Apple has reportedly secured its NAND memory supply through early 2026 and negotiated a good deal with TSMC for its next-generation chips. This means the cost of the future A20 processor might only rise about 30%, not the 80% some feared.
A consortium of SGH and Steel Dynamics has made an A$13.2 billion play for BlueScope Steel. But the offer, a 27% premium, uses outdated financials from a weak year, making the investment math look shaky at best.
Acer is refreshing several laptop lines with AMD’s latest processors. The new models promise solid performance and battery life, but exact pricing and some launch dates are still up in the air.
Get ready for more expensive computers. Analyst firm IDC confirms that major PC makers like Lenovo, Dell, and HP are warning clients of imminent price hikes of 15-20% due to a severe shortage of DRAM and SSD components. The shortage is being fueled by AI hyperscalers buying up all available memory,
The world’s largest contract manufacturer just posted blockbuster quarterly results, smashing analyst forecasts. The driver? The relentless, capital-intensive buildout of AI data centers.
India’s first wave of OSAT companies is shifting from building capacity to claiming price competitiveness. Meanwhile, Chinese EV makers have captured nearly a third of the Indian market in a surprising shift.
ASUS is reportedly planning no new smartphone launches for 2026, halting its ROG and Zenfone lines. The decision is driven by a massive spike in component costs and brutal market competition. The company will continue after-sales support for existing devices.
It’s been a historic year for metals, but the final trading days are seeing some turbulence. Copper is still up 42% for the year, while gold and silver face pressure from exchange rule changes. Here’s what’s moving the markets.
Samsung is reportedly selling its new Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone at a loss. The device launched in South Korea for roughly $2,500, making it the company’s most expensive phone, yet it still isn’t profitable per unit. A U.S. launch is slated for early 2026.
Foxconn is replicating its massive Chinese factory-city model in India, hiring tens of thousands for iPhone production. At the same time, Japanese semiconductor firms Rohm and AOI Electronics are forming key manufacturing partnerships with Indian companies like Tata and Kaynes.
