Philips MLED950 specifications and features

The Philips MLED950 is the brand’s premium QD-Mini LED series for 2025 under Philips The Xtra lineup. It comprises two models scheduled for a September release. Below we have compiled the available MLED950 specifications and will add more/refine details with time. Most probably, there will be an MLED960 twin, if Philips follows its tradition in its naming nomenclature. Philips 75MLED950/12…

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Taiwan stock market plummets: Trump’s tariffs shake TSMC and investor confidence

On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariff policy, sparking a global stock market rout. Taiwan’s stock market, reopening after the Qingming holiday, could not escape the ripple effects, experiencing its steepest one-day decline in recent years. The Taiwan Stock Exchange fell by 2,086.2 points, equating to a 9.8% drop, as investor confidence was shaken by heightened trade tensions.

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DuPont becomes next target in China’s expanding antitrust investigations against US firms

As the trade friction and technology war between China and the US continue to intensify, on April 5, 2025, China announced an antitrust investigation into American chemical giant DuPont. Not only is it rare for China to target foreign players in the chemical sector, but this action is also seen as Beijing’s response to the recent increase in tariffs and export controls imposed by the US.

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Taiwan’s car market faces stiff headwinds as brands launch aggressive promotions

Taiwan’s domestic car market entered 2025 with cautious optimism, but early indicators reveal a challenging landscape. Despite aggressive promotional efforts and a flurry of new model launches, many automakers are struggling to meet their sales targets for the crucial first quarter. Industry experts are now predicting a stagnant or even declining market compared to 2024, citing persistent economic uncertainties and a lack of significant consumer demand.

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Lip-Bu Tan gets real about Intel’s foundry roadmap—and what it takes to win customers

For nearly 50 years, Intel remained committed to its integrated device manufacturing (IDM) model. From its founding CEO Robert Noyce to Paul Otellini, the company prioritized in-house chip design and production while building the globally recognized “Intel Inside” brand. That strategy held until 2013, when then-CEO Brian Krzanich began cautiously exploring the contract chipmaking business.

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