Today’s semiconductor news is largely driven by TSMC’s earnings announcement, which highlighted a massive investment plan and progress in next-generation process technology.To meet the explosive growth in demand for AI chips, TSMC announced plans to make an additional investment of $100 billion in Arizona, USA, to build four new fabs dedicated to 2nm processes and advanced packaging.This brings the company’s total investment in the U.S. to $265 billion, accelerating the strengthening of its global supply chain. Another key development is that Intel Foundry has introduced ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography systems into its Intel 18A process and has begun mass production.On the technology front, it was demonstrated that the transition to advanced nodes is progressing smoothly, as evidenced by TSMC’s 2nm process recording a tape-out volume four times that of the 3nm process. Furthermore, with Cadence announcing an AI design platform leveraging NVIDIA’s technology, the semiconductor ecosystem of the AI era is rapidly evolving across the entire spectrum from design to manufacturing and packaging.
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- TSMC Increases U.S. Investment to $265 Billion and Will Build Four New Factories in Arizona
In response to the surge in demand for AI chips, TSMC will significantly expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.With this announcement, the company has decided on an additional $100 billion investment, bringing the total investment—including existing plans—to $265 billion.The company plans to build four new factories in Arizona capable of supporting 2nm processes and advanced packaging. This massive investment aims to reduce geopolitical risks and strengthen the U.S. AI semiconductor supply chain, and it will have a significant impact on the industry’s manufacturing hub strategy. - Intel Foundry has begun mass production of high-NA EUV lithography equipment, applying it to the Intel 18A process.
Intel Foundry has announced the introduction of ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment into its Intel 18A process and commenced mass production. This technology will be applied to the manufacturing of certain layers of the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor. The introduction of high-NA EUV will dramatically improve the manufacturing precision of next-generation semiconductors that push the limits of miniaturization. Through the early adoption of cutting-edge lithography technology, Intel aims to secure a process technology advantage over competitors such as TSMC and regain ground. - TSMC’s 2nm Process Is Performing Well, Recording Four Times as Many Tape-Outs as the 3nm Process
During TSMC’s latest earnings conference call, the company reported that development of its 2nm process is proceeding extremely smoothly.The company’s 2nm process has recorded four times as many tape-outs (design completions) as the 3nm process at the same stage, highlighting exceptionally strong customer demand, particularly for high-performance AI chips. This high demand serves as a powerful driver for TSMC to maintain its overwhelming market share and boost profitability even at the next-generation node. - TSMC CEO Highlights AI Demand and Complexity of Manufacturing Technology, Mentions Samsung’s Profits
During an earnings call, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei emphasized that selecting semiconductor manufacturing technology is extremely complex and not an easy choice.He also touched on the profit levels of rival Samsung Foundry, jokingly remarking that he was envious of its profitability. This comment symbolizes the current situation, in which companies are engaged in fierce competition over cutting-edge processes and packaging technologies amid surging AI demand, while facing massive capital expenditures and technical challenges. - TSMC Welcomes Intel’s EMIB Technology and Reveals Tight Supply of Advanced Packaging
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei expressed a welcoming stance toward other companies’ packaging technologies, such as Intel’s EMIB (Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge), from the perspective of enhancing market flexibility.This is because TSMC’s own packaging capacity is currently extremely tight, which is limiting customer growth. These remarks highlight the fact that bottlenecks in AI chip production are concentrated not only in the manufacturing process but also in the back-end packaging stage. - Cadence’s AI design platform “AuraStack” begins deployment in NVIDIA and TSMC environments.
Cadence has announced AuraStack, an AI platform designed to eliminate bottlenecks in PCB and advanced packaging design. Leveraging NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and CUDA-X, the system can significantly reduce engineers’ design time. TSMC and NVIDIA are already adopting it, demonstrating that AI-powered design automation is becoming an essential element in streamlining increasingly complex semiconductor development. - Strategic Significance of Joint Production of Image Sensors through the Partnership Between Sony and TSMC
The joint production of image sensors through the partnership between Sony and TSMC is a strategy with a strong chance of success for both companies. In particular, scenarios optimizing massive capital investments through factory operation efficiency and “factory lightweighting” strategies are attracting attention. By combining TSMC’s advanced manufacturing capabilities with Sony’s design strength, the aim is to maintain competitiveness in the high value-added image sensor market while enhancing cost competitiveness. - TSMC expects profits to surge 77% in the second quarter of 2026 as 2nm technology gains full-scale.
TSMC’s second-quarter 2026 earnings report showed a remarkable 77% year-over-year surge in profits, driven by the explosive growth in AI demand. The company’s growth trajectory is accelerating further, particularly with the full-scale contribution of revenue from its 2nm process. This performance reaffirms TSMC’s dominant position at the heart of the semiconductor ecosystem as AI infrastructure investment expands globally.
