Sep 11, 2026 Worldwide Server Market Revenue Hits Record in Q2 Global server revenue reached a record $166.3 billion in 2Q26, rising 52% year over year as AI infrastructure drove demand. Memory costs and component constraints pushed prices higher, while unit shipments rebounded 15.4% worldwide, widening growth. IDC

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Chinese AI labs secretly used millions of Claude exchanges to train their models, Anthropic says Anthropic said it disrupted large-scale AI model distillation campaigns by China-based Alibaba, Moonshot and DeepSeek, alleging they used Claude outputs to train competing models. The company cited millions of exchanges and thousands of fraudulent accounts. CNBC

Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics Electrostatic discharge (ESD) threatens IoT and high-reliability electronics as components shrink and densify. This paper details design protections, assembly controls, and validation methods to help engineers and OEMs enhance device resilience and ensure long-term performance. Technical Paper

The iPhone Duo enters China's crowded foldable market — and faces a price test Apple's first foldable iPhone faces cautious demand in China, where consumers question its 15,999-yuan price against established rivals. Huawei, Xiaomi and others offer cheaper options, while eSIM concerns add challenges in the highly competitive Chinese market. CNBC

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Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale OpenAI is deepening its partnership with Samsung through next-gen chip research, memory supply & large-scale ChatGPT deployment. The collaboration supports AI infrastructure expansion as demand for advanced memory and enterprise AI adoption accelerates across South Korea. TechSpot

Suggested Stencil Wipe Frequency? How do we determine what is the best under stencil wipe frequency? The Assembly Brothers share their own insights and experiences on this matter. Board Talk

Technical Papers ■ Oxide Reduction for Reliable Electronics Manufacturing ■ UHDI Fabrication for IC Substrates: SAP and mSAP Processes ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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From AI-Assisted EDA to AI-Mediated Engineering DAC 2026 highlighted a major EDA transformation as agentic AI dominated the agenda, AI participation surged, and startups and frontier labs reshaped development. AI now moves beyond assistance, emerging as a new layer of semiconductor engineering and chip design. EE Times

Robots Are Learning to Feel Researchers are giving robots a sense of touch to improve dexterous manipulation. New tactile datasets and AI models significantly boost performance on complex tasks, with hardware-agnostic approaches and large-scale data offering promising advances for physical AI. IEEE Spectrum

High-Volume-Manufacturing of BVA Enabled Advanced POP We will present validation data for BVA high volume manufacturing including optimization of assembly process, yield, test and reliability. Technical Paper

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Ceramic Vs. Titanium Apple Watch: What's The Difference? Apple's Watch Series 12 introduces aluminum, titanium, and ceramic cases, with ceramic offering the best durability. Titanium provides a balanced premium option, while aluminum remains affordable. The Series 12 also adds faster charging, longer battery life, and the S11 chip. BGR

Samsung braces for Apple's new foldable iPhone Samsung is ramping up its foldable-phone campaign as Apple enters the market with its US$1,999 Duo. Samsung highlights its hardware expertise and eight generations of experience, but analysts expect Apple to intensify competition and pressure Samsung's market share. Taipei Times

Combing Automated Advanced Process Control with Feedback This presentation will explore Industry 4.0, and then explore how Advanced Process Control (APC) can increase production yields and reduce defects. Technical Paper

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Taiwan, US develop non-red charger and battery supply chain Taiwan and the US are developing a China-free supply chain for batteries and chargers supporting Altius drones. Taiwan will manufacture the batteries, strengthening military readiness while potentially positioning the country as a future supplier to Anduril's global customers. Taipei Times

Kevin O'Leary Still Uses the Simple Productivity Strategy Steve Jobs Taught Him Kevin O'Leary says Steve Jobs taught him to prioritize three important tasks each day and ignore distractions. The productivity approach emphasizes focusing on meaningful work, while Elon Musk similarly avoids conversations that offer little value. Entrepreneur

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Google appears to be done with tablets, again Google appears to have discontinued the Pixel Tablet, removing it and its tablet category from the Google Store. After canceling the Pixel Tablet 2, the company has paused tablet development, signaling an uncertain future for its tablet ambitions. TechSpot

Influence of Manufacturing Quality on Thermomechanical Stress of Microvias The advancement of area-array packages has driven the adoption of high density interconnects that allow for an increased I/Os. Technical Paper

Apple makes biggest change to iPhone release cadence in 7 years in Ternus' first showcase as CEO Apple, under new CEO John Ternus, launched the foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models while delaying the standard iPhone 18 until spring. The split strategy could stabilize seasonal revenue, boost average selling prices, and ease supply-chain pressures. CNBC

Microsoft is using AI to review the flood of AI-coded Edge extensions Microsoft is adapting Edge's extension review process to handle a surge in AI-coded add-ons, using automated checks to flag common violations and security risks while human reviewers handle complex cases. It is also refreshing Featured badges every 15 days. TechSpot

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Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market Samsung is gaining momentum in foldables as Apple enters the market, with Galaxy Z Fold8 switching rates rising among iOS users. Samsung leads globally with a projected 32% share, while Apple could capture 25% this year. CNBC