Apple executives have stated they are evaluating adding AI-powered search to their Safari browser, a move that caused Alphabet, Google's parent company, to see its stock price plunge. In response, Google issued a public statement stressing that search traffic from Apple devices continues to grow
On May 6, Mitsubishi Motors signed a memorandum of understanding with Foxconn's EV arm, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, to jointly explore EV development, design, and manufacturing. The deal signals a major milestone for Foxconn's carmaking ambitions and a telling concession by Mitsubishi as it seeks to stay competitive in the breakneck global EV race
Malaysia boasts resilient economic and industrial fundamentals, underpinned by reliable infrastructure, natural resource availability, and an established manufacturing base. In the Southeast Asian semiconductor landscape, it ranks just behind Singapore, home to cutting-edge wafer fabs, but leads the region in large-scale assembly, testing, and packaging operations
In Taiwan, car prices have long been a hot topic among consumers. With recent debates surrounding whether or not to lower import tariffs, the pricing gap between domestic and imported vehicles has once again taken center stage
After surging to a multi-decade high last week, the New Taiwan dollar (NT$) has reversed course, weakening 0.45% on May 6 to close at NT$30.28 against the US dollar. The currency's volatility is unsettling Taiwan's export-oriented industries, which had already been grappling with the implications of a stronger NT dollar on margins and competitiveness. The erratic moves have sparked uneasy comparisons to the 1985 Plaza Accord—raising the question: could Taiwan be headed toward its own version of that historic realignment
Despite surpassing analysts' forecasts for both revenue and profit in its fiscal second quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed caution about the months ahead, citing growing uncertainty from US-China trade tensions and tariff risks. In response, Apple is accelerating efforts to diversify its manufacturing base, working closely with partners like Foxconn to shift more production to India and Vietnam
Micro LED technology is gaining momentum as the next big leap in display innovation. Driven by the global AI surge, China's intensifying "hundred-glasses war" in smart eyewear has pushed micro-displays into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Micro LED is emerging as a potential game-changer in silicon photonics, offering high-speed optical communication capabilities. Long-anticipated uses in large-format TVs and automotive displays are finally moving toward mass production, signaling a broad and accelerating wave of commercialization across multiple industries
As the Ukraine-Russo war reaches a stalemate in peace talks, the United States is actively promoting agreements on rare earth elements (REEs) with Ukraine. This move underscores the critical importance of these elements in global geopolitics and technological competition. This article analyzes the strategic value of Rare earth elements (REEs), the context of the China-US rivalry, and Taiwan's strategies for addressing these challenges
Since the 20nm node, advancements in DRAM process technology have decelerated, with development from 19 to 11nm occurring in small, 1 to 2nm steps across several nodes labeled from 1x to the forthcoming 1d
While the Czech Republic is often seen in Taiwan as Europe's semiconductor hotspot, Spain receives the most EU funding for tech initiatives. In early 2025, the DIGITIMES team visited Barcelona to cover MWC 2025 and explore the region's fast-evolving innovation ecosystem
Xiaomi has unveiled its first large language model for inference tasks, "Xiaomi MiMo," signaling a bold entry into the competitive AI landscape. Known for its roots in IoT and smartphones, the tech giant now aims to stake a claim in the large language model (LLM) market
Since its 1970 debut, DRAM has supplanted magnetic core memory as an essential element in von Neumann's computer architecture. By the mid-1980s, fueled by the popularity of PCs and workstations, DRAM became the leading market share product in the semiconductor industry
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Tuesday (April 29, 2025, PT), easing certain tariffs affecting automakers. The rollback of these trade measures, which companies like Ford and General Motors had warned could hurt US manufacturing by raising production costs and squeezing profit margins, offers short-term relief
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), actively promoted by the governments of Singapore and Malaysia, leverages Johor state's advantages in land, water, electricity, and natural resources, combined with Singapore's advanced technology, financial sector, and status as an international business hub
For five consecutive quarters through the first quarter of 2025, Intel Corporation has grappled with a staggering cumulative net loss of US$19.57 billion, marking the most protracted period of sustained losses in the company's history since 1990
