Acer Predator X27U F8 with a 540-720Hz OLED display goes official at IFA 2025 in Berlin

Acer Predator X27U F8 is showcased at IFA 2025 in Berlin. This is a top-tier OLED gaming monitor that supports up to a 720Hz refresh rate for competitive esports. More specifically, this monitor has a 26.5-inch OLED display with a native QHD resolution and a 540Hz refresh rate. It supports DFR (Dynamic Frequency Resolution), enabling you to switch to an HD resolution at 720Hz. With a 99% DCI-P3…

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Acer Nitro XV270X debuts with a 5K IPS display and DFR to QHD at 144Hz

At IFA 2025 in Berlin, Acer also introduced the most representative monitors from its Acer Nitro lineup. One of the most impressive models is the Acer Nitro XV270X. This is a 5K gaming monitor that supports DFR with a native resolution of 5120 x 2880 px @ 72 Hz and support for a QHD resolution @ 144 Hz. The screen uses a 27-inch IPS panel with a contrast ratio of 2000:1, a typical brightness of…

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Dolby Unveils Dolby Vision 2, Hisense will be the first to unveil Dolby Vision 2-certified TVs

Dolby Laboratories announced Dolby Vision 2, a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV brand to announce it will bring Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup of premium televisions, such as RGB-MiniLED TVs. This is complemented by the leading French media and entertainment company CANAL+, which has also announced its commitment to support Dolby…

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Acer’s amadana monitors debut at IFA 2025 in Berlin

At the IFA 2025 in Berlin, Acer showcases two new monitors under its amadana brand, known for its minimalist and timeless aesthetics rooted in Japanese design philosophy. These displays combine elegant craftsmanship with fluid performance, delivering a refined balance of style and visual clarity. The amadana 16APM1QJ is an ultra-thin 15.6-inch portable monitor featuring a vivid IPS panel with…

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Tech Forum 2025: US-based server assembly surges as Taiwan’s EMS leaders navigate rising costs and trade uncertainties

The Trump administration’s tariff policy announced in April 2025 is reshaping global server supply chains, prompting Taiwan’s leading EMS firms—Foxconn, Wistron, Quanta, Inventec, and Mitac—to accelerate US expansion. Concentrating investments in Texas and California, these companies aim to localize high-margin components while navigating rising costs and tariff-driven uncertainties.

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Tech Forum 2025: Global smartphone market plateaus as Apple and Samsung bet on chips and ecosystems

After over a decade of rapid expansion, the global smartphone market has reached a mature and highly competitive stage. DIGITIMES projects that global smartphone shipments will hit approximately 1.22 billion units in 2025, with growth in the low single digits and remaining below pre-pandemic figures. In response, industry leaders Apple and Samsung are shifting focus to enhancing ecosystem integration and developing in-house chips to drive growth.

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