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Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chinese AI company Megvii cancels IPO on STAR market
Megvii Technology, one of China's original "AI Elite Four" which specializes in computer vision and deep learning, announced its application for an initial public offering (IPO) on...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chips crucial for AI robots and smart car safety
The potential of AI in advancing smart manufacturing has been widely recognized, but deaths and injuries involving robots at factories have called attention to functional safety,...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Power semiconductor firms explore niche auto markets amid headwinds
Major integrated device manufacturers (IDM) are pessimistic about automotive chip prospects in 2025, with Taiwan-based power semiconductor firms taking cautious stances on the European...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Shift in brand AI server orders; Taiwan contract firms still benefit
Orders for brand AI servers are surging, prompting Taiwan-based electronic contract manufacturing firms to capitalize on the trend regardless of order variations.
Tuesday 3 December 2024
AI servers will not peak then slow in 2025, says Quanta EVP Mike Yang
Demand for AI servers will not peak in 2025, according to Quanta Computer executive VP and Quanta Cloud Technology general manager Mike Yang. In his opinion, the AI industry has seen...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Brightek joins SiPhIA, eyes overseas automotive expansion
As a new member of the SEMI Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), Brightek is actively expanding its international presence, promoting its latest EVO ICLED products in markets...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
AI robots face uphill battle in industrial adoption
The development of AI robots spans multiple sectors, from smart factories to smart homes and specialized applications. However, for semiconductor giants like Nvidia and Qualcomm,...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
European auto layoffs ripple across supply chains as Chinese EV makers face setbacks
The European automotive supply chain faces deepening turmoil, with industry giants like Bosch, Valeo, and Ford announcing extensive layoffs. These developments underscore the ongoing...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Trump 2.0 power trio: Wall Street veterans and China hawks to lead aggressive trade agenda
Donald Trump has accelerated his cabinet appointments post-election, naming all 15 cabinet-level positions and over 20 key officials within 20 days—outpacing his first-term...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
AI giants face scaling crisis as next-gen models falter
Leading AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are encountering significant challenges in developing their next-generation AI models. Progress has fallen short of expectations,...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Nvidia and Tesla set to challenge IDMs' dominance in industrial robotics
Both Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang consider humanoid robots to be the ultimate chapter in AI development. According to a Goldman Sachs research forecast for the...
Monday 2 December 2024
Tesla, BYD ramp up China incentives in end-of-year sales push
Electric car makers including Tesla and BYD have unleashed further discounts and incentives in China in a final push to meet annual sales targets.
Monday 2 December 2024
Automotive LED order visibility projects to remain strong for a year; Edison expects double growth in 2025
The visibility of automotive product orders for LED manufacturer Edison is projected to extend throughout 2025, instilling confidence in the growth momentum of automotive orders....
Monday 2 December 2024
Elon Musk lands priority for Nvidia GB200 delivery in January with US$1.08 billion
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has made headlines with its urgent push for advanced AI hardware. Industry sources indicate that Musk directly approached Nvidia CEO...
Monday 2 December 2024
GenAI drives smartphone market revival, but innovation gaps remain
Global smartphone shipments have slowed in recent years due to high inflation, market saturation, and extended replacement cycles. However, the surge in generative AI (GenAI) has...