Arm retires Cortex brand, teases proprietary chip as RISC-V heat rises

Arm Holdings has announced a major rebranding initiative and confirmed plans to enter the chip design space—a strategic pivot that could position the UK-based architecture firm in direct competition with its own customers. The disclosure coincided with the company’s fourth-quarter revenue surpassing US$1 billion, pushing its full-year revenue projection above US$4 billion for fiscal 2025.

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BYD’s sweeping price cuts spark industry revolt, draw Beijing into the fray

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD saw its market capitalization plunge in late May after initiating sweeping price cuts of up to 34%, fueling fears of a full-blown price war and prompting speculation over potential regulatory intervention. The aggressive strategy has raised alarms across the industry over the long-term health of China’s electric vehicle sector.

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AcBel to transfer NT$2.37B in IP assets to OmniOn Power as part of European restructuring strategy

In a strategic move to optimize its intellectual property (IP) management and streamline operations in Europe, AcBel Polytech, a leading power supply unit (PSU) manufacturer, announced on June 2 that its subsidiary AcLeap Power will transfer its trademarks and patents to OmniOn Power Technology GmbH (OmniOn Power), a wholly owned subsidiary.

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