Taiwan’s HCMF Group and Kinpo Electronics team up to navigate an AI-driven auto industry

The automotive electronics industry is undergoing a structural transformation unlike any it has seen before. As artificial intelligence moves from the margins to the core of vehicle design, two of Taiwan’s lesser-known industrial champions—HCMF Group and Kinpo Electronics—are deepening a cross-industry partnership aimed at navigating the upheaval. Their strategy rests on two pillars: system integration and a “global-local” manufacturing footprint, designed to withstand volatility in an increasingly fragmented market.

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Apple and Google partnership on Gemini AI model signals major shift in Siri’s personalization and privacy approach

Apple has officially confirmed a strategic collaboration with Google to use the Gemini AI model to enhance Siri and other Apple Intelligence features. The two tech giants have revealed limited details about the arrangement, with internal sources shedding light on key aspects of the cooperation that carry broad implications for Apple’s AI development and competitive positioning.

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Research Insight: Qualcomm’s Ventana deal signals push to reduce Arm reliance and deepen RISC-V bets

On December 10, 2025, Qualcomm Inc. disclosed its acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems in the US without revealing the deal’s financial terms or completion date. The company highlighted that the move would reinforce its global leadership in the RISC-V ecosystem and improve its CPU development capabilities, complementing its existing Oryon custom CPU team.

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MGC expands into AI liquid cooling market

Meta Green Cooling (MGC) is making a comprehensive push into the AI liquid cooling sector, leveraging its unique full-spectrum capabilities. MGC chairman James Chen noted that, unlike competitors, MGC integrates mechanical design, electromechanical systems, thermal management, monitoring, data center design, and maintenance services under one roof. The company posted a remarkable 215% revenue growth in 2025 and expects similar expansion in 2026 as it capitalizes on rising liquid cooling demand.

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