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Tuesday 30 September 2025
Pimax micro OLED VR headsets promise record field of view, face shipping delays
Pimax has introduced three micro OLED VR headsets using its patented ConcaveView optical technology: the entry-level Dream Air SE, the mid-range Dream Air, and the flagship Crystal...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Apple CEO visits Japan amid critical challenges in the market
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan on September 23, 2025, marking his first official visit since December 2022. During this trip, Cook is expected to visit the newly renovated Apple...
Friday 5 September 2025
California dealers file lawsuit to block Sony's Afeela 1 direct sales
Japanese electronics giant Sony's ambitious automotive plans have hit a roadblock following a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) in Los Angeles County...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Sony to encourage suppliers to use 100% renewable energy by 2031
Sony has announced plans to encourage its key component suppliers to use 100% renewable energy in their production processes by the fiscal year ending March 2031. According to...
Thursday 21 August 2025
Tariffs squeeze Sony to raise PS5 prices in US
Sony announced on August 20, 2025, that it will increase the price of all PlayStation 5 (PS5) models in the US by about US$50, effective August 21, citing rising costs linked to US...
Friday 15 August 2025
Fire at Kanto Denka Kogyo in Japan raises concerns over semiconductor supply chain disruption
A fire broke out early on August 7, 2025, at the nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) plant of Japanese industrial gas manufacturer Kanto Denka Kogyo in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. The...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Sony shifts PS5 production out of China to dodge US tariffs
Sony has made strategic shifts in its PlayStation 5 (PS5) supply chain to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, according to statements from CFO Hiroki Totoki during the company's fiscal...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Sony’s solo run ends as Samsung rumored to land innovative iPhone sensor deal
Samsung Electronics Co. may have secured Apple's orders and become the second supplier of CMOS image sensors (CIS) for Apple's iPhone models, breaking Sony's long-standing exclusive...
Monday 11 August 2025
Sony rides record chip profits but says US production still out of reach
Sony Group experienced a strong first quarter in fiscal year 2025, with a 2% year-on-year rise in sales. Operating profit surged by 36%, pre-tax profit increased by 24%, and net income...
Friday 8 August 2025
Sony raises annual forecast despite 100% tariff risk
Despite the ongoing threat of new US tariffs on semiconductors, Sony Group has raised its financial forecast for fiscal year 2025. Media outlets, including Bloomberg and...
Friday 8 August 2025
Apple and Samsung to jointly develop new sensor chips in Austin, according to reports
The "frenemy" relationship between Samsung Electronics and Apple, spanning over 20 years, has once again become a focal point. Reports indicate that the two tech giants are deepening...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Apple taps Samsung's Austin fab for next-gen chip tech, possibly for CIS
Apple announced a collaboration with Samsung's Austin-based wafer foundry to develop a new chip technology, though Samsung declined to comment.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Sony reportedly plans to sell Israeli semiconductor subsidiary, reassessing IoT chip manufacturing
Sony is actively seeking to sell its subsidiary Sony Semiconductor Israel, which specializes in mobile chipsets for connected devices, according to reports from multiple media.
Tuesday 1 July 2025
AI smart glasses heat up: Taiwan's chipmakers move in as big tech revives wearables
Meta's surprise success with its Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2024 reignited industry confidence in headworn devices. The result: a renewed wave of investment and innovation from big...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Sony accelerates image sensor growth in automotive amid record earnings and evolving market strategy
Sony Group has provided an update on its semiconductor business, particularly focusing on its position in the image sensor market. Despite failing to meet its ambitious target of...