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Thursday 22 February 2024
Huawei to open CNY12 billion R&D center in Shanghai
Huawei is building a new R&D center in Shanghai, with completion scheduled for June and an opening in September. The overall investment in the facility is projected to be approximately...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Wireless charging for electric cars is inching closer to reality
Someday soon, plug-in cars may no longer need a plug. Electric car drivers would simply pull into a specialized parking space when it's time to power up, wait for a light on their...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Thailand approves new incentives to lure battery cells makers
Thailand will offer new incentives to promote the local production of battery cells and the adoption of new-energy buses and trucks as it seeks to cement its position as a hub for...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
China's EV brutal price war sparks market frenzy
China's electric vehicle price battle hits full throttle.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
AI chips should prioritize quality or quantity? Perspectives differ among software and hardware giants
It was previously reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman aims to raise US$5-7 trillion to fortify the AI chip supply chain. The venture includes establishing a global network of fabrication...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Kinpo Group strengthens EV position as AcBel partners with ChargePoint
Taiwan-based AcBel Polytech, a power supply manufacturer under the Kinpo Group, announced on February 20 that it reached a critical collaboration agreement with California-based ChargePoint...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Navigating AI PCs: avoiding the pitfalls of industry trends
The market often simplifies industry trends by assigning straightforward labels, from past terms like Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the current buzz around Artificial...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers bet big on generative AI and power semiconductors for growth
Several Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers are witnessing a surge in sales, particularly in equipment catering to generative AI and power semiconductors. Despite a downturn...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Backed by 7 leading automakers, Ionna to begin charging service in 2024
Ionna, a charging service provider formed by seven leading carmakers, started operation in early February. The company plans to open its first US charging stations this year and expand...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Tech giants reshuffle amid AI surge: insights from former Microsoft Research Asia VP
The tech industry's resurgence and restructuring driven by the AI wave have led to a reshuffling of market value rankings among major players like Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Google,...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
LGES 46800 battery reportedly to first power Tesla Cybertruck
South Korea-based LG Energy Solution has revealed a schedule for the volume production of its 46800 battery, which will likely first support Tesla. Media reported that EV makers Rivian...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Generative AI in legal crosshairs (Part 1)
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has garnered global attention, becoming a trend across various industries.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Volkswagen to supply EV parts to Mahindra, open for EV manufacturing partner in India
As electric vehicles (EVs) gradually penetrate the nascent Indian market, Volkswagen looks to make inroads by partnering with local manufacturers aspiring for the EV sector and launching...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
ESMT sees DDR4, AI drive 2024 growth
Niche memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) has stated that it is working on new AI product projects that will be a new growth engine, and demand for...
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Just some Altman that I used to know: Microsoft cannot satisfy OpenAI's chip dreams
OpenAI's decision to design and manufacture its own chips has raised questions about the company's future relationship with Microsoft.