Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Industrial PC maker IEI Integration demonstrated the new NANO-X100 4-inch single-board computer and edge AI inference applications alongside Castec International at AMD Advancing AI 2026 in San Francisco on July 21 and 22.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula after destroying dozens of homes, with 700 firefighters battling to contain the blaze.
Industrial PC maker Advantech has unveiled a new AI and edge computing server platform powered by AMD's latest EPYC 9006 series processors, deepening their collaboration for advanced applications.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a KRW295.12 billion (US$200 million) supply contract with a major global company for multilayer ceramic capacitors used in artificial intelligence servers and data center systems, disclosed on July 23.
Samsung Display and LG Display have unveiled new display concepts for next-generation AI applications at the K-Display exhibition in Seoul.
AMD has introduced new server, accelerator, and rack-scale products to support the evolving demands of artificial intelligence, focusing on inference and AI agents rather than model training.
AMD has unveiled a next-generation open-source telecom large language model, OTel 2.0, at its Advancing AI 2026 conference, working with AT&T and Microsoft.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three agents from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) for allegedly defrauding program beneficiaries.
Rapidus is enhancing its semiconductor development and production network in Chitose, Hokkaido, by adding chip analysis and advanced packaging capabilities alongside a front-end pilot line for 2nm logic chips.
AMD is set to introduce the Gorgon Halo platform, capable of running large AI models locally, in collaboration with Cisco governance.
Washington has expanded its technological rivalry with China to include humanoid robots and autonomous systems, citing concerns over national security and data privacy.
Major PCB manufacturer Zhen Ding Technology Group has started production at its new facility in Thailand, launched in 2023 and operational since the third quarter of 2025.
China's Xi'an Eswin Material Technology has reported that its monthly output and sales of 12-inch electronic-grade silicon wafers have exceeded 1 million units, indicating a significant increase in production scale.
Surging demand for AI servers is pushing up DRAM prices, increasing costs for Chinese automakers and potentially affecting the pricing of electric vehicles.
Taiwan's Wistron has inaugurated its D1 AI smart factory in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant step towards increased manufacturing cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.
Intel is reportedly considering South Korean memory maker SK Hynix as a potential partner to help operate its delayed Ohio semiconductor project, according to Semafor.
AMD has unveiled Helios, a new rack-scale AI infrastructure platform aimed at enhancing compute density and simplifying deployment in global AI factories and hyperscale data centers.
AMD CEO Lisa Su has stated that demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is broadening beyond just chip purchases, with cloud service providers and enterprise customers showing increased interest. This reinforces AMD's belief in the continued growth potential of the AI market.
Demand from cloud service providers and enterprise customers continues to climb rapidly.
Lisa Su, AMD CEO
Realme has ceased producing smartphones for the Chinese market and will launch no new models there, as its parent company Oppo focuses domestic efforts on OnePlus.
Six individuals are competing to become the next UN secretary-general, each outlining their vision for the organization as it faces financial and confidence challenges ahead of a selection process set to begin in January 2027.
SemiAnalysis forecasts Nvidia's 800V high-voltage direct current power architecture will enter production in the first quarter of 2027, with Delta expected to ramp up in the second quarter.
The Pentagon is planning to rebuild its military space capabilities, despite a proposed dissolution of the US Space Development Agency (SDA) in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
Mitsubishi Electric is seeking an agreement with Toshiba and ROHM by September to combine their semiconductor operations, focusing on power devices.
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng says China's AI sector is behind the United States by six to 18 months primarily because of limited computing capabilities.
China's AI industry trails the US by six to 18 months mainly because of limited computing power, not talent.
Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek founder
Samsung Electronics plans to break ground in October 2026 for a KRW 1.3 trillion expansion of its Onyang semiconductor packaging site, targeting high-bandwidth memory mass production by May 2029.
China's domestic AI chip manufacturers, including Huawei and Alibaba’s T-Head Semiconductor, are increasing their share of the market, driven by growing demand for local accelerators in infrastructure build-out.
A leak of Claude code has prompted Chinese labs to focus on harness and memory engineering, bringing their models closer to Anthropic's flagship product.
Wistron has announced continued growth in its revenue and profit, expanding its global manufacturing platform to explore new opportunities in electronics, AI, and industrial supply chains.
The International Mathematical Union has awarded the Fields Medal to four mathematicians, with only the third woman receiving the honour in over three decades.
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, effective Thursday, targeting nations with forced labour concerns.