Plaud.AI bets on AI recorder despite smartphone competition

San Francisco-based startup Plaud.AI has unveiled NotePin, touted as the world’s smallest wearable AI recording capsule, following its smart recording…

Japanese Startup AZAPA develops semi-solid-state battery system to cut production costs by 40%

AZAPA, a Japanese automotive development and design startup, is set to launch its semi-solid-state battery system by 2025, primarily aimed…

DeepSeek sees additional global scrutiny as South Korea blocks app

South Korea has moved to shut down the artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek, citing data privacy concerns tied to its…

Taiwanese automotive component makers pivot to AI, semiconductors, and healthcare

The rapid rise of AI-driven applications in smart healthcare, semiconductors, and data storage has pushed many Taiwanese companies traditionally focused…

Huawei takes Mate XT global, yet premium price and GMS absence could hinder adoption

Huawei officially unveiled its Mate XT, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, at a launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on…

PCB upstream suppliers track SEA expansion, anticipating 2025 mass production orders

Major Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers are actively investing in setting up facilities in Southeast Asia due to the…

Trump’s plan for display tariffs could boost Korean OLED market while pressuring Apple

South Korean panel manufacturers see potential benefits from the Trump administration’s consideration of additional display tariffs, as higher prices for…

Young Optics shifts focus to CPO amid declining micro-projection, 3D printing revenue

Young Optics’ consolidated revenue declined by 14.6% year over year in 2024 to NT$2.572 billion (US$78.7 million), largely due to…

China’s HBM breakthrough intensifies pressure on Samsung

China’s memory industry is making remarkable progress, substantially closing the technology gap with South Korea in DRAM and NAND flash…

CIRC wins major orders for military drones from Taiwanese government

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of the Coretronic Group, is actively participating in government procurement efforts and has…