Mars Semiconductor eyes 2025 recovery, with focus on x86 project

Faced with challenging market conditions, system-on-chip (SoC) and private Wi-Fi (pWi-Fi) specialist Mars Semiconductor is streamlining operational expenses to maintain profitability, according to the company’s latest earnings call. Prior to 2023, Mars has consistently generated more than NT$300 million (US$9.2 million) in annual revenue since its founding, yet the past two years have marked a historical low point for the company.

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Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up

Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese car brands such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are exploring everything from building new factories to mergers in an effort to secure future growth.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2025 to unveil Galaxy S25 series, Ring 2, and AR smart glasses

Samsung Electronics is preparing to unveil its latest products at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for January 2025. This event is set to feature the launch of the flagship Galaxy S25 smartphone series, along with the introduction of new devices like the Galaxy Ring 2 and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, which will be integral to the expanding Galaxy AI ecosystem.

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