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Friday 13 September 2024
OpenAI, Nvidia executives discuss AI infrastructure needs with Biden officials
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang met with senior Biden administration officials and other industry leaders at the White House, where they...
Friday 13 September 2024
Malaysia says its tech boom will withstand US election ripples
Malaysia's goal of boosting investments in its growing technology exports sector is unlikely to be affected by the results of the US election, according to Trade and Industry Minister...
Friday 13 September 2024
Nvidia hampered by geopolitical policies, Chinese GPU firms reap windfall
In the AI computing era, nearly all leading developers of large language models (LLMs) are racing to stockpile Nvidia GPUs. According to TechInsights, Nvidia dominated the...
Friday 13 September 2024
Former Samsung executive leaks DRAM technology to China valued as high as US$3.2 billion
Former Samsung Electronics executive Jin-seok Choi was recently detained again by court order for leaking DRAM process technology to China, with over 30 additional researchers now...
Friday 13 September 2024
Samsung to reportedly phase out LED biz due to Chinese price pressure
According to South Korean media Newsway, Samsung's Device Solutions (DS) division plans to phase out LED lighting production at its Giheung campus by 2030. Most employees...
Friday 13 September 2024
Huawei's triple-fold Mate XT reaches 5 million pre-orders, but converting to actual orders will be challenging
Despite coming at a steep price, pre-orders for Huawei's new Mate XT triple-fold smartphone on the official online store have already surpassed 5 million as of September 11.
Friday 13 September 2024
EV development places more importance on supply chain tenacity, says Cenex CEO Robert Evans
The non-profit organization Cenex, established in 2015, focuses on low-carbon transport, related energy infrastructure, and items including project delivery, innovative technology...
Friday 13 September 2024
Samsung counters Apple's Korea strategy with unprecedented US discounts in 3Q24
Apple has, for the first time, included South Korea in the initial wave of countries for the iPhone 16 series launch. In response, Samsung Electronics has raised its alert level and...
Friday 13 September 2024
Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron to benefit from iPhone's memory upgrade
Apple's first AI phone, the iPhone 16 series, has officially been released. To adapt to Apple Intelligence, the entire series features 8GB of memory capacity. As AI functions become...
Friday 13 September 2024
Germany strengthens semiconductor ties with Taiwan, eyes broader investment
Germany is accelerating its investment in Taiwan's semiconductor sector, with ripple effects expected across Europe, according to Dr. Eva Langerbeck, Chief Representative and Executive...
Friday 13 September 2024
Chinese brands aim to leverage domestic AI smartphone surge
Chinese brand vendors are actively working to capitalize on the substantial increase in AI smartphone sales in the domestic market. Market research surveys reveal that current consumer...
Friday 13 September 2024
Apple signals flexibility on App Store policies to maintain Chinese market share
At Apple's product launch event on September 10, the company dedicated a segment of the presentation to announce that Tencent's latest game, "Honor of Kings: World" is scheduled to...
Friday 13 September 2024
China's aggressive DRAM expansion alarming South Korea's memory giants
China's leading DRAM manufacturer, Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is reportedly ramping up its production. This move has raised alarm in the South Korean memory industry, potentially...
Friday 13 September 2024
Apple's cautious AI rollout: supply chain anticipates iPhone 16 3Q24 sales impact
Apple unveiled its AI feature, Apple Intelligence, at its product launch event on September 10, announcing a US rollout in October. However, support for languages such as Chinese,...
Friday 13 September 2024
Chinese AI chip developer Biren files for IPO despite US trade restrictions
Chinese GPU maker Biren Technology has recently filed for an upcoming IPO with the Shanghai Securities Regulatory Commission, following in the footsteps of Shanghai Enflame, another...