Hisense U8Q specifications and features for Europe

The 2025 Hisense ULED lineup of 4K Mini LED TVs is headed by the Hisense U8Q series. It comprises five models: Hisense 100U8Q – specifications Hisense 85U8Q – specifications Hisense 75U8Q – specifications Hisense 65U8Q – specifications Hisense 55U8Q – specifications All models from the Hisense U8Q series boast 4K displays (a mixture of VA and IPS-ADS panels depending on the size) with Mini LED…

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Mastering power systems: Taiwan’s drone industry at a crossroad

Taiwan’s drone industry is undergoing a critical transformation, with Geosat Aerospace & Technology at the forefront. Yung-Lan Yeh, a manager at Geosat, recently highlighted two pivotal challenges in drone development during an interview with DIGITIMES: structural supply chain issues and the fundamental importance of power systems. Yeh emphasized that drones must be developed from an aerospace perspective and warned that without mastering power systems, Taiwan risks falling behind, as even minor imbalances in components like propeller blades could lead to catastrophic failures.

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No more GPUs needed? Ghibli indirectly proves three major AI trends

Recently, a global trend has emerged where users are generating images in the style of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) using ChatGPT. However, this sudden surge in demand has left OpenAI overwhelmed. Users have noticed that as more people activate this feature, the processing speed not only slows down but also requires traffic management, raising an intriguing question: will cloud-based AI require additional computing power due to streamlined AI models? Based on ChatGPT’s recent performance, the answer is clearly no.

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Xiaomi’s decade-long comeback: Dramatic role reversal with Samsung and Gree

In a remarkable power shift over the past decade, Xiaomi has transformed from an industry underdog to a dominant force. While CEO Lei Jun once waited hours to secure Samsung display panels, Samsung’s chairman now visits Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) factory. Similarly, Xiaomi has surpassed Chinese home appliance giant Gree in revenue and market value, with its ecosystem strategy proving superior to Gree’s single-product focus in today’s digital economy.

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China’s expanding chip capacity throttles Taiwan’s mature node market

Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers continue to confront challenging market conditions for mature process technologies, with reports that TSMC may slow expansion plans at its Kumamoto facility. Industry sources indicate that ASE Technology and Intel have also delayed capacity growth in Malaysia, despite maintaining public optimism about future demand.

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Acer Medical’s new GM aims to expand AI healthcare sector

Acer Medical announced on April 1, 2025, that Dr. Kai-Cheng Hsu has been appointed as the new general manager and chief medical officer, while Dr. Allen Lien will concentrate on his role as the chairman and CEO of Acer Medical. This leadership change unites the expertise of two prominent medical professionals with Acer’s cutting-edge technology, as the company continues to expand its footprint in the AI healthcare sector.

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Samsung looks to salvage chip fortunes as chairman Lee Jae-yong courts China’s AI and EV powerhouses

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently made a high-profile visit to China, meeting with leading Chinese automaker executives and President Xi Jinping. South Korean analysts suggest the trip was more than diplomatic optics—it reflects Samsung’s bid to capitalize on China’s surging artificial intelligence (AI) demand and revive its faltering semiconductor division.

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