New Chinese AI service startup analysis
Zhipu and MiniMax’s rapid revenue growth but expanding losses highlight that Chinese AI service startups will face severe elimination challenges in 2026.
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Intel Xeon 6 wins CPU slot in Nvidia DGX Rubin, stakes claim in AI inference stack
Intel’s Xeon 6 processors have been selected as the host CPU for Nvidia’s DGX Rubin NVL8 system — a move announced at GTC 2026 that gives concrete form to the two companies’ strategic alliance. The partnership’s significance can be gauged through its product rollout timing and the revenue opportunities it unlocks.
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Honda books US$15.7 billion EV loss after scrapping projects and compensating suppliers
Japan’s Honda Motor Co. stunned investors in March 2026 by announcing up to JPY2.5 trillion (approx. US$15.8 billion) in impairment losses tied largely to its troubled push into electric vehicles, underscoring how even one of the industry’s most storied innovators has struggled to navigate the global shift away from gasoline engines.
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Nvidia elevates AI storage, putting NVMe SSD makers at the center
Nvidia is recasting storage as a core pillar of AI infrastructure, shifting it from a passive repository to an active extension of memory — a realignment now reshaping data center design and the broader supply chain.
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Foxconn Interconnect Technology pushes deeper into AI infrastructure with photonic-thermal integration play
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) showcased connectivity, power, and cooling solutions at multiple 2026 industry events as it seeks a larger role in the AI computing supply chain. The company presented products and collaborations at DesignCon 2026, OFC 2026, and GTC 2026.
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China curbs, Middle East tensions drive surge in chip material risks from gallium to helium
Global semiconductor supply chains are facing rising pressure as Middle East geopolitical tensions and China’s tightening export controls on strategic minerals converge, pushing up prices for key materials and raising uncertainty over critical industrial gas supplies, according to Chosun Biz and Reuters.
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Fitipower opens Malaysia R&D center to boost global innovation and support
Fitpower officially inaugurated its new office in Puchong Financial Corporate Center (PFCC), Selangor, Malaysia, this week, marking the launch of its Malaysian subsidiary. The move expands Fitipower’s global R&D footprint and deepens collaboration within Southeast Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.
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Nvidia GTC 2026: Techman Robot showcases motion training tech
Techman Robot demonstrated its humanoid robot TM Xplore I, and advanced motion training technology at Nvidia GTC 2026. The company announced a partnership with motion capture specialist J-Mex to integrate J-Mex’s MOXI wearable motion capture system, enabling highly precise robot motion training.
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Nvidia standardizes Vera Rubin liquid cooling, names four cold plate suppliers
Nvidia plans to launch its next-generation AI server architecture, Vera Rubin, in the second half of 2026, with liquid cooling set to become standard. The company will centralize procurement of cold plates and, at GTC, named four suppliers: Asia Vital Components (AVC), Cooler Master, Jentech, and Delta Electronics.
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Elan wins patent infringement ruling against FocalTech, plans damages claim
Taiwanese touch chipmaker Elan announced a significant legal victory as the court ruled in its favor in a 2024 patent infringement lawsuit against FocalTech. The court confirmed the validity of Elan’s patent and found FocalTech guilty of infringement.