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Thursday 16 January 2025
MediaTek and Himax to challenge US giants with SiPh solutions
Silicon photonics (SiPh) has garnered significant business interest as a technology solution for high-speed data transfer in the era of AI. Currently, leading US chip manufacturers...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Nvidia hit by US AI rules; is ASIC next big winner?
The Biden administration has introduced new AI computing power regulations as it prepares to leave office. This move is perceived by many as a form of "total control" over global...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Bankruptcies increase in Germany's automotive supply chain
German automakers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have monopolized the global automotive market for decades; however, in recent years, they have struggled with the shift toward...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Japanese MLCC manufacturers forecast revenue growth on AI server demand
Japanese manufacturers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are forecasting promising opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with surging server demand driving market...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Infineon breaks ground for new backend fab in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden's final AI regulations target closed models, spark open-source debate
As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations on AI technology, addressing national security concerns and economic...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI boom propels IC distributors to record-breaking 2024 revenue
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has established AI servers and related components as the primary growth drivers for IC distributors. With shipments of AI...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwanese companies to capitalize on humanoid robot potential
As humanoid robots take center stage at CES 2025, safety and machine learning remain crucial challenges in their development, according to DIGITIMES Research analyst Jin Pai. For...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
EU urges Trump to reverse Biden's AI export ban affecting 17 member states
The European Commission (EC) has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's expansion of export controls on AI chips and large language models (LLMs) to most regions wo...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI goes mainstream at CES 2025: Insights from DIGITIMES experts on the ground
The artificial intelligence revolution is moving from hype to reality, with CES 2025 demonstrating a clear shift toward practical AI applications across consumer technology, automotive,...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese GPU developers face more issues
The recent US chip ban is expected to exacerbate the challenging circumstances for China's GPU industry, intensifying both market and production pressures.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Google and IBM push ambitious quantum roadmaps amid Jensen Huang's caution at CES
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that quantum computing may take 15 to 30 years to achieve practical applications, highlighting the significant hurdles that lie ahead. Despite...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Compal mulls setting up server factory in the US, with Texas among potential locations
Compal Electronics is assessing the feasibility of setting up a server manufacturing plant in the US, with Texas being one of the potential locations, according to company president...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Chinese automakers defy Trump fears at CES 2025
The Biden Administration planned to ban Chinese hardware and software for vehicle communication and autonomous driving systems in the US by September 2024. In addition to this, a...