Oct 19, 2026 Apple iPhone Duo is Already Backordered Until 2027 Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, faced delivery delays within minutes of pre-orders opening, with shipments pushed to January. Despite its $1,999 price, analysts project six million sales by 2026, although production challenges may limit availability. TechSpot

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Hon Hai unveils Mitsubishi deal Foxconn will invest $727.5 million to acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility through subsidiary Lin Yin International Investment. The partnership will combine Japanese automotive technology with Foxconn's manufacturing scale to expand global electric vehicle markets. Taipei Times

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Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo drew extraordinary preorder demand, with launch-day pickup slots selling out. The foldable phone targets high-spending customers, boosting revenue and positioning Apple to challenge Samsung and Huawei in the premium market. CNBC

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This Hidden Device Could Free Up Gigawatts of Grid Power Variable frequency drives could reduce electric motor energy consumption by 40–60%, easing America's power crunch. Experts urge incentives and efficiency standards to accelerate adoption, lower electricity costs, free grid capacity, and support growing data center demand. IEEE Spectrum

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Technical Papers ■ 5 Major Challenges in Image Sensor Packaging and How to Solve Them ■ The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible ■ 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 MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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China AI supply-chain IPOs hold firm despite valuation pullback, Citi says Citi expects Chinese AI supply-chain firms to sustain Hong Kong listings despite valuation concerns and market volatility. Strong local liquidity and global demand will support fundraising, while investors increasingly favor AI developers & applications with proven growth & profitability. Reuters

IEEE Offers More Services to Cities That Want to Be Smarter Cities are adopting AI, sensors, and data analytics to improve urban living, but privacy concerns and coordination gaps hinder progress. IEEE Smart Cities promotes global collaboration, education, standards, and innovation to build sustainable, citizen-focused smart cities. IEEE Spectrum

Corrosion Behavior of CU in Some Commercial Beverages The corrosion behaviour of pure copper in selected commercial beverages was studied. Two approaches were used to investigate the corrosion behavior. Technical Paper

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China proposes AI export curbs to manage security China proposed restricting exports of 23 advanced AI technologies, including large language models, chip designs and computing clusters, citing security concerns. The measures could limit overseas access to Chinese AI innovations while tightening government oversight. Taipei Times

Simulation App Speeds Up Electric Truck Battery Design The LaserBATMAN consortium developed a simulation app using COMSOL Multiphysics to optimize battery design and laser welding. The tool helps engineers improve battery durability, reduce degradation, and extend electric truck driving ranges while supporting sustainable transportation. IEEE Spectrum

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Data Center Power a Prominent Highlight of OCP 2026 At OCP Global Summit 2026, Navitas, Infineon and Texas Instruments showcased high-efficiency power delivery, hot-swap controllers and real-time monitoring solutions. Their innovations address rising AI data center power demands, improve reliability and reduce costly downtime. EE Times

Is industrial AI the key to resilient and sustainable electronics manufacturing? Climate-driven water shortages and geopolitical tensions threaten semiconductor production and electronics supply chains. Industrial AI can improve efficiency, predict disruptions and diversify sourcing, while manufacturers must ensure data centers use clean energy and water sustainably. ESG Dive

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How Human-Centered Professions Can Thrive in the Age of AI Despite repeated predictions that technology would replace travel advisors, the profession continues to thrive by adapting. Advisors embraced digital tools, expanded their expertise, and reinforced the importance of personalized service in an increasingly digital travel industry. Entrepreneur

Characterization of Solder Defects in Package on Package This paper is part of series of studies on X-Ray inspection technology to quantify solder defects in BGA balls. Technical Paper

Taiwan's Foxconn expands energy storage business Foxconn partnered with four companies to develop energy storage systems using locally produced battery cells. The alliance targets 100 MWh of installed capacity by 2027, with commercial deliveries expected in the first half of next year. Taiwan News

Would you really give up ChatGPT to shut down data centers? Tech CEO highlights the hypocrisy of some AI critics Despite growing opposition to AI and data centers over environmental and societal concerns, usage continues to surge. Verb CEO Cyrus Beschloss highlights this contradiction, noting that many critics may struggle to abandon ChatGPT and its benefits. TechSpot

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China launches joint plan to secure electronics supply chain China aims to grow electronics industry revenue beyond 30 trillion yuan by 2030, strengthening domestic capabilities in semiconductors, computing and photonics while boosting research, industrial clusters and supply-chain resilience to reduce dependence on foreign technologies. Global Sources