Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University announced a new non-toxic, metal-free light-emitting silicone that produces blue fluorescence when mechanically stressed, a development they said could advance glasses-free 3D displays and wearable imaging sensors. The research was published on May 6 in the journal JACS Au, and the work was carried out in collaboration with a team at Osaka Institute of Technology, the university stated.

GlobalFoundries is reporting a stark divergence in its primary end-markets, as the company pivots its manufacturing focus toward high-growth sectors like automotive and data centers to counter a cooling smartphone market. While overall wafer shipments reached approximately 579,300 12-inch-equivalent units in the first quarter, the company is managing a transition in which two-thirds of its revenue now originates from markets outside smart mobile devices.

Flex shares rose 13% in after-hours trading on May 5 after the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider forecast fiscal 2027 results above Wall Street expectations and announced plans to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a separate publicly traded company.

The 2026 Samsung QN70H series arrives as Samsung’s entry point into the European Neo QLED lineup, offering 4K 60Hz performance across a wide range of sizes from 43 to 85 inches. Positioned as a balanced mid‑tier option, the series focuses on strong brightness, accurate color reproduction, and intelligent picture tuning driven by Samsung’s latest processing technologies. Samsung QE85QN70H…