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Thursday 24 October 2024
Phison sees enterprise SSD customization prospects
NAND flash device controller specialist Phison Electronics will focus its development efforts on enterprise-level SSDs over the next five years, according to company CEO KS Pua.
Thursday 24 October 2024
Taiwan's Song Chuan eyes 70% revenue from EVs, renewable energy as demand soars
Song Chuan Precision, Taiwan's largest relay manufacturer, is capitalizing on the growing demand for EVs, solar energy, and energy storage. These sectors now account for 56% of the...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Chinese smartphone brands trigger price hikes, iPhone stands out as a stable choice
Android flagship smartphone prices are seeing notable increases, drawing significant attention. Between mid-October and November 2024, over ten Chinese smartphone brands—including...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Japan restarts minimal fabs to train semiconductor talent
Talent development is a key challenge for Japan as it seeks to revitalize its semiconductor industry. In response, the Japanese government has chosen to resurrect the half-inch wafer...
Thursday 24 October 2024
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7%, impacting chipmakers
South Korea raises industrial electricity rates by 9.7% on average, marking the seventh adjustment since 2022. This cumulative rise exceeds 60% over three years and is expected to...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite to target AI replacement wave in smartphones
Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Hawaii, positioning the chip as the fastest and most advanced mobile chip system available...
Thursday 24 October 2024
LandMark optimistic about 2025 as 800G SiPh becomes mainstream
Optical epitaxy specialist LandMark Optoelectronics reported a gross margin increase to 27.58% in the third quarter of 2024, driven by silicon photonics (SiPh) shipments to high-speed...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Global smartphone shipment forecast, 2025 and beyond

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Wednesday 23 October 2024
UMT secures US$3.7 million in satellite orders as industry demand surges
Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) reported that cumulative orders from low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite clients in 2024, including shipped and pending deliveries, have reached nearly...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Smartphone shipments in India grow by 9% in 3Q24; Vivo claims top position for first time
While the global smartphone market continues to grapple with excess inventories, smartphone shipments in India grew by 9% compared to the same period last year. However, the industry...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Japan steps up collaborative efforts to tackle chip talent crunch in key regions of Kyushu and Hokkaido
The demand for semiconductor talent in Japan is increasing, especially in Kyushu, where TSMC is establishing wafer fabs, and in Hokkaido, where Rapidus plans to mass-produce 2nm chips...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Another smartphone revolution after the iPhone? Vivo aims to reshape system experience with AI
At the 2024 vivo Developer Conference, Vivo unveiled a new AI strategy, introducing a new 3 billion parameter terminal large model called 3B. This model enables features like call...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
AUO rises to top three in automotive displays following BHTC acquisition
Despite limited growth in the global automotive market during the first half of 2024, automakers continued rolling out new models, with the rising popularity of smart cockpits driving...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
AI penetration will be key to closing the substrate supply-demand gap, says industry
The second half of the year is typically a peak season for substrates. Despite market volatility, strong demand for AI continues to drive the global integrated circuit (IC) substrate...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
OLED ascends as Mini LED takes a back seat in tablets and notebooks
Apple's adoption of OLED panels in the iPad Pro, starting in May 2024, signals a shift in display technology, driving broader OLED adoption in tablets and notebooks. Analysts expect...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research