Following the surge in demand for AI glasses driven by the Meta/Ray-Ban partnership, competition has intensified this year as new players enter the field. In early September 2025, HTC officially launched the Vive Eagle, the company’s first AI glasses product, with overall sales exceeding expectations. In response, HTC is expanding production capacity and has announced the introduction of different sizes, as well as plans to expand into overseas markets as early as the end of 2025.

Following repeated disruptions to submarine cables near Taiwan, new questions have emerged regarding how Microsoft is strengthening the resilience of its local data centers. The tech giant is now considering whether satellite communication can play a role.

The US government announced a one-time fee of US$100,000 for new H-1B visa applicants. Industry insiders warn this could prompt companies to increase offshoring and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption amid workforce challenges.