Samsung Display sets a new benchmark with the world’s first 4K 360Hz QD‑OLED display panel

Samsung Display is pushing the boundaries of high‑end gaming and professional visualization once again, unveiling the world’s first 4K 360Hz QD‑OLED monitor panel at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei. By redesigning the panel circuitry and optimizing the driving system, engineers managed to process the massive pixel data load required for 4K at 360Hz – a feat previously considered impractical due to…

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Microsoft previews Surface Laptop Ultra and AI-focused Windows platform ahead of Build

Microsoft used Nvidia GTC to preview Surface Laptop Ultra and its broader Windows platform strategy ahead of Build, highlighting a shift toward on-device AI agents and developer workloads. The company emphasized deeper Windows 11 integration with Nvidia hardware, aiming to unify performance, security, and AI tooling across next-generation PCs.

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Taiwan networking firms begin Wi-Fi 8 validation ahead of standard finalisation

Wi-Fi 7 has yet to reach mass adoption, but the networking supply chain is already preparing for the next generation. Sercomm, WNC, Zyxel, and Gemtek have showcased Wi-Fi 8 technology roadmaps at major international trade shows such as CES and MWC, while some networking equipment makers, including CyberTAN, have included Wi-Fi 8 routers and mesh products in their development plans.

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GTC Taipei 2026: As AI automates its own development, demand shifts to human judgment

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how industries define talent. In the next phase of AI, the most valuable workers may not be those who train models, but those who understand demand, define problems, judge value, and oversee the direction of AI development, according to National Taiwan University electrical engineering professor Hung-Yi Lee.

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Compeq says AI infrastructure will drive sharp revenue and profit gains in 2027 and 2028

Compeq Manufacturing Co. told shareholders on May 28 that AI infrastructure demand has transformed the printed circuit board industry and will push high-end PCB manufacturing complexity, reliability requirements and product gross margins higher, leading the firm to expect significant revenue and profit growth in 2027 and 2028. The company held its 2026 annual shareholders meeting where executives outlined the strategic shift toward AI servers, high-end switches, satellite communications and optical communications as core growth drivers.

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Suntek maintains upbeat 2H26 outlook for Taiwan’s auto market, as tariffs, energy prices remain key

PG Union Corporation, the Taiwanese distributor for the luxury car brand Alfa Romeo, launched the Alfa Romeo Junior on May 27, which comes in the Ibrida hybrid and Elettrica 280 Veloce pure electric high-performance variants. Speaking at the launch event, Suntek Motor Group’s Ray Wu pointed out that Taiwan’s auto market fell by roughly 4% in the first four months of 2026, but Suntek expects better sales in the second half of the year compared to the first, and full-year sales to improve on its past performance.

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