Taiwan’s LCD panel industry, despite making significant technological advances amid intense Chinese competition, continues to face financial challenges. Innolux president James Yang, speaking at the 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, 2024, called for the government to extend industry subsidy programs beyond 2025.

The evolution of smart glasses has been marked by challenges and learning experiences that continue to shape the landscape of this innovative technology. From the initial hype surrounding Google Glass, which dwindled under privacy concerns and a lack of practical uses, to the ongoing developments by Microsoft with HoloLens and Magic Leap, the journey has highlighted crucial lessons in blending technology with consumer needs.

Japanese semiconductor testing equipment firm Advantest has announced its latest testing solutions for advanced applications such as high-end memory, 5G, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC). The company is also closely monitoring Rapidus’s progress in mass-producing 2nm chips.

12 月 16 日——根据国际数据公司 (IDC) 全球季度增强现实和虚拟现实头戴设备追踪器的最新数据，在经历了两个季度的下滑之后，全球 AR/VR 头戴设备的出货量终于恢复增长，2024 年第三季度 (3Q24) 的出货量增长了 12.8% 。不过，增长主要由一家供应商推动：Meta。