Last update: Friday 11 January 2013 [97 news items]
Toshiba reportedly abandoning ideas for developing Wintel-based tablets and Chromebooks
May 24, 01:00
Japan-based notebook brand vendor Toshiba reportedly has abandoned ideas for developing Windows 7-based tablet PCs and Chromebooks as the two devices have already disappeared from...
Jan 7, 17:08
Gigabyte Technology has announced a new 10.1-inch tablet PC, the S1080, featuring Windows 7 and powered by an Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor.

CES 2011: RIM showcases PlayBook tablet PC
Jan 7, 16:33
RIM is showcasing its PlayBook tablet PC at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 and the company will mainly push the device's multi-tasking capability as the main promoting point...

CES 2011: MSI introduces tablet PC featuring built-in projector; several new notebooks
Jan 7, 16:25
Micro-Star International (MSI) is showcasing a concept product, the Staging, a tablet PC that features built-in micro-projector, at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011. The tablet...

CES 2011: D-Link unveils Yahoo Connected TV STB
Jan 7, 16:09
Taiwan-based networking/communication equipment maker D-Link has unveiled a Yahoo! connected TV set-top box (STB) at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and plans...
CES 2011: Microsoft and Samsung unveil the next generation of Surface with AMD platform
Jan 7, 12:14
Samsung Electronics and Microsoft, at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas, unveiled the next generation of the Microsoft Surface experience featuring PixelSense technology,...

CES 2011: Samsung showcases Wintel-based tablet PC
Jan 7, 12:08
Samsung Electronics is showcasing its new tablet PC, the 7 Series sliding PC, featuring Intel's Atom processor (Oak Trail) and Windows 7, at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011.

CES 2011: HTC unveils three 4G smartphones with three carriers
Jan 7, 01:25
HTC has unveiled three new 4G smartphones in cooperation with US-based carriers AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint at CES 2011, making the company apparently a leading supplier...
CES 2011: Acer announces new notebooks, tablet PC and desktops
Jan 6, 16:06
Acer has announced that the new Acer Iconia Tab A500 will be showcased with Verizon Wireless at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, taking advantage of the Verizon Wireless...

CES 2011: Nvidia announces project for developing ARM-based CPU; new mobile GPUs
Jan 6, 14:44
Nvidia has announced that it plans to build high-performance ARM-based CPU cores, designed to support future products ranging from personal computers and servers to workstations and...

CES 2011: Microsoft announces support of SoC architectures for next-generation Windows
Jan 6, 14:41
Microsoft has announced at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, that the next version of Windows will support system on a chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM-based systems from...

CES 2011: Nvidia GPUs adopted by BMW and Telsa for car electronics
Jan 6, 12:41
BMW of North America and Nvidia have announced a partnership that puts Nvidia's GPUs in navigation and vehicle-information systems across all next-generation BMW cars worldwide. Meanwhile,...

CES 2011: Intel announces new Core processors
Jan 6, 12:19
Intel has introduced its second-generation Intel Core processor family at a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011. Intel highlighted several new features, services...

CES 2011: Nvidia announces new phones powered by dual-core Tegra 2 CPU
Jan 6, 10:57
Nvidia has announced that its Tegra 2 dual-core CPU is now ready to power the so-called super phone category.
CES 2011: Lenovo showcasing new all-in-one PCs
Jan 6, 02:05
Lenovo will showcase four new IdeaCentre all-in-one PCs, targeting the home-use market, at CES 2011.
CES 2011: Nvidia to ship at least 15 million Tegra series processors in 2011
Jan 6, 01:30
Nvidia, with orders from tablet PCs, smartphones and car electronics, is expected to have already landed orders for about 15 million Tegra-based processors in 2011. Tegra will become...
CES 2011: Smart TVs, 3D TVs and tablet PCs to be the spotlights
Jan 6, 01:20
Samsung Electronics and Sony are both preparing to promote their smart TV businesses at CES 2011, which will start on January 5. Samsung is displaying its smart TV advertisement on...
CES 2011: Delta to showcase color e-paper applications
Jan 6, 01:15
Delta Electronics will showcase a full range of color electronic paper (e-paper) applications at the CES 2011. The new color e-paper applications were jointly developed by Delta and...
CES 2011: Asustek introduces 4 new tablet PCs
Jan 5, 17:04
Taiwan-based notebook brand Asustek Computer, on January 4, introduced four new tablet PCs, Eee Pad Slider, Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad MeMO and Eee Slate, at its pre-show CES 2011...

