Philips 27M2N3800A and Philips 27M2N5901A with dual-model 4K Fast IPS display go official

Philips 27M2N3800A and Philips 27M2N5901A are two new Evnia gaming monitors with Ambiglow. They use the same display that underpins the AOC U27G4R. This is a dual-mode 27-inch Fast IPS screen that supports 4K resolution at 160 Hz (its native resolution and refresh rate) and FHD resolution at 320 Hz. It also has a 1 ms GTG response time and 0.5 ms MPRT, a typical brightness of 400 nits, and a VESA…

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AOC U27G4R will debut in May with a dual-mode 4K Fast IPS display and a 160Hz refresh rate

AOC U27G4R is the latest addition to a slew of 4K gaming monitors for Europe. It will go on sale in May competitively priced at EUR 349. It is almost identical to the AOC U27G4 which was unveiled a couple of months ago, but has a different stand base and expands the connectivity options with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub comprising four Type-A ports and a Type-B upstream port. The rest includes two HDMI…

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AOC 25G4SXU and AOC 25G4SRE go official with 310Hz Fast IPS displays

AOC has unveiled a pair of gaming monitors, each featuring a 24.5-inch Fast IPS display with an FHD resolution, a 310Hz refresh rate (overclock), and a 03. ms MPRT. These are the AOC 25G4SXU and the AOC 25G4SRE that build upon their AOC 25G4S sibling, which was unveiled in China in October 2024. Most probably, these monitors use the CSOT SG2451B04-2 display panel. The 8-bit display has a 117%…

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Foxconn Industrial Internet reports record profits in 1Q25, with server revenue growing over 60% year-over-year

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), a subsidiary of Foxconn, is poised for significant revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improving shipments of next-generation AI servers and stable market demand. This promising performance is expected to positively impact Foxconn’s overall financial results.

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Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs dismisses merger rumors between GlobalFoundries and UMC

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has wielded tariffs as a tool to disrupt global trade. On April 9, Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, J.W. Kuo, addressed these major shifts in international trade during a legislative session in Taiwan’s Economic Committee. However, lawmakers focused on rumors of a potential merger between GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), prompting Kuo to clarify that while he would not comment on market rumors, he firmly believes such a merger is not feasible.

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Taiwan’s tech giants shine as Trump’s tariff tempest rages on—But for how long?

As US President Donald Trump enforces reciprocal tariffs internationally, global financial markets experience turmoil, particularly affecting electronics hardware manufacturers. Despite this challenging environment, the March 2025 revenue reports of major Taiwan electronics companies, such as Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Wiwynn, and Mitac, have all exceeded expectations, with many achieving record-breaking results. Inventec also performed better than anticipated.

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ITRI urges Taiwan industries to pursue ‘blue ocean’ markets with tech innovation amidst tariff headwinds

While the aggressive US tariff policy is heaping heavy pressure on Taiwan’s industrial operations and strategic planning, Edwin Liu, president of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), emphasized that Taiwan must turn this crisis into an opportunity for transformation. He urged Taiwanese industries to avoid destructive price wars in saturated markets and instead target niche or “blue ocean” opportunities, leveraging the island’s technological strengths to stay ahead.

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