25 Oct
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BenQ EX271U specifications finally revealed in full

The BenQ EX271U appeared on BenQ’s website in early September but the correct full specifications of the model were released only recently. The monitor will commence its market launch from China, Australia, and other countries in the region. The EX271U belongs to the BenQ MOBIUZ gaming series which also does not compromise in picture quality. The model features a 27-inch IPS display with a 4K…

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25 Oct
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AOC AGON Pro AG276QKD with a 26.5″ QHD OLED display and a 480Hz refresh rate goes official

AOC AGON Pro AG276QKD is the fourth gaming monitor we’re aware of that sports a 26.5-inch QHD OLED display with a 480Hz refresh rate. The other three are the Sony INZONE M10S, the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, and the Acer Predator X27U F3. This is a 3rd Gen WOLED panel by LG Display with an anti-glare coating, which delivers 30% more brightness than the 2nd generation. More specifically, it…

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25 Oct
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SK Hynix dismisses HBM oversupply concerns, deepens TSMC partnership for HBM4 development

SK Hynix delivered a record-breaking performance in the third quarter of 2024 with both revenue and operating profit reaching all-time highs, driven largely by its dominance in high bandwidth memory (HBM). The company confidently dismissed market concerns about HBM’s oversupply, reaffirming the strength of its product lineup and projecting continuous profitability.

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25 Oct
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite boosts Samsung’s competitiveness while raising questions about Exynos future

Qualcomm’s newly unveiled mobile application processor (AP), the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrates significant performance improvements over its predecessor and reportedly surpasses the A18 Pro chipset in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro. This advancement is expected to strengthen Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy series smartphones in the premium market while further challenging Samsung’s AP business.

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25 Oct
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Musk and Trump’s EV standoff sparks industry debate

Tesla just posted its strong third-quarter earnings, however, the talk of the town has been on CEO Elon Musk’s political tango with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two are at odds over electric vehicles (EVs), AI-driven automation, and climate change, raising concerns about potential conflicts if Trump wins and Musk becomes more politically involved.

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25 Oct
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Tongtai expands semiconductor presence with PCB, FOPLP solutions

Tongtai Machine & Tool is intensifying its expansion into the semiconductor sector, targeting automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronic semiconductors. The company forecasts a significant rise in semiconductor revenue. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, it expects Thai customers to ramp up orders for PCB drilling machines, fueling short-term growth. In line with the China+1 strategy, Tongtai is strengthening its presence across Thailand and Southeast Asia to diversify operations and seize new market opportunities.

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25 Oct
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NAND flash market faces cyclical downturn amid production adjustments

The NAND flash market is currently experiencing a cyclical downturn due to persistent oversupply conditions. Key factors contributing to this situation include weakening demand from the PC and mobile sectors, which traditionally represent major consumers of NAND flash, and increased production by manufacturers who had anticipated a strong market recovery that has yet to materialize.

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