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Thursday 30 January 2020
Highlights of the day: Taiwan makers step up measures against China coronavirus outbreak
The Lunar New Year holidays in Taiwan have ended but many are not returning to work as usual because of the the coronavirus outbreak in China. Many IT firms have allowed its managers to delay their return to China, and Foxconn has decided its production in China will not resume until February 10...
Wednesday 22 January 2020
Highlights of the day: More Apple products to have scissor switch keyboards
Apple reportedly is looking to adopt scissor switch keyboards in its new 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and new iPads slated to be available later in 2020 and the strategy should benefit their Taiwan-based component suppliers...
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Highlights of the day: IT firms gearing up for 2020
IT firms worldwide are taking aggressive actions for their businesses in 2020 with some adopting strategies to defend its market status such as Intel, which is looking to cut its PC processor prices in the second half of 2020 to attract demand, while Inventec Appliances is expanding its capacity for AirPods, eyeing for more orders from Apple...
Tuesday 21 January 2020
ITRI uses AI to train collaborative robots
Computational Intelligence Technology Center under government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has developed an AI-based deep learning solution for use in training robotic arms to load and unload components onto and off production lines.
Monday 20 January 2020
Future-Action designs interactive marketing for bank
Future-Action Interactive Art has designed digital games for CTBC Bank to market its financial management services via immersive education of game players, according to company founder Bryan Cheng.
Monday 20 January 2020
Highlights of the day: Strong demand for TWS earbuds
Strong demand for TWS earbuds is resulting in tight supply for button cells that they use. Now cell suppliers are increasig their production capacities to embrace the rising demand. The PC market may be slow, but Intel still sees a lot of opportunities from it...
Monday 20 January 2020
Heroic-Faith expects US FDA clearance for AI-powered respiratory monitor
Heroic-Faith Medical Science expects its AI-powered respiratory monitor to receive US FDA clearance this year, according to Taiwan-based startup.
Friday 17 January 2020
Highlights of the day: TSMC expects strong growth in 2020
Intel CPU shortages are expected to persist through 2020, with the entry-level segment bearing the brunt. Chromebook vendors are expected to adopt more AMD processors for their devices. In the semiconductor sector, TSMC expects the global foundry sector to see strong growth in 2020, with the Taiwan-based firm showing even stronger growth than the average...
Friday 17 January 2020
TTA startups win significant business opportunities at CES 2020, says MOST
Taiwan's startup delegation to CES 2020 has won business opportunities of more than US$226 million during their stay in the US, according to the Ministry of Science and Technoilogy (MOST).
Friday 17 January 2020
Robocare showcases companion robots at CES 2020
South Korea-based Robocare exhibited BOMY I and BOMY II, two companion robots for eldercare at CES 2020.