Review: LG G5 (RGB Tandem OLED)
The first 4-layer ‘Primary RGB Tandem’ OLED TV
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Nvidia, AMD to launch China-ready AI chips in 3Q25—cut down, not counted out
Nvidia and AMD are set to launch a new wave of downgraded AI GPUs for the Chinese market starting in the third quarter of 2025, according to supply chain sources. These compliance-driven chips are engineered to meet tightening US export rules while still supporting popular Chinese AI models like DeepSeek.
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May
Foxconn sees three-year growth driven by AI, EVs
Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group expects robust growth over the next three years from artificial intelligence, information technology, and electric vehicles, with the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer expanding partnerships with Japanese automakers as it prepares for potential governance changes.
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May
What are Trump’s options on the table after tariff ruling?
A US trade court ruling that blocked most of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs has thrown a wrench into the administration’s aggressive trade agenda. However, according to economists at Goldman Sachs, the setback may be more procedural than permanent.
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May
Foxconn chief highlights greater challenge than tariffs
US tariff uncertainty continues to shake global supply chains, but Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the company faces minimal direct impact due to its contract manufacturing model. Speaking at the May 29, 2025, shareholder meeting, Liu noted that exchange rate volatility presents a more significant operational risk, while tariff burdens are more likely to affect clients.
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May
Trump tariff ruling overturned by court; Wiwynn prepares multiple scenarios to navigate changing landscape
The US Court of International Trade ruled on May 28, 2025, that US President Donald Trump did not have the authority under emergency law to impose tariffs globally, drawing widespread attention. Wiwynn chairperson Emily Hong stated that due to the unpredictable nature of the US government’s policies, the only viable approach is thorough preparation. The company has developed multiple contingency plans to adapt as the situation evolves.
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May
Memory price surge supports IC distribution in 2Q25; supply and inventory require cautious management
Despite the global semiconductor market currently being affected by exchange rates, inflation, and US tariff policies, there are no clear signs of recovery in the end-user market. However, in the memory sector, IC distributors have experienced a price increase in the second quarter of 2025. Coupled with short-term restocking momentum driven by impending tariff benefits expiration, this has triggered a wave of inventory buildup across the supply chain. Nevertheless, outlooks for the second half of the year remain conservative.
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May
WPG marks 20 years by doubling down on AI and tariff strategy amid global disruptions
As it marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, WPG Holdings, Asia’s largest semiconductor distributor, finds itself at the intersection of two disruptive forces: the generative AI boom and renewed tariff uncertainty stemming from US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. WPG chairman Simon Huang said these dual pressures are creating a ripple effect across the industry and reshaping business fundamentals. Despite an unpredictable macroeconomic outlook for 2025, the company is proactively recalibrating its strategy to maintain competitiveness.
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May
Asus welcomes Nvidia to Taipei, warns off talent poaching
Nvidia has opened a new office in Taipei’s Beitou Shilin Technology Park (BSTP), igniting talk of a looming talent battle with nearby tech heavyweights including Kinpo Group, Asus, and Pegatron. The US chipmaker has already been recruiting aggressively from Taiwan’s semiconductor leaders—most notably MediaTek—prompting speculation about its expanding local hiring push.
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May
From racks to liquid cooling, Taiwan powers the next wave of AI infrastructure
Artificial intelligence remained the undisputed centerpiece at COMPUTEX 2025, where the industry’s most advanced hardware — from chips and compute trays to full-scale AI server racks and liquid-cooling systems — took center stage. But this year, unlike the largely conceptual displays of 2024, the spotlight fell on real, production-ready systems. And behind nearly every rack, tray, and cable, Taiwan’s manufacturing muscle was on full display.