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Thursday 18 July 2024
Leading CCL makers see June revenues soar thanks to AI servers
Major Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) makers EMC, Iteq, and Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC) are forecasting a bumper year, as demand for AI servers continues to trend high leading...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Passive component demand and prices to be driven higher by AI
Thanks to improving demands in the smartphone and notebook markets, Japanese passive component suppliers are likely to raise inductor prices. However, Taiwanese suppliers believe...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Hanwha Energy builds green AI data center in Texas, eyes US$7.5 billion tech revenue
Hanwha Energy, a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, is seizing the AI boom by venturing into the US AI data center market, leveraging eco-friendly energy to gain a foothold.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Acer targets booming Indian smartphone market with white-label strategy
Acer made a bold move by partnering with India-based Indkal Technologies to re-enter the smartphone market. Acer's strategic focus is on harnessing India's potential rather than solely...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Global smartphone market rebounds for 3rd consecutive quarter
The worldwide smartphone market experienced a 12% increase in shipments during the second quarter of 2024, reaching a total of 288 million devices, according to Canalys....
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Global 5G users to hit 60% by 2029 as Northeast Asia leads the charge
Global 5G user numbers continue to grow strongly, with population coverage gradually expanding and simultaneously boosting 5G Stand-alone (SA) deployment. Ericsson predicts that nearly...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Industrial memory demand to pick up in 3Q24
The third quarter of 2024 will see a gradual increase in the demand for industrial memory, and AI IPC applications specifically designed for the industrial control sector are expected...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Huawei reveals operational hardship from US sanctions, expresses confidence in recovery
The US government blacklisting of Huawei crippled its smartphone business.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Nvidia plans new China-specific AI and gaming GPUs
Nvidia continues to introduce downgraded versions of its AI and gaming GPUs for the Chinese market, which remains important to the US chip vendor, according to industry sources. New...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Alphabet in talks to buy Wiz in US$23 billion cyber deal
Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
IPC firms thrive amid rising regional conflicts, fueling defense industry boom
As global regional conflicts persist, nations are bolstering their defenses, driving unprecedented demand in the defense sector. Military products, known for their rigorous specifications...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Transsion rises as China's second-largest smartphone supplier globally in 1Q24
Chinese smartphone vendor Transsion quietly emerged as China's second-largest supplier by global handset shipments, just behind Xiaomi, in the first quarter of 2024.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Oppo pushes entry-level and midrange AI smartphones
Oppo has launched its new AI smartphone series, aimed at the entry-level and midrange categories, to become the industry leader in inexpensive AI smartphones.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
5G stagnation prompts Taiwan telecom giants to pivot towards AI for growth
Four years into Taiwan's 5G era, which began on June 30, 2020, with Chunghwa Telecom's launch, the industry faces a sobering reality. Despite high expectations for 5G to revolutionize...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
TEL unveils open-source GenAI SSA at Semicon West 2024
Semicon West 2024 was held on July 9-11 in San Francisco, and Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), the Japanese semiconductor equipment supplier, unveiled the world's first open-source generative...