Samsung debuts world’s first 115-inch micro RGB TV, aiming at OLED and mini LED rivals

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world’s first 115-inch micro RGB television, marking a bold step to reinforce its presence in the premium TV segment. Unlike self-emissive microLED displays, this model uses micron-scale RGB backlighting combined with AI image processing to deliver more accurate colors, higher brightness, and enhanced picture quality, giving Samsung an edge in the large-size premium TV market.

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Empyrean Technology’s revenue climbs, but profit plunges 92% in EDA spending squeeze

Empyrean Technology Co., one of China’s leading EDA software developers, posted first-half 2025 revenue of CNY502 million (approx. US$70 million), up 13% from a year earlier. However, net profit attributable to shareholders plunged 91.9% to CNY3.07 million, while adjusted net profit excluding non-recurring items registered a loss of CNY18.62 million. Earnings per share stood at CNY0.0057. The company said it would not pay dividends, issue bonus shares, or convert reserves into equity.

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AMD CEO calls export controls noise, reveals counter-strategy

Recently, there has been widespread discussion about US President Donald Trump imposing “export taxes” on American AI chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD for products exported to China. Wired magazine published an in-depth interview with AMD chair and CEO Lisa Su. However, the interview took place in late June, so questions regarding the AI chip “export tax” were not addressed. Nonetheless, Su pointed out that even if the US stops exporting AI chips, AI technology development will continue globally, and described export controls as merely noise.

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Hua Hong Semiconductor to acquire HLMC to expand 12-inch chipmaking capacity

Hua Hong Semiconductor announced on August 17 that it will acquire a controlling stake in Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation (HLMC), a unit of Shanghai Huahong (Group), via a mix of share issuance and cash. The planned deal, alongside a fundraising package, aims to streamline overlapping businesses and boost wafer capacity as competition heats up in the contract chipmaking sector.

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