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Tuesday 24 September 2024
iPhone 16 initial sales strong; staying power to be determined
Apple's iPhone 16 series officially launched on September 20. While the initial inventory for telecom operators and retailers sold out instantly, the sustainability of this sales...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
IC design houses pin hopes on short lead-time orders amid tepid PC chip demand
IC design firms report a sharp slowdown in PC shipments in the third quarter of 2024, following a surge in the second quarter. While the decline is not drastic, the usually robust...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Will Japan, Korea, Taiwan become new trade war targets of the US as trade structure shifts?
The escalating tensions between major powers are reshaping global investment and trade patterns, leading to a surge in companies facing divestment, relocation, and investment shifts...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
German automotives face bleak challenge with BMW's major recall, VW to close factories
With China's electric vehicles (EVs) gaining a strong foothold and automotive sales in the European Union (EU) slowing down, traditional large Germany-based automotive manufacturers...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
China automakers demand price cuts for SiC modules
China's automobile manufacturers are reportedly asking silicon carbide (SiC) module vendors to cut prices by as much as 30% amid growing supply, according to industry sources.
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan's IPC makers venture into the growing unmanned vehicle market
Many Taiwan-based industrial computer (IPC) manufacturers, including Advantech, Aaeon Technology, Adlink Technology, Axiomtek, Winmate, and Sintrones, are expanding into the growing...
Monday 23 September 2024
China reportedly bypasses US DRAM tariffs via South Korea
China has successfully circumvented US tariffs on DRAM modules through South Korea, leading to a sharp drop in direct exports of Chinese DRAM modules to the US and a corresponding...
Monday 23 September 2024
Microsoft builds UI for AI and embeds Copilot in software
Microsoft recently announced that its AI assistant, Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot, has entered its second development wave. By integrating functions from software including Word, Excel,...
Monday 23 September 2024
Exclusive: Onsemi races ahead with 8-inch SiC tech, eyes 2x growth in 2024
Onsemi, a global leader in integrated device manufacturing (IDM) for the automotive and industrial sectors, is leveraging the accelerating new energy vehicle market to fuel its growth...
Monday 23 September 2024
Integrating AI with IPCs: The next frontier in smart manufacturing
With Industry 4.0 gaining momentum, the manufacturing sector is rapidly embracing digitalization, automation, and intelligence to reduce labor reliance and enhance production efficiency...
Monday 23 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: Qualcomm and MediaTek competition in 3nm SoC; progress of China's 28nm process
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of September 16 – September 20.
Monday 23 September 2024
Taiwan imports from South Korea rise 70%, signaling trade shifts
Data from the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy indicates that computer exports surged by 183.2% in August 2024, while maritime vessel exports rose by 80%. Additionally,...
Monday 23 September 2024
Qualcomm circles Intel for takeover: biting off more than it can chew?
The Wall Street Journal reported that Qualcomm has approached Intel...
Friday 20 September 2024
HTC launches VIVE Focus Vision, targeting gamers and enterprises with advanced XR features
On September 18, HTC introduced its latest XR headset, the VIVE Focus Vision, designed to meet the demands of both hardcore gamers and enterprise users. This launch also aims to enhance...
Friday 20 September 2024
Why China-based automotive manufacturers are not worried about Biden's EV trade war
The Biden Administration announced in May that it would be increasing tariff rates on China-based products including semiconductors and electric vehicles (EVs). USTR claimed that...