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Tuesday 8 October 2024
Foxconn eyes AI-driven platforms at 2024 tech day
Hon Hai (Foxconn) is holding the 2024 Hon Hai Tech Day on October 8-9. Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company commits to becoming the most trusted partner in the industry by...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Tax incentives expanded to include AI investments for companies to deduct up to NT$1.8 billion
The tax reduction program under the Statute of Industrial Innovation has been finalized and is currently in the period of legislative amendment notification, following efforts by...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Trade barriers may accelerate Chinese automakers' expansion in Europe
The European Union's (EU) tariff policy is designed to preserve the advantages of its domestic industry chain, but the high taxes imposed on Chinese auto businesses have motivated...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Taiwan's economic future: Semiconductors and AI emerge as dual-core industries
The "Five Trusted Industries" initiative builds upon the "Six Core Strategic Industries" plan, aiming to guide industry-academia-research collaborations and cultivate relevant talent...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Speculation suggests Google, HTC to collaborate on metaverse technology
The explosive rise of generative AI has led to a reimagining of the fledgling metaverse industry, which has seen renewed interest with Meta's prototype Orion glasses, launched at...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Li Auto reportedly to tape out in-house developed smart driving chip by end of 2024
China-based electric vehicle (EV) vendor Li Auto reportedly will complete the tape-out of its smart driving SoC by the end of 2024, catching up with its two major domestic rivals,...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
BYD, Geely, SAIC face steep EU taxes
The European Union (EU) has imposed countervailing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) for five years, levying significant duties on Chinese brands including BYD, Geely Automobile...
Monday 7 October 2024
Liteon eyes 20% automotive revenue share with innovative solutions amid market upswing
Global car sales are projected to grow slightly to around 90 million units in 2024, a modest increase that remains significant for supply chain players, according to Liteon Technology...
Monday 7 October 2024
Taboola eyes expansion in Taiwan for AI R&D hub, advises local startups to target global markets
Content recommendation platform Taboola established an AI R&D center in Taiwan in 2021, led by Vice President of Engineering Ning Ning Yu, who oversees both the Taiwan and Los...
Monday 7 October 2024
HDMI's role in AI PCs, 8K, AR: Q&A with HDMI Licensing Administrator CEO Rob Tobias
From stunning 4K movie visuals to smooth performance in high-refresh-rate gaming, HDMI is vital for connecting devices and enhancing the audiovisual experience. Since its introduction,...
Monday 7 October 2024
Cloud titans shake up IMTS 2024: GenAI and data analytics drive manufacturing evolution
For the first time in history, cloud giants Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) made an appearance at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago...
Monday 7 October 2024
SolarEdge warns of rising cyber threats as energy sector goes digital
As the energy sector's digital transformation accelerates, energy infrastructure is increasingly reliant on Internet technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, raising concerns...
Monday 7 October 2024
Qualcomm accelerates 4G IoT technology acquisition plans as part of its diversification efforts
Qualcomm has completed a US$200 million acquisition of Sequans Communications' 4G IoT technology assets, marking a significant step in the company's diversification strategy. This...
Monday 7 October 2024
China's restrictions on Nvidia chips drag Samsung's HBM into muddy water
Reports suggest that the Chinese government is discouraging local companies from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips, which may affect Samsung Electronics' High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) sales...
Monday 7 October 2024
ByteDance replaces Nvidia chips with Huawei due to government policy
TikTok's parent company ByteDance has reportedly ordered 100,000 of Huawei's Ascend 910B chips in 2024 to train an AI model, with 30,000 already delivered. ByteDance has not commented...