Last update: Tuesday 7 June 2011 [44 news items]
AVerMedia: Video remains the key trend
Jun 7, 16:30
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...
Commentary: HDD market consolidates as players keep their eyes on the cloud
Jun 3, 15:51
The year 2011 has been a volatile one for the hard drive disk (HDD) industry. With Western Digital having bought Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) for US$4.3 billion and...
Computex 2011: Nvidia introduces wired 3D Vision glasses and new GeForce GPUs
Jun 3, 11:52
Nvidia has announced, at Computex 2011, a new addition to its 3D Vision product family: Nvidia 3D Vision wired glasses. The new glasses make the 3D PC experience more affordable at...
Gigabyte introduces new servers; range of Android devices and new AIO PCs
Jun 3, 09:59
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...
Microsoft says companies are welcome to join new OS development
Jun 3, 01:50
Despite adjustments made in the development process of Windows 8, Microsoft claimed it has reserved space for new partners to join its Integrated Development Program (IDP).
Computex 2011: The rise of mobile projectors
Jun 3, 01:25
Industry leading firms Acer, Asustek, and ViewSonic have been entering the market for micro and mobile projectors to showcase mobile projecting systems with brightness up to 200 lu...
Computex 2011: Audio sound effect players seeking partners in smart mobile device market
Jun 3, 01:15
As tablet PC become the hottest topic at Computex 2011, audio sound effect players including Dolby and Digital Theater System (DTS) are turning aggressive in seeking partners at the...
Computex 2011: Deep tour into the latest innovations of MSI
Jun 2, 15:01
Micro-Star International (MSI), a well known Taiwan-based IT brand vendor worldwide, has been operating in the IT market for close to 25 years. Starting out manufacturing PC components...
Taiwan-based KYE Systems highlighting its Genius brand of components and accessories
Jun 2, 13:31
While the buzz at Computex is usually dominated by the latest system trends in the IT market, buyers understand that no trip to the show is complete without securing suppliers for...
US-based Coby to highlight tablet PCs at Computex 2011
Jun 2, 13:02
Tablet PCs are one of the hottest items this year at Computex Taipei 2011, and while many players in this segment are Taiwan-based companies, international players such as US-based...
Jun 2, 12:45
At 2011 Computex today, Microsoft showed hardware partners the next version of Windows, internally codenamed "Windows 8." As part of this technical preview, Mike Angiulo,...
Positioning itself as a memory one-stop memory and storage shop: Q&A with Adata senior VP YJ Choi
Jun 2, 12:41
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...
Hitachi reiterates partnerships with Taiwan IT industry
Jun 2, 12:30
Hitachi's presence at Computex 2011 can be more strongly felt than its previous participation in the world's second largest IT tradeshow. For the Japanese industrial giant, Computex...
Cloud computing offering big market for cooling solutions, says NS Micro Motor
Jun 2, 12:25
With the cloud computing market expected to grow rapidly, development of related technologies, infrastructure and software applications is looking promising. Growing adoption of cloud...
MIPS: More than 90% of Android apps can run on any processor architecture
Jun 2, 12:24
Android has been a hot topic at Computex Taipei this year, with various players discussing the pros and cons of developing apps for the respective hardware platforms such as ARM or...
Innostor launches USB 3.0 flash SoC
Jun 2, 11:40
Innostor, a Taiwan-based controller IC supplier, has successfully penetrated the mid-range and high-end USB 3.0 market with its USB 3.0 flash SoC IS 902 and the SATA controller chip...
Computex 2011: AMD announces solution for tablet PC
Jun 2, 01:20
AMD, at its press conference at Computex 2011, announced a new 40nm Z series APU codenamed Desna to target the tablet PC market, according to Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President and...
Expanding SSD market reach: Q&A with OCZ executive VP and CMO Alex Mei
Jun 1, 14:20
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...
Gigabyte seeks to bring innovative value to the mobile PC industry
Jun 1, 12:04
Taiwan-based Gigabyte Technology, although more known for its motherboard business, has already been operating in the notebook industry for close to four years. At Computex 2011,...
