Commentary: Why China’s GPU start-ups command billion-dollar valuations despite losses

China’s GPU start-ups are back at the center of a capital-market frenzy. Following Moore Threads, five-year-old MetaX has listed on Shanghai’s STAR Market, with its shares surging more than sevenfold on debut. At its peak, the company’s market capitalization briefly hit CNY330 billion (US$46.9 billion)—a striking number for a business generating just CNY1.5–2 billion in annual revenue, and one that would raise eyebrows even by global semiconductor standards.

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The 610 Hz Asus ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace eSports monitor is now available

Asus has officially launched the Asus ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace, a groundbreaking esports monitor boasting an unprecedented 610Hz refresh rate, setting a new benchmark for competitive gaming displays. The ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace is a 24.1-inch Full HD monitor built around Asus’s new Super TN panel technology, designed specifically for professional esports players who demand the fastest possible…

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Hisense’s RGB MiniLED technology will be at forefront of its human-centric display evolution

Hisense arrives at CES 2026 under the global theme “Innovating A Brighter Life,” framing its presence around a vision that places people at the center of display development rather than raw technical specs. The company positions this approach as a shift from purely performance-driven advances to screens that are more natural to view, more sustainable to use, and more emotionally engaging in the…

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Huawei returns to Taiwan tablet market, targets Apple with eye-care tech

Huawei has returned to Taiwan’s tablet market with a clear point of differentiation: eye protection. Unveiled on December 17, 2025, the MatePad 11.5 (2025) targets growing tablet demand by shifting away from raw performance and price competition, instead positioning Huawei’s self-developed PaperMatte eye-care display as the device’s core selling point.

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