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Wednesday 21 August 2024
AMD's new game in town: US$4.9 billion bet to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance
In a bold move to bolster its position in the fiercely competitive AI and data center markets, AMD has acquired ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion. This strategic acquisition signals AMD's...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
ZillTek sees promising demand for automotive, hearing aids, headsets
ZillTek Technology, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone specialist, anticipates that demand for automotive, hearing aid, and headset applications will fuel future...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Foxconn balances global expansion and client demands amid geopolitical shifts
Global manufacturing has been significantly influenced by geopolitical tensions in recent years, prompting the sector to revisit regionalization and local production plans. This shift...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
WPG upbeat about memory pricing, edge AI demand
IC distributor WPG Holdings expects memory prices to rise by more than 60% in 2024.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Huawei's smart car unit valued at US$16 billion after investment
Chinese tech firm Huawei Technologies Co.'s push into the electric vehicle market has received another boost, after an investment valued its auto solutions company at RMB 115 billion...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
GM to cut more than 1,000 software engineers, mostly in US
General Motors Co. is cutting more than 1,000 software engineers as the automaker moves to lean up its software and services organization, said a person familiar with the matter.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
SSFC sees growth opportunities amid China's auto market involution
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) has made significant inroads into China's electric vehicle market with materials such as elastomers and automotive films. Despite...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
GenAI wearables to boost sales for their multifunctionality
Generative AI (GenAI) has not only become a key element to boost the upgrades for smartphones and PCs.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
SSFC sustains 100% capacity utilization, eyes new growth in EV and semiconductor materials
Taiwan's Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC), keen on product diversification to mitigate market risks, is expanding into the semiconductor and automotive sectors while maintaining...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
FOPLP v CoWoS: the next frontier for advanced chip packaging
As the application scope of genAI grows so does the market for its chips, with forecasts predicting explosive growth in the coming years.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Samsung set to launch affordable flagship Galaxy S24 FE before new iPhone SE 4
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing the likelihood of launching the budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S24 FE in the second half of 2024, aiming to hit the market ahead of Apple's...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD's buyout of ZT Systems opens new doors for Inventec
AMD has announced its acquisition of server hardware firm ZT System (ZT), with...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
German car brands face market share decline in China
German luxury car brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are experiencing a decline in market share in China amid ongoing price cutting in the local car market. The German brands have...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
AMD acquires ZT Systems for US$4.9 billion to take on Nvidia
AMD is purchasing ZT Systems, a server hardware company. AMD has no intention of entering the server market. Instead, it's acquiring ZT Systems primarily for its skilled engineers...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
China's used car market faces challenges amid new vehicle price cuts
Ongoing cutthroat competition in the Chinese auto market has led to challenges in China's used car market. Additionally, moves by foreign car brands, such as halting price cuts in...