Computex 2011: Clevo showcases latest innovations in gaming notebooks
Jun 1, 11:58
Taiwan-based second-tier notebook maker Clevo is showcasing its latest notebook innovations at Computex Taipei 2011 with the company's newly developed industrial design, improved...
Anadem strengthen its arsenal with new AMD-based notebooks and tablet PCs
Jun 1, 11:48
Taiwan-based white-box notebook vendor Anadem - unlike other notebook vendors that directly sell their products in the retail channel under their own brand - mainly cooperates with...
Taiwan ODMs not feeling the love from Microsoft on Windows 8 development
Jun 1, 10:12
With a number of ODMs feeling left out due to Microsoft not inviting Taiwan-based IT vendors to participate in its Integrated Development Program (IDP) specifically for developing...
Computex buzz: ARM vs Intel keeps people talking
Jun 1, 10:10
Considering the rapid growth of Android-based mobile computing devices, the mobile segment really is on a tear. Nvidia recently pointed out that the cumulative shipments of iOS and...
Computex 2011: Acer showcases Mango-based smartphone
Jun 1, 01:50
Acer has showcased its Microsoft Mango-based smartphone, the W4, at the ongoing Computex 2011. But Acer did not offer the smartphone for visitors to test its functionality as it is...
Intel Maloney talks mobile growth, industry opportunities at Computex
Jun 1, 01:35
Intel executive vice president Sean Maloney has said that by the end of 2012, 40% of the consumer notebook market segment will encompass an emerging new breed of no-compromise computers,...
Computex 2011: Shuriken-panel notebooks make their debut
Jun 1, 01:15
Notebook models with Shuriken ultra-thin panel technology debuted at Computex 2011 with Taiwan-based Compal Electronics and Acer as well as some of Compal's downstream partners such...
May 31, 15:22
Gigabyte Technology is one of a few Taiwan-based companies that has continued to build success in the desktop PC motherboard segment, in particular the so-called DIY market which...
Computex 2011: Linaro demonstrates developments
May 31, 14:42
Linaro is marking its first anniversary with demonstrations of the latest open source software running on its members' hardware at the ongoing Computex 2011. The company also announced...
Peer-to-peer Wi-Fi: Talking Wi-Fi Direct with Broadcom VP Michael Hurlston
May 31, 13:54
Late last year the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced the Wi-Fi Direct peer-to-peer specification that allows Wi-Fi devices to talk to each other without the need for wireless access points...
Computex 2011: SanDisk intros new SSD with SATA3 interface
May 31, 13:53
SanDisk has introduced two new solid state drives (SSDs) for the mobile computing market – the U100 series for ultra-thin notebooks and the i100 targeted at tablet PCs –...
Intel steps up its pace: Interview with Navin Shenoy, general manager, Asia-Pacific region for Intel
May 31, 13:52
One major topic at Computex Taipei this year is the rise of mobile computing devices built on the ARM platform. This trend is pitting multiple semiconductor firms against computing...
The new frontier in mobile computing: Q&A with Qualcomm EVP Steve Mollenkopf
May 31, 11:21
Current trends in mobile devices have substantially changed how we think about computing in general, and looking at the market shows that these tectonic shifts will affect the entire...
ASRock showcases Fatal1ty Z68 professional at Computex 2011
May 31, 10:51
ASRock is kicking off Computex Taipei 2011 with its multidimensional products, including its wide range of motherboard and HTPC series. ASRock will showcase its innovative computer...
Computex 2011 to signal reshuffle of PC software/hardware
May 31, 10:42
Computex Taipei 2011 opens today with the expectation that more than 35,000 buyers from around the world will descend on Taipei to participate in Asia's biggest IT trade show. About...
Computex 2011: ARM-based server market to see growth before 2015, says ARM president
May 31, 01:55
Tudor Brown, president of ARM, at the company's pre-Computex press conference, pointed out that ARM-based server market in the future will have a great development opportunity as...
Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
Bits + chips | 28min ago
June TV panel prices to be flat
Displays | 41min ago
LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
LED | 1h 16min ago
Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
Green energy | 1h 34min ago
Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
Bits + chips | 1h 44min ago
Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
Bits + chips | 2h 15min ago
Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
IT + CE | 3h 23min ago
Price key to popularity of Thunderbolt, say Taiwan motherboard makers
Before Going to Press | 1h 42min ago
TPK to see revenue growth in 3Q12
Before Going to Press | 2h 10min ago
China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
Before Going to Press | 2h 54min ago
Three Taiwan IC distributors deny Samsung plans to withdraw sales agent rights
Before Going to Press | 2h 55min ago
Taiwan market: China-based vendors competing in entry-level to mid-range smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 3h 20min ago
TSMC sequential growth in 3Q12 revenues may fall to 5% due to declining book/bill ratio
Before Going to Press | 3h 37min ago
Computex 2011: Avexir Core series DRAM module
Avexir Technology is showing Core series DRAM memory with enhanced performance monitor indicator at Computex 2011. By enhancing heat conductivity of the heat spreader and 2oz copper...
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Genius' Ring Mouse is a 2.4GHz wireless thumb controller
Genius is showcasing the Ring Mouse in Computex 2011. The Ring Mouse is a 2.4GHz wireless thumb controller with touch control for default mouse function and can change to a media...
Photo: Company, Jun 2.
Genius' Pen Mouse is a 2.4GHz wireless pen style mouse
Genius is showcasing numerous mouse products including the Pen Mouse. The Pen Mouse is a wireless pen style mouse with 1200 dpi tracking.
Photo: Company, Jun 2.
AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture SDK II
AVerMedia, a leading supplier of solutions for managing high definition digital content, has launched the DarkCrystal HD Capture SDK II for professional users. The DarkCrystal HD...
Photo: Company, Jun 2.
Computex 2011: ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Professional
ASRock's latest Fatal1ty gaming motherboard is equipped with the Intel Z68 chipset. The Fatal1ty Z68 Professional, with overclocking capabilities, supports the Intel Smart Response...
Photo: Company, Jun 2.
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...
Gigabyte Technology is one of a few Taiwan-based companies that has continued to build success in the desktop PC motherboard segment, in particular the so-called DIY market which...
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- Acer, Asustek to launch netbooks with upgraded Atom processor in 3Q12
- CMI, AUO see decreasing production costs due to declining equipment depreciation costs
- Intel pushes new battery solutions to reduce ultrabook cost
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- AMD prepares low-voltage CPUs for Windows 8 tablet PCs
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Career to ramp up FPCB capacity by 30% in 2H12
- Hermes Microvision lists on OTC market
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Packaging and testing firms see mobile DRAM orders rise
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- Taiwan LED manufacturers to use silicon substrates for producing LED chips
- China TV makers to further expand products abroad
- China market: 6.8 million iPhones shipped in 1Q12, says Digitimes Research
- BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
- Overall value of lighting market to shrink as LEDs displace conventional technology, says Pike Research
- MediaTek lands 2.5G handset solution orders from Nokia, say sources
- US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
- Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
- Taiwan 1Q12 display production value down 7.7%, says IEK
- Korean vendors compete for OLED market
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- 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
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
22-May-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7274.89 | +82.66 | +1.15% |
| TSE electronic | 277.63 | +3.99 | +1.46% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 104.57 | +2.00 | +1.95% |
| OTC electronic | 134.14 | +2.91 | +2.22% |
- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
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Maxim's Chris Neil, senior VP, Industrial and Medical Solutions Group
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Ravi Subramanian, CEO of EDA firm Berkeley Design Automation
Photo: Michael McManus, May 10.
Algotochip CTO Satish Padmanabhan and company VP of operations Mike Hong
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- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire
Keeping industrial interesting: Q&A with analog and mixed signal solution provider Maxim
According to analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker Maxim Integrated Products, the industrial...
Over the next 30 years, the world's middle class (defined as per capita income of more than US$8,000...
Turning C code into silicon in 8-16 weeks: Q&A with semi startup Algotochip
Silicon Valley startup Algotochip specializes in architecting and implementing all aspects of a complete...
The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
The ramping-up of 8.5G production at China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
- 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...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.