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Nov
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Nov
AOC AGON Pro AG276FK is launched with a 520Hz Fast IPS display
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Nov
TSMC Arizona secures $6.6 billion CHIPS incentives funding to bolster U.S. leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing
The U.S. Government has announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce will award up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to TSMC Arizona Corporation (TSMC Arizona), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). This funding is part of the CHIPS Incentives Program and aims to support TSMC Arizona’s $65 billion investment in three cutting-edge semiconductor fabs in Phoenix, Arizona. The funding disbursement will be tied to project milestones, marking a significant step in strengthening U.S. capabilities in advanced semiconductor technology.
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Nov
DIGITIMES Tech Forum 2025: Ongoing US-China tension draws attention to overseas transfer plans in the electronics industry
Global supply chains are accelerating their decoupling processes as geopolitical tensions persist, according to DIGITIMES vice president Eric Huang at the recent Tech Forum 2025. Taiwan’s technology sector looks to capitalize on AI opportunities while planning for sustainable growth.
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Nov
Compal eyes Nvidia AI server partnership for 2025
Compal expects modest PC market growth in 2025, supported by the Windows 10 end-of-life transition and increasing AI PC adoption. The company is also making strides in the AI server market, with Chairman Ray Chen expressing confidence in becoming a supplier for Nvidia-powered AI servers.
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Nov
China smartphone AP shipments, 3Q 2024
The smartphone market will be in a slow season in the first quarter of 2025, resulting in a 7.7% sequential shrinkage of AP shipments to Chinese smartphone brands in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Nov
DIGITIMES 2025 Tech Forum: Decoding the new ‘smiling curve’ – navigating server sector challenges
Harold Liu, Director of Wiwynn’s Pioneering Excellence Center, highlighted how AI servers are transforming the traditional server supply chain. Liu noted that GPU servers operate within closed ecosystems controlled by chip suppliers, resulting in nearly identical Nvidia NVL72 server racks across exhibitions. In comparison, ASIC servers pose unique challenges for ODMs, demanding greater R&D investments.
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Nov
Technological evolution in history
When consumer behavior changes, it can signify a critical moment for an industry’s survival. However, some things remain indispensable.
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Nov
Trump’s win casts shadow on Japanese and Chinese automakers’ Mexico plan
After Donald Trump won the presidential election, the US may impose tariffs on vehicles imported from Japan or Mexico. Trump’s campaign also supported Chinese automakers building factories in the US, potentially leading to the construction of BYD’s plant in the country.
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Nov
Global SiC substrate prices plummet as China expands production
Silicon carbide (SiC) substrate prices are witnessing unprecedented declines in 2024, marking a dramatic shift in the power semiconductor materials sector. Following a period of sustained high demand and tight supply, the market now grapples with oversupply as Chinese manufacturers significantly expand production capacity. Industry leaders Tianyu and San’an have ramped up output this year, triggering a price war that has pushed prices below production costs and disrupted the global supply chain.