25
Dec
25
Dec
AOC Q25G4S is ready for market launch with a 24.5″ Fast IPS display and a 300Hz refresh rate
25
Dec
The 77″ LG SIGNATURE OLED T is launched as the world’s first transparent and true wireless 4K OLED TV
24
Dec
Global investment plans of Japanese IDMs
Geopolitical tensions prompt Japanese IDMs to gather capacities in Japan’s Kyushu and Tohoku regions and prioritize their OSAT capacity expansions in ASEAN countries.
24
Dec
LGES lands 3rd major North American ESS deal in 2024
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has secured a 7.5 GWh energy storage system (ESS) supply deal with US-based Excelsior Energy Capital, with production and delivery slated to begin in 2026. The agreement underscores LGES’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the ESS market while leveraging its energy storage solutions to manage short-term demand shifts in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
24
Dec
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced semiconductor technologies, China’s state-backed efforts could secure dominance in lower-tech yet vital segments within years.
24
Dec
Google to fight Japan’s claims that it hobbles rivals in search
Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anti-competitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search in default screen placement.
24
Dec
SK Hynix clinches major HBM deal with Broadcom
As Broadcom strengthens its position in AI chip development through partnerships with industry giants like Apple and Google, the company has now secured a significant high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply agreement with SK Hynix, according to South Korean media reports.
24
Dec
US scrutiny of China’s mature chip sector signals shifts in supply chains
The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China’s mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures. Market analysts suggest the US could impose sweeping bans on electronic products utilizing chips made in China, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the tech sector.
24
Dec
Samsung maintains 5% market share in mobile application processors for 3Q24; hope lies in Exynos 2500
While Samsung Electronics has integrated its own Exynos 2400 chip in some models of the Galaxy S24 series, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 series are still entirely equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. Currently, Samsung’s competitiveness in the application processor (AP) sector remains relatively weak, and whether the upcoming Exynos 2500 can reverse this trend is closely watched.