Last update: Monday 13 May 2013 [250 news items]
Computex 2010: Booth tour of IT players
Jun 4, 13:54
Although the spotlight at Computex Taipei 2010 has focused on tablet PCs, e-book readers and 3D products, the show has almost been foremost a PC and peripheral showcase and Taiwan's...
A changing PC usage model: Discussing market opportunities for MeeGo with Novell
Jun 4, 11:43
On June 1, Novell announced that it will release Suse MeeGo as a fully supported operating system (OS) for netbooks. MeeGo is built on the codestream from the MeeGo Project, the Linux-based...
Computex 2010: Touch panel players showcase latest touchscreen technologies
Jun 4, 02:05
Touchscreen products are one of the focuses during Computex Taipei 2010, despite there being no special section dedicated to the segment. But with vendors of handheld devices such...
Computex 2010: Taiwan network equipment makers complete for spotlight
Jun 4, 01:55
At Computex 2010, Taiwan-based network equipment makers are presenting their solutions for use in digital home applications, cloud computing and smart grids.
Computex 2010: Pegatron showcasing in-house designed products
Jun 4, 01:45
Pegatron Technology has showcased its tablet PCs, e-book readers and handsets designed by the company's designing team, Pega D&E.
Computex 2010: China-based Malata to start mass producing e-book readers in August
Jun 4, 01:30
China-based PC player Malata plans to start the mass production of its e-book readers in August and will offer both Wintel and ARM-based designs, according to the company.
Computex 2010: A look at the e-book readers
Jun 4, 01:25
The surging popularity of e-book readers have sent many vendors and makers jumping on he bandwagon. At Computex 2010, there is an E-Reading section (booth C510) showcasing the latest...
Broadcom talks about growing opportunities in wireless
Jun 4, 01:05
Michael Hurlston, senior vice president and general manager for the Home and Wireless Networking Business Unit at chip specialist Broadcom recently sat down with Digitimes to share...
Taiwan handset companies at Computex 2010
Jun 4, 01:00
With the rise of various consumer electronics exhibitions, Computex Taipei is no longer the time and place for handset companies to release their annual main attractions.
First Chrome OS notebook to be available in fall of 2010, says Google VP
Jun 3, 16:01
The first notebook equipped with the Google-developed Chrome OS is expected to be launched in the fall of 2010, according to Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management at...
Computex 2010: Taiwan IT players should focus on software development, says Inventec chairman
Jun 3, 15:47
Inventec chairman and CEO Richard Lee at a cloud computing forum at Computex 2010 said that Taiwan-based IT players are focusing too much on hardware manufacturing, which will only...
Computex 2010: AMD in no hurry enter tablet PC market
Jun 3, 15:03
While PC players are aggressively pushing tablet PC products at Computex 2010, AMD senior vice president and general manager of Products Group Rick Bergman pointed out that the company...
Jun 3, 14:16
Broadcom and Atheros Communications as well as Taiwan-based WLAN chipmakers Ralink Technology and Realtek Semiconductor all are showcasing their latest 802.11n wireless solutions...
Computex 2010: Hanwang to launch sub-1,000 yuan tablet PCs by year-end
Jun 3, 12:15
Hanwang Technology plans to launch consumer tablet PCs with prices below 1,000 yuan (US$146) by the end of 2010, according company chairman Liu Yingjian speaking at Computex 2010...
Media phones and portable video conferencing: Q&A with UMEC's Kevin Mar
Jun 3, 11:49
With the economic recovery still on shaky ground and instability rearing its head throughout the world, companies have continued to trim business travel budgets. To stay connected,...
Taiwan-based Innostor launches single chip USB 3.0 UFD controller
Jun 3, 11:45
Since AMD's announcements of chipsets accommodating USB 3.0 data transfer scheme, motherboard makers have responded with a slew of products supporting the new specification, especially...
Gigabyte is ready for cloud and will launch more notebooks in 2H10
Jun 3, 11:44
Taiwan-based Gigabyte Technology has always been known as a first-tier motherboard maker and brand as well as an innovative PC player. However, not much has been heard about the company's...
Computex spotlight: Genius and Agama accessorize the digital world
Jun 3, 11:41
Taiwan-based peripheral specialist KYE Systems was founded in 1983, with headquarters in Taiwan and branch offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Hong Kong and China. KYE does both OEM...
