US targets Chinese lithium battery manufacturers with tariffs and bans as domestic production ramps up

At the beginning of 2025, the US Department of Defense blacklisted China’s lithium battery leader, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), followed by US President Donald Trump imposing a 20% tariff on Chinese products, including lithium batteries. Recently, the US further prevented the US Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries manufactured by Chinese companies.

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MWC 2025: NTN, M2M, and 6G drive telecoms toward integrated networks and growth

During the 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC), international telecommunications companies presented their forward-looking plans for 5G-Advanced and the upcoming 6G technologies. While artificial intelligence remained a key theme, non-terrestrial network (NTN) technologies, driven by satellite communications, emerged as a major highlight. Satellite connectivity is increasingly recognized as a critical component for enhancing the flexibility of global communication infrastructure and completing the telecom ecosystem.

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AOC AGON Pro AG246FK6 is here with a 600 Hz Fast TN display

AOC AGON Pro AG246FK6 has just been unveiled featuring a 24.1-inch Fast TN display with an FHD resolution and a 600 Hz refresh rate. This is the third monitor ever to use this display panel. The other two are the Acer Nitro XV240 F6> and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+. AOC AGON Pro AG246FK6 delivers a typical brightness of 350 nits and a peak one of 500 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. It…

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Sony develops next-gen display system with an independent drive RGB LED

Sony Electronics announced it has developed a new display system incorporating an independent drive RGB LED with a high-density LED backlight that can individually control three primary colors – R (red), G (green), and B (blue) [RGB], that is suitable for large screens. This panel allows each RGB color to emit light independently, resulting in high color purity and the ability to reproduce images…

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Gigabyte MO27U2 hits the market with a 27″ 4K QD-OLED display and a 240Hz refresh rate

Gigabyte MO27U2 debuted at CES 2025 and is now ready for market launch. Featuring a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, the MO27U2 delivers uncompromising 4K picture quality and ultra-crisp visuals with a remarkable 166 ppi. Powered by Samsung’s EL Gen 3 QD-OLED technology, this 5-layer tandem OLED panel delivers exceptional energy efficiency and extended lifespan, brighter colors, sharper details, and…

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China EV market to stay robust in 2025, with Europe at second and US last, says DIGITIMES

While the global EV market continued to grow in 2024, the growth rate had slowed down with sales only reaching around 17 million units, a year-on-year increase of 25.5%. Although China maintained an overwhelming lead in the global market, the performances of the European and American markets were below expectations due to policies and weak demand, according to DIGITIMES’ new global EV sales report.

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