CES 2011: Ralink to demonstrate next-generation wireless solutions
Jan 5, 14:58
Ralink Technology will demonstrate its latest wireless technologies, connectivity devices and applications at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
CES 2011: TPK to showcase TRu multi-touch panel products
Jan 5, 02:05
TPK Touch Solutions, through its US-based subsidiary TPK USA's Touch Revolution business unit, will showcase TRu Multi Touch Monitors at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.
Maction to attend 2011 CES for first time showcasing in-car DVRs
Jan 5, 01:55
Maction Technologies, a Taiwan-based developer of navigation software and vendor of GPS PNDs, will attend the upcoming 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time to exhibit...
CES 2011: Lite-On IT joint venture PLDS to showcase Blu-ray Disc drives, SSDs
Jan 5, 01:30
Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS), a joint venture of Lite-On IT and Philips will exhibit three Liteon Blu-ray Disc (BD) drives, Plextor BD drives and SSDs at the upcoming...
CES 2011: LG to introduce 72-inch full LED 3D TV
Jan 4, 16:37
Seoul, Dec. 27, 2010 - LG Electronics will unveil the 72-inch LZ9700, the world's largest Full LED-backlight LCD 3D TV (FULL LED 3D TV) at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LZ9700 gives...
HTC to showcase two Android smartphones through Verizon, Sprint at 2011 CES
Jan 4, 02:10
HTC does not have exhibition space at the upcoming 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) but that will not stop the smartphone maker from debuting an Android LTE (Long Term Evolution)...
Foxconn to make smartphones and tablet PCs for Vizio
Jan 4, 01:35
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has landed OEM orders of smartphones and tablets for US-based LCD TV vendor Vizio.
MSI to showcase new all-in-one PCs, motherboards and graphics cards at CES 2011
Jan 4, 01:25
Micro-Star International (MSI), in addition to its notebooks and tablet PCs, will also showcase its latest all-in-one PCs, motherboards and graphics cards at Consumer Electronics...
Gigabyte to announce G1-Killer series motherboards for gamers at CES 2011
Dec 31, 15:26
Taiwan-based motherboard maker Gigabyte Technology will announce its new G1-Killer series motherboards at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 targeting the enthusiast gamer market...
AMD readies next-generation netbook/tablet PC platform
Dec 30, 01:15
AMD is set to announce its Brazos platform, a combination of the company's Ontario APU and Hudson chipset, at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011. The company has already prepared...
CES 2011: MSI prepares to showcase tablet PCs and notebooks
Dec 28, 16:54
MSI will showcase an array of notebooks as well as tablet PCs at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, which will be hosted from January 6-9 January 2011 in Las Vegas, at South Hall...

CPT/Pixel Qi co-develop low-power transmission TFT-LCD panel to start mass production in 2Q11
Dec 24, 01:40
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has developed a low-power transmission TFT-LCD panel with Pixel Qi, and will showcase three sizes of the panel at CES held from January 6-9, 2011 in Las...
Intel, Microsoft may face strong challenge from ARM/Android
Dec 23, 01:15
With rumors that Microsoft will announce a Windows operating system designed specifically for ARM-based platforms at CES 2011, plus the fact that Intel has been working aggressively...
ECS, Asustek, MSI to showcase tablet PCs at CES 2011
Dec 23, 01:10
Elitegroup Computer System (ECS), Asustek Computer and Micro-Star International (MSI) are all preparing to showcase their latest tablet PCs at CES 2011.
Toshiba to launch 3 new tablet PCs in 1Q11
Dec 7, 01:05
Toshiba is aiming to launch three new tablet PCs in the first quarter of 2011 and has outsourced their production to its Taiwan-based partners Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics...
Nvidia Tegra 2 processor expected to be a focus at CES 2011
Nov 17, 16:54
Nvidia's ARM-based Tegra 2 processor is expected to be a focus at CES 2011, as several PC and handset vendors are set to showcase tablet PCs using the processor, according to sources...
AUO to supply panels for use in 2nd-gen Nexus 7, say sources
Displays | 7h 35min ago
US fab-tool book-to-bill stays above parity, says SEMI
Bits + chips | 8h 2min ago
Solar cell prices may increase to US$0.43/W in Taiwan
Green energy | 8h 4min ago
Sony Mobile to extend cooperation with ODM firms, says marketing executive
Mobile + telecom | 8h 7min ago
Quartz component maker TXC expects sales to rise through 4Q13
Before Going to Press | 8h 17min ago
Facebook sets up OCP Taiwan
Before Going to Press | 8h 45min ago
Memory module firms to showcase new SSDs at Computex 2013
Before Going to Press | 9h 8min ago
UDE likely to obtain orders from 2 game console vendors
Before Going to Press | 9h 15min ago
Polarizer makers under price-cut pressure from clients
Before Going to Press | 9h 16min ago
IC suppliers expect PC demand to hit bottom in 2Q13
Before Going to Press | 9h 17min ago
Phison warns several backend firms of possible patent infringement
Before Going to Press | 9h 18min ago
AUO aims at 20% market share for eTP touch panels for notebooks in 2013
Before Going to Press | 9h 47min ago
Digitimes Research: US new solar installations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013
Before Going to Press | 9h 49min ago
Global LCD monitor OEM shipments down 14% on year in 1Q13, says TPV
Before Going to Press | 10h 9min ago
Asia set to be largest 4G LTE market, says Nokia Siemens executive
Before Going to Press | 10h 10min ago
Unity Opto expects orders to increase from June to September
Before Going to Press | 10h 40min ago
CSOT showcases 110-inch Ultra HD TV panel at 2013 SID Display Week
Before Going to Press | 10h 47min ago
TPV Technology suffers 1Q13 net loss of over US$11 million
Before Going to Press | 11h 8min ago
Lenovo aims to surpass Samsung in global smartphone market share, says paper
Before Going to Press | 11h 20min ago
AMD unveils Temash, Kabini SoC APUs
Before Going to Press | 11h 21min ago
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013; develops Retina display technology, says chairman
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
- Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
- Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
- Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
- Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
- Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
- UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
- E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Large-size TFT LCD panel shipments expected to drop 6% in 2013, says DisplaySearch
- Flat panel public display market expected to grow 23% annually through 2017, says DisplaySearch
- China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS
- E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
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- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News

Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...

Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...

MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...

Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.






















