Asus has told telecom channels it will not introduce new smartphone models in 2026. The company insists it will maintain operations and support for existing devices, but the pause highlights the brutal challenges for PC brands in the mobile market.
According to Forbes, AI is moving from writing emails to running factories. A startup called Forgis is layering AI agents on old machinery to make manufacturing smarter and more efficient, with a bold goal of helping to onshore production.
A former TSMC executive who recently joined Intel is under investigation after Taiwanese authorities found confidential chip documents at his home. TSMC has filed a lawsuit, alleging a potential breach of trade secrets and national security laws. Intel’s CEO claims the company respects competitor IP
French fabless chip designer NanoXplore has raised €20 million to accelerate its move into the defense sector. The funding comes from missile maker MBDA and France’s state-backed Defence Innovation Fund. The company specializes in “ITAR-free,” radiation-hardened FPGAs built on a 100% European supply
Samsung is reportedly stuck trying to price the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Passing on higher manufacturing costs could hurt sales, while absorbing them would crush profits. The company is already selling its new Galaxy Z TriFold at a loss.
Smartphone prices are about to jump. A new report claims Xiaomi, Samsung, and Apple are all planning price hikes of around 10% for their 2026 flagship phones, starting with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The culprit is the skyrocketing cost of memory chips, fueled by an AI-driven industry “supercycle.”
Samsung and Elon Musk’s companies are deepening their partnership. A new tip suggests the chipmaker has a deal with xAI, likely for next-gen AI chips.
A Fortune report reveals a massive disconnect. While over 400,000 skilled trade jobs sit open, Gen Z faces cultural stigma and broken pathways into these six-figure careers. Both sides are missing each other in a shifting economy.
The power silicon carbide industry is facing a major correction after a massive investment boom. A new forecast predicts a downturn for years, but a rebound to nearly $10 billion by 2030. China is a key player in this shift.
Manufacturing has connected its operational technology to the internet for efficiency, but hasn’t developed the specialized security expertise to protect it. The next wave of failures won’t be from outdated tech, but from a lack of people who can spot and stop threats on the factory floor.
