Philips 27M2N5500Y goes official with a 27″ QHD Fast VA display and a 300Hz refresh rate

The Philips 27M2N5500Y is very similar to the Philips 27M2N5500MY, however, instead of a Mini LED backlight, it has a standard W-LED one. It provides a peak brightness of 400 nits with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. The display specifications are not different than the MY model in all other aspects – a 27-inch VA display panel with a QHD resolution, 300Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms GTG response…

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Formosa Smart Energy, TCC spearhead green talent recruitment amid net-zero push

With the global push for net-zero carbon emissions, the green energy industry is rapidly expanding, creating a surge in demand for skilled professionals. In response, Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) and Formosa Smart Energy, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Group, have launched major recruitment initiatives to attract “green collar” talent and capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

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Trump tariffs prompt Taiwan contract electronics firms to move production swiftly

The Trump administration has implemented further tariffs on China twice in one month and threatened to impose additional tariffs on Mexico and Canada, leading to swift changes in the global supply chain. Taiwan-based contract electronics companies have demonstrated their remarkable manufacturing adaptability by rapidly relocating production lines from China, Mexico, and other countries back to Taiwan.

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Defying obsolescence: Radiant chairman’s strategic acquisitions secure company’s future

Radiant Opto-Electronics, a top player in backlight module manufacturing, is undergoing a strategic transformation under Chairman Justin Wang. In August 2023, it acquired Finnish optical firm Nanocomp Oy Ltd., followed by the full acquisition of Danish meta-optics company NIL Technology ApS (NILT) in September 2024. These consecutive acquisitions mark Radiant’s push into next-generation optical technologies.

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TSMC and MediaTek demo 1st integrated PMU and PA for wireless connectivity devices on N6RF+

MediaTek and TSMC have jointly demonstrated the first silicon-proven power management unit (PMU) and integrated power amplifier (iPA) on TSMC’s N6RF+ process. This achievement makes it possible to integrate these two essential components into a system-on-chip (SoC) on an advanced RF process for wireless connectivity products, enabling a significantly smaller form factor while enjoying performance competitive with stand-alone modules, according to the companies.

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