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| DIGITIMES | July 16, 2:32 p.m. |
TSMC Sets First-Ever 2nm Revenue Record Amid AI Demand; Profits Soar 77% in the Second Quarter of 2026 TSMC’s 2Q26 Profit Surges 77% to a Record High on AI Demand; First 2nm Revenue |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 4:43 p.m. |
C.C. Wei Talks About EMIB, Envy of Memory Technology, and Why TSMC Doesn’t Corner Its Customers C.C. Wei on EMIB, memory envy, and why TSMC won’t squeeze its customers |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 2:59 p.m. |
As the Trump administration pushes for domestic semiconductor production, Netlist’s ITC memory proposal could keep Samsung and Nvidia’s production overseas As Trump pushes to bring chip manufacturing back to the U.S., Netlist’s ITC memory bid could keep Samsung and Nvidia overseas |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 11:49 |
South Korean Prosecutors Investigate Rambus, Montage, and Renesas: Part of an International Investigation into Memory Interface Chips Korean Prosecutors Raid Rambus, Montage, and Renesas as Memory-Interface Chip Investigation Goes Global |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 11:41 |
Jensen Denies Vera Rubin Delay; Nvidia Continues to Refute Rumors Jensen refutes Vera Rubin’s claim of a delay, continuing Nvidia’s ongoing rebuttal of the rumors |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 11:31 |
Analysis: CXMT’s IPO Integrates China’s DRAM Supply Chain into a Single Ecosystem Commentary: CXMT’s IPO Integrates China’s DRAM Supply Chain into a Single Ecosystem |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 5:04 p.m. |
The AI hardware boom is boosting Taiwanese rail and CCL suppliers, while the optical module market is showing a more complex picture AI Hardware Boom Boosts Taiwan’s Rail and CCL Suppliers; Optical Modules Tell a More Mixed Story |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 4:21 p.m. |
According to TSMC, the 2nm process boasts four times as many tape-outs as the 3nm process at the same stage. TSMC says the 2nm process has four times as many tape-outs as the 3nm process at the same stage |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:47 p.m. |
AI chips operate at high temperatures, and Neetching is pinning its hopes on cooling technology AI chips are running hotter—and Niching is betting its future on keeping them cool |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:44 p.m. |
Taiwanese OSAT Companies Expand Production Capacity in Non-China Markets in the U.S. and Southeast Asia Taiwan OSATs Expand Non-China Capacity with Push into the U.S. and Southeast Asia |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:43 p.m. |
TSMC Increases U.S. Investment by $100 Billion as C.C. Wei Outlines Long-Term Production Capacity Plans with Customers TSMC Boosts U.S. Investment by $100 Billion as C.C. Wei Outlines Long-Term Capacity Planning with Customers |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:20 p.m. |
TSMC Aims for Record Quarter: 2nm Ramp Drives 3Q26 Guidance Above US$44B TSMC Eyes Record Quarter: 2nm Ramp Drives 3Q26 Guidance Above US$44B |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:19 p.m. |
TSMC Raises 2026 Revenue Growth Forecast to Over 40% Amid Strong AI Demand from Major Cloud Providers TSMC Forecasts Revenue Growth of Over 40% for 2026, Driven by Strong AI Demand from Cloud Giants |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 3:06 p.m. |
Beyond AI: Steady Consumer Demand Further Exacerbates Semiconductor Supply Shortages Beyond AI: Resilient consumer demand widens the semiconductor supply crunch |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 2:29 p.m. |
InP Substrates Emerge as Strategic Assets Amid an Imminent Restructuring of the Optical Engine Supply Chain InP Substrates Emerge as a Strategic Asset as the Optical Engine Supply Chain Heads Toward a Reshuffle |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 2:26 p.m. |
Although CXMT’s IPO has successfully raised new capital, the prospectus indicates that numerous challenges remain CXMT’s IPO raises fresh capital, but its own prospectus map shows there is still ground to cover |
| DIGITIMES | July 16, 2:17 p.m. |
Group Companies Request EU Interim Measures Against Broadcom Amid VMware Antitrust Lawsuit Groups Urge EU to Impose Interim Measures Against Broadcom Amid VMware Antitrust Case |
| EE Times (US) | July 16, 2026 |
AI Data Centers Drive Silicon Photonics Toward 300-mm Scale AI Data Centers Push Silicon Photonics Toward 300-mm Scale |
| EE Times (US) | July 16, 2026 |
India Adds New Elements to Strengthen Its Electronics Supply Chain India Adds Pieces to Strengthen Its Electronics Supply Chain Puzzle |
| EE Times (US) | July 16, 2026 |
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| EE Times (US) | July 16, 2026 |
TYLsemi Reduces Chiplet Risks with a New Business Model TYLsemi Mitigates Risks Associated with Chiplets Through a New Business Model |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | July 17, 2026 | NVIDIA’s Strategy for the Shift to Inference: A Look at Acquisitions and Partnerships Beyond Its Flagship GPUs |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | July 16, 2026 | [Archive Viewing] Introduction to AI Semiconductors: Understand the Technology to Seize Opportunities |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | July 16, 2026 | AI Memory Takes Center Stage: Kioxia’s NAND Evolution—New Models on the Rise |
| Nikkei Tech Foresight | July 16, 2026 | Resonac: “Five Years Ahead in the U.S.”—Shift to AI Semiconductor Panels |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | July 16, 2026 | Sony Highlights Semiconductor Manufacturing and Water Resource Conservation in Kumamoto; Introduces Groundwater Recharge Initiatives |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | July 16, 2026 | ASML’s Q2 2026 Revenue Rises 21% Year-Over-Year; Full-Year Forecast Revised Upward for the Second Time |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | July 16, 2026 | Vicor Drives Comprehensive Initiatives in Preparation for the Era of 800V Architecture – TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026 |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | July 16, 2026 | Infineon Proposes Maximizing the Value of AI Through Innovations in Power and Control Technologies – TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026 |
