Notebook shipment update, July 2024
The global top-5 brands saw expanded on-year shrinkage in their combined notebook shipments in July with the market in a temporary downturn.
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LG Electronics reportedly advances plans for Indian IPO
Rumors have circulated about LG Electronics considering an IPO for its Indian unit, with reports indicating that the company is actively consulting investment banks for the potential listing.
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Samsung maintains gaming monitor market edge with innovative glasses-free 2D/3D monitor
Samsung Electronics attended Gamescom 2024, held in Cologne, Germany. With an alleged largest-ever exhibition hall of about 800 square meters, Samsung unveiled its new gaming monitor, the Odyssey 3D.
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Samsung supplies automotive LPDDR4X to Qualcomm, challenges Micron’s market lead
Samsung Electronics has announced the successful qualification of its automotive LPDDR4X memory for use with Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Digital Chassis. This memory is intended for premium in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). With this strategic move, Samsung aims to capture market share from Micron, the current leader in the automotive DRAM market.
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How Kioxia going public may affect NAND leaders Samsung and SK Hynix
Kioxia, currently ranked third in the global NAND market, is reportedly set to go public in Japan in October 2024. The move aims to secure funds for R&D and production capacity expansion to catch up with industry leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
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Rapidus pursues US$690 million loan to achieve 2nm chip production by 2027
Rapidus, aiming to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in Japan by 2027, is seeking significant financial support for its trial production and eventual mass production.
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Inventec agrees to sell ZT Systems to AMD, to become AMD’s shareholder
Following AMD’s acquisition of ZT Systems and a plan to sell the latter’s manufacturing business, on August 27, Inventec, which holds 10% of ZT System’s shares, announced its agreement to join the sale of ZT Systems as a seller and become AMD’s shareholder.
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Apple’s 2H24 production ramp-up gradually resumes as touchscreen supply chain stabilizes
Affected by market destocking adjustments, Apple’s operations continue to show lackluster performance as the peak season for 2024 is delayed. Recently, the supply chain has reported that ramp-up production is expected to resume in August and continue until the fourth quarter. However, overall growth remains slow, with the second half of the year projected to have slightly better results than the first half.
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Intel’s board shakeup: Lip-Bu Tan’s sudden exit sparks speculation about the tech giant’s struggles
Lip-Bu Tan, the founder of Cadence Design Systems and a prominent figure in tech venture capital, resigned abruptly from Intel’s board of directors on August 19. This unexpected departure has sparked intense discussions within the tech industry. Some suggest that his exit might be tied to Intel’s ongoing cost-cutting measures, exacerbating the company’s already difficult circumstances.
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信通院：7月国内市场手机出货量2420.4万部，同比增长30.5%
8月28日消息，中国信通院发布2024年7月国内手机市场运行分析报告。2024年7月，国内市场手机出货量2420.4万部，同比增长30.5%，其中，5G手机2065.4万部，同比增37.2%，占同期手机出货量的85.3%。2024年1-7月，国内市场手机出货量1.71亿部，同比增长15.3%，其中，5G手机1.45亿部，同比增长23.6%，占同期手机出货量的84.8%。