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Thursday 6 February 2025
Samsung's smartphone development faces challenges amid looming US tariff
US President Donald Trump's pledge to impose broad tariffs with a focus on US interests could potentially impact Samsung Electronics' market position. While Apple might receive exemptions...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Apple's CarPlay 2.0 faces roadblocks as automakers push back
Apple's grand vision for CarPlay 2.0, unveiled at WWDC 2022, aimed to dominate vehicle interfaces by integrating across multiple screens and controlling key functions—potentially...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Hotai Motor aims to maintain 450,000 units in 2025
At the "Hotai Motor and Kuozui Motors 2025 Lunar New Year Press Conference" on February 4, 2025, General Manager Chwen-Shing Su expressed optimism for Taiwan's auto market. With the...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Microsoft veteran sees DeepSeek as natural evolution in AI landscape
Former Microsoft Windows Division president Steven Sinofsky, who played a crucial role in developing Windows 7 and Windows 8, has shared his analysis of the AI industry's current...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China reportedly weighs antitrust probe into Intel following Google investigation
On February 4, 2025, Chinese regulators revived their antitrust investigation into Google, following a similar probe into Nvidia announced in December 2024. The move came after Washington...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
AI powers IC substrate market as 2025 recovery gradually takes shape
AI-powered applications reshaped the electronics manufacturing landscape in 2024, driving a resurgence for Taiwan’s leading IC substrate makers. Unimicron, Kinsus, and Zhen...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Porsche considers exec changes amid market pressures
Luxury automaker Porsche announced the potential early termination of CFO Lutz Meschke and sales executive Detlev von Platen. Industry sources indicate that Oliver Blume, CEO of both...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China smartphone industry, 4Q 2024
Smartphone shipments by Chinese brands went up to over 190 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, but will drop nearly 10% sequentially in the first quarter of 2025.
Wednesday 5 February 2025
EU to step up small drone development for defense
The EU convened a non-official defense summit on February 3, 2025, focusing on strengthening Europe's military capabilities against Russia and other threats. Given the pressing need...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Infineon raises 1Q25 outlook despite tariff concerns, eye AI to navigate challenges
German semiconductor giant Infineon has reported better-than-expected performance after a prolonged industry downturn, demonstrating resilience by raising its full-year financial...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
APT eyes strong growth in demand for advanced packaging solutions
AblePrint Technology (APT), a supplier of pneumatic and thermal process solutions for semiconductor packaging, has reported significant sales growth in 2024, driven by strong demand...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Kdan Mobile expands global corporate market with AI-driven document solutions
Taiwan-based Kdan Mobile Software has established itself as one of the world's top five PDF document service providers through consistent international expansion. While initially...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
The future of smart wearables: interview with Enovix CEO
DIGITIMES analyst Brandon Fang recently observed a significant surge in AI glasses manufacturers at CES 2025. With product displays expanding dramatically, more than 100 models are...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China fosters another IC unicorn as BYD fund moves in
As the spring begins for 2025, China's IC industry has seen a major injection of funding. Wuxi SJ Semiconductor has closed a financing agreement worth roughly US$700 million. This...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
TV panel prices on the rise as supply tightens, demand surges
Since mid-2024, China's trade-in subsidy program has revived the TV market, with plans for expansion through 2025. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's volatile tariff policies...