DDI maker FocalTech takes US$41 million impairment hit, doubles down on OLED touch and automotive ICs

FocalTech Systems, a display driver IC (DDI) supplier, held an earnings conference on February 26. Chairman Genda Hu said 2025 operations came in below expectations, as the fading effect of China’s subsidy programs and memory shortages weakened smartphone demand, with possible headwinds continuing into 2026. The first quarter is a seasonal low point, with demand expected to recover gradually from the second quarter.

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Taiwan Mobile highlights trends toward ‘AI Native’ workflows, Open APIs at MWC 2026

The 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) is taking place from March 2-5 in Barcelona, Spain, focusing this year on how AI and smart connectivity are driving industry upgrade momentum in “The IQ Era.” Taiwan Mobile’s delegation to MWC 2026 will be headed by company president Jamie Lin, accompanied for the first time by chief information officer Rock Tsai, who points to the increasingly cloud-based and software-driven nature of both core networks and network management as the global telecom industry advances in integrating AI.

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Nvidia confirms liquid cooling as standard, boosting supply chain revenue outlook

Nvidia delivered a strong fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings report and issued an optimistic forecast, driven by robust sales of its GB architecture AI servers. Notably, liquid cooling paired with the GB architecture has officially become a standard feature. Nvidia stressed that liquid cooling no longer poses a shipment bottleneck, dispelling earlier industry concerns sparked by CEO Jensen Huang’s CES remarks.

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