明年量产,三星第8.6代OLED“第一轮投资”已完成
根据业内消息，三星显示器正在进行第8.6代IT OLED生产线的优化工作，该公司已经完成了为全面量产做准备的初期投资，其目标是在2026年开始全面量产。
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MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M debuts with a 4K Dual Mode Mini LED display
The MAG 274UPDF E16M moniker is quite a mouthful to pronounce, but it stands for an impressive gaming monitor. Firstly, it is built around a 27-inch Rapid IPS display with a 4K resolution. Backed by a Mini LED backlight with 1152 local dimming zones, the screen should deliver superior contrast and brightness. MSI promises 400 nits of typical brightness and 1000 nits of peak HDR brightness, hence…
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As Qualcomm stalls in China, MediaTek powers up
Recently, the two major Android SoC brands, MediaTek and Qualcomm, have shared their market outlooks. Both companies maintain a positive view of their non-smartphone business performance and future growth potential. Regarding financial forecasts for the next quarter, MediaTek expresses more optimism than Qualcomm, anticipating possible growth quarter over quarter.
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Tesla deepens China supply chain ties as 95% of Model Y parts are sourced locally
Tesla announced on May 6 that more than 95% of the parts used in every Model 3 and revamped Model Y produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory are sourced domestically, underscoring the high level of localization in its China supply chain.
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COMPUTEX 2025 kicks off with AI NEXT Forum, showcasing transformation innovations
The much-anticipated COMPUTEX 2025 kicked off on May 6, with the AI NEXT Forum, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in technology. Paul Peng, chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), highlighted that this year’s theme, “AI NEXT,” places artificial intelligence at the forefront, with more than 60% of exhibitor booths dedicated to AI-driven innovations.
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Strong NT dollar spurs capital inflows, but ‘they’re just migratory birds,’ says Pegatron chair
As the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) experiences a sharp appreciation, concerns are mounting across Taiwan’s export-driven industries. With tariffs already biting, industry insiders now warn of a second blow: the potential erosion of profits due to foreign exchange pressures. Adding to the anxiety is a surge of speculative capital inflows, raising fears of “vulture” investors manipulating currency trends.
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Russia’s Baikal Electronics ships 85,000 CPUs under sanctions, eyes China ties for next-gen chips
Founded in 2012, Russian CPU developer Baikal Electronics has shipped 85,000 processors as of the end of 2024, defying international sanctions and growing technological isolation sparked by the Russia–Ukraine war. The majority of shipments were low-power Baikal-T chips, designed for embedded systems and telecom infrastructure, underscoring the company’s emphasis on domestic, utilitarian computing needs.
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Apple confronts a multifaceted crisis as Tim Cook strives for solutions
Amid the escalating tariff war, Apple has been cast as its most prominent casualty. Yet, a closer examination of the company’s recent financial disclosures reveals a performance that belies such dire characterizations. Apple CEO Tim Cook has actively engaged with various critical issues, drawing public attention and providing clear strategies and explanations. However, investor confidence in Apple’s long-term trajectory remains tepid, largely due to the murky outlook surrounding US tariff policies.
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Xiaomi reportedly separates Xring chip division in move to preempt US action
Xiaomi is reportedly planning to debut its first in-house smartphone System on Chip (SoC) by late May, with sources indicating the company will restructure its chip division to reduce exposure to potential US government scrutiny.
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Advantech set to return to Computex under new AI vision
As AI applications continue to proliferate, industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer Advantech will return to Computex in 2025 after a 12-year absence. CEO KC Liu emphasized that the company will invest in promoting AI within the industry through seminars, forums, and even live streaming, as well as work with various partners to build an industry ecosystem.