ASE COO flags potential setback to US$1 trillion semiconductor goal due to US tariffs and currency pressures
As the US enters a new phase of tariff enforcement—with the buffer period on reciprocal tariffs nearing expiration—concerns are growing that the global semiconductor industry’s path to US$1 trillion in annual revenue could be delayed. ASE Technology’s COO Tien Wu warned that geopolitical tensions, including tariffs and volatile Asian currencies, may push the target back by three to five years.
Almost simultaneously with LG Display’s announcement that it has begun the mass production of its 4th Gen PrimaryRGB WOLED display panel for gaming monitors, a post on Reddit teased a new product by SDC (super Display Co.) – a monitor dubbed Lightning 540-Meta with a 26.5-inch QHD WOLED display and a native refresh rate of 540Hz, which can be increased to 720Hz, when the resolution is decreased…
Earlier this year, LG Display introduced its fourth-generation OLED technology for TVs, and has now applied it to monitor panels as well. The latest 27-inch OLED gaming panel incorporates its proprietary Primary RGB Tandem structure, achieving a record-breaking peak brightness of 1500 nits (1.5% APL) – the highest among existing OLED monitors. This technology stacks red, green, and two…
The Asus PA32QCV was announced 1 year ago and was again “presented” in December 2024. However, it is only now that Asus can unveil the full specifications and features of this 6K ProArt monitor targeted at video editors, photographers, AI artists, and other professionals. The Asus PA32QCV features a 31.5-inch IPS display with a 6K resolution (6016 x 3384 px) and a 218 ppi. Compared to a 4K…
Lenovo Legion 27q-10 is yet another Fast IPS gaming monitor with a 27-inch diagonal size and a QHD resolution. This particular model uses an 8-bit screen with 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 coverage and a 300 nits typical brightness. It has a 0.5 ms MPRT and a 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor is AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveDisplay certified. It arrives with a fully ergonomic stand for up to 135…
Philips 27M2N3501PA is a Fast IPS gaming monitor from the Evnia 3000 series. It has a 27-inch diagonal size and a QHD resolution. The screen delivers a typical brightness of 300 nits with HDR10 support. It also supports 8-bit+FRC for a 120% sRGB and a 105% NTSC color volume with 90% Adobe RGB and 95% DCI-P3 color space coverage. The Evnia 27M2N3501PA offers an overclockable 260 Hz refresh rate…