EU launches AI continent action plan to compete with US, China

The European Commission has launched the “AI Continent Action Plan” to compete with the US and China in AI. This initiative aims to enhance AI data and computing infrastructure while easing business regulations and transforming Europe’s talent and industries into AI innovation leaders. Key elements of the plan were presented by EC President Ursula von der Leyen at the Paris AI Action Summit in February 2025.

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Amazon launches Nova Sonic to advance voice AI

Amazon has unveiled Nova Sonic, a new voice-specific model that integrates speech understanding and generation, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of voice AI. Designed to power automated customer service and AI agents, Nova Sonic aims to elevate the realism and responsiveness of voice interactions across industries such as travel, education, healthcare, and entertainment.

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Asus ROG Strix XG32UCG is fully unveiled with a dual model 4K Fast IPS display

Asus ROG Strix XG32UCG was introduced in December 2024 but the full monitor specifications have not been unveiled until today. Designed for professional gamers, it features a 31.5-inch 4K Fast IPS panel with a 160Hz refresh rate. A framerate boost feature enables gamers to switch between 4K @ 160Hz or FHD @ 320Hz visuals via a hotkey, allowing for truly immersive FPS and AAA+ gameplay. VESA…

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Luxshare considers SEA as top choice for expansion, prioritizing low-tariff regions

China is facing a 125% tariff imposed by the US due to an inability to reach consensus, placing significant pressure on related supply chain businesses. Luxshare, which assists Apple with iPhone assembly and AirPods production, recently stated during a conference call that tariffs have had minimal impact on its profits and revenues since the volume of finished products exported to the US is quite low.

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RF-SOI inventory hits inflection point as Soitec unveils next-wave tech trends

Two years ago, the semiconductor sector faced difficulties as RF-SOI inventory levels reached their highest during a downturn in the smartphone market. Nevertheless, France’s Soitec, a supplier of semiconductor materials, projects a significant turnaround. The company anticipates that RF-SOI inventory will return to essential levels. This expected recovery in the market is being attributed to advancements in technology and the investigation of new applications, which are likely to drive forthcoming growth.

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