• Memory Price Surge to Persist in 1Q26; Smartphone and Notebook Brands Begin Raising Prices and Downgrading Specs, Says TrendForce


    TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that memory prices are projected to rise sharply again in the first quarter of 2026, exerting significant cost pressure on global end-device manufacturers. Consequently, smartphone and notebook brands are compelled to increase their product


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  • AI to Reshape the Global Technology Landscape in 2026, Says TrendForce


    TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below:


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12 December 2025

Consumer Electronics and AI Product Launches Lift 3Q25 Top-10 Foundry Revenue by 8.1%, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the global foundry industry continued to profit in 3Q25, fueled by strong demand for AI in HPC and new consumer-electronics chips and IC peripherals. Revenue was primarily driven by advanced processes at 7 nm and below, with support from high-value wafers. Chinese foundries also expanded their business through supply-chain diversification. As a result, total revenue for the top 10 foundries increased by 8.1% QoQ to nearly US$45.1 billion.

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11 December 2025

Memory Price Surge to Persist in 1Q26; Smartphone and Notebook Brands Begin Raising Prices and Downgrading Specs, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that memory prices are projected to rise sharply again in the first quarter of 2026, exerting significant cost pressure on global end-device manufacturers. Consequently, smartphone and notebook brands are compelled to increase their product prices and reduce specifications. A further downward revision of shipment forecasts now seems unavoidable, with market resources becoming more concentrated among a few leading brands.

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9 December 2025

China’s CSPs and OEMs likely to Actively Procure H200, but Domestic AI Chip Development Continues to Accelerate, Says TrendForce

H200’s performance significantly surpasses H20, making it an attractive option for China’s CSPs and OEMs if exports proceed as planned. The U.S. is expected to adopt an “N-1” or “N-2” export strategy for AI chips shipped to China, to ensure that global-market products retain a performance lead. China’s domestic AI chip market share is projected to reach 50% in 2026, supported by government policies and enterprise-level projects.

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12 December 2025

Consumer Electronics and AI Product Launches Lift 3Q25 Top-10 Foundry Revenue by 8.1%, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the global foundry industry continued to profit in 3Q25, fueled by strong demand for AI in HPC and new consumer-electronics chips and IC peripherals. Revenue was primarily driven by advanced processes at 7 nm and below, with support from high-value wafers. Chinese foundries also expanded their business through supply-chain diversification. As a result, total revenue for the top 10 foundries increased by 8.1% QoQ to nearly US$45.1 billion.

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9 December 2025

China’s CSPs and OEMs likely to Actively Procure H200, but Domestic AI Chip Development Continues to Accelerate, Says TrendForce

H200’s performance significantly surpasses H20, making it an attractive option for China’s CSPs and OEMs if exports proceed as planned. The U.S. is expected to adopt an “N-1” or “N-2” export strategy for AI chips shipped to China, to ensure that global-market products retain a performance lead. China’s domestic AI chip market share is projected to reach 50% in 2026, supported by government policies and enterprise-level projects.

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5 December 2025

Enterprise SSD Prices and Shipments Surge in 3Q25, Industry Revenue Climbs 28%, Says TrendForce

The enterprise SSD market experienced robust growth in the third quarter of 2025. TrendForce’s latest reports reveal that AI demand continued to expand from training to inference tasks. Meanwhile, North American CSPs simultaneously scaled out both AI infrastructure and general-purpose servers. This led to a significant boost in enterprise SSD shipments and prices, resulting in a 28% increase in combined revenue for the top five brands that reached approximately US$6.54 billion and set a new record for the year.

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27 November 2025

AI to Reshape the Global Technology Landscape in 2026, Says TrendForce

TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below:

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26 November 2025

Competition Among AR Displays Intensifies Due to Brands’ Strategies; LEDoS Penetration Expected to Reach 65% by 2030, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Near-Eye Display Market Trend and Technology Analysis,” reveals that the rapid expansion of AR strategies by leading brands such as Meta, Apple, Amazon, and RayNeo is speeding up across various display technologies. LEDoS and LCoS are emerging as the fastest-growing segments, with projected 2025 penetration rates of 37% and 7%, respectively, and expected to increase to 65% and 11% by 2030.

