Japanese drone makers, long proud of their “Made in Japan” branding, remain heavily reliant on low-cost components from China, including key parts like electronic speed controllers, propellers, and engine generators. However, that dependence is coming under fresh scrutiny as China’s recent export restrictions, imposed over national security concerns, have sparked concerns about supply chain reliability.

Samsung Electronics officially announced that it will hold its Galaxy Unpacked launch event at 10 p.m. Taiwan time on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. Industry insiders anticipate the unveiling of a new generation of foldable smartphones along with accessories such as earbuds and smartwatches.

Rising demand for AI servers is forcing memory makers to shift their production priorities, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor supply chain. As manufacturers focus more on High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), prices for DDR4 modules have spiked sharply, raising concerns that DDR5 and video RAM (VRAM) prices could climb as well in the coming months. It’s still unclear whether these rising costs will push up prices for finished products or dampen consumer buying.