Server cooling and related patent status
Two-phase liquid cooling technology is gaining visibility, and there is a simultaneous rise in the deployment of liquid cooling patents.
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Samsung launches first triple-folding phone with 10-inch display
Samsung Electronics announced its first triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, on December 2, 2025, marking the company’s latest attempt to expand its foldable portfolio and differentiate its high-end devices in the AI-driven mobile market.
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Fanuc to collaborate with Nvidia on AI-equipped industrial robots
Japanese industrial robot manufacturer Fanuc announced on December 1, 2025, that it will partner with Nvidia to develop AI-driven robots capable of performing tasks based on verbal commands. The collaboration aims to integrate Nvidia’s AI technology and embedded computers into Fanuc’s robots, enabling autonomous operation and advanced simulation in virtual factory environments.
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Samsung, SK Hynix set profit-first DRAM regime
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which control about 70% of the global DRAM market, signalled in recent IR meetings with global investment banks that they will not pursue aggressive supply expansion. Their cautious stance comes as DRAM shortages widen from servers to PCs and smartphones.
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Apple AI chief to retire, replaced by ex-Microsoft executive
Apple announced that John Giannandrea, its senior vice president of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, will officially retire in spring 2026. He will serve as an advisor during the transition period.
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Dec
Alibaba Cloud’s global expansion tests geopolitical boundaries
Alibaba Cloud is ramping up its global strategy, pushing aggressively into the Middle East and Southeast Asia to expand its presence in fast-growing emerging markets.
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MXIC chairman wins prestigious semiconductor award, stresses product value over manufacturing
The Pan Wen Yuan Foundation announced on December 1 that MXIC chairman Miin Wu has been honored with the 19th Pan Wen Yuan Prize. The award aims to recognize lifetime achievements contributing significantly to Taiwan’s technology industry. Under Wu’s leadership, MXIC became one of Taiwan’s earliest memory manufacturers to promote proprietary branded products and technology, standing out as a rare integrated device manufacturer (IDM) in Taiwan with capabilities spanning IC design, production, packaging, testing, and marketing.
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Interview: Cybercrime enters AI-driven era with precise, scalable attacks, experts warn
Cybercriminal networks are evolving rapidly as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the landscape of cyber threats. Derek Manky, vice president of global threat intelligence at Fortinet, described the current phase as a third-generation cybercrime era marked by “AI-enabled scale.” Unlike earlier attacks that used automated scripts to cast wide nets, today’s cyber assaults employ AI to carry out highly tailored strikes against numerous victims simultaneously.
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US rallies allies to secure AI and mineral supply chains amid rare earth crunch
The US is moving to reinforce critical mineral and semiconductor supply chains with key allies as the West’s push to expand rare earth magnet production runs into a worsening shortage of heavy rare earth elements. Officials from eight allied nations will gather at the White House on December 12, 2025, to negotiate new agreements on energy, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor production, AI infrastructure, and logistics, according to Bloomberg. The initiative seeks to limit dependence on China, which controls more than 90% of global rare earth and permanent magnet refining capacity.
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South Korea’s tech leaks surge 50% as China deploys shell companies
South Korea is facing a sharp rise in industrial technology leakage cases, with incidents increasing nearly 50% year-over-year amid growing risks of Chinese attempts to steal proprietary technologies. Key sectors such as rechargeable batteries and semiconductors—where South Korea holds exclusive expertise—are under heightened pressure from increasingly sophisticated, organized, and international espionage efforts.