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2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Computex 2026 closed last week with physical AI among its central themes, and robots emerging as one of the clearest ways to demonstrate it. Yet, unlike CES, where robot makers competed to showcase their hardware, Computex presented a different picture: AI computing platforms, edge inference, physical AI architectures, and the ecosystems behind robots took center stage.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Jensen Huang spent nearly two weeks in Taiwan for GTC Taipei and Computex 2026 before flying to Seoul on June 5 — and even on the streets of South Korea, he returned to the same four products he had unveiled in Taipei. "Nvidia introduced four new products this week," he told reporters in Seoul.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
After concluding a meeting with SK Group on the morning of June 8, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang traveled to LG Group's headquarters, the LG Twin Towers in Seoul's Yeouido district, for a formal meeting with LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. The discussions underscored a widening strategic partnership between the two companies across robotics, AI infrastructure, mobility technologies, and advanced AI developmen
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Topco Scientific said strong demand from artificial intelligence and high-performance computing drove higher shipments of advanced-process materials, lifting consolidated revenue in May to NT$6.54 billion, up 18.6% year over year and the third-highest monthly level on record. For the first five months of 2026, consolidated revenue reached NT$31.85 billion, up 17.6% year over year, as semiconductor
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Passive component prices are staying elevated as AI continues to drive demand, with industry sources saying pricing in 2026 will remain at high levels. Panasonic is set to launch a new round of price increases in July, mainly for its SP-Cap capacitor products, with hikes ranging from 5% to 30% depending on the specification.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Nvidia's multiyear technology partnership with SK Hynix could reinforce the South Korean chipmaker's role in the AI memory supply chain, raising pressure on Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology as the memory market enters one of its strongest upcycles in years.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Computex 2026 has ended, with the spotlight again firmly on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. From his arrival in Taiwan on May 23, Huang spent two weeks meeting key industry figures, attending Nvidia developer events, GTC Taipei, and a Computex tour, and once again hosting his "trillion-dollar banquet."
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Nvidia and Hyundai Motor Group have agreed to deepen their collaboration in artificial intelligence, robotics, and future mobility technologies as the two companies seek to accelerate the commercialization of physical AI and expand South Korea's role in next-generation AI infrastructure.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
TSMC's AI capacity crunch is giving Intel its clearest opening in years to re-enter the most advanced chipmaking race, with Google and Nvidia exploring Intel as a potential backup manufacturing and packaging partner for next-generation AI processors.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
SK Hynix has ordered new HBM4 production equipment from Hanmi Semiconductor, a clear signal that the South Korean memory maker is moving deeper into capacity expansion as Nvidia demand strains supplies of advanced memory chips.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
AMD said on June 8 it plans to invest up to GBP2 billion (approx. US$2.67 billion) in the UK over the next five years to accelerate AI innovation and research and broaden access to advanced computing resources. The company said the funding is intended to support long-term economic growth and scientific leadership nationwide.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Onsemi has introduced an online design tool to help engineers match SiC MOSFETs and gate drivers more quickly. The company said the platform could reduce early-stage trial-and-error in power electronics, with potential implications for AI data centers, electric vehicles, industrial systems, and electrification infrastructure worldwide.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
COMPUTEX 2026 concluded this week after drawing the world's largest chipmakers and technology suppliers to Taiwan. Yet despite a crowded field of competitors, one company once again dominated the conversation: Nvidia.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
India's semiconductor push is creating an opening for companies outside the traditional chipmaking chain, including advanced materials suppliers that could serve electronics, sensor, battery, and semiconductor-related applications before the country's own wafer fabrication ecosystem matures.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Memory manufacturers have reported revenue gains in May 2026, with Adata Technology posting NT$12.94 billion (approx. US$410.88 million), setting a new record for the third consecutive month. Macronix International also reached a single-month record high of NT$6.26 billion.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Laura Peters
Majority of AI initiatives failing; synthetic data gaining traction due to limited real...
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Samsung Electronics' foundry business may return to profit as early as the third quarter of 2026, ahead of its previous target of late 2026 to 2027, as improving yields, larger orders, and stronger demand for high-bandwidth memory base dies lift utilization, according to Korean media reports.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Taiwanese fabless chipmaker ELAN said its second-quarter 2026 outlook suggests revenue will hold near first-quarter levels, even as the company expands beyond PC orders into drones, AI PCs, and optical modules. The company also said drone-related revenue could grow multiple times over the next two years.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Computex, Asia's largest technology trade show, opened this year with many of the industry's most prominent executives gathering in Taiwan. Yet while Nvidia used the event to unveil new products and reinforce its ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), Intel's appearance left some industry observers underwhelmed.
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
Gregory Haley
Analog behavior is difficult to compress into simple pass/fail decisions that could red...