Hanwang aims to lead global e-book reader market in 2 years, says chairman
Jun 3, 01:05
China-based Hanwang Technology, which markets its products under the Hanvon brand, aims to become the largest vendor of e-book readers worldwide in two years, according to company...
Computex 2010: Pixcir shows 21.6-inch projected capacitive touch panel
Jun 3, 01:00
China-based TFT-LCD driver IC and capacitive touch controller supplier Pixcir Microelectronics is showcasing a 21.6-inch projected capacitive touch panel for LCD monitors and all-in-one...
Ralink sees clear order visibility for 3Q10
Jun 2, 16:53
Ralink Technology will be able to reach its business target for the second quarter of 2010 and has also seen clear order visibility for the third quarter, according to company CEO...
Computex 2010: China-based notebook vendors make inroads into Taiwan market
Jun 2, 16:52
With notebooks offered by China-based vendors continuing to improve in both quality and appearance, companies are making more aggressive moves to opening up overseas markets. Besides...
Computex 2010: Compal has done more than said in cloud computing development, says president
Jun 2, 16:45
In response to the questions that Compal Electronics appears to have made fewer efforts in cloud computing than fellow makers Quanta Computer and Inventec, Compal president Ray Chen...
Computex 2010: Microsoft releases Windows Embedded Compact 7 CTP
Jun 2, 16:31
Microsoft has announced the release of the CTP (Community Technology Preview) version of Windows Embedded Compact 7, with the final version expected to be available at the end of...
Computex 2010: AMD demonstrates Fusion APU
Jun 2, 15:29
At Computex 2010, AMD has delivered the first public demonstration of an AMD Fusion processor, initiating the accelerated processing era. The AMD Fusion family of accelerated processing...
Computex 2010: Delta shows 13-inch CF color e-Magazine
Jun 2, 15:12
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics is showcasing its 13-inch color e-book reader, the e-Magazine, using color filter (CF) in the E-Reading section (Booth C510) at Computex 2010.
Acer to launch netbook and tablet PCs with MeeGo preloaded
Jun 2, 14:21
Acer president Gianfranco Lanci at Intel's e21FORUM 2010 meeting at Computex 2010 pointed out that Acer will launch netbooks and tablet PCs that adopt Intel's latest Atom processor...
Computex 2010: Quanta announces new touchscreen technology
Jun 2, 14:08
Quanta Computer has announced at Computex 2010 a new touchscreen technology called dispersive signal technology (DST), which the company has co-developed with 3M, and expects to launch...
Computex 2010: Intel Atom processor plans, products outlined
Jun 2, 12:26
At Computex 2010, Intel has unveiled new products and features based on its low-power Intel Atom processor family, including plans to further differentiate the popular netbook category...
Jun 2, 12:07
Qt Development Frameworks under Nokia, in view of its advantages of a large user base of Nokia smartphones and cross-platform support for Symbian, MeeGo, Windows 7, Windows Mobile,...
MSI chairman expects tablet PC market to take off in 2011
Jun 2, 11:47
Taiwan-based Micro-Star International (MSI) unveiled two tablet PCs at Computex Taipei 2010, one based on Intel architecture and the other on the ARM-based Nvidia Tegra processor.
Computex spotlight: Clevo and notebook innovation
Jun 2, 11:22
Taiwan-based notebook maker Clevo has been operating in the global notebook industry for over 20 years, and although the company does not have the shipment scale of some of its first-tier...
The next billion users: Q&A with Intel's Stanley Huang
Jun 2, 11:16
Intel has always taken center stage at Computex Taipei, and this year Digitimes has the great pleasure to sit down with Stanley Huang, managing director of Advanced Technical Sales...
Computex 2010: WiMAX medicare use demonstrated to Taiwan president
Jun 2, 11:11
Chairman JT Wang for both Acer and the Taipei Computer Association, one of the organizers of Computex, and chairwoman Lin Kuo Wen-yen for Tatung InfoComm, one of the six WiMAX operators...
Qualcomm ships dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon chipsets
Jun 1, 17:02
Qualcomm has begun sampling its first dual-CPU Snapdragon chipsets that integrate two CPU cores running at up to 1.2GHz, according to the company. Targeted high-end smartphones, the...
