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Wednesday 3 January 2024
IC backend firms put focus on AI chips, CPO
Semiconductor demand is improving gradually, with IC packaging and testing houses expressing optimism about market prospects for 2024 and focusing on AI chips and Co-Packaged Optics...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Slate smartphones still mainstream; 'AI' to be the new focus after foldable smartphones
In 2023, major smartphone brands continue to engage in fierce competition worldwide. Although traditional slate smartphones have been without much innovation after years in the market,...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
2024 AI Roadmap unveiled, with four key trends to watch
Generative AI commanded attention in the 2023 tech scene, fueling speculation about its trajectory in the new year. Sega Cheng, iKala's Co-founder and CEO, sheds light on crucial...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Suppliers take different approaches to grow AC, DC charging markets
Charging infrastructure deployment and management create new opportunities for businesses as EVs rise. Some Taiwan-based technology companies have expanded to the charging segment,...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Hanmi Semiconductor in exclusive talks with Samsung for HBM process equipment supply
With the emergence of AI, the demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has surged, casting a spotlight on its intricate supply chain.
Tuesday 2 January 2024
From price plunge to selective hikes: the shifting landscape of semiconductor pricing
In the past 18 months, semiconductor prices have faced a comprehensive decline due to weakened market demand, with the downward pricing pressure now shifting to upstream foundry houses...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Japanese carmakers see battery EV sales increase while far below targets
The battery EV sales of Japan-based automakers grew in 2023, but the growth rate did not meet their expectations. These companies have been developing all-solid-state batteries to...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Delta Electronics says Thailand become desirable for EV industry investment
As ASEAN's largest car manufacturing country, Thailand has been transitioning to EVs to comply with national policies. Many companies that intend to enter the EV sector plan to invest...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
With Intel and AMD joining AI chip race, Nvidia takes one step ahead
With the rapid development of generative AI and large language model (LLM) applications, the data center AI chip market size will also leap upward in 2023. While competitors AMD and...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Google's GPT-4 challenger Gemini faces mixed reviews
Following the release of Google's Gemini being touted as a rival to OpenAI's GPT-4, Google's challenger has been met with skepticism. Developers who experimented with the mid-range...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Following the automotive supply chain, IC distributors venture into ASEAN and Mexico
As regulators in the semiconductor supply chain, IC distributors have observed the upstream and downstream outlooks for 2024. They pointed out that there are uncertainties in the...
Tuesday 2 January 2024
China sees two EVs powered by sodium-ion batteries rolled off production lines
The world's largest automotive market recently welcomed two sodium-ion-battery-powered EVs. Both cars offer a driving range of about 250 kilometers. Whether the vehicles can become...
Friday 29 December 2023
Semiconductor industry caught between two superpowers and AI
When reviewing the semiconductor industry in 2023, the complex US-China tech war has become an unavoidable topic for the industry's development. Over the past few years, the Biden...
Friday 29 December 2023
Samsung-owned Harman expected to reach over KRW1 trillion operating profits in 2023
In 2016, Samsung Electronics purchased Harman International, a US-based audio electronics company, at US$8 billion. Seven years later, Harman will likely see its operating profits...
Friday 29 December 2023
Japanese car and semiconductor companies form an alliance for automotive chiplet research
Twelve Japanese automakers, component manufacturers, and semiconductor companies have formed an alliance for the research and development of advanced automotive chips, aiming to produce...