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Wednesday 5 March 2025
AI all-in-one machines make a strong comeback as major manufacturers rush to deploy
With the growing demand for AI computing from enterprises, the market for AI all-in-one machines is experiencing explosive growth. Numerous Chinese companies are launching all-in-one...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Tencent's AI Bot passes DeepSeek as China's favorite on iPhones
Tencent Holdings' Yuanbao AI chatbot passed DeepSeek to become the most downloaded iPhone app in China this week, highlighting the intensifying domestic competition.
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer surpasses Google's Willow in race for quantum supremacy
As competition between the US and China escalates, quantum computing has emerged as a pivotal battleground in the quest for technological dominance. Scientists at the University of...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Taiwan chipmakers brace for impact of Trump tariffs
The tariff sword wielded by US President Donald Trump has officially fallen. Although downstream assembly plants and brand manufacturers have generally prepared to diversify their...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Nvidia's Blackwell bets big on AI inference despite Deepseek disruption
Since DeepSeek's open-source debut in January, its V3 and R1 models have rocked Silicon Valley, raising questions about whether high-performance AI can be built without costly GPU...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
GPU + GenAI to drive 5G adoption, says Quanta Cloud Technology
Despite substantial buzz around 5G, its progress has been underwhelming. In an exclusive chat with DIGITIMES at MWC 2025, Mike Yang, EVP and general manager of Quanta Cloud Technology...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Mexico considers heavy tariffs on Chinese auto imports as US trade pressure mounts
Mexico is contemplating tariffs on Chinese imports to mitigate US trade pressures. Such tariff changes could significantly impact the Chinese automotive industry in Mexico.
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Nvidia's AI chips enter China through third parties, posing fresh challenge for Trump
Despite stringent US export restrictions, Chinese buyers have been successfully acquiring Nvidia's cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips through unofficial channels, highlighting the persistent...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Electric vehicle charging: A potential target for hacker attacks
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital in automotive electronics and electrification supply chains, as breaches could paralyze the entire system. UPStream reports 409 cyberattacks...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Zhipu AI obtains over US$140 million in latest financing round
China-based startup Zhipu AI has raised more than CNY1 billion (US$140 million) in its latest round of financing, with the investment to be used to fund the development of its GLM-series...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
AI to drive double-digit growth for Delta Electronics in 2025
Delta Electronics anticipates that overall group revenue will be good in the first half of 2025, outperforming the same period in 2024, driven by continuous AI-related demand. The...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China reignites tech sector to drive economic growth and counter US sanctions
Facing economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions, China is refocusing on its tech sector, with President Xi Jinping recently convening a rare symposium with high-tech entrepreneurs...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's cut-rate SiC substrates and mature process chips upend global market
Backed by state subsidies and a self-sufficient supply chain, China is ramping up SiC substrate and mature process chip production at an unprecedented pace. The expansion is fueling...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Foxconn takes smart cities global, paving the way for a borderless industry ecosystem
Under its "3+3" industry strategy, Foxconn has capitalized on its expertise in AI, EVs, IoT, and manufacturing to develop three key platforms: smart manufacturing, smart EVs, and...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Trump's tariffs hit: Tech supply chains brace for cross-border chaos
US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, took effect on Tuesday, sparking fresh trade...