MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M is a new dual-mode IPS Mini LED monitor

MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M is a new gaming monitor scheduled for a CES 2025 debut. It is built around a 27-inch IPS display with a Mini LED backlight featuring 1152 local dimming zones. with precise control over light and shadow for vibrant contrast and stunning detail. Its VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification is a testament to its HDR performance, exceptional peak brightness, and rich contrast, while…

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MSI MPG 242R X60N brings a 600Hz refresh rate on a 24.1″ TN display

MSI MPG 242R X60N is created for gamers who cannot compromise on fluidity and responsiveness. It has a 24.1-inch Rapid TN Film display panel with an FHD resolution and a staggering 600 Hz refresh rate. The GTG response time is 0.5 ms, according to the brand. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification is expected. The monitor also arrives with MSI’s various AI features – AI Vision, AI Crosshair, and…

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MSI MPG 272QRF X36 with NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar and a 360Hz display will debut at CES 2025

MSI MPG 272QRF X36 is another gaming monitor that will debut at CES 2025. Its most peculiar feature is that it arrives with the new NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar technology. The monitor has a 27-inch Rapid IPS display panel with a QHD resolution and a 0.5 ms response time. It also delivers a refresh rate of up to 360 Hz. The connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), and USB Type-A…

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MSI Modern MD272UPSW Smart Monitor with Google TV is set for a CES 2025 debut

MSI Modern MD272UPSW Smart Monitor will complement the brand’s line of monitors at CES 2025 next week. It features a 27-inch 4K IPS display and along with full Google TV functionality, you can enjoy the convenience of Google Assistant for effortless voice control and built-in speakers with Dolby Audio, delivering rich surround sound for an immersive entertainment experience. The MSI Modern…

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Taiwan extends IC design subsidies amid US$914.07 million budget gap

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will launch the second phase of its subsidy program for domestic IC design houses in 2025, aimed at boosting their competitiveness against global industry leaders. This initiative continues despite a projected budget shortfall of NT$30 billion (US$914.07 million) for the year, as outlined in the recently amended Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures.

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TSMC talent poaching limits highlighted by Samsung exec departure

Following the widely reported departure of Lin Jing-cheng “Vic” (J. C. Lin) from Samsung Electronics in December 2024, industry analysts are now assessing the impact of his brief tenure. The former TSMC R&D Vice President’s move to Samsung as VP for Advanced Packaging in January 2023 had initially sparked intense speculation about a potential shift in the industry’s competitive landscape.

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China’s AI firms gain ground with open-source strategy

The development of AI models in China has progressed at an impressive pace, with a proactive embrace of open-source strategies in recent years. These efforts have not only garnered significant attention from the global AI community on platforms like Hugging Face but have also led to the adoption of Chinese-developed open-source models by prominent research teams, including those from Meta and Stanford University.

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AUO to unveil next-generation smart cockpit: Virtual Sky Canopy Micro LED

AUO and its subsidiary BHTC will showcase a smart cockpit at CES 2025, under the theme “Infinite Future, Unlimited Possibilities.” They will debut a groundbreaking seamless integration of Micro LED transparent displays, into a large Virtual Sky Canopy and the XR Interactive Window that features multiple functions including touch and sensing capabilities.

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