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Thursday 5 October 2023
IC backend houses brace for slow 4Q23
The fourth quarter of 2023 is expected to be weak for IC backend firms, despite sustained demand for AI and automotive device applications, according to industry sources.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' debuts in Taiwan, showcasing AI advancements
Tesla's humanoid robot 'Optimus' is poised to make a surprising appearance in Taiwan. Tesla Taiwan announced on October 3 that it will first exhibit the robot at its service experience...
Thursday 5 October 2023
MacBook Pro to continue featuring miniLED backlighting till 2026, say sources
Apple's MacBook Pro devices will continue using miniLED as sources of backlighting for their screens until 2026, according to industry sources. In the fourth quarter of 2023, miniLED...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Lee Jae-yong's latest Mideast visit draws new frontline for "Global Samsung"
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong embarked on a strategic visit to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt during the Mid-Autumn Festival to assess local business prospects in the...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Time-saving and automatic adjustments will be biggest highlights of AI PC
With the PC market facing weak sales momentum, AI PCs are seen as the key factor for the industry's growth. Supply chain sources pointed out that there has been a lack of innovation...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
DDI demand likely to remain weak in 4Q23
Due to weakening shipment pull-ins for large-size device applications, display driver IC demand is likely to remain feeble in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to industry sour...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Chinese MCU firms eyeing AI edge device boom
Chinese MCU suppliers are actively expanding their target markets to include automotive and home AI edge device applications, looking to capitalize on the market development, according...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Taiwanese PCB suppliers to see better performance in 2H23, bolstered by iPhone sales
Industry sources expect the PCB industry to be bolstered by Apple's new iPhone 15 series in the second half of the year assuming that shipments go out as planned.
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Yageo to open new factory in 1Q24
Passive component maker Yageo is scheduled to enter volume production at the phase three facility of its factory site in the Dafa Industrial Park (Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan) in the...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Taiwan IC design houses to grab more market share in consumer sector
Taiwanese IC design firms are expected to increase their market share in consumer applications, as their European and American counterparts continue to withdraw from markets such...
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Korea-based IT companies up investment in Vietnam and India amid geopolitical tensions, says DIGITIMES Research
South Korea's manufacturing sector has sustained an impact from the US-China tech war, with the COVID-19 pandemic also seriously disrupting its supply chain operations. In response,...
Tuesday 3 October 2023
China urges semiconductor companies, carmakers to build automotive semiconductor supply chain
In a recent international conference in Shenzhen, the Chinese government said semiconductor companies and carmakers should strengthen collaboration on making automotive semiconductors...
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Dell considering expanding R&D in India
A business delegation from the southern Indian state of Karnataka visited the US, meeting with senior executives of Dell, which expressed interest in expanding their investment in...
Tuesday 3 October 2023
PC peripheral IC suppliers place hopes on AI PC concept for demand recovery
With Intel introducing the concept of AI-capable PCs, relevant IC design houses are betting on the possibility of demand recovery in 2024, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Notebook brands run into challenges moving production beyond China
Notebook brands are being met with challenges trying to relocate notebook production outside of China. According to industry sources, Dell has recently encountered quality issues...