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Friday 25 October 2024
TSMC to see handset chip orders exceed NT$1 trillion in 2024
Despite a rumored drop in iPhone 16 orders, TSMC's handset chip revenue is expected to exceed NT$1 trillion (US$31 million) in 2024, according to supply chain sources.
Thursday 24 October 2024
Electric bus fire puts spotlight on battery safety and management
Taiwan's push to electrify all public buses by 2030, with 11,700 diesel buses slated for replacement, has fueled rapid growth in the electric bus industry. However, safety concerns...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Stellantis to road test EV fleet With solid-state batteries
Stellantis plans to operate a test fleet of electric vehicles powered with solid-state batteries in two years' time, taking a step toward the potential commercialization of a technology...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Dekra pours NT$1bn into Taiwan expansion for IoT, AI testing
Dekra, the world's largest independent testing, inspection, and certification organization, officially opened its new Taiwan headquarters in Linkou, New Taipei City, on October 23,...
Thursday 24 October 2024
SenseTime's AI data center heavily utilizes Chinese chips including Huawei, Biren
Chinese AI company SenseTime has announced that its Shanghai-based AI data center will extensively use domestically manufactured chips, including products from Huawei and Biren Technology...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Qualcomm maintains edge in automotive chips, unfazed by Nvidia-MediaTek alliance
Qualcomm's extensive experience in automotive semiconductors positions it firmly ahead of industry rivals, though the impact of MediaTek and Nvidia's collaborative efforts remains...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Taiwan re-evaluates nuclear policy amid AI-driven power surge
Taiwan is aligning with a growing global trend, as nations and tech giants increasingly turn to nuclear power to meet the surging electrical demand driven by AI. Premier Cho Jung-Tai...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Tesla's results exceed expectations and projects growth for 2025
Tesla reported strong third-quarter results, reaffirming its commitment to expanding its vehicle lineup and launching affordable models in 2025, while also focusing on its energy...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Huawei reveals Harmony OS NEXT, China's first fully homegrown mobile operating system
Chinese tech giant Huawei announced the official launch of HarmonyOS NEXT at a launch event on October 22. The HarmonyOS Next is the 5.0 version of Huawei's self-developed mobile...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite to target AI replacement wave in smartphones
Qualcomm launched its Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Hawaii, positioning the chip as the fastest and most advanced mobile chip system available...
Thursday 24 October 2024
European automakers see more challenges at home
European automakers have long struggled with the influx of low-cost Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), but their challenges are intensifying. Now, they face the dual pressure of stringent...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Synaptics grows its operations in Taiwan
The US-based Synaptics is scaling up its operations in Taiwan, making it the company's largest base for AI processor R&D, according to the fabless chipmaker.
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Samsung turns to the Japanese playbook: a look at how Sony and Hitachi engineered their turnarounds
Samsung Electronics has launched bold restructuring efforts to boost competitiveness, forming a business task force to enhance R&D and explore new business avenues, according...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Another smartphone revolution after the iPhone? Vivo aims to reshape system experience with AI
At the 2024 vivo Developer Conference, Vivo unveiled a new AI strategy, introducing a new 3 billion parameter terminal large model called 3B. This model enables features like call...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Chinese phone makers opt for MiniMax AI amid development challenges
Rising AI startup MiniMax has launched mobile-focused AI products, attracting major Chinese smartphone manufacturers including Oppo, Xiaomi, and Honor as clients for its foundational...