The Philips 65OLED959 – 65″ OLED+959 Ambilight TV – goes on sale in mid-October

TP Vision has announced that the new Philips 65OLED+959 will be available from mid-October. The OLED+959 sets a new standard for reference quality TV images by combining a new 8th Gen version of the P5 AI Dual Engine processor with the latest META 2.0 OLED panel and META Multi Booster Algorithm. Improvements to the powerful 8th Gen P5 AI Dual Engine processor include Ambient Intelligence V3, a…

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iiyama G-Master GB2795HSU-B1 debuts with a 27″ FHD Fast VA display and a 280Hz refresh rate

iiyama G-Master GB2795HSU-B1 is a new gaming monitor from the iiyama Gold Phoenix lineup. It boasts a 27-inch Fast VA display with an FHD resolution, a 280Hz refresh rate, and a 0.2 ms MPRT. The model is AMD FreeSync Premium certified. The 8-bit screen delivers a typical brightness of 300 nits with HDR10 certification and a static contrast ratio of 4000:1. Several image quality and gaming…

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BYD speeds up solid-state battery rollout, targeting full adoption within 5 years

The electric vehicle (EV) sector is intensifying efforts to advance solid-state battery technology, with BYD’s chief scientist Yubo Lian announcing that commercialization could occur sooner than expected—possibly within five years. Electrek reports that while the initial rollout may focus on luxury models, ongoing developments are poised to extend the technology to mid-range and lower-priced EVs.

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Taiwan’s carbon fee policy faces dual challenges from local and EU regulations

Taiwan is set to introduce a carbon fee in 2025, targeting approximately 500 companies with rates between NT$300 (approx. US$9.30) and NT$500 per metric ton. However, the final fee structure and its alignment with international policies like the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) remain unresolved, sparking debate among industry leaders and government officials.

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LGD faces 3Q24 losses, but eyes turnaround in 4Q with OLED shipments for iPhone 16 series

LG Display (LGD) is expected to report losses in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sluggish IT OLED sales, rising raw material costs, and the depreciation of the Korean won against the US dollar. Despite these challenges, the company anticipates an improvement in its fourth-quarter performance as it enhances operational efficiency and begins shipping OLED panels for the iPhone 16 series.

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