Drones emerge as new growth area for rugged IPCs targeting ground control stations

Rugged industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers are shifting their focus to drones, with ground control stations (GCS) serving as the primary entry point. Industry players note that since the Russia-Ukraine war, drones have become a decisive weapon on modern battlefields. Compared to the drones themselves, GCS devices share similarities with existing rugged tablet product lines, positioning 2026 as a key year for shipment growth.

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US reportedly reviews TSMC-made Nvidia H200 shipments, weighs 25% duty

US regulators have introduced a new inspection protocol for Nvidia’s H200 accelerators destined for China, requiring chips manufactured by TSMC to be shipped to the US for national security review before they can be re-exported. The unusual routing underscores Washington’s effort to maintain visibility over advanced computing hardware as global memory shortages threaten to slow new data center deployments through 2027.

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Gigabyte MO27Q28GR is official but not completely revealed

The Gigabyte MO27Q28GR is a new OLED gaming monitor that appeared on Gigabyte’s website for a day before its product page was closed down. Still, there are screenshots, photos, and a promotional video by Gigabyte that give us a glimpse of the main Gigabyte MO27Q28GR specifications. Most likely, this monitor will get a formal announcement at CES 2026, which is less than a month away. The Gigabyte…

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Taiwan home appliance brands shift to commercial, overseas, and rental markets amid downturn

Inflation, tariffs, a shrinking housing market, and changing consumer habits have dampened sales of TVs and other home appliances in recent years, leading manufacturers to turn their focus to energy-saving and smart home products, as well as strengthening their presence in the commercial sector by launching new business models to counter the economic slowdown.

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WITS breaks revenue record again with strong AI and internet-sector growth

WITS, formerly Wistron Information Technology and Services (Wistron ITS), reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.08 billion (approx. US$34.5 million) for November 2025, up 7.2% from the previous month and 18% year-over-year, marking a new monthly record after its peak in September. Consolidated revenue for the first eleven months reached NT$10.43 billion, an 11.5% increase year-over-year and already higher than the full-year total for 2024.

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FarEasTone taps satellite tech to bridge Indonesia’s healthcare divide

FarEasTone (FET) has taken a major step in exporting its telemedicine capabilities abroad, announcing on Dec. 8 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan’s Teleport Access Services and Indonesia’s state-owned satellite operator Telkomsat. The three parties will jointly develop satellite-based telemedicine services aimed at remote and underserved communities across Indonesia’s far-flung islands.

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Ta Liang PCB and advanced packaging orders surge, equipment lead times hit 6 months

PCB and semiconductor equipment manufacturer Ta Liang Technology reported a surge in orders as AI chip and AI server demand solidifies. Customers have been investing to expand capacity, driving demand for high-end CCD back-drilling machines, semiconductor advanced packaging measurement, and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment to increase in 2025. This pushed cumulative revenue for the first 11 months of 2025 beyond the total for 2024, setting a record.

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