• Revises Down 2026 Global Notebook Shipments to a 5.4% YoY Decline; Apple and Lenovo Demonstrate Resilience on Supply-Chain and Scale Advantages, Says TrendForce


    2026 global notebook shipments revised down to a 5.4% YoY decline, with downside risk expanding to a 10.1% contraction Apple and Lenovo are better positioned to stabilize shipments thanks to supply-chain strength, product mix, and


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    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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31 December 2025

TCL CSOT’s Acquisition of Prima Deepens Vertical Integration in Micro/Mini LED Across Brand and Panel Makers, Says TrendForce

LED

TCL Technology recently announced that its subsidiary TCL CSOT had successfully acquired an 80% equity stake—along with creditor rights—in Prima. This transaction marks TCL CSOT’s formal entry into the LED chip segment. It represents a critical step toward completing a vertically integrated supply chain spanning from LED chips to Mini LED video wall applications.

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30 December 2025

Revises Down 2026 Global Notebook Shipments to a 5.4% YoY Decline; Apple and Lenovo Demonstrate Resilience on Supply-Chain and Scale Advantages, Says TrendForce

2026 global notebook shipments revised down to a 5.4% YoY decline, with downside risk expanding to a 10.1% contraction Apple and Lenovo are better positioned to stabilize shipments thanks to supply-chain strength, product mix, and pricing strategies Notebook LCD panel shipments to weaken in 2026; OLED panel growth expected to slow

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29 December 2025

Demand for OLEDoS in Near-Eye Displays to Rise Steadily; SeeYA’s IPO to Accelerate Technology Adoption, Says TrendForce

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has recently approved SeeYA’s IPO application. The company intends to raise CNY 2.015 billion to increase its OLEDoS display production capacity and expand its R&D center. TrendForce reports that demand for OLEDoS micro-displays, driven by near-eye devices such as AR, VR, and MR, is projected to reach 31.5 million units by 2030, with a CAGR of 81% from 2025 to 2030.

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18 December 2025

Higher DDR5 Profitability Intensifies Capacity Crowding, Strengthening HBM3e Pricing Momentum in 2026, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research indicates that tight supply conditions in the memory market have recently driven a sharp rise in conventional DRAM prices. While HBM3e has also benefited from upward revisions to GPU and ASIC orders—pushing its prices higher—the ASP gap between HBM3e and DDR5 is expected to continue to narrow significantly over the next year.

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17 December 2025

Accelerating Vehicle Electrification and Intelligence to Drive Automotive Semiconductor Market to Nearly US$100 Billion by 2029, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations indicate that the rapid acceleration of vehicle electrification and intelligence is expected to propel the global automotive semiconductor market from approximately US$67.7 billion in 2024 to nearly $96.9 billion by 2029, representing a CAGR of 7.4% over the 2024–2029 period.

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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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29 December 2025

Demand for OLEDoS in Near-Eye Displays to Rise Steadily; SeeYA’s IPO to Accelerate Technology Adoption, Says TrendForce

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has recently approved SeeYA’s IPO application. The company intends to raise CNY 2.015 billion to increase its OLEDoS display production capacity and expand its R&D center. TrendForce reports that demand for OLEDoS micro-displays, driven by near-eye devices such as AR, VR, and MR, is projected to reach 31.5 million units by 2030, with a CAGR of 81% from 2025 to 2030.

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19 December 2025

PlayNitride to Acquire Lumiode, Accelerating Micro LED Development for Near-Eye Displays, Says TrendForce

On December 16, PlayNitride Technologies announced that its board approved the acquisition of Lumiode Inc., a U.S.-based company, for US$2 million. TrendForce reports that Lumiode—a decade-old company—has complementary technologies and patents that will help PlayNitride expand its intellectual property portfolio and improve access to North American customers and sales channels. This acquisition is expected to enhance PlayNitride’s global competitiveness in near-eye display applications and in medical and other non-display 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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31 December 2025

TCL CSOT’s Acquisition of Prima Deepens Vertical Integration in Micro/Mini LED Across Brand and Panel Makers, Says TrendForce

LED

TCL Technology recently announced that its subsidiary TCL CSOT had successfully acquired an 80% equity stake—along with creditor rights—in Prima. This transaction marks TCL CSOT’s formal entry into the LED chip segment. It represents a critical step toward completing a vertically integrated supply chain spanning from LED chips to Mini LED video wall applications.

