12 Feb
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AOC U27G4 goes official with a dual-mode 4K Fast IPS display

AOC U27G4 is a dual-mode gaming monitor that supports both 4K resolution at 160Hz (its native resolution and refresh rate) and FHD resolution at 320 Hz. The 160Hz refresh rate is supported via the two HDMI 2.1 ports (FRL 48Gbps) and the DisplayPort 1.4 input. Some graphics cards might need DSC support to achieve UHD 160Hz with 10-bit color bit depth via the HDMI ports and for sure a graphics card…

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12 Feb
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Taiwan launches talent recruitment program to bridge gap in AI, quantum research

A recent study by Academia Sinica highlights the need for Taiwan to inject fresh momentum into fundamental research, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI). The study suggests that top international scholars should visit Taiwan regularly to conduct research and mentor postgraduate and postdoctoral students, enhancing Taiwan’s academic standing.

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12 Feb
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Zyxel to showcase military tech at IDEX 2025

Zyxel Communications will attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, 2025. The company plans to present its latest software-defined radio (SDR) products, UAV/USV data link radios, satellite communication modules, advanced radar systems, and new electronic warfare reconnaissance devices to global military clients.

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12 Feb
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Foxconn warns rising global tariffs could shrink markets, spurring production shifts

Foxconn resumed operations on February 12, 2025, with Chairman Young Liu addressing concerns over potential tariff changes under the Trump administration. He acknowledged the administration’s renewed emphasis on US-based manufacturing and confirmed Foxconn’s ongoing efforts, in collaboration with partners, to align with this directive.

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12 Feb
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AOC Q27G40XMN and AOC Q27G41XMN are two 180Hz Fast VA gaming monitors with Mini LED

AOC Q27G40XMN and AOC Q27G41XMN are two identical gaming monitors and a minor difference in the stand design comprises the only difference between them. Each features a 27-inch Fast VA display with a QHD resolution and a Mini LED backlight. The latter has 1152 local dimming zones with 4608 mini LEDs and a 4-level light control mode. Furthermore, the displays employ Quantum Dot Color technology…

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12 Feb
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Despite global disruptions, TSMC and Nvidia bolster Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain

In late 2024, Nvidia’s Blackwell AI GPUs encountered supply chain disruptions, including design setbacks, production bottlenecks at TSMC, and cooling system constraints, delaying shipments by one quarter. At the same time, tightened US semiconductor restrictions and the potential return of Trump-era tariffs have created further market uncertainty, prompting a more cautious outlook for Nvidia, TSMC, and the broader semiconductor industry.

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