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Thursday 17 October 2024
8-inch SiC substrate prices tumbling amid 6-inch collapse
The price collapse of 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) substrates is taking its toll on the 8-inch segment, where volume production has yet to begin but prices are already tumbling, according...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Chinese think tank recommends continued use of Nvidia GPUs in data centers due to high transition costs
A state-backed Chinese think tank recently released a report suggesting that data centers should continue using AI chips from Nvidia due to the high costs associated with switching...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung disbands LED business but will continue R&D for Micro LED
Samsung Electronics has dissolved its LED business under the Device Solutions (DS) division. However, the company will redirect related personnel towards the R&D of high-value-added...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
China's AI data center boom sparks concerns over surplus computing power
The global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) is driving provincial governments in China to race in constructing new data centers, aiming to stimulate local economic development...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
AI and computing power emerge as new battlefields for China's automotive sector
As "end-to-end large models" sweep through the smart driving industry, China's automotive sector is gradually entering a new "AI battlefield." Zhang Yongwei, vice chairman and secretary-general...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung struggles with unions on both domestic and international fronts amid profit slump
Samsung Electronics reported an operating profit of less than KRW10 trillion (approx. US$7.42 billion) for the third quarter of 2024. In addition to its poor financial performance,...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
When will Huawei mobile phones return to the international market?
Huawei's mobile phone business remains constrained by the US semiconductor sales ban, but its sales performance in the Chinese market is gradually improving. The company has stated...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
HK startups leverage AI for growth in education and tourism
As large language model (LLM) technology advances, Hong Kong startups are leveraging it to develop a wide range of end-product applications, with a particular focus on education and...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
2025 DRAM expansion strategies: Samsung's conservative approach vs. SK Hynix's aggressive stance
The DRAM equipment investment plans of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix in 2025 may vary based on the sales of high bandwidth memory (HBM).
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung ramps up Galaxy S25 launch, set to stock 22 million units by June 2025
Samsung Electronics is set to launch its flagship smartphone Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, with plans to produce approximately 22 million units by June 2025.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Early consumption could freeze China's auto market in 2025
China saw excellent new automobile sales in October thanks to government incentives. However, concerns have been raised about whether government subsidies are simply encouraging consumers...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
China's semiconductor powerhouses unite as Beijing unleashes massive stimulus push
Over the weekend of September 21, 2024, more than 300 industry leaders from renowned companies such as STMicroelectronics (STM), AMD, Huawei, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Yangtze...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
AUO dismisses speculation about FOPLP deployments
Taiwan-based LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has dismissed speculation that it is planning to establish a foothold in semiconductor packaging by developing FOPLP.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
New car sales in China increase
China saw an increase in new car sales in October, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales surpassing gasoline cars and rising by 45.8% from the same period in 2023, according to government...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Chinese CIS firms gain flagship smartphone market share
OmniVision and other Chinese CMOS image sensor (CIS) makers have expanded their foothold in the premium smartphone-use camera segment, mounting strong challenges for market leader...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research