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Tuesday 29 October 2024
Indonesia continues iPhone 16 ban due to local sourcing rules
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said that Apple's iPhone 16 series could not be sold due to non-compliance with the domestic component level certificate (TKDN) requirements.
Tuesday 29 October 2024
HTC reports 26th consecutive loss, eyes new investment turnaround
On October 28, HTC reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges despite years of investment in AR, VR, and XR technology. Although...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Taiwan IC design houses to present market overview, visibility at investor meetings
Major Taiwan-based IC design companies, such as MediaTek, Realtek, and Parade, are slated to have quarterly investor meetings this week to discuss their market view and visibility,...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
TSMC intends to expand AP8 by acquiring nearby facilities from Innolux, say sources
TSMC, which acquired Innolux's 5.5G LCD fab in Tainan (southern Taiwan) in August, intends to acquire additional Innolux facilities that are adjacent to the one it has already acquired,...
Monday 28 October 2024
Taiwan launches first domestically-made high-altitude balloon to boost communication resilience
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) launched the first test of a domestically-made high altitude platform station(HAPS) in Taitung, aiming to bolster the island's communication...
Monday 28 October 2024
Covid-19 supply chain fallout hits maritime sector, but recovery expected in 2025
The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains, impacting not only consumer electronics but also specialized maritime equipment. Ubiqconn, a subsidiary of Popular Holdings,...
Monday 28 October 2024
Taiwan unveils defense plan to shield major science parks from potential Chinese drone strikes, blockade
The surge in Chinese military exercises near Taiwan underscores an urgent need to fortify the island's infrastructure, as the risk of gray-zone tactics escalating into a full-scale...
Monday 28 October 2024
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone orders; Android camp feels strain
Recently, reports have emerged indicating that Apple has significantly reduced its order momentum for iPhone particularly non-Pro series models, casting a shadow over the outlook...
Monday 28 October 2024
India roundup: Nvidia pivots to India as growth engine
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges India to be an AI manufacturing powerhouse as well as an exporter. Foxconn procured equipment from Apple amid global production relocation.
Friday 25 October 2024
iPhone 16 sales surge in China and Taiwan, but challenges persist
Following the iPhone 16's release, robust sales reports have emerged from China and Taiwan, with market analysts anticipating continued growth driven by upcoming e-commerce holiday...
Friday 25 October 2024
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite boosts Samsung's competitiveness while raising questions about Exynos future
Qualcomm's newly unveiled mobile application processor (AP), the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrates significant performance improvements over its predecessor and reportedly surpasses...
Friday 25 October 2024
Micron PCIe Gen5 SSDs earn spot on Nvidia GB200 NVL72 vendor list
Micron Technology has announced that its 9550 PCIe Gen5 E1.S data center SSDs have been qualified for Nvidia's recommended vendor list (RVL) for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system and...
Friday 25 October 2024
Luxshare reportedly to halt Vision Pro production amid surplus component inventory
Apple has dramatically reduced Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset shipments since mid-2024, with production potentially halting by year-end due to declining demand, reports The...
Friday 25 October 2024
Motorola harnesses AI capabilities to target double smartphone sales by 2026
Motorola, under Lenovo's ownership, is accelerating its efforts in the smartphone market as it integrates AI capabilities across its product lineup. Luca Rossi, Lenovo's executive...
Friday 25 October 2024
Apple COO visit trio of key Chinese suppliers, reaffirms commitment to China
After meeting with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his visit to China led by COO Jeff Williams. They visited key local...