| Mynavi News Tech Plus | July 16, 2026 | ST Unveils Japan’s First 800V DC-Compatible Solution for AI Data Centers – TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026 |
| TrendForce | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC’s A14 Verification Progress Nears 90% of Target; Customer Interest Rises Ahead of 2028 Mass Production TSMC’s A14 Validation Nears 90% of Target; Customer Interest Grows Ahead of 2028 Mass Production |
| TrendForce | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Welcomes Intel’s EMIB for Greater Market Flexibility; CEO Jokes About Memory Makers’ Surge in Profits TSMC Welcomes Intel’s EMIB for Greater Market Flexibility; CEO Jokes About Memory Makers’ Margin Boom |
| TrendForce | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Increases Investment in Arizona by $100 Billion; Plans Four New Factories for 2nm and Advanced Packaging TSMC Increases Investment in Arizona by US$100 Billion, Plans Four More Fab Facilities for 2nm and Advanced Packaging |
| TrendForce | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Increases 2026 Capital Expenditures by 15% to $60–64 Billion and Raises Revenue Forecast to Over 40% Despite a Decline in Q3 Profit Margins TSMC Raises 2026 Capex by 15% to $60–64 Billion and Boosts Sales Forecast to Over 40% Despite a Drop in Q3 Margins |
| TrendForce | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC’s second-quarter 2026 net income hit a record high of NT$706.6 billion, up 77% year-over-year; gross margin reached 67.7%, exceeding expectations TSMC’s 2Q26 Net Income Soars 77% Year-Over-Year to a Record NT$706.6B; Gross Margin Exceeds Forecasts at 67.7% |
| Semiconductor Digest | 1 hour ago |
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| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
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| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
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| Semiconductor Digest | 2 hours ago |
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| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | Japanese Stock ADRs Mixed on the 16th: Sony Group Rises, Mizuho FG Falls |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | NY Bonds: Long-Term Yields Fall; 10-Year Yield at 4.55%; Selling Triggered by Indicators Pointing to a Resilient U.S. Economy |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | Nikkei 225 Futures Fall in Odaiba Night Trading; Down 920 Yen to 65,920 Yen |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | U.S. Stocks: Dow Drops 105 Dollars on Selling of Semiconductor-Related and AI Stocks; Nasdaq Also Falls |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | Dow Jones Industrial Average Falls 105 Dollars; Nasdaq Down 1.4% on Selling Pressure in Semiconductor and AI Stocks |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | U.S. Stocks: Dow Falls as Semiconductor and AI Stocks See Selling Pressure |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | U.S. Helium Accounts for Largest Share of Imports by Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan Amid Middle East Turmoil |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | ADEKA’s Semiconductor Development Hub Begins Operations: A Shift Toward Becoming an AI Stock Relying on “Back-End” Processes |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | Four Figures That Paint a Picture of “Silicon Island”: Semiconductor Hiring in Kyushu Rises 30% in Two Years |
| The Nikkei | July 17, 2026 | Top-of-the-Line iPhone Approaching 400,000 Yen? AI-Driven Memory Scramble Puts Even Market Leader Apple on the Defensive |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 9:00 p.m. | The AI Stock Market Isn’t a Bubble Yet—But Here Are 3 Signs Investors Should Watch Out For |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:40 p.m. | The Clear Reason Sony Won’t Withdraw from the Smartphone Business: From the History of the Mobile Industry’s Decline to the Ultra-High-Spec, Niche Xperia Series |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:35 p.m. | The Ultimate Choice for Automakers in the EV Era: Should Batteries Be “In-House” or “Outsourced”? The Truth Behind the Sale of Nissan’s Automotive Battery Subsidiary AESC, Which Was in Direct Conflict with Ghosn [Toshiyuki Shiga, Former Nissan COO] |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:15 p.m. | A Nikkei Average of 72,000 Yen Is Not a “Bubble”—Here’s Why the Argument About “Market Distortions” Caused by AI Stocks Is Off the Mark |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:13 p.m. | Blind Spots in the “South Korean Market” Booming on AI and Semiconductors: The Light and Shadow of the “K-Shaped Economy” Deepening Amid KOSPI Volatility |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:05 p.m. | [Responsible Expansionary Fiscal Policy] What Does “Responsible” Actually Mean? The Question Raised by Long-Term Interest Rates Reaching 2.9% for the First Time in About 30 Years |
| Diamond Online | July 16, 7:00 p.m. | Toyota Reports Lower Profits, Honda and Nissan Post Net Losses! How Did the “Triple Whammy” of Trump, Geopolitics, and Structural Reforms Affect the Performance of These Three Automakers? |
| Diamond Online | July 15, 7:45 p.m. | The Prospects and Challenges of Joint Production of Semiconductor Image Sensors Through the “Sony × Taiwan TSMC” Partnership: What Is the Scenario for Significantly Reducing Capital Expenditures Through a Major Strategic Shift Toward “Streamlining Factory Operations”? |
| Diamond Online | July 15, 7:10 p.m. | [Exclusive Report] A Closer Look at NVIDIA CEO’s “A Day in Tokyo”! He Declares “Japan’s AI” Is About to Begin and Unveils a Mysterious New Chip for the First Time [Video] |
