MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 full specifications unveiled

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 debuted at Computex 2025 in the spring as the “world’s first” 2K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 500 Hz refresh rate. Today, MSI has officially unveiled the full specifications of this gaming monitor, stating this is “the world’s first 27-inch 2K QD-OLED gaming monitor with real-time human detection.” The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 introduces AI-powered technology to…

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Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q5P goes on sale with a 500Hz QHD QD-OLED display and AI features

Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q5P was announced at CES 2025 in January this year. Today, Gigabyte announced the market availability of this model. The monitor is built around a 26.5-inch QD-OLED display with a QHD resolution and a 500 Hz refresh rate. It supports 99% DCi-P3 color space coverage and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. This is the brand’s first monitor to meet the VESA ClearMR 21000 benchmark…

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Belated: HKC ANTGAMER ANT257PF and the HKC OG27QH were the HKC stars at China Joy

From August 1st to 4th, the 22nd ChinaJoy, themed “Gather What You Love,” was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, attracting 410,300 visitors. As one of the most influential annual events in the global digital entertainment sector, ChinaJoy spans diverse fields including gaming, anime, film, music, literature, esports, trendy toys, and smart hardware. HKC participated in the show…

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IC substrate market split: Kinsus sees adequate supply, high-end ABF tight by 2026

Kinsus Interconnect Technology, a unit of Pegatron, challenged market fears of a looming IC substrate shortage, arguing supply of both ABF and BT substrates still exceeds demand. Only high-layer ABF substrates, fueled by AI server and high-performance computing orders, are expected to reach balance by 2026, a stance at odds with rivals Zhen Ding Technology and Unimicron Technology.

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Taiwan polarizer makers stuck in bleak Q2, face with dim Q3 outlook

Taiwanese polarizer manufacturers are struggling due to overall capacity oversupply, a downturn in the panel market during the second quarter of 2025, exchange rate fluctuations, and rising upstream material costs. Both BenQ Materials and CMMT reported poor operational performance, with both companies experiencing losses in their core businesses. As the traditional peak season approaches in the third quarter, neither company is optimistic about significant improvement.

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China and South Korea clash over the future of EV batteries

As the global electric vehicle market begins to cool and Chinese battery giants continue their rapid expansion, South Korea is placing its hopes on next-generation solid-state batteries to regain momentum. Yet with China’s formidable research and development resources — and a parallel strategy advancing semi-solid-state technologies — Korean manufacturers are facing mounting pressure in a high-stakes technological race.

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