AOpen 27XV5K P is here with a 27″ 4K IPS display and a 144Hz refresh rate

AOpen has released a new gaming monitor from its Fire Legend XV5 series – the AOpen 27XV5K P. This model is built around a 27-inch 4K IPS display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, 90% Adobe RGB coverage, and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The model is AMD FreeSync Premium certified as well. It is fitted with a fully ergonomic stand for height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustment. The…

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Chinese IC startups face uncertain outlook

Macroeconomic factors and changing investment strategy have taken their bites on China’s semiconductor startups. As Financial Times reported, weakening market demand, especially in the consumer sector, has changed investment strategy, hitting Chinese startups in the process. In 2020, approximately 23,100 semiconductor companies were founded, while 1,397 chip companines closed. While 2021 saw the creation of 47,400 new semiconductor companies, the number of shutdown also rose to 3,420. Between January and August 2022, it is estimated that 3,400 Chinese semiconductor companies ran out of business.

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V2X presents both opportunities and challenges to traffic safety improvement

The idea that introducing smart technology like V2X can help with traffic safety has been proposed ever since the dawn of smart vehicles. The practical application of said technology, though, remains both an ongoing challenge as well as an opportunity to truly solve traffic safety issues, according to Kun-Feng Wu, associate professor at National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU).

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