Apple’s US$599 MacBook Neo uses A18 Pro, partly due to supply constraints
Apple’s newly introduced MacBook Neo, a low-cost laptop priced from US$599, uses the A18 Pro chip instead of the newer A19 Pro, according to a report from Wccftech, which attributed the decision partly to supply constraints affecting advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes.
AW 2026: how AX is advancing traditional automation
Automation World (AW) 2026 has concluded at COEX in Seoul, marking a turning point regarding hardware-centric automation. As the industry faces pressures from demographic shifts, supply chain volatility, and changing regulations, the event served as a global stage for the transition toward physical AI and Software-Defined Automation (SDA).
Europe’s automakers brace for energy and logistics shocks from Middle East tensions
Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding a new layer of uncertainty for the global automotive industry, raising the risk that geopolitical disruptions could once again ripple through production costs, energy supply and logistics networks.
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Amkor eyes triple revenue growth in 2.5D and HDFO packaging for 2026
MacBook Neo lowers Apple’s entry barrier, challenging budget laptops
Apple this week unveiled a series of new products, including the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, but the launch drawing the most attention has been the new entry-level MacBook Neo lineup. Unlike other MacBook models powered by Apple’s M-series Apple Silicon processors, the new product line uses A-series chips typically designed for mobile devices, with pricing set at around NT$20,000 (approx. US$631).
Samsung reports faster-than-expected 2nm yield gains, aims to triple HBM revenue
Toyota Group’s Denso bids up to US$8 billion to acquire Rohm
Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has made a takeover proposal for Kyoto-based chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could reach about JPY1.3 trillion (approx. US$8.3 billion), according to reports from Nikkei and Reuters.