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10 November 2025

New Product Launches Spur Demand Recovery as Global Smartphone Panel Shipments Rise 8.1% in 3Q25, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that global shipments of smartphone panels reached 586 million units in the third quarter of 2025, up 8.1% QoQ and 5.3% YoY. This growth was driven by increased panel demand for the iPhone 17 series and new models from leading smartphone brands in the latter half of the year. AMOLED panels continued to see strong demand, while LCD panels remained stable for entry-level devices and replacement markets. For 2025, total smartphone panel shipments are forecast to reach 2.243 billion units, a 3.4% increase compared to 2024, marking a recent high in shipment levels.

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9 September 2025

Smartwatches Drive Micro LED Adoption, Market to Surpass US$461 Million by 2029, Says TrendForce

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Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year. These milestone products mark Micro LED’s entry into key application segments. TrendForce believes their rollout will gradually boost the Micro LED chip market revenue, which is projected to reach US$461 million by 2029.

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4 August 2025

San’an Optoelectronics to Acquire Lumileds; Reshaping Global LED Market Dynamics, Says TrendForce

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San’an Optoelectronics and Lumileds announced on August 1st that San’an, along with foreign investors, will acquire 100% of Lumileds Holding B. for US$239 million in cash. TrendForce’s LED industry demand and supply database notes that Lumileds ranks among the world’s top seven LED packaging companies. The acquisition will help San’an gain entry into the international cross-licensing patent alliance led by Nichia, ams OSRAM, Cree LED, Lumileds, and Toyoda Gosei, while also leveraging Lumileds’ two-decade legacy in the global market.

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29 May 2025

Micro LED Expands Beyond Displays, Unlocking New Opportunities in Transparent and Non-Display Applications, Says TrendForce

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TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Micro LED Display and Non-Display Application Market Analysis,” reveals that the current development of Micro LED technology in the display sector focuses on two key challenges: optimizing manufacturing costs through design and production improvements, and identifying unique niche markets.

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27 November 2025

AI to Reshape the Global Technology Landscape in 2026, Says TrendForce

TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below:

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5 November 2025

Solid-State Battery Demand to Surge to 740 GWh by 2035, Driven by Rapid Tech Upgrades, Says TrendForce

Solid-state battery (SSB) development is rapidly transitioning from research to large-scale manufacturing. According to TrendForce’s latest reports, nearly 100 companies globally have announced plans to produce solid-state batteries, with a combined capacity surpassing 100 GWh. Some of this capacity, especially semi-solid batteries, has already begun mass production and reached the GWh scale.

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31 July 2025

Sulfide-Based Electrolytes in the Spotlight as Solid-State Battery Commercialization Accelerates, Says TrendForce

Solid-state batteries, hailed as the “dream battery” for their combination of high energy density and superior safety, are rapidly transitioning from concept to commercial reality thanks to recent technological breakthroughs and industrial progress. TrendForce reports that nearly 100 companies worldwide are racing to commercialize solid-state batteries, with the majority focusing on sulfide-based solid electrolytes.

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11 December 2025

Memory Price Surge to Persist in 1Q26; Smartphone and Notebook Brands Begin Raising Prices and Downgrading Specs, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that memory prices are projected to rise sharply again in the first quarter of 2026, exerting significant cost pressure on global end-device manufacturers. Consequently, smartphone and notebook brands are compelled to increase their product prices and reduce specifications. A further downward revision of shipment forecasts now seems unavoidable, with market resources becoming more concentrated among a few leading brands.

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8 December 2025

AI Data Centers Ignite a Laser Shortage Wave; Nvidia’s Strategic Lock-In Reshapes the Global Laser Supply Chain, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s recent research indicates that high-speed optical interconnects are now central to performance and scalability, especially as AI data centers grow into large clusters. The report predicts that worldwide shipments of optical transceivers of 800G and higher will hit 24 million units in 2025, then jump by 2.6 times to nearly 63 million units in 2026.

