European luxury car brands reeling as China tightens tax policy

As global automakers battle for dominance in an increasingly competitive Chinese market, European luxury brands are facing unprecedented headwinds. Beyond losing market share to fast-rising Chinese manufacturers, a newly implemented luxury tax policy by Beijing is compounding their struggles—threatening what many had viewed as their final stronghold in the world’s largest auto market.

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Samsung could benefit from US approval of lower-spec Nvidia Blackwell chips for China

Industry analysts say Samsung could start supplying 12-layer HBM3E to Nvidia in the fourth quarter of 2025. But shipments for Nvidia’s flagship Blackwell processors are projected to make up less than 10% of the total. SK Hynix and Micron have already won certification for 12-layer HBM3E and remain well ahead. Samsung cleared certification for its 8-layer version in the second quarter of 2025, roughly a year after SK Hynix, and is now trying to close the gap.

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New ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-10 and ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-9 versions go official

ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-9 New and ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-10 New are two new esports monitors for China. They are named in this unoriginal way because there are two other ViewSonic monitors with the same names from 2024 that are quite similar to the new ones. The main difference between the 2024 and the 2025 models is that this year’s ones have two HDMI 2.1 instead of two HDMI 2.0 ports. But…

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ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-4 is here with a 425Hz 27″ QHD Fast IPS display

ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO-4 is the ninth ViewSonic monitor with a core model name “ViewSonic VX2766-2K-PRO”. In a similar fashion to its siblings, this new esports model is built around a 27-inch QHD Fast IPS display. However, this particular model has a slightly different active screen area. Still, it supports 8-bit+FRC color depth and provides 100% sRGB, 97% Adobe RGB, and 97% DCI-P3 color space…

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ViewSonic VP2756A-2K is a Pantone Validated professional monitor with a 120Hz 27″ QHD IPS display

ViewSonic VP2756A-2K is the latest addition to ViewSonic’s ColorPro line of desktop monitors targeted at professionals. This particular model has a 27-inch IPS display with a QHD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Pantone validated 100% sRGB coverage provides precise color reproduction, ensuring your work looks how it should, every time. Boasting Delta E < 2 color accuracy, the ColorPro…

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The 540Hz Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is showcased at Gamescom 2025

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is the first of a trio of OLED gaming monitors presented by Asus at Gamescom 2025. It sports a 26.5-inch OLED display with a QHD resolution and a native 540Hz refresh rate. The PG27AQWP-W stands out with its versatile dual mode, allowing users to switch between ultrasmooth QHD@540Hz or HD@720Hz visuals. The monitor features tandem WOLED technology for 15% higher…

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Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG debuts at Gamescom 2025

Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG is the second new OLED monitor presented by the brand at Gamescom 2025. Again, it features a 26.5-inch QHD OLED display but clocked at 280Hz. Just like the PG27AQWP-W, the XG27AQWMG features the new tandem OLED technology for 15% higher peak brightness, 25% wider color volume, and a 60% longer OLED lifespan compared to previous-generation WOLED monitors. VESA…

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Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 is unveiled at Gamescom 2

Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 closes off the trio of new Asus WOLED gaming monitors that are showcased at Gamescom 2025. Just like its siblings, this model boasts a 26.5-inch QHD WOLED display but with a 240Hz refresh rate. It includes the TrueBlack Glossy coating to provide sharper visuals and deep black hues. The XG27AQDMG Gen 2 also includes the Neo Proximity Sensor to reduce the risk of…

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