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Friday 17 January 2025
TSMC unscathed by disappointing auto market
The automotive industry was once considered to be a key driver for Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, prompting its makers to get in line with the global trend of regionalized production...
Friday 17 January 2025
Global auto supply chain faces profit pressures: are more layoffs looming in 2025?
The global automotive supply chain faced widespread layoffs as mainstream and emerging suppliers struggled with sustained low-profit margins in 2024. With no clear signs of recovery,...
Friday 17 January 2025
Tighter US regulations on 16/14nm impact Chinese AI firms amid uncertainties in networking and automotive sectors
The US has introduced stricter export controls on chips with 30 billion transistors at 16/14nm nodes to limit Chinese access to advanced processors. Industry sources indicate that...
Friday 17 January 2025
Wistron hits $33 billion revenue milestone, powered by AI server growth and margin gains
Wistron announced its consolidated financial results on January 16, 2025, reporting a record-breaking annual revenue that exceeded NT$1 trillion (US$33.3 billion) for the first time,...
Friday 17 January 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Apple's new HomePod to feature LCD screen; Radiant joins supply chain
Apple is reportedly set to launch a screen-equipped HomePod in 2025, though contrary to earlier speculation about OLED technology, it will feature an LCD panel exclusively supplied...
Friday 17 January 2025
China plans battery tech export curbs ahead of Trump's return
China is reportedly planning to implement export restrictions on technologies critical for manufacturing battery components and refining key minerals such as lithium and gallium....
Thursday 16 January 2025
Google TPUs lead liquid cooling innovation as Trillium TPU adoption grows in Taiwan
The surge in AI demand has propelled the popularity of liquid-cooled servers, with numerous companies planning to integrate liquid cooling into their infrastructure. According to...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Regional policy shifts reshape EV market outlook
Major regions are implementing new electric vehicle (EV) policy shifts in 2025, with the US, China, and Europe each pursuing different strategic developments, creating substantial...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Aetina partners with Nvidia and Qualcomm to enhance edge AI applications
Aetina, a subsidiary of Innodisk, has announced comprehensive support for the super mode feature introduced by Nvidia's Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano modules. The company also...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Cambricon projects revenue growth of over 50% in 2024 with narrowing losses
Cambricon Technologies, a leading AI chipmaker in China, has announced its 2024 financial forecast, estimating annual revenue of CNY1.07 to CNY1.2 billion (approx. US$146 to US$164...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Lextar works with European automakers to develop smart vehicle displays
Lextar Electronics has disclosed its collaboration with European automotive brands to develop smart vehicle miniLED displays, with mass production expected to begin in the next two...
Thursday 16 January 2025
ASMedia to acquire Techpoint for US$390 million to join automotive sector
ASMedia's board of directors approved on January 15 the acquisition of Techpoint, a US-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, for US$390 million. The move marks ASMedia's...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tool sector predicts 2025 rebound: boost from Middle East recovery and U.S. tariff policy
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) recently shared its outlook for the industry in 2025, expressing cautious optimism. While the overall economic...
Thursday 16 January 2025
CES 2025 smart cockpit trends: Taiwanese manufacturers enhance visibility through strategic integration
With CES 2025 just concluded, DIGITIMES hosted the "2025 CES Insights: Analyzing New Trends in AI Applications" forum on January 14, providing exclusive updates and insights from...
Thursday 16 January 2025
India faces AI chip hurdle as US export controls test tech ties
As AI software and hardware giants turn their attention to India for profitable opportunities, the US's recent AI chip export controls limiting India's access to advanced processors...