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Monday 5 August 2024
What went wrong with Intel? Its backyard is on fire
Intel's recent announcement to cut 15% of its workforce (approximately 15,000 employees) and reduce capital expenditures to save US$10 billion may undermine its goal of reclaiming...
Friday 2 August 2024
Samsung joins funding for AI security startup valued at US$400 million
Protect AI Inc., a security and artificial intelligence startup, has raised US$60 million from investors betting that the intersection of AI and security will be big business.
Friday 2 August 2024
Microsoft Azure attack shows persistence of blunt hacking tool
The recent outage on Microsoft Corp.'s cloud-computer platform demonstrated the persistence of an older, blunt-force style of cyberattack.
Friday 2 August 2024
Partners turned rivals: Microsoft labels OpenAI as competitor despite strong partnership
The relationship between Microsoft and the AI startup OpenAI may be getting complicated, as Microsoft has included OpenAI on its list of competitors in its annual report, alongside...
Friday 2 August 2024
GUTC leverages Fab 4.0 expertise to solve chip industry pain points
Aided by its outstanding capabilities in building Fab 4.0 smart factories, Grade Upon Technology Corp (GUTC) has successfully penetrated the supply chains of leading wafer foundries...
Friday 2 August 2024
SK Hynix considers US IPO for subsidiary Solidigm amid surging enterprise SSD demand
SK Hynix is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its solid-state drive (SSD) subsidiary, Solidigm, in the US, following a surge in demand for enterprise SSDs...
Friday 2 August 2024
AUO charts new course: Focusing on smart mobility and vertical solutions beyond displays
Taiwanese panel giant AUO is undergoing a significant transformation to diversify its business and reduce reliance on the cyclical display panel market. The company is focusing on...
Friday 2 August 2024
Apple faces challenges in China, with revenue impacted by strong dollar
Apple's performance in the past quarter was impacted by a strong dollar, with the Chinese market continuing to pose significant challenges. Additionally, the company offered limited...
Friday 2 August 2024
Global server shipments up both 2Q24 and 3Q24 thanks to major CSPs in US, says DIGITIMES Research
Global server shipments grew by 7.3% sequentially in the second quarter of 2024, surpassing previous forecasts. The main reasons are the initiation of general-purpose server updates...
Friday 2 August 2024
Amazon to ramp up capex for AWS and AI
Amazon's AWS division continued to gain momentum despite reporting lower-than-expected revenue. The company plans to boost its capital expenditures to accommodate the growing demand...
Friday 2 August 2024
TSMC to see HPC chip sales boom despite smartphone slowdown
TSMC has warned of a slowdown in smartphone chip demand, but is bullish about sales generated from the HPC sector.
Thursday 1 August 2024
OpenAI says 'dedicated' to safety in letter to US lawmakers
OpenAI, responding to questions from US lawmakers, said it's dedicated to making sure its powerful AI tools don't cause harm, and that employees have ways to raise concerns about...
Thursday 1 August 2024
LandMark projects 3Q24 growth from silicon photonics surge for AI, data center apps
Epitaxial wafer manufacturer LandMark Optoelectronics expects its product mix improvement to drive revenue and profit growth in the third quarter, as US silicon photonics customers...
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwan's Economic Minister outlines bold new strategies for global competitiveness
In a recent interview, Taiwan's new Economics Minister, J.W. Kuo, outlined the government's ambitious plans to strengthen Taiwan's position in the global economy. With his extensive...
Thursday 1 August 2024
AI centers to exhaust power grids as tech giants seek green alternatives
The meteoric rise of generative AI is reshaping the tech landscape, but it's also straining power grids and raising environmental concerns. As data centers proliferate to meet the...