Ainos unveils world’s first AI Nose module, digitizing smell for transformative industrial and medical applications

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how machines see and hear, and the next frontier is smell. US-based olfaction technology developer Ainos has introduced the world’s first commercial AI Nose module, featuring globally patented technology and a proprietary Smell Language Model (SLM) that enables machines to analyze odor with human-level precision.

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Kenmec partners with Germany’s Neura Robotics to automate semiconductor back-end processes

Kenmec Mechanical Engineering has entered into an exclusive agency agreement with German humanoid robot startup Neura Robotics to enhance intelligent in-factory logistics, with an initial focus on automating semiconductor back-end processes. The partnership aims to provide automation solutions to address labor-intensive tasks in packaging and testing.

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Nvidia’s impossible dilemma: trust on a string between Washington and Beijing

Nvidia’s H20 chips have unexpectedly emerged as a new flashpoint in the intensifying tech rivalry between the United States and China. Reports that Washington installs trackers on servers using Nvidia chips from Dell and Super Micro during shipment have fueled Beijing’s suspicions, deepening its long-standing distrust of American chip security.

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Sunplus sees uneven recovery: auto orders rebound, consumer chips under strain

Sunplus Group warned that the consumer electronics slump and rising competition from Chinese chipmakers will cloud its outlook for the second half of 2025. The Taiwan-based IC design company, parent of Generalplus and Sunplus Innovation Technology, expects automotive chip orders and AI-driven products to support growth but cautioned that tariffs and broader macroeconomic risks could still limit momentum.

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Pixel 10 powered by Tensor G5 on TSMC 3nm with 34% CPU gain and 60% faster AI

Alphabet Inc. has introduced its latest Pixel 10 series smartphones featuring the newly developed Tensor G5 processor, marking the company’s most significant upgrade in custom chip design. The Tensor G5 is the first Pixel chip manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)’s 3nm technology, delivering enhanced performance and energy efficiency.

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Meta confirms hiring freeze in AI division amid restructuring and prior talent recruitment

Meta Platforms Inc. has confirmed a hiring freeze in its artificial intelligence (AI) division following recent aggressive recruitment efforts. The company paused new hires and internal transfers within the AI department after bringing in over 50 AI specialists, according to a spokesperson. Limited external recruitments may continue, but require approval from Meta AI head Alexandr Wang.

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EV sales plunge in Taiwan; Yulon eyes overseas growth

Facing a challenging economic environment, Taiwan’s new car market saw softened demand in the first half of 2025, particularly among electric vehicles (EVs). In response, Local brand Yulon Motor reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its collaboration with Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, targeting both domestic demand and international markets. At the center of its strategy is the expansion of its Luxgen N7 EV offering.

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