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Thursday 1 August 2024
Dixon doubles sales and profit amid Indian smartphone localization
India-based EMS giant Dixon Technologies doubled its sales and profits in the past quarter. The company anticipates a 10 million unit increase in smartphone production capacity following...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Infineon escalates legal battle against Innoscience over GaN patents
On July 23, 2024, Infineon Technologies AG expanded its ongoing lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, adding claims against Innoscience (Zhuhai)...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Nidec shifts focus to AI server liquid cooling amidst EV market challenges
Japan-based Nidec is pivoting its focus from Electric Vehicle (EV) drive systems to AI server liquid cooling systems as the Chinese EV market is experiencing intense price competition...
Monday 29 July 2024
Samsung targets personalized AI applications; acquires UK startup with knowledge graph technology
Samsung Electronics has acquired the UK startup Oxford Semantic Technologies, known for its personalized AI technology, aiming to offer differentiated personalized AI experiences...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Sharp acquires communication patents from Foxconn subsidiary to boost wireless tech portfolio
Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen...
Friday 19 July 2024
UK anti-trust watchdog probe into Microsoft's close ties with Inflection AI
The anti-trust spotlight is blazing across the AI industry, putting Microsoft...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
TCL CSOT reportedly offered higher bid than BOE for LGD's Guangzhou LCD factory
LG Display (LGD) is in the process of selling its 8.5-generation LCD factory in Guangzhou, China, where TCL CSOT has reportedly offered a higher bid than BOE. If LGD successfully...
Monday 15 July 2024
Building the new generation of AI computing: SoftBank officially acquire Graphcore, eyes UK workforce expansion
At a press conference on July 11, UK-based AI accelerator designer Graphcore confirmed its acquisition by Japan's SoftBank Group.
Monday 15 July 2024
L&T Semiconductor eyes mid-term GaN fab development
L&T Semiconductor Tech, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, plans to focus on semiconductor IC design in its initial phase, followed by the development of...
Friday 12 July 2024
Foxconn subsidiary to acquire Auto-Kabel for EUR72.5 million
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), has announced plans to acquire Germany-based Auto-Kabel for a total of EUR72.5 million (US$78.8...
Thursday 11 July 2024
AMD to acquire Finnish AI lab
AMD has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$665 million.
Thursday 11 July 2024
L&T acquires Indian IC design startup
Larsen & Toubro bought an IC design startup to enhance its IP and engineering capabilities in the semiconductor sector in a series of investments in and acquisitions of India-based...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
SoftBank to acquire British AI chip designer Graphcore for US $500 million
SoftBank offered to acquire Graphcore, which designs AI chips for data centers, for US$500 million. The deal is subject to review by the UK, while SoftBank's massive stake in Arm...
Thursday 4 July 2024
Huawei affirms no-car-making stance, sells AITO assets at discount to Seres
Seres plans to acquire AITO trademarks and patents from Huawei. This sale, reportedly at a discounted price, reinforces Huawei's commitment against car manufacturing, highlighting...
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Onsemi acquires SWIR Vision Systems to enhance sensor capability
ON Semiconductor (Onsemi) has completed its acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a leading provider of colloidal quantum-dot-based (CQD) short wavelength infrared (SWIR) technology.
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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