GlobalFoundries invests in Playground Global Fund IV to advance semiconductor technology innovation

GlobalFoundries announced on May 19 that it is making a limited partner investment in Playground Global’s Fund IV through GlobalFoundries Accelerate, the company’s venture capital program focused on early-stage semiconductor and deep-technology innovation. The investment represents an expansion of GlobalFoundries’ strategy to engage with emerging technologies and promising startup ventures in the semiconductor ecosystem.

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Exclusive: Automakers turn to Taiwan for faster vehicle electronics development

A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the global automotive industry’s race toward electrification and software-defined vehicles. Executives in Taiwan’s automotive-electronics supply chain say major Western automakers are increasingly turning to Taiwan after being stunned by the speed at which Taiwanese companies can develop and integrate next-generation electronic systems.

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Gigabyte GO27Q24A debuts as a no‑nonsense QD‑OLED built for competitive play

The Gigabyte GO27Q24A arrives as a focused tool for players who care more about competitive clarity than decorative excess. It builds its identity around a Samsung‑powered QD‑OLED panel at QHD resolution, delivering the deep contrast and wide color volume expected from the technology while pushing motion performance to an extreme. The display covers 99% of the DCI‑P3 gamut, supports true 10‑bit…

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Inside the LEO boom: How Starlink and rivals are reshaping global PCB supply chains

The global satellite communications industry is accelerating the deployment of next-generation infrastructure, unlocking the commercial potential of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) networks, while speculation that SpaceX could bring forward its initial public offering is adding fresh momentum ahead of the anticipated debut of the Starship V3 launch system.

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South Korea turns defense contracts into quantum’s commercialization launchpad

South Korea’s leading defense contractor, LIG Defense & Aerospace, and the state-backed Agency for Defense Development are accelerating efforts to move quantum defense technologies from labs into operational deployment, as industry players argue that military and public-sector demand will be the key catalyst for commercialization before broader private-sector adoption takes hold.

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The LG 25G590B is the world’s first native 1000Hz gaming monitor

LG Electronics has fired a starting pistol in the display‑speed race with the debut of the LG 25G590B, an UltraGear monitor that doesn’t just edge past current esports standards – it obliterates them. Announced today in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the new 24.5‑inch model becomes the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor to deliver a native 1000Hz refresh rate, a milestone that pushes competitive…

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