Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has introduced an indoor drone inspection system at its thermal power plants, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze boiler tube surfaces in real time and automatically detect cracks. This development replaces the traditional, labor-intensive method of erecting scaffolding to manually inspect the tubes, enabling broader coverage and speeding up repair processes.

TCL CSOT arrived at CES 2026 with a lineup that pushes display technology into new territory, presenting breakthroughs in image fidelity, eye‑care technology, sustainable design, AI‑driven innovation, and next‑generation form factors under its APEX philosophy. (A) Under “Amazing Display Experience,” TCL CSOT pushes immersion to new heights. The 98‑inch HVA Ultra Infinity View TV introduces an…

China’s push to localize its semiconductor equipment supply chain has reached an unexpected milestone. Domestic tools accounted for 35% of chipmaking equipment used in 2025, up from 25% a year earlier and well above the government’s original 30% target. Data from Jiemian News, SCMP, and Cacnews show localization has risen from just 7% in 2020, a nearly 400% increase in five years. In key process steps such as etching and thin-film deposition, Chinese tools now exceed 40% adoption.