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Thursday 22 February 2024
Smartphone companies accelerate SoC purchases
According to sources at IC design houses, mobile phone manufacturers, such as Samsung Electronics, are reportedly increasing their SoC procurements to build up inventory as the AI...
Thursday 22 February 2024
Major CSPs each face unique challenges as generative AI race heats up
Major cloud service providers (CSPs) are constantly updating their generative AI technology services and investing in corporate applications scenarios. In addition to large language...
Thursday 22 February 2024
Ultra-thin glass demand rising due to surge in foldable smartphones
Demand for foldable smartphones continues to surge as companies like Samsung Electronics, Huawei, and Oppo release new products, significantly boosting market sales and leading to...
Thursday 22 February 2024
Server ODMs cautiously optimistic about 2024, even as upstream voices disagree
Leading server baseboard management controller (BMC) supplier Aspeed predicts a single-digit slide in server shipments for 2024, in contrast with forecasts from numerous server ODMs...
Thursday 22 February 2024
Foxconn chairman sees closer ties with Apple
According to Young Liu, chairman of Hon Hai Technology (Foxconn), the Taiwan-based contract electronics vendor collaboration with Apple will be more extensive.
Thursday 22 February 2024
MediaTek puts focus on satellite, 6G, and GenAI
MediaTek will showcase chip products focusing on satellite communications, 6G, and generative AI (GenAI) at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.
Thursday 22 February 2024
Huawei to open CNY12 billion R&D center in Shanghai
Huawei is building a new R&D center in Shanghai, with completion scheduled for June and an opening in September. The overall investment in the facility is projected to be approximately...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Just some Altman that I used to know: Microsoft cannot satisfy OpenAI's chip dreams
OpenAI's decision to design and manufacture its own chips has raised questions about the company's future relationship with Microsoft.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Chinese vendors committed to developing AI-capable smartphones
Major Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have announced adjustments to their AI strategies, committing to developing AI-capable smartphones, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Terminal market acceptance key to 2024 AI momentum
Despite lingering uncertainties in the overall economic outlook, most industry observers foresee the momentum in AI development will continue to be the primary growth driver in 202...
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Arm, OpenAI, and Softbank showing interest in buying Graphcore
British AI chip startup Graphcore is rumored to be for sale, with the asking price estimated at US$500 million. Arm, SoftBank, and OpenAI are said to be among potential buyers.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Chinese companies reportedly prefer outsourcing to Indian partners to investing amid souring bilateral relations
China-based smartphone makers are reportedly talking with Indian EMS providers for mobile phone manufacturing, as Chinese investments in the South Asian country fell significantly...
Monday 19 February 2024
From integration to collaboration: ICAA's approach to IPC evolution
Dr. IJ Lee, Chairman of the Intelligent Computer & AIoT Association (ICAA) and Chairman of Litemax Technology,...
Monday 19 February 2024
Memory industry awaits Q2 signals of price direction for 2H24
The memory industry has rebounded from the price trough. Although the long Lunar New Year holiday affected customers' willingness to have goods shipped earlier, and the global economy...
Monday 19 February 2024
Oppo focuses resources on AI; Meizu announces 'All in AI' smartphone strategy
On February 18, after the first day of work following the long Chinese New Year holiday, smartphone makers Oppo and Meizu coincidentally announced new AI strategies. It can be seen...