Samsung HW-Q990D
Samsung’s most potent Dolby Atmos soundbar system
31
Oct
25
Oct
BenQ EX271U specifications finally revealed in full
The BenQ EX271U appeared on BenQ’s website in early September but the correct full specifications of the model were released only recently. The monitor will commence its market launch from China, Australia, and other countries in the region. The EX271U belongs to the BenQ MOBIUZ gaming series which also does not compromise in picture quality. The model features a 27-inch IPS display with a 4K…
25
Oct
AOC Q27G4XM is here with a 180Hz QHD Fast IPS display and a Mini LED backlight with Quantum Dot Color
AOC Q27G4XM was launched in China. The most interesting feature of this gaming monitor is that it is fitted with a Mini LED backlight with 1152 local dimming zones and 4608 mini LEDs. It employs a 4-level light control mode and as a result, the display can deliver up to 1200 nits of peak HDR brightness. The typical SDR brightness is 450 nits and the model is VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified. The…
25
Oct
AOC AGON Pro AG276QKD with a 26.5″ QHD OLED display and a 480Hz refresh rate goes official
AOC AGON Pro AG276QKD is the fourth gaming monitor we’re aware of that sports a 26.5-inch QHD OLED display with a 480Hz refresh rate. The other three are the Sony INZONE M10S, the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, and the Acer Predator X27U F3. This is a 3rd Gen WOLED panel by LG Display with an anti-glare coating, which delivers 30% more brightness than the 2nd generation. More specifically, it…
25
Oct
NAND flash market faces cyclical downturn amid production adjustments
The NAND flash market is currently experiencing a cyclical downturn due to persistent oversupply conditions. Key factors contributing to this situation include weakening demand from the PC and mobile sectors, which traditionally represent major consumers of NAND flash, and increased production by manufacturers who had anticipated a strong market recovery that has yet to materialize.
25
Oct
Kioxia and Nanya join forces to develop next-gen DRAM
Japanese NAND flash leader Kioxia has partnered with Taiwan’s Nanya Technology to develop groundbreaking DRAM technology that reduces component size by two-thirds. This milestone represents Kioxia’s first venture into DRAM development since becoming independent from Toshiba in 2018, extending beyond its core NAND and SSD business.
25
Oct
Tongtai expands semiconductor presence with PCB, FOPLP solutions
Tongtai Machine & Tool is intensifying its expansion into the semiconductor sector, targeting automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronic semiconductors. The company forecasts a significant rise in semiconductor revenue. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, it expects Thai customers to ramp up orders for PCB drilling machines, fueling short-term growth. In line with the China+1 strategy, Tongtai is strengthening its presence across Thailand and Southeast Asia to diversify operations and seize new market opportunities.
25
Oct
Musk and Trump’s EV standoff sparks industry debate
Tesla just posted its strong third-quarter earnings, however, the talk of the town has been on CEO Elon Musk’s political tango with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two are at odds over electric vehicles (EVs), AI-driven automation, and climate change, raising concerns about potential conflicts if Trump wins and Musk becomes more politically involved.
25
Oct
Micron PCIe Gen5 SSDs earn spot on Nvidia GB200 NVL72 vendor list
Micron Technology has announced that its 9550 PCIe Gen5 E1.S data center SSDs have been qualified for Nvidia’s recommended vendor list (RVL) for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system and its derivatives.
25
Oct
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite boosts Samsung’s competitiveness while raising questions about Exynos future
Qualcomm’s newly unveiled mobile application processor (AP), the Snapdragon 8 Elite, demonstrates significant performance improvements over its predecessor and reportedly surpasses the A18 Pro chipset in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro. This advancement is expected to strengthen Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy series smartphones in the premium market while further challenging Samsung’s AP business.