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9 September 2025

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

LED

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

LED

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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15 December 2025

China’s EV Cell Prices Rebound; Modest Increase Expected in 2026, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest “Lithium Battery Industry Chain Monthly Price Report” indicates that China’s EV battery market stayed strong in November 2025. Despite the usual off-season, automakers' continued aggressive stocking kept demand high.

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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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30 December 2025

Revises Down 2026 Global Notebook Shipments to a 5.4% YoY Decline; Apple and Lenovo Demonstrate Resilience on Supply-Chain and Scale Advantages, Says TrendForce

2026 global notebook shipments revised down to a 5.4% YoY decline, with downside risk expanding to a 10.1% contraction Apple and Lenovo are better positioned to stabilize shipments thanks to supply-chain strength, product mix, and pricing strategies Notebook LCD panel shipments to weaken in 2026; OLED panel growth expected to slow

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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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22 December 2025

Reusable Rocket Technologies Poised to Cut Launch Costs as Global Players Accelerate Development, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations indicate that rising demand for satellite constellation deployment, driven by Starlink expansion and the U.S. Space Force’s regular defense satellite launches, has prompted SpaceX to shift its focus from partially reusable rockets to fully reusable systems.

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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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17 December 2025

Accelerating Vehicle Electrification and Intelligence to Drive Automotive Semiconductor Market to Nearly US$100 Billion by 2029, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest investigations indicate that the rapid acceleration of vehicle electrification and intelligence is expected to propel the global automotive semiconductor market from approximately US$67.7 billion in 2024 to nearly $96.9 billion by 2029, representing a CAGR of 7.4% over the 2024–2029 period.

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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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In-Depth Analyses


2 January 2026

Daily Express Jan.2,2026 Spot Market Today

In today’s DRAM spot market, due to holidays in some regions, both buyers and sellers acted cautiously. Inquiries and quotations were limited, leading to subdued overall trading activity. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 24.496, and the average price of DDR4 512x8-2400/2666 qaqjkljk25151m1,m4,.1m4,1m,.451m15j nkaqarises to USD 4.760. The avera

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1 January 2026

Price Increases Across the Whole Industry, but Transactions Remain Muted as the PV Value Chain Awaits a Post-holiday Rebound

Polysilicon Supply side: Fundamental pressure remains pronounced in the polysilicon sector.Polysilicon inventories have now exceeded 470,000

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Daily Express Dec.31,2025 Spot Market Today

31 December 2025

In today’s DRAM spot market,  transaction momentum has clearly stalled due to year-end factory shutdowns and inventory checks. Suppliers maintained a passive quoting stance, and overall trading activity remained sluggish. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 24.183, and the average price of DDR4 512x8-2400/2666 rises to USD 4.680. The average


Daily Express Dec.30,2025 Spot Market Today

30 December 2025

In today’s DRAM spot market, overall momentum remained weak. While there were still steady inquiries for DDR4, suppliers were relatively passive in their quotations, making actual transactions difficult. Overall chip prices continued to maintain an upward trend. In the mainstream category, the average price of DDR4 8G (1Gx8) 3200 rises to USD 23.746, and the average price of DDR4 512x8-2400/


Revises Down 2026 Global Notebook Shipments to a 5.4% YoY Decline; Apple and Lenovo Demonstrate Resilience on Supply-Chain and Scale Advantages, Says TrendForce

30 December 2025

2026 global notebook shipments revised down to a 5.4% YoY decline, with downside risk expanding to a 10.1% contraction Apple and Lenovo ar



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