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Thursday 28 November 2013
APLEX showcases the latest technology in SPS IPC Drives, 2013
APLEX Technology Inc., a global industrial computer products solution provider, will be showcasing an array of its latest technology and innovation products at the SPS IPC Drives...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Acer eyes 3 candidates for new chairman
Acer reportedly has targeted three candidates for its new chairman: co-founder George Huang, ex-executive vice president Chuang Jen-chuan (transliterated from Chinese) and iGware...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Tablets to make up 50% of PC market in 2014, says Canalys
In 2014 tablets will almost out-ship all other PC form factors combined, forming almost 50% of the total client PC market (desktops, notebooks, and tablets), according to a prediction...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Apple orders nearly 4 million iPad mini with Retina for shipments in November, say Taiwan makers
As bottlenecks in making components for the iPad mini with Retina have gradually been removed, Apple has increase orders in November to nearly four million units, according to Taiwan-based...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Taiwan Pelican Express looks to business opportunities from e-commerce
Taiwan Pelican Express, the first provider of B2C, C2C and C2B express delivery services in Taiwan, is poised to provide delivery services for online shopping operators in Taiwan,...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Global smartphone shipments to rise but ASP to fall in 2013, says IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass one billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth on year, according to IDC. However, smartphone ASPs are set to fall 12.8%...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Globalfoundries gearing up for high-volume MEMS manufacturing
Foundries will play a pivotal role in the MEMS industry's maturation, according to Gregg Bartlett, senior VP and chief technology officer at Globalfoundries. Mainstream foundries...
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Processor market set for strong growth in 2013, says IHS
The global market for processor microchips is set to rise by a hefty 24% in 2013, propelled by the strong sales growth of smartphones and tablets, according to IHS.
Tuesday 26 November 2013
32-inch open cell TV panels drop to US$82
Open cell TV panels sized 32-inch have dropped to US$82 as panel makers meet demand for US$100 and below 32-inch TVs in the market.
Tuesday 26 November 2013
India PC market grew 7.9% in 3Q13, says Gartner
Combined desktop and mobile PC shipments in India totaled nearly 3.2 million units in the third quarter of 2013, a 7.9% increase over the third quarter of 2012, according to Gartner...
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Samsung tablet for children puts pressure on China white-box vendors
Samsung Electronics has recently released a tablet, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Kids, targeting the children market, and some market watchers believe the device will create threats against...
Tuesday 26 November 2013
IC orders for iPhone 5c likely to rise in 1Q14, say Taiwan firms
With more mobile operators in emerging markets set to roll out Apple's iPhone 5c, IC orders related to the device are expected to pick up and begin to rise in the first quarter of...
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Growth of semiconductor market for major home appliances to nearly double in 2013, says IHS
Propelled by robust sales of major home appliances, the global market for semiconductors used in these products is expected to see its growth rate rise by nearly double this year...
Monday 25 November 2013
PCB maker Tripod expects flat 4Q13 sales
Tripod Technology expects its fourth-quarter sales to stay flat on quarter. Falling orders for conventional PCs and TVs will be offset by steady growth in those for automotive and...
Monday 25 November 2013
Supply chain sees increased orders from PC vendors
AIO PC vendors are putting in increased orders to the supply chain for sales during the year-end holidays in North America.