| Diamond Online | July 15, 7:00 p.m. | [Exclusive Report] NVIDIA CEO Makes an Appearance at an Akihabara Arcade! The Inside Story of the Event with Sega Revealed in Full, Including a Heartfelt Hug with His “Lifesaver” |
| Diamond Online | July 15, 9:00 a.m. | What Is the Annual Salary of a Senior Manager in Their Early 60s at Omron? [Based on 5,000 User Reviews] |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 7:55 p.m. | [Exclusive] Full Details of Japan’s Domestic Physical AI Development Framework Revealed; Location of Data Center Housing GPUs Procured in Bulk from NVIDIA Also Uncovered |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 7:30 p.m. | Number of “Complaint Posts” by Sony Group Employees Triples! Growth Rate Exceeds That of Hitachi and Panasonic… Is the “Open and Frank” Corporate Culture in Jeopardy!? Gap in Employee Satisfaction Between Holding Company and Operating Companies |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 7:08 p.m. | Business Leaders Angry at AI Developers; Palantir CEO Speaks on Their Behalf |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 7:05 p.m. | AI Bond Issuance Rush: Already at 40 Trillion Yen This Year, Testing Investors’ Limits |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 7:04 p.m. | [Exclusive] NVIDIA and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology to Strengthen Collaboration on “Quantum AI”—What Are the “Two Uses of AI” to Improve Quantum Computer Performance? |
| Diamond Online | July 14, 2:00 a.m. | It’s Neither Kioxia nor TSMC… The Names of Two “Semiconductor” Stocks Signaling a Precursor to a Sharp Drop in the AI Market |
| Tom’s Hardware | July 16, 2026, 9:10 PM |
TSMC to Make an Additional $100 Billion Investment in Arizona for at Least Four More 2nm Fabs TSMC commits another $100 billion to Arizona for at least four more 2nm fabs |
| Tom’s Hardware | July 16, 2026, 8:55 p.m. |
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| Tom’s Hardware | July 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
OpenAI’s first piece of hardware is an RGB macro pod called “Codex Micro” OpenAI’s first piece of hardware is an RGB macropod called the “Codex Micro” |
| Tom’s Hardware | July 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m. |
Scientists Synchronize 105,000 Nano-Oscillators in Just 45 Nanoseconds—Paving the Way for a High-Efficiency, High-Speed Alternative to Transistors Scientists synchronize 105,000 nano-oscillators in just 45 nanoseconds—paving the way for a highly efficient and fast alternative to transistors |
| Tom’s Hardware | July 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
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| EETimes Taiwan | July 16, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | July 16, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | July 16, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | July 16, 2026 |
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| EETimes Asia | July 15, 2026 |
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| EETimes India | July 16, 2026 |
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KT Launches Intensive Monitoring Period to Address Crowds and Disasters During the Vacation Season KT Launches Intensive Monitoring Period to Prepare for Crowds and Disasters During the Vacation Season |
| ZDNET Korea | July 16, 2026 |
SOOP to Host “ASL Season 22 Season Open” on the 18th… Winner Advances Directly to Main Event SOOP to Host ‘ASL Season 22 Season Open’ on the 18th… Winner Advances Directly to Main Event |
| ZDNET Korea | July 16, 2026 |
Pearl Abyss’s “Black Desert”: “Madi Girls,” a Feature-Length Fan Film Created by Adventurers, to Be Screened Globally Pearl Abyss’s ‘Black Desert’: ‘Madi Girls,’ a Feature-Length Fan Film Created by Adventurers, to Be Screened Globally |
| ZDNET Korea | July 16, 2026 |
Power Transmission Lines for Honam Region Semiconductor Complex: Hwangryonggang River and Provincial Road No. 49 Sites to Be Prioritized for Review Power Supply Lines for Honam Region Semiconductor Industrial Complex: Hwangryonggang River and Provincial Road No. 49 Sites Under Priority Review |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
The Time for Austerity Has Arrived The Era of Austerity Has Arrived |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
When Hanik Fell 7%, Leverage Dropped 34%… “Negative Compound Interest” That Makes Investors Cry When Hanik Fell 7%, Leverage Dropped 34%… ‘Negative Compound Interest’ That Brings Investors to Tears |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
[Editorial] The Bank of Korea’s Interest Rate Hike Is a ‘Double-Edged Sword’… Minimizing Economic Impact Is Key [Editorial] The Bank of Korea’s Interest Rate Hike Is a ‘Double-Edged Sword’… Minimizing Economic Impact Is the Key |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
[Editorial] Leveraged ETFs Shaking the Stock Market: Stopgap Measures Won’t Ease Concerns [Editorial] Leveraged ETFs Are Shaking Up the Stock Market; Stopgap Measures Won’t Ease Concerns |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
Merging All “Robot Organizations”… ‘Robot Organizations’ All Merged… |
| JoongAng Ilbo | July 17, 2026 |
[Lee Yoon-soo’s Economics] Samsung Nix Leverage ETF: Like Fitting a Double-Powered Motor to the Heart of the KOSPI [Lee Yoon-soo’s Economics] Samsung Electronics Leverage ETF: Like Attaching a Double-Strength Motor to the KOSPI’s Heart |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 9:42 p.m. |
IPO Update | Yueya Semiconductor Secures Approval — Finally Achieves IPO After Five Attempts Over 13 Years IPO Update | Yueya Semiconductor Passes Review; Finally Succeeds in IPO After Five Attempts Over 13 Years |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 9:30 p.m. |
Lanjian Intelligent Accelerates Entry into the Semiconductor Smart Manufacturing Supply Chain Lanjian Intelligent Accelerates Entry into the Semiconductor Smart Manufacturing Supply Chain |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 8:38 p.m. |
Yueya Semiconductor Receives IPO Approval — Sustainability of Earnings Growth Questioned Yueya Semiconductor Passes IPO Review; Sustainability of Earnings Growth Questioned |
