Interoperability with the US? Overhaul awaits Taiwan’s defense industry

Observing the Chinese military’s rapid pace of modernization and the war in Ukraine, where drones and satellites have shown their tactical values, Taiwan is gradually waking up to the reality of modern warfare and has stepped up its modernization pace. For the first time since 2022, Taiwan’s defense ministry turned to domestic suppliers in the private sector to build commercial-grade military drones as well as anti-drone systems.

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Acer partners with India-based Indkal for India smartphone market entry

Bengaluru-based Indkal Technologies has entered into a brand licensing agreement with Taiwan-based Acer to produce and sell Acer smartphones in India. As per the agreement, Indkal will handle the design, manufacturing, and distribution of Acer-branded smartphones, with the launch expected in the coming months. This collaboration marks Acer’s entry into the highly competitive Indian smartphone market.

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AI PCs see positive market feedback, vendors may stock up for year-end sales

As the traditional year-end peak season approaches, opinions are divided concerning the actual demand for AI PCs. Optimists anticipate a wave of device upgrades in the second half of 2024, especially in the business market. Skeptics, however, argue that improvements in AI functionality and hardware are still needed, and current high prices may delay mass adoption for another year or two.

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