The annual “360°MOBILITY Mega Shows,” a major gathering for the auto parts and mobility industry, opens on the 14th, drawing heightened attention to the growing role of Taiwan’s suppliers in next-generation automotive technology. As software-defined vehicles (SDVs) emerge as a central industry direction, the share of automotive semiconductors and software in vehicle development is rising rapidly, according to a DIGITIMES Research report.

Google has transformed its search engine by adding an AI mode feature on the search page that semantically understands user queries to provide AI-generated summaries. This shift has disrupted traditional search and its associated business models and rules. Meanwhile, the parallel evolution of SEO and GEO has created vast new business opportunities, attracting multiple companies to invest in related developments.

Winmate’s focus on edge AI and defense markets could reshape its global footprint, promising higher-margin sales and expanded production in Europe, the US, Japan, and Thailand. Customers and investors may see stronger order visibility, a diversified supply chain and volume growth from 2026 as edge AI shifts to integrated solutions.

Despite slowing growth in the foldable smartphone market, Apple has reportedly increased its foldable display panel inventory by 20% for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Fold, signaling a significant boost to the segment. Industry and consumer attention now centers on how Apple will tackle the persistent screen crease issue.