Computex 2012: ASRock reveals the new Z77 Extreme9 motherboard
The Z77 Extreme9 motherboard combines materials and overclockable configurations. The LED design is clad in air-channeling heatsink and south bridge, delivering heat dissipation...
Photo: Company, Jun 11.
Acer has featured numerous ultrabooks at Computex 2012. The Aspire S series ultrabooks contain Acer Green Instant On which allows users to put the ultrabook to sleep, and return to...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Asustek adds bright colors to its ultrabooks
Asustek is currently showcasing several ultrabooks at Computex 2012. The UX31E ultrabooks contain SATA 6Gb/s solid state storage. Asustek ultrabooks also feature SonicMaster technology...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Asustek's Zenbook series ultrabooks are only 3mm thick at the front and 9mm at the rear. The devices feature the firm's exclusive Super Hybrid Engine II with instant on 2-second resume,...
Photo: Digitimes, Jun 8.
Computex 2012: Aiptek MobileCinema pico projector i50D, for iPad, iPhone and iPod
Aiptek has introduced the MobileCinema i50D plug-n-play pico projector for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. MobileCinema i50D is a 2-in-1 gadget that projects the phone content and charges...
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Expanding the motherboard market: Q&A with Gigabyte sales and marketing
Following the recent launch of Intel's new Ivy Bridge platform, new announcements from AMD, and the growing anticipation for Windows 8, Computex 2012 will provide PC players from...
AVerMedia: Video remains the key trend
With Computex just around the corner, Digitimes decided to pay a visit to Taiwan-based video specialist AVerMedia to see what the company has planned for this year's show. President...
Gigabyte introduces new servers; range of Android devices and new AIO PCs
Gigabyte Technology's Network & Communications business unit handles a range of product lines including servers, notebooks and all-in-one PCs. The division's goal is to leverage...
Positioning itself as a memory one-stop memory and storage shop: Q&A with Adata senior VP YJ Choi
In early 2010, Adata Technoloy launched a new corporate identity and branding strategy with an aim to further expand the company's presence and brand awareness in the international...
Expanding SSD market reach: Q&A with OCZ executive VP and CMO Alex Mei
Once known as a supplier of premium DRAM modules, OCZ Technology has recognized its fiscal 2011 a transformational year for the company. In the year ended February 28, 2011, OCZ shifted...
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially
- Demand for small-size panel driver ICs stays strong
- Innolux, AUO differ in strategies for tapping China smartphone panel market
- Asustek unveils Intel 8 series motherboards
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
- PCB firm Apex 2Q13 sales to rise over 10%
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- Touch screen notebook shipments reach 4.57 million units in 1Q13, says Displaybank
- Asia Pacific leads worldwide mobile phone sales growth in 1Q13, says Gartner
- Mobile DRAM revenues slip 5% in 1Q13, says DRAMeXchange
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- LED plant factory market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2013, says PIDA
- Suntech agrees on new forbearance agreement with converible note holders
- BlackBerry to offer BBM on Android and iOS platforms
- New generation iPhone may adopt sapphire crystal glass for home button
- Ledlink to begin LED lighting shell volume production in May-June
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
- Soft-World sees over 50% of 1Q13 profit from 3 subsidiaries
- Corning introduces Lotus XT Glass
- Synnex Technology reports profits for 1Q13
- HannStar Display posts 1Q13 profits
- Taiwan market: HTC, Samsung optimistic about May sales
- Digitimes Research: Rising mobile device demand drives TSMC, UMC wafer shipment growth in 2Q13
- Digitimes Research: Battery technologies regain focus as energy storage demand rises
- Digitimes Research: LED light bulb prices in Japan fall in April
- Digitimes Research: Sapphire 2-inch substrate prices to be around US$8/unit in 2013
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- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Digital Network Fuels Opportunities in Vehicle Surveillance Market
- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- WD shipping world's first 5 mm 2.5-inch hard drive
- 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
17-May-2013 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 8368.19 | -21.86 | -0.26% |
| TSE electronic | 316.17 | -0.60 | -0.19% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 119.56 | +0.49 | +0.41% |
| OTC electronic | 143.91 | +0.93 | +0.65% |
- 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
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal
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2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto's cafe booth
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta LED light bulbs
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
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2013 Taiwan Internationbal Lighting Show: Epistar applications for agricultural lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Everlight residential LED lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto LED strip lamp
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
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.