| BAIDU | 3 hours ago |
Supermicro to Announce Next-Generation Server Processor; Multiple Institutions Raise Target Prices Supermicro Semiconductor to Unveil Next-Generation Server Processor; Multiple Institutions Raise Target Prices |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 6:50 p.m. |
Ministry of Commerce Responds on Progress in Resolving the Nexperia Semiconductor Issue Ministry of Commerce Responds on Progress in Resolving the Nexperia Semiconductor Issue |
| BAIDU | 12 minutes ago |
U.S. Stock Market Closing Prices: All Three Major Indices Fall; Semiconductor and Storage-Related Stocks Plunge U.S. Stock Market Close: All Three Major Indices End Lower; Semiconductor and Storage-Related Stocks Plunge |
| BAIDU | 58 minutes ago |
U.S. Stock Market Closing Prices: All Three Major Indices Fall, Semiconductor and Storage Stocks Plunge U.S. Stock Market Close: All Three Major Indices Fall; Semiconductor and Storage Stocks Plunge |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 7:42 p.m. |
Fundamentals for Domestic Semiconductor Equipment Remain Strong; Funds Continue to Flow into Semiconductor Equipment ETF (E Fund) The fundamentals of domestic semiconductor equipment are strong, and funds are continuously flowing into the E Fund semiconductor equipment ETF… |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 7:50 p.m. |
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Committee Approves Yueya Semiconductor’s Initial Public Offering Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Committee: Yueya Semiconductor’s Initial Public Offering Approved |
| BAIDU | Yesterday at 8:07 p.m. |
Xinhua Report: Ministry of Commerce Responds on Progress in Resolving the Nexperia Semiconductor Issue Xinhua News | Ministry of Commerce Responds on Progress in Resolving the Anshi Semiconductor Issue |
| EE Times Japan | July 16, 2026 | The Evolving Role of Materials in Scaling Down: What Is the DX Strategy That Transformed Fujifilm’s R&D? |
| EE Times Japan | July 16, 2026 | ESD Industry Revenue Reaches $5.7 Billion in Q1 of 2026; Japan Sees Negative Growth |
| EE Times Japan | July 16, 2026 | Apple and Broadcom’s “$30 Billion Deal”: Could This Be an Opportunity for Intel, Too? |
| EE Times Japan | July 16, 2026 | Intel Begins Mass Production of High-NA EUV Lithography Systems; Applied to Some Layers of Intel 18A |
| EE Times Japan | July 16, 2026 | New Polymer Semiconductor Boosts Performance of Organic Thin-Film Solar Cells, Hiroshima University et al. |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Why Metal TIM Warpage Simulations Fail—And How to Fix Them Why Metal TIM Warpage Simulations Fail—And How to Fix Them |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
From Feature-Scale Simulation to Digital Twins: Addressing the Increasing Complexity Faced by Process Engineers From Feature-Scale Simulation to Digital Twins: Helping Process Engineers Tackle Growing Complexity |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Is high-pitch hybrid bonding suitable for mass production? Can Fine-Pitch Hybrid Bonding Scale Up to High Volume? |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Optimization of Connections Between Nano-TSVs and BPRs in Back-Side Power Networks Optimizing the Nano-TSV-to-BPR Connection in Backside Power Networks |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
New Leaders in Nonvolatile Memory Emerge New Nonvolatile Memory Winners Emerge |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Co-Packaged Optics for Multi-Die Designs Co-Packaged Optics for Multi-Die Designs |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Alternative Materials for Hybrid Bonding Alternative Materials for Hybrid Bonding |
| SemiEngineering | July 16, 2026 |
Accelerating Sustainability Through Smart Manufacturing Accelerating Sustainability Through Smart Manufacturing |
| ChosunBiz | July 17, 2026 |
[3040 Engineer] “In the AI era, even manufacturing processes will face new challenges with each generation”… Ido Yop, an engineer at Applied Materials [3040 Engineer] “In the AI Era, Processes Also Present New Challenges with Each Generation”… Lee Do-yeop, Engineer at Applied Materials |
| ChosunBiz | July 17, 2026 |
[Reporter’s Notebook] K-Bio Should Aim to Restore Trust Through Transparent Communication to Overcome the ‘Samchundang Shock’ [Reporter’s Notebook] K-Bio Must Restore Trust Through Transparent Communication to Overcome the ‘Samcheondang Shock’ |
| ChosunBiz | July 17, 2026 |
Samjonix Leverage: 30 million won in cash is required to purchase it. Samsung Nix Leverage: You Need 30 Million Won in Cash to Buy It |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
New York Stock Market Opens Lower Across the Board Amid Slump in Semiconductor Stocks New York Stock Market Opens Lower Across the Board Amid Weakness in Semiconductor Stocks |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
Japan Secures 27,500 NVIDIA “Rubin” Chips… Aiming to Take the Lead in Physical AI Japan Secures 27,500 NVIDIA ‘Rubin’ Chips… Aims to Lead in Physical AI |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
Eight out of 10 employees at Samsung Electronics’ foundry division “are strongly considering changing jobs” Eight out of 10 Samsung Electronics Foundry Employees Say They Are “Highly Likely to Change Jobs” |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
Capitalizing on the semiconductor boom, the company acquired San-I Tech as a base for expansion Amid the semiconductor boom… Expanding its footprint, Meka acquires Samil Tech |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
“Let’s Sell While the Value Is High”… Following SK, Kolon Also Moves to Sell Its Semiconductor Division “Sell While the Price Is High”… Following SK, Kolon Also Moves to Sell Its Semiconductor Division |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
Foreign Investors Floundering Over Semiconductors… They Snapped Up 2 Trillion Won in Two Days, Only to Sell It All Again the Next Day Foreign Investors Floundering Over Semiconductors… They Snapped Up 2 Trillion Won in Two Days, Only to Sell It All Again the Next Day |
