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Wednesday 22 March 2023
Slower growth for AR/VR headset shipments in 2023 but strong growth forecast through 2027, says IDC
On the heels of a weaker-than-expected 2022, IDC has lowered its forecast for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets in 2023. Global shipments are now expected to reach 10.1...
Friday 10 March 2023
Global shipments of AR/VR headsets decline sharply in 2022, says IDC
The pendulum for AR/VR headsets swung the other way through the course of 2022 as global shipments declined 20.9% on year to 8.8 million units, according to new data from the IDC...
Friday 3 March 2023
UMC adds new variant to 28nm eHV designed for next-gen displays
United Microelectronics (UMC) has introduced 28eHV+, the latest advancement in its 28nm embedded high voltage (eHV) technology. The process node is designed for driver ICs used in...
Thursday 2 February 2023
OSATs see promising demand for custom-built chips
Demand for custom-built chips from system vendors remains promising for OSATs that offer high-end backend services, such as ASE Technology (ASEH), Amkor Technology and Powertech Technology...
Wednesday 21 December 2022
IDC Tracker finds upward pricing putting downward pressure on AR/VR headsets
On the backs of a tough economic environment and rising prices, IDC has reduced its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022...
Thursday 15 December 2022
Optical lens makers set to gain from handset camera spec upgrades
Taiwan's major optical lens makers Largan Precision and Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) are poised to benefit significantly from the upcoming upgrades in handset camera specs, which...
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Taiflex expects automotive, AR/VR applications to drive business growth
Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Taiflex Scientific expects products for car-use LED lights, curved-surface central information displays and batteries as well as for AR/VR...
Monday 5 December 2022
GSEO, Best Precision Industrial gear up for AR/VR business opportunities
Optical lens module maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) and precision optical lens piece and mold maker Best Precision Industrial are poised to produce lens modules and lens pieces,...
Wednesday 23 November 2022
GSEO sees promising demand for AR/VR lenses
Optical lens module maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), which saw its shipments for high-end smartphones buoy revenue during the third quarter of 2022, has seen good demand for...
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Apple's XR headset to be exclusively manufactured by Pegatron
Apple is currently crafting its first XR (extended reality) headset. Supply chain sources hinted that this XR device, codename N301, will be exclusively assembled by Pegatron. Mass...
Thursday 3 November 2022
SEMICON China Forum: Find ways out under US trade ban
High-profile semiconductor industry leaders in China recently gathered at the just-ended SEMICON China Executive Summit seeking to find ways out for China's future IC development...
Thursday 27 October 2022
LandMark sees demand for 5G optical components rebound
LandMark Optoelectronics, which specializes in production of GaAs and InP epiwafers, has seen demand for 5G optical components from the telecom sector pick up in the second half of...
Wednesday 26 October 2022
Taiwan IC design houses keen on developing AI chip solutions
Taiwan's IC design houses are spending more resources and efforts on developing AI-related applications to strengthen their competitiveness. They are keen on incorporating AI algorithms...
Tuesday 25 October 2022
HTC to accelerate AR/VR for commercial applications
HTC is ramping up the penetration rates of related AR/VR applications in multiple business sectors, including teleconference, educational training, studying, medical care, designing...
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Wonders.ai creates interactive virtual AI companion with 'personality engine'
Startup team Wonders.ai is making an attempt to bring animated characters on the other side of the screen to life using AI technology. By giving them personality and social capabilities,...