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Thursday 5 September 2024
Acer unveils innovative gaming concepts and AI-powered notebooks at IFA 2024 preview
Acer has announced a range of new products on the eve of IFA 2024, with its Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept taking the spotlight. This innovative device features a built-in...
Thursday 5 September 2024
CHPT expects US customers for AI offering
At the SEMICON Taiwan 2024, Scott Huang, president of Chunghwa Precision Test (CHPT), a leading probe card manufacturer, remarked that the second half of 2024 is expected to outperform...
Thursday 5 September 2024
Merck steps up investment in Taiwan
Merck continues to increase its investment in Taiwan, believing that essential materials are the most lacking element in Taiwan's AI industry supply chain and that it is well-positioned...
Thursday 5 September 2024
Global high-tech industry in a horror show, says Acer chairman
The global tech industry is in the midst of a horror show, says Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen. Although the specifics vary by company, the same three reasons lie behind the calamities:...
Thursday 5 September 2024
What is at stake in Nvidia antitrust probe?
The US Department of Justice's antitrust probe against Nvidia came as no surprise. The chip vendor has made enormous profits since early 2023 with its stock price skyrocketing, thanks...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
China's BYD pauses Mexico factory plans until after US election
China's top electric vehicle maker BYD Co. won't announce a major plant investment in Mexico until at least after the US election, according to people familiar with the matter, as...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Altman infrastructure plan aims to spend tens of billions in US
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman's plans for a massive buildout of the machinery and systems needed for artificial intelligence are coming into clearer focus, beginning with...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
UK car market rebounds, EV growth takes center stage at LCV Show
The British car market is witnessing a recovery, marked by diverse demand and strategic advantages that are drawing increased investment from automakers and supply chain players....
Wednesday 4 September 2024
SAIC Motor is under severe pressure due to weakening profits and EV tariffs
The EU's announcement of a 36.3% electric vehicle (EV) tariff on SAIC Motor has placed significant pressure on the automaker. Its revenue for the first half of 2024 was surpassed...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Google and Meta prepare for misinformation war as US elections approach
The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5, and to combat the spread of misinformation, Google has announced several measures across its platforms, covering the search...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
AI sensors and edge AI take center stage at SEMICON Taiwan 2024
SEMICON Taiwan 2024, which kicked off on September 4, featured a MEMS & Sensors forum that focused on the future of AI. Industry leaders, including STMicroelectronics and Eminent...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
AI chip development still faces interconnect and other tech constraints, says MediaTek CEO
During a recent public discussion with Imec CEO Luc Van den Hove, MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai highlighted that there are still technical barriers to AI chip development, such as chip interconnect...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
TSMC's 3/6nm tech shines as Intel Core Ultra 200V outperforms Qualcomm in AI pc benchmarks
At an event in Berlin on September 4, Intel introduced the Core Ultra 200V series processors, codenamed Lunar Lake. These new processors represent Intel's most efficient x86 architecture...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Samsung's foldable devices under pressure amid rising sales competition
Despite Samsung Electronics' high expectations for the sales performance of its newly launched foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, intense competition from rivals...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Cable maker VSO upbeat about AI server demand beginning in 2025
VSO Electronics, a specialist in the development, production, and distribution of connection cables, is targeting six major industries for future developments, and has begun developing...