MSI MAG 274QPF X32 is launched with a 320Hz QHD Fast IPS display

The MSI MAG 274QPF X32 is a 27‑inch gaming monitor that targets competitive players by combining a high‑resolution panel with an ultra‑fast refresh rate and low response time, delivering fluid motion and sharp detail for fast‑paced games. Its core strengths are a WQHD (2560×1440) resolution, a very high refresh rate, and a sub‑millisecond response time. MSI MAG 274QPF X32 specifications MSI’s…

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Ligitek Electronics to invest in silicon photonics in cleanroom facilities with government support

Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Ligitek Electronics announced plans to enter the silicon photonics (SiPh) sector, investing tens of millions of New Taiwan dollars in cleanroom equipment and talent expansion by the first quarter of 2026. The company aims to diversify revenue streams by boosting contributions from invisible light, automotive, and engineering sectors while reducing dependence on LED components, projecting 2026 revenue to surpass that of 2025.

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Research insight: Horizon Robotics leads China’s push for autonomous driving independence

China’s self-driving car market is surging, with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) now installed in over 60% of new vehicles. Yet the high-end autonomous driving chip market remains dominated by American suppliers, who control nearly 70% of the sector. Against a backdrop of rising Sino-US geopolitical tensions, Chinese chipmakers and autonomous driving solution providers are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology and accelerate domestic innovation.

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Silver prices spike, but King Core holds off on hikes as Japan-Europe orders strengthen into 2026

King Core Electronics said it is watching the passive-component industry’s price-hike discussions as silver costs soar, acknowledging that its own chip beads, inductors, and coils also consume significant volumes of silver paste. But with a far smaller scale than Yageo and Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics, the company does not plan to raise prices in 2025, while leaving open the option to follow peers if raw-material costs continue to climb.

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China’s top passive-component maker ignites 30% price surge

Price hikes are spreading across the passive component sector again. Following increases by several Taiwan-based suppliers, Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology (Fenghua Hi-Tech) has raised prices for distributors and direct customers, with new rates taking effect immediately and certain products rising by up to 30%. The move has sparked debate over whether the passive component sector is approaching a rare “once-in-a-decade” cyclical peak.

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Musk eyes in-house chip fab, citing TSMC, Samsung fail to keep up with Tesla’s AI ambitions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed intentions to construct an in-house wafer fabrication facility, or TeraFab, to meet soaring AI chip demand that surpasses current industry manufacturing capabilities. In an interview with investor Ron Baron, Musk highlighted the company’s expanding AI chip requirements and expressed concerns over reliance on external foundries such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics.

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Trump reportedly prepares ‘Genesis Mission’ as White House drafts order to curb State AI laws

US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order on Nov. 24 to launch a national artificial intelligence (AI) initiative dubbed the “Genesis Mission,” according to Department of Energy officials cited by Bloomberg. The effort is designed to boost US AI development and frame the technology race as a strategic contest on par with the Manhattan Project and the space race.

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Foxtron’s expected Luxgen acquisition looms over investor briefings

The Yulon Group is set for a high-stakes week, with a string of online investor briefings scheduled from November 19 to 20 by Yulon Motor, Nissan Taiwan, China Motor, Yulon Finance, and Kian-Shen. But industry attention is overwhelmingly focused on one issue: the widely circulated expectation that Foxtron Vehicle Technologies—a joint venture between Yulon and Foxconn—will acquire Yulon Motor’s homegrown Luxgen brand.

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Pegatron’s T.H. Tung says memory price surge will not directly impact downstream foundries

Concerns over consumer electronics demand are increasing because of the memory price surge. Analysts warn that this could hurt the profits of downstream foundries. However, Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung emphasized in an interview that memory price fluctuations have no direct impact on foundry profitability, and that Taiwan’s electronics industry is well-experienced in handling such cyclical trends.

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