Himax Technologies has made a strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, a thermal imaging sensor maker based in San Diego, according to the Taiwan-based IC design house.

Getac has released what it claims is the world’s first rugged notebook that supports AI, and expects 50% of its rugged product lines to be AI-enabled by 2025.

On May 28, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) held an event to announce the winners of this year’s Best Choice Award (BC Award) for Computex 2024. A total of 41 winners were announced for the Golden Award, Sustainable Tech Special Award, and Category Award. The winner of the highest honor: the Best Choice of the Year award will be announced during the opening of Computex 2024 on June 4.

The Chinese government will likely take action to retain the country’s leading position in the battery sector. State-owned media reported that China may offer CNY6 billion (US$844 million) to six major battery and EV makers to facilitate all-solid-state battery R&D.