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Wednesday 6 December 2023
Samsung joins forces with Hanhwa for 4nm AI chip manufacturing
Samsung Electronics is actively expanding its 4nm foundry customers. It's reported that VisioNexT, a subsidiary of the Hanwha Group, will place orders with Samsung to manufacture...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
DeepMind's AI Tool unveils 2 million crystal structures capable of powering supercomputers and EVs
Google DeepMind scientists, utilizing the AI tool GNoME, have revealed an astounding 2.2 million crystal structures. This discovery presents significant possibilities for progress...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Safeguarding semiconductor IoT security with post-quantum cryptography: Q&A with Crypto Quantique CEO Shahram Mossayebi
The global trend of cybersecurity legislation development, with the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) slated for enforcement in 2024, will impact the IoT ecosystem and require...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
DDI suppliers brace for slow 1Q24
The low utilization rates of LCD fabs have caused display driver IC (DDI) suppliers to exercise caution when predicting demand for the first quarter of 2024.
Wednesday 6 December 2023
New round of EV price wars rages; industry experts estimate worse conditions in 2024
As the year draws to an end, Chinese automakers have launched a new round of price wars, hoping to meet their annual sales target. The competition has intensified this year: even...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
High-end testing demand picking up for AI and HPC chips
IC backend houses such as Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) and Sigurd Microelectronics have seen customers stepping up their pace of orders for high-end testing used mostly for...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
AMD to ship up to 400,000 new AI GPUs in 2024, say sources
According to industry sources, AMD's new-generation AI GPU series, the Instinct MI300, will be available soon, with shipments expected to reach 300,000-400,000 units in 2024.
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Taiwan-based manufacturing titans make bold pivots in the age of AI and semiconductors
The dynamic shifts in industrial competition have spurred I-Hau Yeh, Chairman of ELAN Microelectronics, to emphasize that innovation necessitates overcoming challenges across various...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Qualcomm optimistic about potential of Taiwanese startups
Qualcomm recently held the Demo Day and finals award ceremony for the 2023 Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge (QITC). The top three winning teams are Agromeans, PetaRay, and Coo...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Ford takes stake in Indonesia nickel project
Ford Motor Co. will take a direct stake in a battery-nickel plant under construction in Indonesia, deepening its role in the supply chain as carmakers try to secure materials for...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
BMW and Amazon elevate driving experience with advanced Alexa integration
Amazon has recently downsized its Alexa department, leading to the layoffs of hundreds of employees. Despite this, BMW has highlighted the advancement of Alexa technology in their...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Foxconn invests in US EV startup
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) recently invested in Indigo Technologies, a US electric vehicle startup, through its subsidiary Foxconn EV Technology, in order to speed the development...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Automakers deepen ties with ICT companies to scale autonomous driving
Level 2 and 3 vehicle autonomy is poised to become a car's standard feature as automotive electronics companies and automakers continue to promote the technology. Taiwanese carmaker...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Battery industry to see exits, major players grow larger in 1H24
As battery cell prices slide following declining demand in the automotive and energy storage markets, some players have already dropped out of the increasingly heated competition...
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Has the best opportunity to enter the Chinese car market passed?
China has seen plenty of EV companies emerge and the competition between car parts suppliers grows intense. Supply chain sources said if a component maker cannot offer indispensable...