China builds a multi-track lithography push
Shenzhen-based Wonder Sight has launched its first domestically developed high-precision stepper lithography machine, a milestone in China’s semiconductor equipment sector.
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GitHub Copilot surpasses 20 million users globally with strong adoption in Taiwan
Microsoft Corp.’s GitHub platform, widely used by developers worldwide, has seen its AI-powered coding assistant, GitHub Copilot, exceed 20 million users as of late July. Taiwan accounts for approximately 2.5 million of these users, marking significant regional growth. A Quanta representative reported a 33% increase in development efficiency since adopting Copilot two years ago.
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Taiwan curbs chip exports to South Africa in rare diplomatic clash
Taiwan has imposed new restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, citing national security concerns in a dispute that underscores how chips are increasingly being wielded as diplomatic leverage.
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Anthropic blocks law enforcement AI surveillance, sparks govt tension
US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has imposed strict limitations on the use of its Claude AI model by federal law enforcement agencies, barring its deployment for domestic surveillance despite existing contracts to provide services to the US government. This policy has sparked dissatisfaction among agencies that expected broader access under recent agreements.
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Dongfeng-Huawei talks point to new blueprint for China’s high-end EV market
Unveiled Dongfeng Motor chairman Yang Qing met with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and rotating chairman Eric Xu in Shenzhen on September 22, 2025, according to the automaker’s official WeChat post. The meeting focused on deepening strategic cooperation and advancing corporate governance innovation.
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Samsung pushes DRAM to record highs, SK Hynix scales up, CXMT struggles on DDR5
Samsung and SK Hynix are accelerating DRAM wafer production as demand rebounds and prices climb, while China’s CXMT falls behind in the DDR5 transition, limiting its ability to compete in the high-end server market.
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GlobalFoundries teams with Zensemi on 40nm tech for China’s auto chip market
GlobalFoundries (GF), the world’s fifth-largest foundry, unveiled its latest strategy for the China market at a technology summit held in Shanghai on September 24, 2025. The company also announced its collaboration with local Chinese foundry Zensemi, focusing on mature 40nm process technology targeting CMOS products in the automotive electronics sector.
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Samsung eyes US launch for tri-fold smartphone, signaling strategy shift
Samsung Electronics is anticipated to unveil its tri-fold smartphone by the end of 2025, with reports suggesting it may be launched in the US market. South Korean media suggest the move could indicate a possible shift in the company’s global strategy.
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LG 27G640A is unveiled with a 300Hz QHD IPS display
LG 27G640A is a new 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor with a QHD resolution and a 300Hz refresh rate. It is NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium certified for stutter-free gaming. The display has a typical brightness of 400 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a 1300:1 static contrast ratio. It supports 8-bit+FRC color bit depth with 95% DCI-P3 color space coverage. The GTG…
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Titan Army P326MV MAX is launched in Japan with a dual-mode 4K QD-Mini LED display
Titan Army P326MV MAX is a new gaming monitor for Japan. It features a 31.5-inch Fast IPS display with a Mini LED backlight and Quantum Dot Color technology. With 2304 local dimming zones, the monitor delivers 450 nits of typical SDR brightness and a peak HDR brightness of 1000 nits, enough for VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Thanks to the Quantum Dot Color technology, the 8-bit+FRC color…