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Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China's insistence on local chip usage; release of Ascend 910C muddles Nvidia's future
Rumors suggest the Chinese government is encouraging local companies to prioritize domestic artificial intelligence (AI) processor brands over Nvidia's products. If this informal...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Can Huawei's multi-brand HIMA strategy shift gears and conquer the automotive market beyond Aito?
Richard Yu, chairman of both Huawei's Consumer Business Group and Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit (BU), is actively forging a new path for Huawei's "Harmony Intelligent...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China unveils domestic GPU ecosystem to reduce Nvidia dependence
China Mobile recently unveiled a chip architecture migration tool called "Xinhe" as part of the country's efforts to decrease its dependence on Nvidia's computing chips. The tool...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China leads in robotaxi commercialization ahead of Tesla's 'We, Robot' reveal
Tesla's upcoming "We, Robot" announcement event on October 10 has fueled heightened anticipation for its autonomous robotaxi service. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that the robotaxi...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Chinese automakers seek breakthrough amid rising trade barriers
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies are working to break through growing trade barriers imposed by the US and its allies.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Semiconductor supply chain mixed about China economy stimulus policy
China's stimulus packages have received mixed responses from players in Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, with some believing they will inject momentum into the Single's Day shopping...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
APCB to cease production in Taiwan; expected to retain 70% of its revenue in 2025
APCB, a PCB manufacturer, has announced plans to close its Taiwan facility and transfer production to its Chinese operations. The decision comes in response to ongoing financial losses...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
SK Hynix highlights its HBM production efficiency; 8.8 times better than Samsung and Micron
SK Hynix recently participated in TSMC's open innovation platform (OIP) forum, where the company not only emphasized its collaboration with TSMC and Nvidia but also revealed key details...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
NAND flash market faces cost crunch: Samsung and SK Hynix buck the trends eyeing expansion
Despite AI-driven growth in the NAND flash market, the rising costs of technological transitions remain a major hurdle.
Tuesday 8 October 2024
TV panel prices may stabilize after supply cuts
With key China-based LCD panel producers cutting back production, prices for TV applications are expected to stabilize in October, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Trade barriers may accelerate Chinese automakers' expansion in Europe
The European Union's (EU) tariff policy is designed to preserve the advantages of its domestic industry chain, but the high taxes imposed on Chinese auto businesses have motivated...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Li Auto reportedly to tape out in-house developed smart driving chip by end of 2024
China-based electric vehicle (EV) vendor Li Auto reportedly will complete the tape-out of its smart driving SoC by the end of 2024, catching up with its two major domestic rivals,...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Cost of new Huawei handset SoC rises
Huawei is set to launch its latest flagship smartphone powered by the rumored Kirin 9100, a commercially uncompetitive chip without government support.
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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