SmartGreen’s energy tech wins CA$860M Grid Vici deal in Canada

Wire and cable maker Hotron Precision Electronic Industrial’s subsidiary, SmartGreen Solution, signed a long-term partnership with Canadian company Grid Vici on March 5, 2026. From June 2026 to December 2030, SmartGreen will serve as Grid Vici’s exclusive manufacturing supplier, securing orders valued at up to NT$20 billion (US$630 million) over 3-5 years. Shipments are expected to begin in 2026.

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GCS eyes 200G optical component ramp in 2026 as AI demand grows

Driven by AI workloads, global data traffic is expanding rapidly. Compound semiconductor firm GCS Holdings said the optical module market remains undersupplied, with cloud service providers (CSPs) accelerating orders. The company has positioned itself across both receiver and transmitter components and targets mass production of 200G photodiodes (PD) and CW laser products in 2026, with shipments expected to increase from 2025 levels.

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TCL 27P3A Pro and TCL 27P3A are launched with advanced QHD QD-Mini LED displays

TCL has released another pair of fast gaming monitors in China – the TCL 27P3A Pro and the TCL 27P3A. The 27P3A Pro arrives with a 320Hz QHD QD-Mini LED display, while the 27P3A boasts a 260Hz QHD QD-Mini LED panel. Each is backed by 1196 local dimming zones and delivers a peak brightness of 1200 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 1000 support. The Tmoc Super Dynamic Sharpness tuning is also on board…

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2026 LG QNED72, QNED71, QNED70, and QNED7E series pricing and availability for Germany

LG’s standard 2026 QNED TVs sit below the QNED evo models and focus on delivering a more affordable balance of quantum‑dot color, NanoCell filtering, and mid‑range backlight systems. As seen below, for Germany, they comprise four series – QNED72, QNED71, QNED70, and QNED7E. Specifications, features, and distinguishing differences will be known upon market launch. So far, even the most basic…

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TCL 32X3A is a new dual-mode 4K OLED+ monitor for China

TCL made it to the news today, launching a total of 11 monitors in its home market, China. Whether these products will make it overseas remains to be seen. The most premium of them all is the TCL 32X3A. This monitor boasts a 31.5-inch OLED+ display panel with a native 4K resolution and a 160Hz refresh rate. When needed, you can switch to an FHD @ 480 Hz mode. The screen delivers a peak brightness…

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The TCL 27C3A Pro QD-Mini LED gaming monitor debuts with dual-mode 4K 165Hz support

Another highlight from today’s TCL event is the TCL 27C3A Pro – a 27‑inch QD‑Mini LED gaming monitor built around the company’s latest “Wanzone Partition” backlight technology and designed to push image quality and responsiveness well beyond typical Mini LED offerings. The display supports a dual‑mode configuration -4K at 165Hz or FHD at 320Hz – paired with an XDR peak brightness of 2200 nits…

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TCL 27P2A Ultra debuts as the world’s highest refresh rate Mini LED gaming monitor

The TCL 27P2A Ultra was unveiled today as the world’s highest refresh rate Mini LED gaming monitor. Aimed squarely at professional esports players, this 27-inch model features a QHD resolution panel capable of running in two performance modes: up to 500Hz at QHD and an extraordinary 1040Hz at FHD, a figure that pushes the limits of what current GPUs can realistically deliver. This extreme refresh…

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2026 LG W6, G6, C6, and B6 OLED series pricing and availability for Germany

LG Germany released the pricing and availability of the four 2026 LG OLED series of TVs for the local market. Pricing is provisional and, usually, upon market launch, LG offers plenty of incentives. Without further ado, here they are: 2026 LG W6 OLED evo series The LG OLED evo W6 True Wireless models pair a 9 mm‑class panel with a separate Zero Connect Box that sends lossless 4K audio and video…

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2026 LG MRGB96, MRGB88, MRGB87, and MRGB86 Micro RGB evo series pricing and availability for Germany

In Germany and in Europe, respectively, the 2026 LG Micro RGB evo TVs will arrive in several series. Below, we list the ones LG addressed with details about pricing and availability. The exact differences between the series will become duly known once the full specifications and features are released. 2026 LG MRGB96 Micro RGB evo series LG 100MRGB96B9 – May; EUR 9999 LG 86MRGB96B9B – July; EUR…

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