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Tuesday 2 July 2024
Huawei is developing HBM with Wuhan XMC: media
Rumors from various sources said Huawei is partnering with Wuhan XMC to develop high bandwidth memory (HBM) to meet the robust demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Tuesday 2 July 2024
With AI server cooling demand rising, Samsung and SK Hynix promote immersion cooling verification
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have conducted immersion cooling technology verification tests on their semiconductors. This move is seen as a response to the emerging next-generation...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain migrates to meet customers' geopolitical risk demand
At the urging of customers and incentives provided by countries vying for domestic semiconductor production, leading companies in the Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain have accelerated...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Chinese Big Fund invests local IC design and EDA tool startups
The second phase of the Chinese state-owned semiconductor investment fund invested in two startups engaged in IC design and EDA tool development, respectively.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Chinese smartphone makers struggle with AI adoption due to lack of compelling applications
Chinese smartphone vendors face challenges in adopting AI, which has not significantly influenced consumer choices despite industry efforts. There is a noticeable disparity between...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Microsoft closing offline stores in China, focusing on online channels
Microsoft is closing its offline authorized stores in China as part of its strategic adjustment to focus on online channels.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
China's mobile phone shipments continue to rise in May, as 618 shopping festival boosts market
Demand for mobile phones in China continues to surge, which helps to reduce the seasonal decline in global mobile phone shipments in the second quarter.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Chinese EV vendors expand into Central Asia, Africa markets
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers such as BYD, Hozon Auto, and Xpeng Motors are seeking to replicate the success of Transsion Holdings in the mobile phone business by venturing...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
GF acquires GaN technology from Tagore
GlobalFoundries has acquired Tagore Technology's proprietary and production-proven power gallium nitride (GaN) IP portfolio to push the boundaries of efficiency and performance in...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Qualcomm, MediaTek feel pressure from Huawei comeback in Chinese handset market
Chinese handset brands' international sales performances will be crucial in easing the pressure Qualcomm and MediaTek are seeing from Huawei's revival in China's market, according...
Monday 1 July 2024
India gains ground in smartphone exports, boosted by iPhone manufacturers
India is narrowing the gap with China and Vietnam in smartphone exports, bolstered by iPhone manufacturers' efforts to establish the country as a significant hub for smartphone pro...
Monday 1 July 2024
President Lai's vision for 'AI Island': Stable power, supercomputers, and talent cultivation
President Ching-te Lai, committed to developing Taiwan into an "AI Island" after taking office in May, has highlighted three priority tasks to achieve this goal, including ensuring...
Monday 1 July 2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences demonstrates 9 tech firm strengths to show tech resilience
The US-China technology trade war is forcing China's local technology enterprises to stand on their own feet and further strengthen the self-sufficiency of their local supply chains...
Monday 1 July 2024
Faraday joins Intel Foundry accelerator design services alliance
Faraday Technology, a Taiwan-based provider of fabless ASIC services and silicon IP, has announced its participation in the Intel Foundry Accelerator Design Services.
Monday 1 July 2024
Sky-high costs challenge airlines' sustainable fuel targets for 2050
As airlines aim for carbon neutrality by 2050, sustainable aviation fuel emerges as a critical—but expensive—solution.