Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM debuts with a 26.5″ 4K 240Hz OLED display

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM has been just unveiled as the “world’s first” 26.5-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. The display offers a high 160 ppi for sharp imagery and text. With OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0, it also provides 20% less flicker. The screen reaches 1000 nits of peak brightness and is HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, and Dolby Vision…

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China’s Hua Hong lands Intel veteran as President

Hua Hong Semiconductor (Hua Hong) has announced the appointment of former Intel vice president Peng Bai as its new president, effective January 1, 2025. The appointment follows a broader leadership reorganization at Hua Hong Group, where Jian Qin has assumed the position of chairman. Junjun Tang, the former president, will transition to the roles of chairman and executive director.

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Taiwan’s widening economic divide: Semiconductor boom overshadows struggling traditional industries

Taiwan’s traditional industries, such as petrochemicals, are struggling while the high-tech semiconductor sector continues to thrive. This stark disparity highlights the widening gap between two critical economic pillars. Semiconductor leaders like TSMC significantly outperform traditional companies like Formosa Plastics in both market capitalization and global influence.

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