BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+ goes official with a new 280Hz Fast TN display

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X+ builds upon its predecessor – the BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X. It arrives with a slightly smaller display with a 24.1-inch diagonal size and the same FHD resolution. The refresh rate is increased to 280Hz. The new monitor uses a new Fast TN display panel that provides clearer and sharper outlines of moving images. This newly developed panel applies a faster electrical conductivity…

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AOC Q27G4ZDB debuts with a 240Hz QHD QD-OLED display and ergonomic arm

AOC Q27G4ZDB is a new QD-OLED gaming monitor that uses the same display panel used by its sibling from the AGON Pro series – the AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD2. This is a 26.5-inch QD-OLED unit with a QHD resolution and 10-bit color bit depth with Quantum Dot Color technology. It covers 100% of the sRGB, 98% of the Adobe RGB, and 99% of the DCI-P3 color space. The typical SDR brightness is 250 nits, the…

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AOC Q27G10SE goes official with a 320Hz QHD Fast IPS display

AOC Q27G10SE debuted this week in China offering a 27-inch Fast IPS display with a QHD resolution and a 320 Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync support. The 10-bit display panel covers 100% of the sRGB and 97% of the DCI-P3 color space. It delivers a typical brightness of 400 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. The GTG response time is 1 ms and the MPRT is…

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Trump-style ‘Made in USA’ could end tariff exemptions for China-made notebooks and smartphones

Donald Trump’s expected return to the White House on January 20, 2025, has intensified speculation over his trade policy plans. Liu, Director of the Regional Development Study Center at The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), emphasized that while tariffs have not yet been applied to foreign-made notebooks and smartphones, Trump’s actions remain unpredictable. Known for his strong support of tariffs, calling them “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Taiwanese supply chains must proceed with caution and develop contingency plans.

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Taiwan ready for 2nm chips in 2025, US must wait until 2028, says economic minister

Recent concerns have emerged about semiconductor technology transfer following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, particularly given his previous statements about Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance. Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs (MOEA), J.W. Kuo, has clarified that the US development of 2nm semiconductor technology depends on meeting specific market and resource requirements while emphasizing that Taiwan’s 2nm facilities in Kaohsiung are on track for production.

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Shuang Bang upbeat on AI electronics and eco-materials outlook

Shuang Bang Industrial, a specialized maker of synthetic resins and functional fabrics in Taiwan, is optimistic about its 2025 performance. As global inventory levels continue to normalize, the company is benefiting from the burgeoning AI electronics market, which has already extended order visibility into the first quarter of 2025. This segment is contributing approximately 15% of total revenue, according to general manager Rita Hsu.

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Japan plans to allocate JPY10 trillion to support seven-year initiative in semiconductors, AI

The Japanese government is preparing to provide over JPY10 trillion (approx. US$65 billion) in support for the semiconductor and AI industries by the fiscal year 2030 (April 2030 to March 2031). This plan includes an allocation of JPY6 trillion for subsidies aimed at R&D and production investments, while the remaining JPY4 trillion is expected to be financed through government-backed loans and other financial support.

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