South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao chart divergent AI-driven paths

South Korean leading tech conglomerates Naver and Kakao have placed artificial intelligence firmly at the core of their future strategies, as evidenced by recent shareholder meetings. However, despite this shared focus, the companies are pursuing markedly different approaches shaped by distinct leadership styles and internal priorities, reports ETNews and ZDNet Korea.

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US latest tariff policy favors those who buy American chips

The US government announced on April 2 a new tariff policy imposing a uniform 10% duty on all imported goods. Additionally, the policy introduces reciprocal tariffs ranging from 1% to 49% for specific trade partners. A key provision of the policy allows for tariff reductions if at least 20% of a product’s value originates from American-made components, a move that could significantly impact industries reliant on semiconductor imports.

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Hisense A7Q and Hisense A6Q specifications and features for Europe

The 2025 Hisense TV lineup is rounded off with the Hisense A7Q, Hisense A6Q, Hisense A5Q, and Hisense A4Q series of 4K LCD TVs. Hisense A7Q specifications and features The Hisense A7Q comprises a total of four models, each boasting a 60Hz 4K VA display panel with a Direct LED backlight and Quantum Dot Color technology. They have a typical brightness of 400 nits, a 3800:1 static contrast ratio…

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Hisense E7Q specifications and features for Europe

The Hisense E7Q are affordable 4K QLED TVs that span in sizes from 85″ to 43″ with a total of seven models: Hisense 85E7Q – specifications Hisense 75E7Q – specifications Hisense 65E7Q – specifications Hisense 58E7Q – specifications Hisense 55E7Q – specifications Hisense 50E7Q – specifications Hisense 43E7Q – specifications Even though the series name suggests a close relation to the E7Q Pro…

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Hisense E7Q Pro specifications and features for Europe

The Hisense E7Q Pro is very much positioned as the U7Q Pro but uses a Direct LED backlight with Quantum Dot Color technology instead of a Mini LED one. It comprises the following five models: Hisense 100E7Q Pro – specifications Hisense 85E7Q Pro – specifications Hisense 75E7Q Pro – specifications Hisense 65E7Q Pro – specifications Hisense 55E7Q Pro – specifications The Hisense E7Q Pro QLED TVs…

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Hisense E8Q specifications and features for Europe

The Hisense E8Q is probably the most basic Hisense series of Mini LED TVs with Quantum Dot Color technology for 2025. It is limited to three models only: Hisense 75E8Q – specifications Hisense 65E8Q – specifications Hisense 55E8Q – specifications Just like the U7Q series, the Hisense E8Q series uses a mixture of IPS-ADS and VA display panels with a 4K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. They…

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2025 Sony BRAVIA TVs go official – BRAVIA 8 II, BRAVIA 5, BRAVIA 2 II

Sony has just unveiled its 2025 BRAVIA TV lineup. It includes three series. The flagship Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV series succeeds the A95L one. The Sony BRAVIA 5 Mini LED TV series leverages the brand’s signature cinematic excellence powered by the cutting-edge XR Processor with an AI scene-recognition system. The Sony BRAVIA 2 II is the new entry-level offering. The models host a variety of…

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Hyundai expands SUV lineup with updated Tucson L and upcoming Mufasa in Taiwan

Nan Yang Industries, the official distributor of Hyundai Motors in Taiwan, has unveiled a refreshed version of its popular Tucson L SUV and announced plans to launch the all-new Mufasa model in late May or early June 2025. This strategic expansion of Hyundai’s SUV lineup underscores the company’s commitment to capturing a larger share of the competitive Taiwanese automotive market.

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