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UK-based hyperscaler Nscale announced a $2 billion Series C funding round, bringing its total raised in less than six months to over $4.5 billion. The company aims to expand its infrastructure for AI inference workloads, with a focus on the on-premise market.
Qnity, a spin-off from DuPont, has announced a US$61.5 million investment to expand its advanced chip material production in Taiwan. The initiative aims to strengthen the company's position in the semiconductor market, which is crucial for the development of artificial intelligence applications and other advanced technologies.
The integration of artificial intelligence is redefining search engine optimization (SEO) tools. Initially focused on content generation, AI now impacts citation tracking, geographic analysis, and overall visibility, changing the strategies and tactics of industry professionals.
German startup Telura has announced a €4 million funding round to make deep geothermal energy economically viable. The goal is to harness the Earth's core heat, approximately 5,000 degrees Celsius, more efficiently and accessibly.
China's new Five-Year Plan places a strong emphasis on technological development and increased domestic consumption. This strategy aims to strengthen the national economy and reduce dependence on foreign technologies, with a particular focus on innovation and self-reliance.
The United States and Finland are the leading contenders to supply a quantum hybrid computing system to Taiwan. Academia Sinica president James C Liao has confirmed the interest of the two nations in the project.
The Mobile World Congress 2026 will explore how artificial intelligence is radically transforming devices, network infrastructures, and data management regulations. The event will analyze the future implications of AI in various sectors, with a focus on emerging challenges and opportunities.
Taiwan's telecommunications companies are showcasing AI-powered solutions at the 2026 Smart City Expo, with a particular focus on the resilience and sustainability of urban infrastructures. The event highlights technological innovation applied to the urban context.
The increasing shipments of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are intensifying the pressure on Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers. The growing demand is straining production capacity and supply chains.
Nvidia has halted production of H200 GPUs bound for China, reallocating TSMC production capacity to the Vera Rubin project. The decision impacts the availability of advanced AI hardware in the Chinese market, as Nvidia focuses on other initiatives.
A leadership reshuffle at a major automaker is intensifying pressure on tier 1 suppliers in Europe. The reorganization could lead to changes in sourcing strategies and business relationships, with potential impacts on the automotive industry's supply chain.
Micron expects LPDRAM demand for servers to outpace the overall market growth. Taiwan is confirmed as a strategic production hub for the company, highlighting the region's importance in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Advantech envisions a solution to the challenges associated with deploying artificial intelligence solutions on dedicated hardware by 2026. The company aims to simplify the management and orchestration of physical resources for AI workloads, reducing complexity and improving efficiency.
The United States is considering expanding export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips in an effort to prevent their diversion to third countries. The goal is to limit access to advanced technologies that could be used for unintended purposes.
Meribank is applying its expertise in precision semiconductor manufacturing to the biomedical sector, leveraging artificial intelligence and a modular process. The company aims to improve diagnostic and therapeutic processes through this convergence of technologies.
Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to pursuing strategic high-tech partnerships with the United States, despite recent legal shifts. The island aims to strengthen collaboration in key sectors, upholding existing investment agreements.
India's NKRF aims to become a key player in the global RF (Radio Frequency) component supply chain. The initiative seeks to position India as a reliable hub for the production and supply of these essential components for various technological applications.
The collaboration between the Pentagon and Anthropic has raised questions. An episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzes the implications for startups seeking to work with the federal government, assessing whether this controversy might deter them from the defense sector.
OpenAI has halted plans for the massive Stargate data center due to failed agreements with Oracle and reliability issues. Meta is reportedly interested in leveraging the excess capacity resulting from the decision.
The Norwegian consumer watchdog has raised concerns about the planned obsolescence of video games and connected devices. The accusation is that the hardware is deliberately degraded after purchase, limiting its lifespan and functionality. Among the products involved are Canon i-Sensys MF750 printers, affected by vulnerabilities.