Taiwan’s backlight trio splits paths in pursuit of post-LCD growth

The LCD sector continues to face prolonged challenges, prompting transformation across nearly the entire supply chain. In backlight modules, Coretronic Corporation, Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp., and Darwin Precisions Corp. have each forged distinct strategies after years of investment and restructuring. While emerging businesses remain in their early stages, all three companies are betting on strong long-term growth.

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ViewSonic VP2488-4K is a 24″ 4K IPS MAC-ready monitor for professionals

ViewSonic VP2488-4K ColorPro monitor was quietly unveiled today. This is a 24-inch 4K IPS monitor designed for creative professionals. With 8-bit+FRC color bit depth, the display covers 98% of the DCI-P3 and 100% of the sRGB color space. Moreover, it has been certified as capable of reproducing Pantone Matching System colors. Perfectly tuned for the Mac ecosystem, the ViewSonic VP2488-4K has a…

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US tariffs hit Coretronic’s projector business; supply chain and government orders affected

Coretronic faced a suspension in shipments of its projectors to the US in April 2025 due to tariff impacts, though a gradual resumption began in May. The second quarter of 2025, typically a peak shipping period for their imaging products, was significantly disrupted by US tariffs. Consequently, government projects saw pauses or reductions, and supply chain uncertainties affected production locations, preventing the usual peak in shipments.

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China eyes 2027 BCI breakthrough as it races to build its own chips

China’s brain-computer interface (BCI) sector is accelerating, driven by strong state policy support and private-sector advances. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), National Health Commission, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) have jointly released an “Implementation Plan for Promoting Innovation and Development of the brain-computer interface (BCI) Industry.”

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