| ChosunBiz | July 16, 2026 |
Seoul Apartment Prices Rise for the 75th Consecutive Week… Uptrend Continues in the Gyeonggi Semiconductor Belt Seoul Apartment Prices Rise for the 75th Consecutive Week… Uptrend Continues in Gyeonggi’s Semiconductor Belt |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
TSMC CEO Stresses That Selecting Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Is Not Like Buying Milk at a Convenience Store; Admits to Being Jealous of Samsung’s Profits TSMC CEO Stresses That Choosing Chipmaking Technology Isn’t Like Buying Milk at 7-Eleven and Admits He’s Jealous of Samsung’s Profits |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
Apple Orders Numerous New Vapor Deposition Substrates for the New iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro Duo, and Next Year’s iPhone 20 Apple Places a Flood of New Vapor Chamber Orders for the Upcoming iPhone Ultra, the iPhone 18 Pro Duo, and Next Year’s iPhone 20 |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
Research Firm Points Out: Why Apple Excluded a Low-Cost iPhone 18 in 2026: “Demand for ‘Pro’ Models Remains Strong Despite Price Hikes” Research Firm Highlights Apple’s Reasons for Excluding a Cheaper iPhone 18 in 2026, Saying “Demand Is More Resilient” for “Pro” Models Despite an Upcoming Price Hike |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
ASUS Releases New BIOS Update for 600 and 800 Series AMD Motherboards to Improve Compatibility with CXMT Memory ASUS Releases New BIOS Update for 600 and 800 Series AMD Motherboards, Improving Compatibility with CXMT Memory |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
Truth Social, part of Trump’s “anti-establishment” strategy, will license real-time sentiment data from its top 10 accounts to high-frequency trading firms Trump’s “Anti-Establishment” Truth Social Will Now License Real-Time Sentiment Data from Its Top 10 Accounts to High-Frequency Trading Firms |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
Cadence’s AuraStack AI Stack Eliminates Bottlenecks in PCB and Advanced Packaging—Which Account for 65% of Engineers’ Time—and Has Already Been Adopted by NVIDIA and TSMC Cadence’s AuraStack AI Stack Addresses the PCB and Advanced Packaging Bottleneck That Is Consuming 65% of Engineers’ Time, with NVIDIA and TSMC Already Deploying It |
| WccfTech | July 17, 2026 |
Crimson Desert’s BlackSpace Engine Receives Higher Ratings Than *Death Stranding 2* and *DOOM* in the Technical Innovation Category; Cross-Save Feature Also Rolled Out in Patch 1.14 Crimson Desert’s BlackSpace Engine Topped Death Stranding 2 and DOOM for Best Technical Innovation as Patch 1.14 Rolls Out Cross-Save |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
T-Mobile Occasionally Upgrades Customers to High-Priced Plans, Causing Monthly Bills to Jump from $50 to Over $300, Free Lines to Disappear, and Unauthorized Hotspot Data to Be Added for Some Users [Updated: T-Mobile Has Addressed the Issue] T-Mobile’s Haphazard Migration to Higher-Priced Plans Turns a $50 Monthly Bill Into $300+ as Free Lines Disappear, While Others See Unsolicited Hotspot Data Added [Update: T-Mobile Responds] |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Shares Remarkable Progress on Its 2nm Process — Four Times as Many Tape-Outs as the 3nm Process, Already Contributing 3% to Q3 2026 Revenue TSMC Reports Incredible Progress on Its 2nm Node, Claims Four Times as Many Tape-Outs as the 3nm Node, and Says It Has Already Contributed 3% of Q3 2026 Revenue |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
AMD Prepares to Launch Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400 with ROCm 7.14 Support AMD Prepares for the Launch of the Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400 with ROCm 7.14 Support |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 4.5 GHz “3D V-Cache” CPU Review — The Budget X3D Champion for AM5 AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D 4.5 GHz “3D V-Cache” CPU Review: The Budget X3D Champion for AM5 |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
An analyst says that OnePlus hasn’t necessarily failed in terms of its products, but points out that the company “struggled to maintain its uniqueness,” and confirms that the company is withdrawing from several markets. “OnePlus Didn’t Necessarily Fail in Terms of Product,” Says Analyst, But Believes “It Struggled to Maintain a Distinctive Identity” as the Company Confirms Its Exit from Various Markets |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
GTA 6 Set to Break Sales Records at a Pace That Exceeds All Previous Pre-order Campaigns — Newzoo Projects First-Week Sales of 51 Million Copies GTA 6 Is on Track to Outpace Every Other Game’s Pre-Order Campaign, as Newzoo Estimates 51 Million Copies Sold in Week One |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
Palit Officially Reintroduces the RTX 3060 12GB Amid Struggles in the Low-Price Segment Palit Officially Brings Back the RTX 3060 12 GB as the Budget Segment Continues to Struggle |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
Fans believe that recent leaks about a Destiny-style Halo MMO have been corroborated by an interview with Pierre Hintze, head of Halo Studios. Fans Believe Recent Leaks About a Destiny-Style Halo MMO Are Now Backed Up by an Interview with Halo Studios Head Pierre Hintze |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
AOC has launched a gaming monitor featuring a 90W USB-C port and a maximum refresh rate of 250Hz, targeting both gaming and work AOC Targets Both Gaming and Work with the Launch of 90W USB-C-Equipped Gaming Monitors Featuring Refresh Rates of Up to 250 Hz |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Raises U.S. Investment to $265 Billion Amid AI Chip Demand, to Build Four New Factories in Arizona TSMC Increases Its U.S. Investment Pledge to $265 Billion Amid AI Chip Demand to Build Four New Plants in Arizona |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
