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Tuesday 6 August 2024
AI data center chip demand to slow beyond 2026, says Omdia
The current hypergrowth in GPUs and other accelerator chips for AI in the cloud and the data center will eventually decelerate but not until it has transformed the industry, according...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
AI gamble looms large as Apple seeks to revive iPhone sales in China
Apple's iPhone sales slipped 1% year-over-year in the April-June quarter of 2024, primarily due to continued weak shipments in Greater China. The tech giant's ability to reignite...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
FII reports record half-year performance thanks to AI
Benefiting from the ongoing growth driven by the AI server industry, Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) reported its highest half-year revenue and net profit since going public in...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Taiwan PCB makers to start test runs at new plants in Thailand by 3Q24
Taiwanese PCB makers have particularly targeted the automotive market in their investments. The simultaneous expansion of their operations in Thailand reflects their clients' emphasis...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Infineon teams up with MediaTek and others for automotive SoC
Infineon Technologies has unveiled a new microcontroller unit (MCU) series for automotive system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, focusing on applications such as smart cockpits. This development...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Nvidia modifies Blackwell chip roadmap before production, say sources
Nvidia is said to be making major changes to the shipment roadmap for its next-gen Blackwell chips.
Monday 5 August 2024
Infineon revenue misses estimates after EV slowdown
Infineon Technologies AG reported revenue that missed analysts' expectations after the hoped-for resurgence in the electric vehicle market was delayed.
Monday 5 August 2024
German carmaker mood darkens on slowing EV shift, China slump
Germany's carmakers are growing gloomier about their prospects after a disappointing earnings season marked by waning electric-vehicle sales and weakness in China for companies including...
Monday 5 August 2024
Semiconductor industry shifts to AI: Chipmakers reallocate resources and grapple with talent crunch
Over the past two years, the semiconductor industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting its focus to AI development. This shift has driven chipmakers to significantly...
Monday 5 August 2024
Former Tesla executive launches Xelerate Ventures to propel AI for Good in Taiwan
Former Tesla APAC Head of Technology Leo Liu is charting new territory with the launch of Xelerate Ventures, targeting startups dedicated to "AI for Good" initiatives. As he extends...
Monday 5 August 2024
AI agents drive profit potential in industrial tech
Despite its long presence in the market, AI has struggled to deliver a profitable model. Advantech Chairman K.C. Liu believes that the continuous wave of AI innovation over the past...
Monday 5 August 2024
China accelerates autonomous driving via multiple pilot cities, with Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan leading the charge
China is keenly positioning itself as a global frontrunner in autonomous driving technology. Strong government support coupled with intense competition among major cities has cultivated...
Monday 5 August 2024
US plans to heighten controls on Chinese AI; South Korean and Chinese HBM manufacturers will be directly impacted
The US government is considering imposing restrictions as early as August to restrict China's access to crucial High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips and related manufacturing equipment...
Monday 5 August 2024
Europe's auto industry faces historic trade deficit amid electrification shift
Europe's automotive industry is poised to face a historic turning point in 2024, with imports expected to surpass exports for the first time in decades. This looming trade deficit...
Monday 5 August 2024
Weekly news roundup: CXMT begins mass-producing HBM2; Micron intros new data center SSD
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of July 29 – August 2.