aggressive response from Beijing, forcing a sweeping reallocation of resources among startups operating in the gray zone between Chinese origins and global ambitions.
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Interview: Semidynamics expands from SoC to rack-level solutions, targeting memory-intensive AI inference
Spain-based AI chip startup Semidynamics has recently seen a wave of positive developments. Its first chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 3nm process, has successfully completed tape-out, and just weeks ago, the company secured an investment commitment from SK Hynix. Both significantly enhance its operational credibility and global visibility. CEO Roger Espasa stated that the company’s proprietary Gazzillion technology is a specialized memory subsystem designed to address one of AI’s most pressing challenges today: inefficient memory utilization, which has led to persistent supply constraints.
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Visionox starts 8.6G AMOLED tool install, pushes FMM-free OLED
China-based display maker Visionox is stepping up its push into next-generation AMOLED manufacturing, announcing on April 15 a key milestone at its 8.6-generation production line in Hefei. The first lithography system has been moved into the main cleanroom, marking a transition from construction to equipment installation and process integration, and laying the groundwork for initial panel output and mass production.
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SK Hynix invests in RISC-V chip designer Semidynamics
SK Hynix has invested in Semidynamics, a Spanish fabless chip designer, as part of a push to expand its presence in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor ecosystem.