Skyworth unveils its OmniView Matte Screen with Mini LED

Skyworth has presented its OmniView Matte Screen, the brand’s next-generation screen technology. It features multiple high-performance layers designed to deliver superior contrast, ultra-wide viewing angles, exceptional brightness, stunning picture quality, and enhanced eye comfort, pushing Mini LED displays to OLED-level performance. The Low Reflect Layer, which produces deeper blacks and higher…

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Philips 27M2N8800 debuts with a 240Hz 4K QD-OLED display

Philips 27M2N8800 was launched in China, offering a 26.5-inch QD-OLED display with a 4K resolution and up to a 240Hz refresh rate. The monitor belongs to the Evnia 8000 series and has a native 10-bit color bit depth with 97.6% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3 color space coverage. It has a typical SDR brightness of 250 nits and a peak HDR brightness at 3% APL of 1000 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 400 True…

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ASE COO urges inclusion of global AI strategy in tariff negotiations

ASE Holdings chief operating officer Tien Wu proposed incorporating the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape into reciprocal tariff negotiations. He stressed the importance of letting Taiwan fully utilize its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Wu suggested that if the US government offers appropriate policy incentives or reduces punitive tariffs, both Taiwan and the US can collaborate to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.

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Taiwan, SEA anchor US chip supply: Tariffs may do more harm than good

US President Donald Trump announced on April 14 a national security investigation into semiconductor imports. The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) followed with 14 points of inquiry, focusing on foreign subsidies, supply chain dependency, and domestic production bottlenecks. BIS aims to conclude the investigation after the public comment period closes on May 7.

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Primax powers ahead on AIoT tailwinds and PC rebound, but tariff turbulence persists

Primax Electronics Ltd. delivered strong first quarter 2025 results, driven by early PC order pull-ins and rising shipments of AIoT and professional acoustic products. Despite the upbeat quarter, the company warned of limited visibility in the second half due to unresolved tariff uncertainties. The growing contribution of new AIoT projects is helping strengthen its long-term growth outlook and improving margins.

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Apple’s 2Q earnings in focus: trade tensions, AI lag, and China headwinds cloud outlook

Apple is set to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings on May 1 (Pacific Time). Analysts anticipate the company will hit revenue targets, supported by stronger-than-expected iPhone sales and steady demand for MacBooks and iPads. However, rising geopolitical tensions and seasonal softness are casting a shadow over its near-term outlook.

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