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Wednesday 9 October 2024
AI-powered smart glasses key to the revival of Google's rocky AR/VR development
Apple's launch of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset followed by Meta's introduction of its AR smart glasses prototype Orion has reignited interest in the field. As a result, the...
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
CHIPS Act waives environmental reviews, but power challenges persist
On October 2, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed new legislation allowing semiconductor fabs funded under the CHIPS and Science Act to bypass federal environmental review requirements...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Taiwan's renewable energy shortage threatens semiconductor expansion
Taiwan's limited renewable energy supply is emerging as a potential bottleneck for its semiconductor sector, with ripple effects likely as other industries also intensify their demand...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
TSMC and Amkor collaboration completes key puzzle piece in US chip manufacturing
Amkor, a major US semiconductor packaging and testing company, received a US$400 million subsidy under the CHIPS Act to build a new plant in late July and will collaborate with TSMC...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger,...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Memory module houses to expand supply to PC OEMs with low-cost inventory
Leading memory module manufacturers are looking to expand their supply to PC OEM customers to offload low-cost inventory, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Elan posts 8% revenue growth in 3Q24
Touch controller chip and fingerprint sensor specialist Elan Microelectronics reported a nearly 8% sequential revenue increase in the third quarter of 2024, achieving the upper end...
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
PC chip demand peaks early in 2024, suppliers face declining sales
PC chip demand has already passed its peak for 2024, and suppliers' sales already started declining in September with little hope of a seasonal uptick during the fourth quarter, according...
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
CSP in-house development of ASIC accelerators

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Tuesday 8 October 2024
Nvidia partner Hon Hai boosts capacity to meet 'crazy' AI demand
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. plans to boost server capacity to meet stronger-than-anticipated demand for Nvidia Corp. chips used to develop AI, reflecting its expectations that...
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
Taiwan DDI firms post mixed 3Q24 sales
Taiwan-based display driver IC (DDI) firms, having disclosed mixed revenue results for the third quarter of 2024, are anticipated to have seasonal influences affecting their performance...