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Monday 17 February 2025
Foxconn's EV playbook: Partnering with automakers to disrupt the market
As an integral component of its "3+3" industrial development strategy, the electric vehicle (EV) sector represents not only a crucial avenue for enhancing revenue and profitability...
Monday 17 February 2025
BYD unveils smart driving system 'God's Eye' with low-cost goals; rivals question its true capabilities
Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD recently launched its smart driving system, God's Eye, aiming to offer advanced driver-assistance features at a low cost, making smart driving...
Monday 17 February 2025
AI boom propels Japanese manufacturing in 3Q24, while traditional sectors lag
Japan's manufacturing sector has received a significant boost from the AI boom, with companies in the materials, power infrastructure, and information system supply chains achieving...
Monday 17 February 2025
Taiwan's electric scooter market faces challenges in 2025
In 2024, Taiwan's electric scooter market saw a registration of 78,757 units, a slight decline of 1.04% from the previous year's 79,584 units. Furthermore, the registration numbers...
Monday 17 February 2025
Shining Victory optimistic about automotive electronics market in 2025, targeting double-digit growth
With smart reading lights and starlight roof features gradually expanding from high-end to mainstream vehicle models, Shining Victory Motor Electronic (Shining Victory) remains optimistic...
Monday 17 February 2025
Black swan events could increase risks globally in 2025
Shifts in political power around the globe have caused the international trade and geopolitical landscapes to become increasingly complicated, rocking the stability of supply chains,...
Monday 17 February 2025
Why Apple favors Alibaba over Baidu and DeepSeek
What factors did Apple consider when selecting a partner for Apple Intelligence, leading them to choose Alibaba? The recent server overloads experienced by DeepSeek highlight its...
Monday 17 February 2025
Meta plans major investment into AI-powered humanoid robots
Meta Platforms, after pushing into augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), has identified its next big bet: AI-powered humanoid robots.
Monday 17 February 2025
APMIC partners with CKmates to launch edge AI server rack leasing service
Taiwanese AI startup APMIC has partnered with cloud service provider CKmates to introduce an innovative rack leasing solution for AI servers, complemented by a model training framework...
Monday 17 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: Apple makes manufacturing pivot; Chinese IC firms may shift 14nm orders to SMIC
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of February 10 – February 14.
Monday 17 February 2025
Apple's long-promised AI overhaul for Siri runs into bugs, possible delays
Apple Inc.'s long-promised overhaul for the Siri digital assistant is facing engineering problems and software bugs, threatening to postpone or limit its release, according to people...
Monday 17 February 2025
India strengthens global presence with trade, AI, and energy partnerships during Modi's international tour
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the AI Act Summit in Paris before heading to Washington for discussions with US President Donald Trump. The trip underscored...
Monday 17 February 2025
GlobalWafers sees 6-inch SiC substrate prices steady
GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu reports that prices for mainstream 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) substrates have stabilized, though a market rebound remains uncertain. She noted...
Monday 17 February 2025
Chinese AI chipmakers eye DeepSeek model for inference market shift
The focus of AI is pivoting from training to inference, according to TechInsights. As AI companies like DeepSeek-R1 highlight the growing need for inference computational power, Nvidia's...
Monday 17 February 2025
Taiwan develops breakthrough steel for safer hydrogen fuel storage
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has developed a new hydrogen-resistant stainless steel that promises to enhance the safety of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The innovation comes...