ViewSonic VP2786A-4K is a professional 4K ColorPro monitor

ViewSonic VP2786A-4K is a new monitor from ViewSonic’s ColorPro series targeted at professionals. Featuring a 27-inch IPS display with a 4K resolution and a true 10-bit color depth, it offers 100% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage. The screen delivers 350 nits of typical brightness and a 1300:1 static contrast ratio. It supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. To ensure precise…

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Taiwan’s MPI, WinWay, and Chunghwa Precision join advanced chip test race

SEMICON Taiwan 2025 gathered a wide range of packaging and test equipment suppliers, all unveiling their latest technologies and solutions. Central to the event was the emerging “advanced test interface battle,” as companies sought to overcome bottlenecks in high-frequency and high-speed testing, thermal control, accuracy, reliability, and cost performance.

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SMIC initiates testing of domestically produced lithography machines to bypass US sanctions

In response to US export controls and to reduce reliance on ASML, China has begun testing its first domestically manufactured deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine. According to media reports, SMIC is currently testing immersion-type DUV equipment developed by a Shanghai-based startup, which can support chip production down to 7nm technology nodes.

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Song Chuan Precision shifts focus to new energy and AI to drive growth

With increasing demand in artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and new energy sectors, relay manufacturer Song Chuan is transforming its business model to capitalize on these emerging markets. The company reported a significant revenue surge in its new energy products, highlighting a strategic pivot from traditional relay manufacturing toward becoming a comprehensive new energy solutions provider.

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South Korea promotes SiC power semiconductor technology autonomy, eyeing EV-driven growth

The South Korean government recently announced several industrial growth plans, including support programs for the localization of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The SiC power semiconductor market relies heavily on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Although current growth has slowed, medium- to long-term expansion is expected to accelerate. Therefore, whether South Korea can leverage more advanced technologies to compete with Chinese manufacturers on price will be a critical factor.

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AUO GPS 2025 focuses on tech innovation, supply chain transformation, sustainability

Taiwanese optoelectronics specialist AUO held its Global Partner Summit (GPS) 2025 under the theme “Together, Unlimited Possibilities” on September 12. The event brought together 116 companies and more than 300 supply chain partners from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Through sharing strategies and achievements in technology and value innovation, AUO and its partners explored ways to create value and advance sustainable development.

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Commentary: Handcuffing workers shocks South Korea; MAGA strategy risks backfiring

On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would reduce the “reciprocal tariff” rate imposed on South Korea from 25% to 15%. In return, South Korea pledged to invest US$350 billion in the US, with 90% of the investment profits returning to America. However, by mid-September, hundreds of South Korean workers were handcuffed and detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to visa violations. Could this incident severely damage Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) agenda?

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ChatGPT users favor casual chats over work tasks as AI adoption hits 700 million

OpenAI has released its most extensive report on ChatGPT user behavior as the AI chatbot nears its third anniversary, revealing that the majority of conversations are unrelated to work. The company’s 63-page study details data collected since ChatGPT’s launch in late 2022, offering new insights that challenge assumptions about the tool’s economic impact and primary use cases.

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