The ASEAN Connect Conference brought together industry leaders to explore Edge AI, foster collaboration and support sustainable innovation. [ + ]

A new adaptive chip design reduces power use by adjusting performance in real time, boosting efficiency for phones, laptops and other devices. [ + ]

A new study has shown that halide perovskite crystals reversibly change shape when hit with laser light. As perovskites are also semiconductors, this opens the possibility of new types of photoelectric devices. [ + ]

Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have developed flexible thermoelectric films that convert body heat into power for next-gen wearables. [ + ]

Researchers have captured atomic motion behind memory switching, revealing how data is written and opening paths to faster, more energy-efficient devices. [ + ]

The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau is leading the development of Australia's National Semiconductor Roadmap. [ + ]

A new terahertz-based method lets scientists observe electronic chips while they run, providing real-time insights into performance and faults without damaging the devices. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a quantum battery that could pave the way for long-distance charging of devices and super-fast charging of electric cars. [ + ]

Siemens has introduced the Fuse EDA AI Agent to automate workflows across semiconductor, 3D integrated circuit and printed circuit board system design. [ + ]

Electronex 2026 will return to Sydney's Rosehill Gardens in June, with over 100 electronics suppliers, free industry seminars and a hand soldering contest. [ + ]

Researchers have developed ultra-thin soft fibres that bend and move when powered by electricity, creating flexible actuators that could power next-gen wearable tech. [ + ]

Startup Cortical Labs says it is offering the government a practical alternative to energy‍-‍intensive AI expansion using living brain‍-‍like cells. [ + ]

Chemical engineers have found a way to fabricate thin-film membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonisation technologies. [ + ]

The Australian Government has invested $6.9 million to accelerate semiconductor packaging and printed solar manufacturing, supporting pilot production and global scale-up. [ + ]

A bismuth telluride flake turns alternating current into direct current via a quantum effect, paving the way for battery-free sensors and chips. [ + ]