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Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honda debuts 0 series EVs, partners with Renesas on AI chips
Honda and Renesas Electronics have joined forces to co-develop high-performance chips for its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), integrating advanced features like autonomous...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Nvidia's data center enhances autonomous driving training for automakers
As automakers navigate the transition to software-based vehicles, Nvidia's autonomous driving data center emerges as a key solution provider.
Thursday 9 January 2025
Chinese foundries cut prices to vie for orders, while UMC and VIS pursue redirected orders
The US continues to tighten its trade restrictions against China, with the Biden-Harris administration launching a Section 301 investigation into China's mature process technologies,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Nvidia's surprise alliance with MediaTek shakes up supercomputer sector
MediaTek and Nvidia's surprise announcement at CES 2025 revealed their collaboration on the GB10 super chip, marking an unexpected direction for both companies' AI computing aspira...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Meta ends Quest Pro production as premium MR headsets struggle
Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's premium mixed reality (MR) offerings have struggled to gain traction, with Apple's headset selling only 500,000 units in 2024. High pricing at US$3,499...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Renesas to reduce workforce, freeze salary amid weak non-AI chip demand
Renesas Electronics has announced plans to cut several hundred jobs across its global operations. The company informed employees of these measures before the end of 2024, while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Qorvo braces for price competition from 5G mobile RF chip latecomers
Qorvo is persistently advancing its 5G radio frequency (RF) chip technology, bracing for price competition from latecomers.
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Nvidia's robot computing platform Jetson Thor aims to replicate AI chip success story
Humanoid robots are hailed as one of the greatest inventions of 2024, receiving a cover feature and tribute from Time. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has previously placed humanoid...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
2025 used car markets split: Europe hit by EV price cuts, US faces tariff impact
The used car markets in Europe and the US are poised for a sharp divergence in 2025. In Europe, the used car market faces a potential "cold winter" as price cuts on new electric vehicles...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Trump 2.0's decoupling policy reshapes IC design strategies for 2025
With the Trump administration poised to take office, industry expectations point to a sharper division in global electronic supply chains. US electronic products are expected to adopt...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Apple faces setbacks in AI push; missteps spark BBC criticism
2024 has been a rough year for Apple. The iPhone dropped out of the top five in China's market amid a sharp decline in market share, while the Vision Pro, launched with fanfare, lost...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Tesla's shift towards AI robotics challenges traditional automotive strategies
Tesla may shift its focus more towards AI robotics than automobiles by 2025. However, the rise of hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is creating significant...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Arm predicts AI boom and smartphones' enduring dominance in consumer tech
Arm has provided insights on technology trends for 2025 and beyond, including chip design, AI, and market dynamics.
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Trump tariff speculation drives IT panel demand and price recovery
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for inauguration on January 20, discussions about potential tariff hikes are intensifying. In response, IT brands are increasing their inventories...