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Monday 20 January 2025
EV makers pivot: Trump 2.0 day one threatens charged-up industry
The global electric vehicle industry faces an immediate reset as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Markets are already reacting to his promised dismantling of key industry...
Monday 20 January 2025
Honor CEO George Zhao resigns, Jian Li appointed successor
Chinese smartphone brand Honor announced on January 17 that CEO George Zhao has resigned. Jian Li, a former Huawei executive, is set to take over the role. According to the company's...
Monday 20 January 2025
Apple slashes China iPhone prices ahead of trade-in subsidies launch
China's trade-in program officially begins on January 20, 2025, introducing subsidies for purchasing smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and fitness bands. In response, Apple has...
Monday 20 January 2025
Nextin expands the 3D NAND testing equipment market
Recently, South Korean testing equipment provider Nextin is reportedly in discussions to supply testing equipment to Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia. If the negotiations work...
Monday 20 January 2025
Arm's rumored chip plans and price hikes siren mobile SoC makers concerns
International media reports about Arm's internal discussions regarding significant licensing fee increases for its Armv9 architecture and potential chip development plans have sparked...
Monday 20 January 2025
Smart glasses in 2025: The rise of lifestyle-first wearables
As a DIGITIMES senior analyst covering the wearable technology sector, I've observed an interesting shift in the smart glasses market. While most manufacturers race to pack more technology...
Monday 20 January 2025
Demographics drive new business opportunities at CES 2025
AI integration and changing social trends took center stage at the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition, CES 2025. According to Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research...
Monday 20 January 2025
Trump's uncertain policy direction raises concerns among chipmakers
Recent reports indicate that upon taking office, Trump will swiftly sign numerous executive orders. Many semiconductor manufacturers have expressed that while artificial intelligence...
Monday 20 January 2025
Ritwin targets global energy storage expansion amid AI boom
Ritek Group has identified energy storage as key to advancing new energy solutions, with Ritwin Corp. Chairman Gordon Yeh emphasizing policy and artificial intelligence (AI) as the...
Monday 20 January 2025
Taiwan IC foundries face changing business climate in China
The Biden Administration's restrictions on China's 16/14nm technology implementation are poised to significantly affect TSMC's Fab 16 in Nanjing.
Monday 20 January 2025
Microsoft-OpenAI partnership raises antitrust concerns: FTC
Microsoft Corp.'s US$13 billion investment in OpenAI raises concerns that the tech giant could extend its dominance in cloud computing into the nascent artificial intelligence market,...
Friday 17 January 2025
The era of 'subtraction': Q&A with HCMF Group executive director Jeffrey Hsi
Taiwan-based HCMF Group, a long-standing supplier of automotive parts and systems to global Tier 1 OEMs, operates nearly 30 sales, manufacturing, and R&D facilities worldwide...
Friday 17 January 2025
China establishes low-altitude economy dept. to drive future growth
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has established a department to boost the low-altitude economy, targeting growth in 2025 and beyond. This move aligns with...
Friday 17 January 2025
Mixed outlook for consumer AI demand in 2025
AI cloud computing will remain the primary growth driver for the tech industry in 2025, while the outlook for consumer AI applications remains mixed, largely hinging on whether users...
Friday 17 January 2025
Display technology dominates three major AI edge devices such as Micro LED with light waveguides
As AI embraces rapid developments, the future of AI-driven lifestyles will rely heavily on display technology. According to Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI),...