TCL C8K specifications and prices in Europe

The TCL C8K Precise Dimming QD-Mini LED TVs have also been launched in Europe. This series is identical to the TCL QM8K series for the U.S. All four models are based on TCL CSOT’s CrystGlow WHVA Panel with ZeroBorder. This new panel technology is paired with the picture accuracy of its Halo Control System, stunning HDR impact from up to 35% more dimming zones and up to 65% higher peak brightness…

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TCL C9K specifications and prices in Europe

The TCL C9K is the top series of TCL QD-Mini LED TVs for 2025. It is already available for purchase in Europe and includes three models. Below we list their respective specifications and prices: TCL 85C9K – specifications; EUR 3499 TCL 75C9K – specifications; EUR 2999 TCL 65C9K – specifications; EUR 1099 The TCL C9K builds upon the achievements of the TCL C8K series as it adds more dimming zones…

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TCL QM5K specifications and prices for the U.S.

TCL QM5K has just been launched in the U.S. So far, this is the most basic QD-Mini LED series for the local market. It comprises five models and below we list them with their respective specifications and prices for the U.S.: TCL 85QM5K – specifications TCL 75QM5K – specifications; USD 1200 TCL 65QM5K – specifications; USD 900 TCL 55QM5K – specifications; USD 700 TCL 50QM5K – specifications; USD…

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Taiwanese manufacturers improved ability to pass tariff costs to customers

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) released a survey on May 28, 2025, revealing that the proportion of enterprises expecting an average increase of over 20% in US tariffs within the next three years has tripled compared to the end of 2024. The survey also found that companies have increased their assessment of their own “tariff cost pass-through capability.” Those willing to “fully absorb costs” have decreased, indicating improved market pricing and supply chain adaptability.

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AIchip goes all in on CoWoS advanced packaging

Fabless manufacturer AIchip Technologies held a shareholders’ meeting on May 29, during which it held a reelection of directors and supervisors. Jerry Tzou, the director of advanced packaging business development at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), was elected as a new independent director. Amid AIchip’s push to develop CoWoS advanced packaging technology in recent years, the election is expected to strengthen its cooperative relationship with the world’s largest contract manufacturer.

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DeepSeek’s stealth upgrade inches closer to OpenAI in code race

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has quietly released a minor update to its R1 model, uploading the latest version to open-source platform Hugging Face without an official announcement or documentation. According to Chinese outlet Jiemian News, the updated R1 became available in the early hours of May 29. DeepSeek informed users through its official discussion group and encouraged testing via its website, mobile app, and WeChat mini program.

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