Taiwan’s Heran sets sights on smart home leadership with advanced AI and connectivity

Heran, a Taiwan-based smart appliance maker, is stepping up its drive into next-generation connected living, laying out an ambitious strategic roadmap at its latest shareholders’ meeting. As augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) technologies reshape the modern home, Heran is staking its position at the nexus of connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability.

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Oppo strikes first SEP licensing pact with Volkswagen, unlocking 5G tech for global lineup of connected cars

Oppo announced on June 5 that it has signed a global licensing deal with Volkswagen Group, giving the German automaker access to its standard essential patents (SEPs) for cellular technologies, including 5G. The agreement covers Volkswagen’s global lineup of connected vehicles and marks Oppo’s first bilateral patent licensing agreement with a carmaker, highlighting the company’s strategic move from smartphones into the smart vehicle space.

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Largan chair addresses software dispute, announces board reshuffle and R&D boost

Largan Precision held its annual shareholders’ meeting on June 6, 2025, chaired by Chairman Enping Lin. Lin directly addressed concerns about an ongoing software licensing dispute with a German company, assuring shareholders that the legal issue would not impact the company’s production. He emphasized that Largan would comply fully with judicial procedures and accept the outcome of the case.

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Taiwan’s ITRI showcases 6 groundbreaking drone technologies at Japan Drone 2025

Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is making a strategic move to redefine the future of drone technology, unveiling six groundbreaking innovations at the Japan Drone 2025 exhibition. By targeting high-value sectors such as inspection and logistics, ITRI is positioning itself at the cutting edge of a rapidly evolving market, setting the stage for its drone technologies to lead in next-generation applications.

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Memory module maker Goldkey approved for IPO, eyes strong growth in 2H25

Memory module maker Goldkey Technology officially received approval from the Taiwan Stock Exchange on June 5, 2025, for its initial public offering (IPO), with a listing capital of NT$680 million (US$22.71 million). The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the recovery of the global memory industry in 2025 and anticipates significant growth momentum in the second half of the year.

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Rivals turned allies: XPeng-Huawei AR-HUD partnership emerges as China reins in ‘autonomous’ rhetoric

China’s electric vehicle market is undergoing a rapid transformation in 2025, and the latest surprise comes from two unlikely allies. XPeng Motors and Huawei—longtime competitors in the intelligent driving space—have announced a rare partnership to jointly advance AR head-up display (HUD) technology. The timing is no coincidence: the move comes on the heels of new government restrictions banning the use of buzzwords like “autonomous driving” and “advanced intelligent driving” in promotional language.

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