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Tuesday 26 November 2024
Taiwan's supply chain is vital to global AI ecosystem, says Microsoft CVP
Taiwan's role in the global AI ecosystem cannot be overstated, according to Paul Lorimer, corporate VP of Office 365 Enterprise and cloud engineering at Microsoft.
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Molicel BBUs enter AI supply chain
Taiwan-based E-One Moli Energy (Molicel) has commenced shipments of backup battery units (BBU) to a major cloud service provider (CSP), according to parent company Taiwan Cement (T...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Nvidia GB200 supply shift fuels breakout growth for Taiwan's tier-2 server makers in 2025
Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell chips, launched in November, are gearing up for a production surge starting in early 2025. Strong demand for Hopper and GB200 models has already outstripped...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Robotics startups need time to cultivate industry, says Touché Solutions chairman
A booming market for robots has been driving optimism for robotics startups, yet many in the industry point to the challenges of shaking the conventional stereotype that the field...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Tesla faces fierce competition as FSD eyes China debut
Tesla plans to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China by early 2025, though regulatory approval remains uncertain. Domestic automakers are intensifying efforts to...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Trump's push for autonomous vehicle regulations reshapes US self-driving landscape
A comprehensive federal framework for autonomous vehicles is reportedly being planned by President-Elect Donald Trump's transition team to accelerate adoption and revitalize US leadership...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Nvidia's AI ambitions seek sovereign boost
Nvidia's recent earnings paint a mixed picture of the AI chip giant's trajectory. While quarterly revenue continued to climb sequentially, annual growth slowed to 70% from 90% in...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
STMicro postpones US$20 billion revenue target to 2030 on auto chip slowdown
STMicroelectronics (STM) has revised its growth targets amid persistent weak demand for chips used in automotive and industrial applications. During its Capital Markets Day in Paris,...
Monday 25 November 2024
STMicroelectronics partners with Hua Hong Semiconductor to boost local production in China's EV market
STMicroelectronics unveiled a strategic partnership with China's Hua Hong Semiconductor, with a plan to commence production of 40nm process MCUs in Shenzhen by the end of 2025. STMicroelectronics...
Monday 25 November 2024
Google advances data center sustainability with AI and clean energy
Google is advancing its global data center expansion while targeting sustainability goals centered on energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, and water reuse. Senior executives emphasize...
Monday 25 November 2024
German automakers slash jobs: What's happening to Germany's economy?
Germany's rapid post-World War II economic growth was driven by advanced industrial technology, a robust workforce, and its globally renowned luxury car brands, which dominated the...
Monday 25 November 2024
OpenAI's Sora stalls on talent exodus and technical hurdles amid intense AI video race
OpenAI's unveiling of its text-to-video AI model, Sora, in February 2024 ignited fierce competition in the AI video generation market. Major tech players from Europe, the US, and...
Monday 25 November 2024
Weekly news roundup: Trump's return casts shadow over TSMC's AI chip expansion
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Friday 22 November 2024
Meta Orion outshines Apple Vision Pro as next-gen tech breakthrough
In September, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced Orion, a highly anticipated prototype of augmented reality (AR) glasses, during a private event. Marketed as a potential...
Friday 22 November 2024
Shuang Bang upbeat on AI electronics and eco-materials outlook
Shuang Bang Industrial, a specialized maker of synthetic resins and functional fabrics in Taiwan, is optimistic about its 2025 performance. As global inventory levels continue to...