20 Apr
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LEO satellites set to transform in-flight connectivity

For years, one of the most frustrating aspects of long-haul travel has been expensive, slow, and often unreliable in-flight Wi-Fi. With the rapid rise of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, that frustration may soon be a thing of the past. Analysis from Aviation Week‘s podcast highlights how LEO players such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are reshaping aviation connectivity across technology, business models, and passenger experience.

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20 Apr
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Taiwan textile firms branch into aerospace and drones with high-performance materials

Taiwan’s manufacturers are no longer content with making sportswear and bicycle parts. Faced with margin pressure and slowing demand in traditional end markets, a growing number of the island’s textile and composite materials makers are repositioning themselves as suppliers to the aerospace, defense, and drone industries — sectors that demand premium materials, carry long contract cycles, and are largely insulated from the price wars that have squeezed conventional manufacturing. Early movers are already showing results.

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20 Apr
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India notifies Dholera chip SEZ, signaling diversification of global semiconductor supply chain

India’s notification of a special economic zone in Dholera for the country’s first chip fabrication plant marks a potential turning point in global semiconductor supply chains, promising a new manufacturing hub that could attract investment, create skilled jobs, and reduce import dependence — part of a broader international effort to diversify electronics production worldwide.

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20 Apr
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Analysis: How TSMC avoids memory’s boom-and-bust cycle

Ahead of TSMC’s earnings call, DIGITIMES senior analyst Luke Lin explained that TSMC typically does not revise its full-year revenue forecast or capital expenditure during its first-quarter earnings announcement. If adjustments are needed, TSMC usually waits until July. That is when second-quarter results and third-quarter guidance are released, giving the company a firmer basis for any revisions.

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20 Apr
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Fortinet rolls out FortiOS 8.0 to tackle shadow AI and post-quantum security risks

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet recently held its 2026 Accelerate APAC conference in Taiwan, focusing on emerging security challenges in the AI era and corresponding solutions. At the event, the company introduced its latest operating system, FortiOS 8.0, designed to help enterprises simplify security architectures and strengthen digital resilience through AI-driven protection, next-generation SASE, and quantum-safe capabilities.

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