Memory tightness persists. According to Nikkei Asia, sources say the three major memory chipmakers—Micron, SK hynix, and Samsung Electronics—have stepped up scrutiny of customer orders to prevent intentional inventory hoarding. The report adds that the three companies have tightened requirements...

Memory prices are soaring, and smartphone makers are starting to feel the pinch. After Xiaomi reportedly cut its 2026 shipment forecast, IT Home, citing a company announcement, reports that another Chinese brand, Transsion, expects its 2025 net profit to tumble over 50% YoY amid rising memory costs....

Apple is reportedly working on a new wearable device. According to 9to5Mac, citing The Information, sources say Apple is developing an AI wearable roughly the size of an AirTag, with a possible launch as early as 2027. However, the report cautions that development remains at a very early stage and t...

Amid surging memory prices, Chinese smartphone brands are emerging as some of the hardest hit. According to the South China Morning Post and Jiemian News, Xiaomi has trimmed its 2026 shipment forecast by over 20%, while OPPO, Transsion, and vivo have also scaled back their shipment projections. N...

Gree Electric, the Zhuhai-based appliance giant, is quietly making waves in the semiconductor sector. According to IT Home and EE Times China, the company has entered the third-generation semiconductor market, with its silicon carbide (SiC) chips, already mass-produced for home appliance application...