On June 12, 2025, TP-Link's export unit, Lianzou International Technology, initiated mass layoffs at its Wi-Fi chip division in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park. Reports from Sina, 163 News, and cnBeta indicate the action was abrupt—staff were informed in the morning, signed termination documents by the afternoon, and exited the premises that same evening.
Google Chrome announced on May 30 that it would revoke default trust for transport layer security (TLS) certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom, due to numerous certificate management violations by Chunghwa Telecom and failure to implement corrective measures.
Japanese telecommunications company NTT is repositioning itself as a next-generation infrastructure provider, betting on optical communications and quantum technologies to regain prominence in global markets. The Tokyo-based firm has dropped its full corporate name, "Nippon Telegraph and Telephone," from external communications as part of its transformation from traditional telecom operator to technology leader.
Amid intensifying US-China tech rivalry and deepening supply chain fragmentation, Huawei is mounting a formidable response through a series of proprietary technologies and product launches, signaling its comprehensive breakthroughs in chip design, system integration, and hardware engineering.
At the WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 on June 9, a major update that includes advancements in Apple Intelligence and a comprehensive redesign of user interface elements. This release focuses on enhancing the functionality and experience across Apple's ecosystem, supported by more powerful on-device processing capabilities.
Apple unveiled its latest artificial intelligence developments under the banner of Apple Intelligence at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), bringing new features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. The announcement underscores Apple's pivot toward on-device AI, optimized for its custom silicon, while opening access to developers in a move with potential implications for the broader hardware ecosystem.
Apple has rolled out its most extensive software redesign to date across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, centered on a new interface material called Liquid Glass.
South Korean internet giant Naver and US streaming powerhouse Netflix are exploring deeper ties, following the success of their joint initiatives in South Korea. In a recent high-level meeting at Netflix's Los Angeles headquarters, executives from both companies discussed expanding their collaboration across global markets.
As Apple prepares to unveil its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in the fall of 2025, rumors of a price increase have begun to surface. Market research firm Counterpoint Research has raised concerns that Apple may pass on some of the increased costs due to tariffs to consumers, resulting in a higher retail price for the new iPhone models. This price hike could potentially affect overall demand in the market.
Taiwan's Largan Precision Chairman En-Ping Lin told shareholders that there's no optimistic reason to expect improvement in the economic outlook and key product markets for the second half of 2025.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick released new guidance aimed at reshaping a massive internet infrastructure program to connect the entire country with broadband service, ordering states to rework their initial coverage plans to deliver service at the lowest-possible price.
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