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Wednesday 5 March 2025
Nvidia's AI chips enter China through third parties, posing fresh challenge for Trump
Despite stringent US export restrictions, Chinese buyers have been successfully acquiring Nvidia's cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips through unofficial channels, highlighting the persistent...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Electric vehicle charging: A potential target for hacker attacks
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital in automotive electronics and electrification supply chains, as breaches could paralyze the entire system. UPStream reports 409 cyberattacks...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Zhipu AI obtains over US$140 million in latest financing round
China-based startup Zhipu AI has raised more than CNY1 billion (US$140 million) in its latest round of financing, with the investment to be used to fund the development of its GLM-series...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
AI to drive double-digit growth for Delta Electronics in 2025
Delta Electronics anticipates that overall group revenue will be good in the first half of 2025, outperforming the same period in 2024, driven by continuous AI-related demand. The...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China reignites tech sector to drive economic growth and counter US sanctions
Facing economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions, China is refocusing on its tech sector, with President Xi Jinping recently convening a rare symposium with high-tech entrepreneurs...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's cut-rate SiC substrates and mature process chips upend global market
Backed by state subsidies and a self-sufficient supply chain, China is ramping up SiC substrate and mature process chip production at an unprecedented pace. The expansion is fueling...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Foxconn takes smart cities global, paving the way for a borderless industry ecosystem
Under its "3+3" industry strategy, Foxconn has capitalized on its expertise in AI, EVs, IoT, and manufacturing to develop three key platforms: smart manufacturing, smart EVs, and...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Trump's tariffs hit: Tech supply chains brace for cross-border chaos
US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, took effect on Tuesday, sparking fresh trade...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Honor unveils bold AI-centric vision at MWC 2025, aims to lead the global smart device ecosystem
At MWC 2025, Chinese smartphone brand Honor announced its bold shift from a smartphone manufacturer to a global leader in the AI-powered device ecosystem. In a highly anticipated...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Enosemi and Jabil form alliance to advance photonic chip packaging
In a landmark announcement on March 3, Enosemi and Jabil unveiled a sophisticated collaboration to pioneer advanced packaging process technology for Enosemi's cutting-edge photonic...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
CATL pursues arbitration against Powin under geopolitical tensions and market shifts
Recently, Chinese lithium battery powerhouse Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announced it had initiated arbitration proceedings with the Hong Kong International...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
IBM advances AI with Granite 3.2, incorporating on-demand reasoning and first vision-language model
IBM has recently released the Granite 3.2 series of open-source AI models, enhancing inference capabilities and introducing its first vision-language model (VLM) while continuing...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Elan upbeat about notebook growth; to ship fingerprint recognition solutions for AI PCs in 2H25
Taiwan-based Elan Microelectronics, a major provider of touch controller chip solutions, has disclosed that significant order momentum for product lines offering high gross profits...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Samsung unveils AI-driven ecosystem at MWC 2025
At MWC 2025, Samsung Electronics introduced its newest AI advancements, spotlighting the Galaxy S25 series with cutting-edge AI features and the inaugural XR headset Project Moohan...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
MWC 2025 kicks off: GSMA unveils four pillars shaping future of 5G
MWC 2025 opened in Barcelona, where GSMA Director General Mats Granryd outlined "GROW" as the telecom industry's next strategic phase. The initiative centers on four priorities: expanding...