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Wednesday 18 December 2024
SoftBank CEO pledges US$100 billion AI investment with Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son jointly announced that SoftBank will invest a total of US$100 billion in areas including AI over the next...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Musk tips AI robots, drones as next boom, Taiwan plays catch up
In remarks at the Executive Yuan's 12th National Science and Technology Conference on December 16, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei relayed insights from Elon Musk, who envisions multi-functional...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Honda and Nissan in talks for potential merger amid heated EV competition
In a strategic move to consolidate resources against mounting competition in the electric vehicle market, Honda and Nissan have begun discussions about a possible merger, which would...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Onsemi's dual focus on automotive electrification and AI data centers sharpens with China push
Amid shifting dynamics in the power semiconductor market, Onsemi is leveraging China as a key growth driver for its dual focus on automotive electrification and AI data centers. Celebrating...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Gogoro faces leadership shakeup, layoffs, and delisting concerns
Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro's challenges this year have been mounting. It has faced prolonged scrutiny over production origins, and in September, founder Horace Luke departed,...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Google's smart glasses vision: Project Astra enters testing phase
Ahead of the holiday season, Google introduced the Gemini 2.0 model alongside its Android XR operating system and released a video highlighting advancements in Project Astra. Despite...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Malaysia launches National AI Office
On December 12, 2024, Malaysia marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by officially launching the National AI Office (NAIO), a dedicated institution...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese hybrids evade EV tariffs, gain ground in EU
Chinese automakers, led by BYD, are leveraging hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to strengthen their foothold in the European market, where the European Union's (EU) increased tariffs...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Baidu's car dream crashes as Ji Yue Auto spirals, exposing the pitfalls of automaking
Ji Yue Auto's sudden collapse has jolted the industry, marking a sharp and unceremonious shift in Baidu's automotive ambitions. Once the tech giant's symbol of its car-making aspirations,...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Xiaomi's CNY100 billion cash reserve is seen as lifeline for its automotive ambitions
Given the current competitive landscape among Chinese automakers, it is not surprising that new entrants face challenges in vehicle manufacturing. However, Ji Yue's recent turmoil...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Tech giants prioritize cost-performance ratio for AI investment; Nvidia's computing clusters gain traction
US cloud service providers (CSPs) are entering a new phase of AI investment, with continued growth in capital expenditures (capex), driving short-term demand for high-end AI chips...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
China targets Nvidia as cloud firms navigate AI chip restrictions
The Chinese government has ramped up actions against Nvidia, including reopening antitrust investigations and abruptly removing all products from the company's Tmall flagship store...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Compeq to begin mass production at new Thailand plant in 1Q25
Taiwan-based tier-1 high-density interconnect (HDI) board maker Compeq Manufacturing has opened its first production base in Southeast Asia located in Thailand. The facility will...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Taiwan display panel makers seek government support amid AI, semiconductor funding shift
Taiwan's LCD panel industry, despite making significant technological advances amid intense Chinese competition, continues to face financial challenges. Innolux president James Yang,...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Smart glasses poised for mainstream adoption amidst evolving tech and consumer demands
The evolution of smart glasses has been marked by challenges and learning experiences that continue to shape the landscape of this innovative technology. From the initial hype surrounding...