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Monday 22 January 2024
Galaxy S24 completes the final piece of Samsung's AI puzzle
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 global announcement held on January 18, Samsung Electronics officially unveiled its annual flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24. With it, the final piece...
Monday 22 January 2024
Integrated PMICs to become mainstream power solution for AI servers, says Infineon
The rapid emergence of AI servers is spurring a significant rise in demand for AI processors and propelling peripheral chips, specifically power management ICs (PMICs), into the spotlight...
Monday 22 January 2024
Solid-state batteries expected to become available commercially in 2028, says DIGITIMES Research
Considering the development plans of individual companies in China, Japan, and Korea, solid-state batteries are expected to enter mass production in 2025 and be available commercially...
Monday 22 January 2024
Sakana AI secures US$30M from Sony and co., paving the way for Japan's GenAI leap
Founded in 2023 by former Google AI researchers Llion Jones and David Ha, startup Sakana AI has attracted significant investments from leading Japanese companies such as NTT, KDDI,...
Friday 19 January 2024
Global EV market grows in 2023 while concerns for soft demand remain
Although the world has experienced an economic downturn and consumer spending decline, data from a South Korean research firm showed that the global EV market kept expanding in 2023...
Friday 19 January 2024
OpenAI and Microsoft's expanding ecosystems fuel surge in user-customized AI models
Recent developments in the AI landscape reveal a dynamic shift as OpenAI introduces the GPT Store, prompting Microsoft to launch new services like Copilot Pro and Copilot GPTs. Beyond...
Friday 19 January 2024
Feeling vulnerable: Apple Silicon, AMD, Qualcomm suffer GPU security flaw
Apple has confirmed the presence of a security vulnerability in some Apple Silicon GPUs, providing hackers with the opportunity to access confidential data.
Friday 19 January 2024
Who missed out on golden timing to capture AI opportunities with TSMC?
With TSMC's Kumamoto fab progressing more smoothly than expected and market rumors even speculating about TSMC's second and third fabs in Japan, people wonder whether TSMC will shift...
Friday 19 January 2024
International automakers accelerate lithium battery development, turning down China-made powertrains
The growing EV market keeps driving the demand for lithium batteries. Companies like CATL, BYD, LG Electronics, SK Group, and Panasonic are said to increase investment in powertrains...
Friday 19 January 2024
Taiwan chips ahead: Eight years under Tsai see semiconductor surge, but diversification lags
Over the past eight years under President Tsai Ing-wen's administration, Taiwan has witnessed an undeniable concentration of talent and resources in the semiconductor industry, despite...
Friday 19 January 2024
Chinese carmakers embracing LLMs to enhance smart cockpits and accelerate autonomous driving
Large language models (LLMs) are reshaping various industries, including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. As generative AI continues to evolve, integrating these models in vehicles...
Friday 19 January 2024
Research Insight: AI takes center stage at CES 2024
Themed "All ON," CES 2024 hosted more than 4,000 exhibitors, featuring 1,200 startups, among them a significant representation from Taiwan. In a groundbreaking move, the event's primary...
Friday 19 January 2024
Taiwanese automotive supply chain remains unimpacted for now as Red Sea crisis continues
Intense situations at the Red Sea have delayed car component deliveries, forcing Tesla and some European and Japanese automakers to suspend production. Taiwan-based automotive suppliers...
Friday 19 January 2024
TV brand's new secret sauce: AI processors
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has noted that AI chips have become a key focus for TV brands. The top four global TV brands, including Samsung Electronics,...
Friday 19 January 2024
Status of EV solid-state battery market
China, Japan and South Korea are all keen on pushing the development of solid-state batteries for EVs with volume production expected for 2025 and commercially available for 2028.