Apple’s C1 chip highlights progress in autonomy, threatens Qualcomm’s market share

Apple’s recent launch of the entry-level iPhone 16e marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward greater self-sufficiency in technology. A standout feature of this new model is the upgraded A18 processor, which supports advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, alongside the introduction of Apple’s first in-house modem chip, the C1. This development signifies a crucial step for Apple in reducing its reliance on Qualcomm’s chips.

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Ant Group ramps up recruitment for humanoid robot efforts

Ant Group is recruiting developers for AI-equipped humanoid robots as it prepares to enter the field. According to Chinese media outlets Jiemian News and South China Morning Post, Shanghai Ant (Mayi) Lingbo Technology, an Ant Group subsidiary, is hiring humanoid robot systems and application software engineers, hardware architecture engineers, motion control software engineers, and finished machine/hardware specialists, for job positions in Shanghai and Hangzhou.

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Taiwanese networking firms harness AI tailwind for growth

The surge of artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting Taiwanese networking companies to seize emerging opportunities. Accton is actively expanding into areas such as all-optical communications and AI accelerators, while Senao Networks has teamed up with Intel to enter the standard server market. Sercomm is also diligently exploring growth potential in sectors like the smart grid and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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EU approves funding for Infineon’s Dresden fab under European chip incentive

According to Infineon’s press release, the European Commission has approved funding for Infineon’s Smart Power Fab in Dresden under the European Chips Act, with expected approval from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in the coming months. The fab also benefits from the European Commission’s IPCEI ME/CT program, totaling about EUR1 billion (approx. US$1.05 billion) in funding. Construction began in March 2023, and the facility is set to open in 2026.

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2月电视面板价格续涨

2月21日消息,集邦科技(TrendForce)昨(20)日公布2月下旬面板报价,电视面板报价续强。 TrendForce研究副总范博毓表示,关税议题在2月并未造成太大冲击,加上大陆以旧换新政策持续带动需求增长,这波电视面板涨价潮,可望挹注面板双虎友达(2409)、群创在第1季传统淡季交出不太淡的佳绩。

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