OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang met with senior Biden administration officials and other industry leaders at the White House, where they discussed steps to address massive infrastructure needs for artificial intelligence projects.

Sitting next to a stranger on the train might lead to a great conversation, but that wasn't the experience for the main character in the film Patterns. The beauty of the world can only be perceived by the main character when he puts on his noise-canceling headphones. The headphones "turn off" the surrounding sounds: the loud guy on his phone, the chewing sound from a starving person, the hand clapping from an excited teenager, and so on. When he blocks the noise, the world becomes colorful again. He sees his loved one smiling at him.

Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE), a provider of backend and electronics manufacturing services (EMS), is experiencing strong demand for AI servers and is expected to receive increased orders from memory module manufacturer Kingston Technology, according to industry sources.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris recently faced off in their first presidential debate, clashing on issues such as the US chip supply to China and the ongoing trade war.

Jabil, a US-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with a manufacturing base for Apple in western India, has announced an expansion of its operations in Tamil Nadu. This move aligns with the growing trend of Apple suppliers concentrating their activities in southern India.

Padget Electronics, a subsidiary of India-based Dixon Technologies, has signed an MoU with HP to manufacture notebooks, PCs, and all-in-one PCs as part of India's initiative to encourage global PC vendors to produce electronics locally.

A marked recovery in the gaming console supply chain is a sign that major brands are gearing up for the release of new devices, as evidenced by Sony's recent announcement of the PS5 Pro, an upgrade to its PS5 lineup.

Samsung is reportedly planning significant global job cuts, with its Indian operations expected to be among the first affected. The company is grappling with challenges in its semiconductor and mobile sectors, prompting these workforce reductions.

Delta Electronics has inaugurated its new headquarters and research and development center in Bengaluru, India. The state-of-the-art 61,000-square-meter facility will accommodate up to 3,000 employees and focus on developing smart, energy-saving power management solutions.

In July 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Taiwan to strengthen bilateral ties between the two regions, aiming to attract Taiwanese semiconductor companies to set up operations in Texas. As part of this effort, Abbott signed an economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and established the State of Texas Taiwan Office (STTO).

Workers at Samsung's plant in southern India continued their strike for the second day, disrupting production as the company ramps up output for the upcoming festive season.

Although inflation and geopolitical uncertainties still linger in the PC market in Europe, the final months of 2024 will see these impacts fade away, leading to a rebound in 2025, says the president of Acer's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Asia) operations Emmanuel Fromont.

According to Reuters, hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have initiated an indefinite strike to demand higher wages after failing to negotiate a salary rise, causing disruptions to production.

To address evolving market and customer demands, Joinsoon Electronics Manufacturing Co Ltd is expediting its capacity transfer. The phase-two expansion at its Thailand facility has been completed and is set to begin production in the third quarter of 2024.

Ahead of SEMICON India, the Indian government approves a chipmaking facility proposed by Kaynes Semicon, which commits to setting up multiple chipmaking projects in more Indian states.

The Canada-Taiwan Semiconductor Co-Innovation Forum, held on September 6 in Hsinchu during the week of SEMICON Taiwan 2024, attracted Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain companies eager to advance their products toward mass production within the next two to three years.

As Apple prepares for its September 9 event, the industry is closely examining major suppliers' August results for insights into potential iPhone performance.

The president of Acer's Pan-Asia Pacific operations, Andrew Hou, pointed out that irresistible momentum in India and Indonesia, coupled with a rebound in business PC sales, has offset the sluggish consumer PC market. Notably, India has achieved Acer’s best sales performance to date.

Taiwan's semiconductor industry, a linchpin of the global tech supply chain, is grappling with an existential challenge: how to maintain growth while dramatically reducing its environmental footprint. At Semicon Taiwan 2024, industry leaders laid out ambitious plans to tackle climate change, presenting a vision of a greener future for chip manufacturing.

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has disclosed that its revenue decreased sequentially by 4.2% in August. However, the company remains optimistic that its revenue will increase both sequentially and year-on-year in the third quarter.

Qualcomm recently announced the expansion of the Snapdragon X series at the International Radio Exhibition Berlin (IFA Berlin 2024). Company CEO Cristiano Amon expressed confidence that the company is heading in the right direction as its PC platform is being compared with Intel.

Acer has announced a range of new products on the eve of IFA 2024, with its Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept taking the spotlight. This innovative device features a built-in gaming controller that allows users to seamlessly switch between laptop and gaming console user modes. Acer will continue to identify micro-trends in the broader market, according to chairman and CEO Jason Chen.

Global notebook (NB) panel shipments are expected to reach their highest point in the third quarter of 2024, propelled by the back-to-school season and increased orders from major brands. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, the industry has experienced growth in the first half of the year, particularly in entry-level products.

The global tech industry is in the midst of a horror show, says Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen. Although the specifics vary by company, the same three reasons lie behind the calamities: elections—especially the US presidential election, geopolitics, and an AI reality check.

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman's plans for a massive buildout of the machinery and systems needed for artificial intelligence are coming into clearer focus, beginning with an effort in US states slated to cost tens of billions of dollars, according to a person familiar with the matter.