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Thursday 16 April 2015
PC ODMs expect to obtain orders at losses in 2H15
As vendors are conservative about global PC demand and have launched more inexpensive models, they will select ODMs with the lowest quotes to maintain thin profitability in the second...
Thursday 16 April 2015
Ultra-thin sets to make up 15% of TV market in China in 2017
The China TV market is estimated to reach 45.35 million in 2017, of which ultra-thin units are expected to hold a 15.4% market share or about seven million units, according to industry...
Thursday 16 April 2015
Digitimes Research: Global notebook shipments see over 19% sequential drop in 1Q15
Global notebook shipments not including detachable models reached less than 38 million units in the first quarter of 2015, down 4.7% on year and 19.4% sequentially, according to Digitimes...
Thursday 16 April 2015
Intel pushes into mini desktop market in 2015
Despite weak global PC sales, inexpensive mini desktops are still seeing strong demand from consumers, prompting Intel to strengthen its mini desktop platform R&D and related...
Wednesday 15 April 2015
LeTV expected to double TV sales in 2015
LeTV reported nearly 1.6 million in LCD TV sales during 2014 and is likely to reach between 3.5-4 million in 2015, according to industry estimates.
Wednesday 15 April 2015
Asustek to launch VivoWatch in May
Asustek Computer will launch the VivoWatch, an inexpensive P67-waterproof smartwatch specifically for use in sports and health care, in May 2015, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 15 April 2015
Rockchip showcases devices at Hong Kong Electronics Fair
China-based IC design house Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics is exhibiting smartphones and tablets equipped with Intel processors, and Chromebooks developed through cooperation with Google...
Wednesday 15 April 2015
Demand for LCD TV panels in 2015 to grow 2.4%, says firm
Demand for LCD TV panels in 2015 will reach 254 million, up 2.4% on year, while supply will increase 7.9% on year to 268 million, according to statistics compiled by research firm...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
LG launches new Google Cast compatible speakers and sound bars
LG Electronics has announced a new lineup of smart speakers and sound bars that come equipped with Google Cast, allowing music to be sent from an Android handset or tablet, iPhone,...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Over 342 million connected automotive infotainment systems to ship between 2015-2020, says ABI Research
According to a new ABI Research report, connected automotive infotainment systems will exhibit a CAGR of 33.8% over the next five years, with a rapid expansion in connected navigation...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Smart wearable device vendors avoid competition with Apple Watch
In view of better than originally expected pre-orders for Apple Watch, wearables vendors have adjusted their plans to launch smartwatches and wrist bands in an attempt to avoid direct...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Asustek to have Compal Electronics produce 2nd-generation ZenWatch
Asustek Computer has selected Compal Electronics as the exclusive manufacturer of its second-generation ZenWatch, to be launched in July 2015, according to Taiwan-based supply chain...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Global LCD TV shipment growth slowing in 2015, says IHS
2014 LCD TV shipments grew more than 7% worldwide, with much improved demand growth in developed regions, but with slowing growth in emerging markets. However, the outlook for 2015...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Taiwan should not be discouraged by not being founding member of AIIB, says Stan Shih
Commenting on Taiwan not being able to become a founding member of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) led by protests from the China government, Acer founder Stan Shih said...
Tuesday 14 April 2015
Digitimes Research: Surface 3 to see low shipments
Microsoft unveiled its third-generation own-brand tablet, the Surface 3 on March 31 with a size and industrial design similar to those of the previous-generation models, but instead...