Pulsar Announces the Feinmann FO1 Gaming Mouse, Featuring a Noctua Fan While Maintaining a Lightweight Design; Release Date Also Revealed Pulsar Packs a Noctua Fan Into Its Feinmann FO1 Gaming Mouse While Maintaining Its Lightweight Design; Release Date Revealed |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
Ubisoft Follows Crimson Desert’s Strategy — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Drops Its Roadmap and Prioritizes Community Feedback Ubisoft Follows The Crimson Desert’s Lead, as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Abandons Its Roadmap in Favor of Community Feedback |
| WccfTech | July 16, 2026 |
Square Enix Pushes the Limits of HD-2D with *Final Fantasy Resonance*; Its Music Also Receives High Praise Square Enix Pushes the Limits of HD-2D with *Final Fantasy Resonance*, but Its Music Is No Slouch Either |
| JW.com (JW) | July 17, 2026 |
Lanchi Technology: Business Operating Smoothly; Focusing Fully on Product Development and Customer Service Lanchi Technology: Business Operations Are Normal; Company Will Focus Fully on Product R&D and Customer Service |
| JW.com (JW) | July 17, 2026 |
Lanchi Technology: First-Half Net Profit Expected to Increase 63.9%–81.2% Year-Over-Year Lanchi Technology: Net Profit for the First Half of the Year Expected to Rise 63.9%–81.2% Year-Over-Year |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Huqin Technology Acquires Jinghe Integrated’s H-Shares for HK$139 Million, Secures 10.2% Stake to Enter the Semiconductor Industry Huaqin Technology Acquires Jinghe Integrated’s H-Shares for 139 Million Hong Kong Dollars, Securing a 10.2% Stake to Expand into the Semiconductor Industry |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Press the Pause Button! realme Smartphones Withdraw from the Domestic Market Press the Pause Button! realme Withdraws from the Domestic Market |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
The Background of a Rare Equity Incentive Plan for A-Shares: Changxin’s “Talent Assets” Are in a League of Their Own Behind the Rare Equity Incentive Plan on the A-Share Market: Changxin’s “Talent Reserve” Is Calculated Differently |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Haiguang Information Forecasts 55.56%–70.20% Revenue Growth for First Half of 2026, Aims to Boost Performance by Capitalizing on Industry Opportunities Haiguang Information Forecasts Revenue Growth of 55.56%–70.20% for the First Half of 2026, Seeks to Achieve Performance Growth by Capitalizing on Industry Opportunities |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Shan Yuhao, Associate Researcher at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Presents Latest Collaborative Research Findings at JSSC Associate Researcher Shu Yuhao of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Presents Latest Collaborative Research Findings at JSSC |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Good News | Two Research Papers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Accepted by ICCAD, the Top Conference in the EDA Field Good News | Two Research Papers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Accepted by ICCAD, the Top Conference in the EDA Field |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Team Led by Wu Chaoxin and Yuan Fang at Xi’an Jiaotong University Achieves New Breakthrough in Pure Bromide Blue Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes Team Led by Wu Chaoxin and Yuan Fang at Xi’an Jiaotong University Achieves New Breakthrough in the Field of Pure-Bromine Blue-Light Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Team Led by Zhou Linjie and Lu Liangjun at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s School of Integrated Circuits Reports Significant Progress in Microwave Photonics Multi-Beamforming A team led by Zhou Linjie and Lu Liangjun at the School of Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has made significant progress in the field of microwave photonics multi-beamforming |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Jingce Electronics: Plans to Acquire 41.17% Stake in Shanghai Jingce Jingce Electronics: Plans to Acquire 41.17% Stake in Shanghai Jingce |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Over 350 billion yuan! A single investment announcement may reveal DeepSeek’s valuation Over 350 billion yuan! A single investment announcement may reveal DeepSeek’s valuation |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
A total of seven generative AI services for smartphones, including “Apple Smart,” have been registered Seven mobile-side generative AI services, including “Apple Smart,” have been registered |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Committee: Yueya Semiconductor’s IPO Approved Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Committee: Yueya Semiconductor’s IPO Approved |
| JW.com (JW) | July 16, 2026 |
Moore Threads Reports Continued Strong Revenue Growth; First-Half 2026 Revenue Expected to Be 2.35 to 2.49 Times That of the Same Period Last Year Moore Threads’ revenue continues to grow at a high rate; revenue for the first half of 2026 is expected to be 2.35 to 2.49 times that of the same period last year |
| Power Electronics News | July 16, 2026 |
WeEn Expands Its Solid-State Transformer Lineup WeEn Strengthens Its Solid-State Transformer Portfolio |
| Power Electronics News | July 16, 2026 |
Power Corner: Vicor’s Morley Wood Discusses Vertical Power Delivery for AI Data Centers Power Corner: Vicor’s Maury Wood on Vertical Power Delivery for AI Data Centers |
| Power Electronics News | July 16, 2026 |
Infineon Announces Radiation-Hardened GaN Driver for Space Power Systems Infineon Launches Rad-Hard GaN Driver for Space Power Systems |
| 3D InCites | July 17, 2026 |
Engineering Professor Secures NSF Grant to Advance Wireless Communications Engineering Professor Wins NSF Grant to Advance Wireless Communications |
| 3D InCites | July 17, 2026 |
Leaftronics: Natural Lignocellulose Scaffolds for Sustainable Electronics Leaftronics: Natural Lignocellulose Scaffolds for Sustainable Electronics |
| 3D InCites | July 16, 2026 |
