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Thursday 7 November 2024
Wah Hong expands to 3D snapshot sensors to enhance drone and EV applications
Optical film manufacturer Wah Hong Industrial Corp has reported that its cumulative pre-tax net profit for the third quarter of 2024 reached NT$410 million (approx. US$12.7 million),...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Trump's return sparks rise of a 'new triad of ideologies,' says Pegatron chairman
The US presidential election has concluded, with Trump's return to the White House drawing global attention. As observers worldwide monitor how the new administration's policies may...
Thursday 7 November 2024
MacBook Air upgrades to 16 GB RAM, matching AI PC standards
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Pro featuring the M4 processor. While the MacBook Air did not receive a processor upgrade, it now comes with 16GB of memory. This update brings...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Chinese lithium battery makers face domestic price wars amid global expansion hurdles
Despite their dominance of over 60% of the global lithium battery market, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly seeking to expand abroad to escape fierce competition and price wars...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Toyota suppliers cut fiscal guidance amid sluggish sales and production cuts
Toyota's major automotive component suppliers have revised their financial guidance downward for the fiscal year ending in March, according to their latest financial results.
Thursday 7 November 2024
National-level computing power emerges as key indicator of global competitiveness
In the digital economy, national-level computing power is a key indicator of global competitiveness, with countries like China, the US, and Europe vying for dominance. The advancement...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Observing Germany's top industry player Zeiss
I recently attended Zeiss's Quality Innovation Summit in Berlin, where I delivered a one-hour presentation titled "Reshaping Global ICT Supply Chain." Through arrangements made by...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Exploring how Ethereum and Bitcoin continue to shape the future of finance in 2024 and beyond
Over the last couple of years, cryptocurrency has changed from just being obscure tech into a technology that is highly embraced by innovators from various industries, finance included...
Thursday 7 November 2024
European automakers face continued challenges in auto industry electrification
The transition of Europe's automotive industry to electric has encountered challenges in 2024, leading to significant setbacks for European car manufacturers. To date, European automakers...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Taiwan drone supply chain ranks second globally, says AI Fund's Andrew Ng
Taiwan's drone industry is second in the world, behind only China's, according to Andrew Ng, general partner at AI Fund, which is aiming to advance AI applications in drones. Speaking...
Thursday 7 November 2024
China could lead in AI applications despite US tech edge, says ex-Google China chief
The US currently holds a technological advantage in the field of AI, but China has considerable potential to catch up, especially in the application sector, according to Kai-Fu Lee,...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Arm sees 2Q25 growth on smartphone recovery and AI momentum
Arm has reported better-than-expected revenue driven by strong licensing and royalty performance. The company saw a 40% year-over-year increase in smartphone royalty revenue, while...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Inventec expects double-digit sequential growth in server revenue
Inventec expects its server revenue to surpass initial projections for the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by robust H20 and H100 shipments. Despite declining notebook deliveries,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Kyocera faces challenges in entering AI chip supply chain amid organic packaging substrate slump
Japan's component manufacturer Kyocera Corporation is experiencing a downturn in its semiconductor organic packaging materials business. Current demand has not met previous forecasts,...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Acer e-Enabling Service Business reports record profits for 3Q24
Acer e-Enabling Service Business Inc. (AEB) achieved record-high quarterly and cumulative revenue and profits in the third quarter of 2024. As the potential of generative AI (GenAI)...