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4 December 2025

Seasonal Demand and New Product Releases Drive 3Q25 Global Smartphone Production Up 9%, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research indicates that the smartphone market entered its peak season in the second half of the year, with new product launches further boosting output. In 3Q25, global smartphone production hit 328 million units, representing a 9% QoQ growth and a 7% YoY rise. These numbers highlight a distinct seasonal uptick.

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19 May 2025

AI Boom Drives Surge in Data Center Interconnect Demand; Global Market Value to Grow 14.3% in 2025, Says TrendForce

TrendForce reports that leading global telecom providers such as SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom are rolling out Agentic AI services for general users as generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life in 2025. With telecom providers and major CSPs continuing to expand their data center infrastructure, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) technology is gaining significant traction. The global DCI market is projected to grow 14.3% YoY in 2025 to surpass US$40B.

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5 March 2025

U.S. and Indian Telecom Operators Accelerate FWA Deployment, Global Market to Reach US$72 Billion in 2025, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest report, “Breakthrough Opportunities in the 5G Era: Global Telecom FWA Deployment and Business Prospects for Taiwanese Manufacturers,” shows the global fixed wireless access (FWA) market is projected to grow 33% YoY, reaching US$72 billion in 2025.

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21 November 2024

TrendForce: Unveiling New Opportunities in Tech Innovation for 2025

TrendForce has outlined 10 key trends shaping the technology landscape in 2025. Highlights include:

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9 December 2025

Diverging Humanoid Robot Strategies: Japan Advances Core Components, While the U.S. and China Scale Full-System Applications, Says TrendForce

Major economies globally are advancing humanoid robot development. Japan is focusing on improving essential components like actuators, sensors, and control systems to increase the entry barrier. In contrast, the U.S. and China are rapidly rolling out end-to-end humanoid products. Since these regions focus on different application scenarios, their humanoid robot industries are likely to reach key turning points in 2026.

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27 November 2025

AI to Reshape the Global Technology Landscape in 2026, Says TrendForce

TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below:

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24 November 2025

Global NEV Sales Up 31% in 3Q25; Full-Year Growth Expected to Reach 25%, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that global NEV sales hit 5.39 million units in the third quarter of 2025, showing a 31% YoY growth. BEVs made up 3.71 million units, with a notable 48% YoY growth, while PHEVs reached 1.67 million units, marking a 4% increase year over year.

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In-Depth Analyses


12 December 2025

Daily Express Dec.12,2025 Spot Market Today

In today’s DRAM spot market, demand for DDR4 1Gx8-3200 branded chips continued, with buyers showing strong willingness to purchase. The limited spot quantities released by suppliers were quickly taken up, driving prices noticeably higher. However, overall transaction volumes still failed to expand. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 18.600, and

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12 December 2025

Wafers and Cells Prices Hard to Fall further due to Cost Support, while Module Prices Struggle to Rise under Weak Market Demand

Polysilicon Supply–demand dynamics: The market is currently showing a pattern of seeing weak demand but rising supply. On the demand side, d

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Daily Express Dec.11,2025 Spot Market Today

11 December 2025

In today’s DRAM spot market, demand remained focused on DDR4 1Gx8-3200 branded chips. Market momentum was relatively active, with buyers actively raising their target prices to purchase, resulting in a small volume of transactions. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 17.800, and the average price of DDR4 512x8-2400/2666 rises to USD 4.020. The av


Memory Price Surge to Persist in 1Q26; Smartphone and Notebook Brands Begin Raising Prices and Downgrading Specs, Says TrendForce

11 December 2025

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that memory prices are projected to rise sharply again in the first quarter of 2026, exerting sign


Daily Express Dec.10,2025 Spot Market Today

10 December 2025

In today’s DRAM spot market, momentum was intermittent, with inquiries mainly focused on DDR4 1Gx8-3200 brand chips. Some buyers released actual purchase orders and proceeded with transactions, but overall trading volume saw only limited expansion. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 17.246, and the average price of DDR4 512x8-2400/2666 rises to



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