Former Amkor executives Sean Bowers and Georgette Woodyard bring expertise in advanced packaging, OSAT, and international customer experience as Saras seeks to expand its portfolio of PCB-integrated passive modules for integrated power delivery in AI and high-performance computing. Former Amkor executives Shaun Bowers and Georgette Woodyard bring expertise in advanced packaging, OSAT, and global customer experience as Saras scales up its PCB-embedded passive modules for integrated power delivery in AI and high-performance computing applications |
| 3D InCites | July 16, 2026 |
GRITSS: Geodetic Reference Equipment Transponder for Small Satellites GRITSS: Geodetic Reference Instrument Transponder for Small Satellites |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 17, 2026 |
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is the Latest U.S. Tech Executive to Visit Japan Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, the latest U.S. tech executive to visit Japan |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 17, 2026 |
Nvidia Generates Profits from Sovereign AI and Seeks New Partnerships in Japan Nvidia Capitalizes on Sovereign AI, Setting Its Sights on Japan for Its Latest Partnership |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 16, 2026 |
Huawei Aims for Growth, While Malaysia Enters the Battery Business Huawei Aims for Growth, Malaysia Moves into the Battery Business |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 16, 2026 |
TSMC Plans Additional $100 Billion Investment in the U.S. to Meet AI Demand TSMC plans further $100 billion investment in the U.S. to meet AI demand |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 16, 2026 |
Nvidia Partners with Toyota’s Woven City to Deploy Physical AI Technology Nvidia partners with Toyota’s Woven City on physical AI technology |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 16, 2026 |
Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Build Robot-Equipped AI Shipyard in Japan Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to Build Robot-Equipped AI Shipyard in Japan |
| Nikkei Asia (Semi) | July 16, 2026 |
Affordable Alternatives to Nvidia Servers Emerge for Japanese AI Players Affordable alternatives to Nvidia servers are emerging for Japanese AI players |
| SemiWiki | July 17, 2026 |
Agentrys Unveils a New Paradigm for Semiconductor Engineering at DAC 2026 Agentrys: A New Paradigm for Semiconductor Engineering at the 2026 DAC |
| SemiWiki | July 17, 2026 |
WAVE-P: Hardware Acceleration for the APV Professional Video Codec WAVE-P: Hardware Acceleration for the APV Professional Video Codec |
| SemiWiki | July 16, 2026 |
PCIe 7 Switch IP Supporting Time-Division Multiplexing: Powering Next-Generation AI Connectivity PCIe 7 Switch IP with Time Division Multiplexing: Powering the Next Generation of AI Connectivity |
| SemiWiki | July 16, 2026 |
At DAC 2026, come see Analog Bits’ TSMC N2P IP portfolio and network with engineering experts! DAC 2026: Check out Analog Bits’ TSMC N2P IP portfolio and meet with their engineering experts! |
| SemiWiki | July 16, 2026 |
Perforce Enables Risk-Free Innovation at DAC 2026 Perforce: Enabling Innovation Without Introducing Risk at DAC 2026 |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
2026 International AIoT Ecosystem Development Summit: Smartly Connecting Everything, with “Data” Driving the Future 2026 International AIoT Ecosystem Development Summit: Intelligently Connecting Everything, “Data” Drives the Future |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
Intelligence Drives the Core, Data Paves the Way for New Advances | The 7th International AI+IoT Ecosystem Development Conference 2026 and the MCU & Motor Drive Specialized Forums Conclude Successfully Intelligence Drives the Core, Data Paves the Way for a New Journey | The 2026 7th International AI+IoT Ecosystem Development Conference, Featuring Dual Specialized Forums on MCUs and Motor Drives, Concluded Successfully |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
A New Era of Computing Power: What Is the “Chinese Approach” to the AI Era as Defined by Haiguang Information? A New Era of Computing Power: How Haiguang Information Defines the “Chinese Path” in the AI Era |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
Japan’s First Smart R&D Facility for Materials Science: AI Completes 135 Research Tasks in 5 Days Without Human Intervention Japan’s First Smart R&D Facility for Materials Science: AI Completes 135 Research Tasks in 5 Days Without Human Intervention |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
Edge AI Is Reshaping the Value Framework for MCUs Edge AI Reshapes the MCU Value Framework |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
ASML Reports Q2 2026 Earnings: AI Drives Double-Digit Growth in Storage and Logic Chips ASML Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results; AI Drives Dual Boom in Storage and Logic Chips |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
Connecting Everything with Light: Ams Osram Redefines the Smart Boundaries of AIoT with “Photonics Technology” Connecting Everything with Light: Ams Osram Redefines the Smart Boundaries of AIoT with “Photonics Technology” |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
AI for 7 Mobile Devices, Including Apple Smart, Now Registered: Alibaba’s “Qianwen” Connects to Domestic iPhones AI for 7 Mobile Devices, Including Apple’s Smart Series, Has Completed Registration: Alibaba’s “Qianwen” Connects to Domestic iPhones |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
From In-Vehicle Domain Architecture to Industrial Edge Computing | SanDisk’s Differentiation Strategy for Enterprise Products From In-Vehicle Domain Architecture to Industrial Edge Computing | SanDisk’s Differentiation Strategy for Enterprise Products |
| EE Times China | July 16, 2026 |
Infinite Possibilities Within a Small Space: Major Module Manufacturer Yiyuan Communications Makes a Full-Scale Entry into the XR Market Infinite Possibilities Within a Small Space: Module Giant Quectel Makes a Full-Scale Entry into the XR Market |
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