Viking AI revenue jumps to 12% as resistor lead times stretch to 15 weeks

Viking, a major maker of automotive thin-film resistors, said AI-related revenue rose quickly to 12% in the first quarter of 2026 from less than 5%, helped by stronger shipments for data centers, server power supplies, and other applications. The company also said resistor lead times have stretched from five weeks to about 15 weeks as AI demand tightens capacity.

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LG 45GX950B arrives with a 44.5-inch 5K2K OLED display and 330Hz dual-mode

The LG 45GX950B has opened for pre‑orders in Japan, marking the arrival of LG’s latest 44.5‑inch curved OLED gaming monitor with MLA technology. It closely follows last year’s LG 45GX950A, refining the formula with a 5K2K resolution panel, an aggressive 800R curvature, and a virtually borderless four‑sided frame. With a pixel density of 125 PPI and an RGWB subpixel structure, the display delivers…

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Transcend chair sees AI memory supercycle

AI will bring an epochal technology revolution, as did the invention of steam power and electricity, according to Transcend Information chairman Chung-Won Shu. He argued that DRAM and NAND flash will face shortages in 2026-2027 and could remain undersupplied in 2028. He said Transcend’s multi-level cell (MLC) NAND inventory, bought before certain memory manufacturers stopped production, is enough for about one year. Shu added that the company has recently broken into China’s cloud service provider (CSP) supply chains, underscoring a structural change in the memory industry.

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China’s cybersecurity AI charges ahead despite US model lockout

AI is upending the world of cybersecurity, as more capable models and agentic capabilities bring about new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, along with new ways to discover and patch them. While major US AI companies have so far led the race, Chinese firms are also using AI to stay competitive and create similarly powerful tools, even as they are officially shut out of the most advanced American models.

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