BenQ EW3290U breaks covers with a 31.5″ 4K IPS display, AI features, and a 2.1 CH audio system

BenQ EW3290U is not official yet but it appeared on several certification websites and on BenQ China’s support website, so most of the data about this model is known. Most of the features are shared with its smaller sibling that was launched to the market in China today – the BenQ EW2790U. These features include AI Picture Optimization technology with AI Contrast and a dedicated chip, BenQ’s…

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BenQ EW2790U is launched with a 27″ 4K IPS display and AI features

BenQ EW2790U was launched in China priced at CNY 3699 and it is expected to be available globally soon. The monitor is built around a 27-inch IPS display with a 4K resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display covers 99% of the sRGB and 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. It delivers a GTG response time of 4 ms and a typical brightness of 400 nits. The model is HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 400…

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Baidu’s car dream crashes as Ji Yue Auto spirals, exposing the pitfalls of automaking

Ji Yue Auto’s sudden collapse has jolted the industry, marking a sharp and unceremonious shift in Baidu’s automotive ambitions. Once the tech giant’s symbol of its car-making aspirations, Ji Yue’s overnight downfall signals Baidu’s potential retreat from the automaking arena. The move highlights the mounting difficulties of sustaining vehicle production in a sector notorious for high risk and heavy investment.

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Xiaomi’s CNY100 billion cash reserve is seen as lifeline for its automotive ambitions

Given the current competitive landscape among Chinese automakers, it is not surprising that new entrants face challenges in vehicle manufacturing. However, Ji Yue’s recent turmoil seems to have inadvertently provided an opportunity for its competitor, Xiaomi, especially since CEO Jun Lei had previously boasted about ensuring 18 months’ worth of salaries for employees, drawing renewed attention from the public.

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Tech giants prioritize cost-performance ratio for AI investment; Nvidia’s computing clusters gain traction

US cloud service providers (CSPs) are entering a new phase of AI investment, with continued growth in capital expenditures (capex), driving short-term demand for high-end AI chips. However, the lack of clear returns on these investments means tech giants are increasingly focusing on cost-performance ratios in their AI strategies.

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