Foxconn pulls ahead of Quanta and Wistron in Nvidia AI server race

Foxconn has jumped out to a significant early lead over rivals Quanta Computer and Wistron in the high-stakes race to build Nvidia’s next-generation AI servers, according to industry sources. The move positions the company to dominate the production of the world’s most advanced computing hardware as cloud providers, tech companies, and entire nations escalate their investments in AI.

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Sintrones logs record IPC projects, eyes 4Q25 revenue peak and 2026 growth momentum

Impacted by tariffs, Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker Sintrones Technology underperformed expectations in 2025. However, Chairman Kevin Hsu remains confident about recovery, pointing to record project volumes, diversification beyond automotive applications, and emerging opportunities in defense and edge AI. Revenue is expected to stabilize from September, with the fourth quarter projected to become the peak of 2025.

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Alibaba stakes out AI chip ecosystem, setting up a clash with Huawei

Alibaba is steadily building a vertically integrated chip ecosystem that spans cloud computing, AI chip design, and advanced packaging. People’s Daily recently revealed a patent on “integrated circuit components and chip packaging structures,” signaling Alibaba’s deeper push into advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration as it strengthens its high-performance processor roadmap.

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A new arms race in orbit: nations brace for conflict beyond Earth

In recent months, space has become an increasingly contested domain. Unusual orbital behavior by a Russian military satellite—seen repeatedly approaching foreign government and commercial satellites and allegedly releasing unidentified objects—has alarmed Western defense agencies. China’s satellites, too, have conducted risky maneuvers, raising global concerns over the need for enhanced space defense capabilities.

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Acer Medical readies AI tool to help hospitals cope with staff shortages

AI penetration rates at hospitals have surged in the past three years, and generative AI in particular has profoundly impacted the way that the healthcare system works, according to Acer Medical chairman Allen Lien. However, small and medium-sized hospitals often lack the resources and manpower to develop and implement AI solutions, and Acer Medical’s aiMed platform aims to alleviate such hospital staffing shortages.

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