Coretronic intelligent robotics launches Jupiter AI+ to transform sensors into smart nodes

MEMS Coretronic, a subsidiary of Coretronic Corporation, has unveiled its latest innovation—the “Jupiter AI+ solution”—which integrates artificial intelligence directly into sensor endpoints. This advancement turns conventional sensors into intelligent nodes capable of real-time data analysis, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce equipment downtime across industrial environments.

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ASE bets on new chip tech to handle AI’s rising power and speed needs

ASE has introduced a new packaging innovation—FOCoS-Bridge with through-silicon via (TSV) integration—designed to support the growing power and bandwidth needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The advanced fan-out chip-on-substrate (FOCoS) solution significantly reduces chip energy loss to one-third of current levels, providing a leap in energy efficiency and performance.

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Subsidized iPhones put Apple back on top in China, but at what cost?

Apple’s smartphone shipments in China dropped 9% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, falling to fifth place with a 13.7% market share, according to IDC. In response, the company launched an aggressive discount campaign on May 11 ahead of the 618 shopping festival, slashing prices to unprecedented levels. Even the base model of the iPhone 16 Pro qualified for government subsidies.

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How would US Supreme Court rule on Trump’s tariffs policy?

A US federal court has granted the Trump administration’s request for a temporary stay of a ruling made by the Court of International Trade against its sweeping tariffs policy. The White House is appealing the trade court’s decision while insisting there are alternative methods to collect tariffs. Though Trump remains defiant in the face of legal challenges, growing judicial resistance casts doubt on his administration’s tariff strategy.

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TSMC chairman talks tariffs, international expansion, and supply chain challenges

Following TSMC’s recent shareholder meeting, Chairman C. C. Wei addressed several key issues, including trade tariffs and international expansion plans. Wei emphasized that tariff negotiations happen between governments, not between nations and individual companies. He stressed that TSMC’s global expansion decisions are driven primarily by customer needs and local government support, not subsidies and that the company remains committed to being a cornerstone of the semiconductor industry through technological excellence and corporate culture.

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