Hisense has launched the E8S Pro series in China, positioning it as a flagship Mini‑LED TV aimed squarely at gamers and home‑theatre enthusiasts who want extreme brightness, fast motion handling, and built‑in high‑end audio. The range includes 75‑, 85‑ and 100‑inch models and is already available through major Chinese retailers such as JD.com, with pricing that starts at CNY 16,599 for the…

Rare earth elements (REEs), comprising 17 chemical elements including the 15 lanthanides from lanthanum (La, atomic number 57) to lutetium (Lu, 71), plus scandium and yttrium, are essential materials with unique optical, electrical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. Often called “industrial vitamins” or “industrial gold,” REEs are indispensable in many high-tech industries.

The global AI race enters a new phase in 2025, shifting focus from advanced cloud algorithms and high-performance computing chips to the coldest yet most critical physical constraint: electricity. Analysis firm Goldman Sachs highlights that power provision is fast becoming the “physical limit” for AI development.

At a seminar held on April 28, 2025, by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), experts highlighted the stark contrast in quantum talent development and industry application between Taiwan and the Netherlands. Jeff Lin, general director of ITRI’s Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center, noted that although the Netherlands has a population of 18 million and produces about 200 quantum master’s and PhD graduates annually, Taiwan—with 23 million people—only trains around 50 quantum specialists each year. Moreover, Taiwanese quantum talents often find it difficult to secure relevant jobs.