2026 Philips PQS8701 and Philips PQS8601 Ambilight TV specifications and features

Philips is expanding its signature lighting‑driven TV experience with the new PQS8701 (a.k.a. PQS8711, PQS8731, and PQS8751) and PQS8601 (a.k.a. PQS8611, PQS8631, and PQS8651) series, a 4K QLED lineup built around the company’s latest Ambilight innovations and a renewed focus on smart‑home integration, picture processing and eco‑conscious design. The result is a television that feels less like a…

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Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQML5F launches with a 320Hz Fast IPS panel and AI‑enhanced precision

The Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQML5F is a brand-new 27‑inch QHD gaming monitor engineered for players who demand extreme speed, clarity, and competitive‑grade responsiveness. Built around a 2560 x 1440 px Fast IPS panel, the display delivers a maximum refresh rate of 320 Hz, supported by a 1 ms GTG response time and a minimum response as low as 0.3 ms. This combination positions the VG27AQML5F as one…

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Tesla-linked expansion by Taiwan’s Aleees underscores shifts in global battery supply chains

Taiwanese cathode materials maker Aleees has disclosed an expansion plan to meet North American demand for lithium iron phosphate precursor materials. The move highlights Tesla’s broader push to localize its battery supply chain, reduce exposure to China-linked technology and materials risks, and secure upstream capacity for electric vehicle production worldwide.

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Commentary: Precision vs. breadth—Why Taiwan’s lens giants have opposite CPO playbooks

Optical industry leaders Largan and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) have recently discussed progress in co-packaged optics (CPO), a key non-smartphone growth driver, and their strategies differ sharply. As customer demand and orders become clearer and more firmly secured, both companies have also turned markedly more confident, having taken a more cautious stance in prior quarters.

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Taiwan IC distributor Edom eyes four growth engines beyond cloud AI

As cloud service providers ramp up investment in AI infrastructure, Edom chairman Wayne Tseng said rising costs for materials, production equipment and labour will keep overall market supply tight in the second half of 2026, with price increases likely to continue. He also said AI is moving from the cloud into enterprise applications, with power, cybersecurity, optics and the medical sector set to become four key growth areas.

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