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Thursday 21 November 2024
Taiwan govt to leverage semiconductor and AI advantages for US tariff exemption talks
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 10–20% tariff on all US imports, including those from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, has prompted Taiwan's government to prepare negotiations...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China PC sales expected to slump in 1Q25 after trade-in rush
The Chinese PC market is expected to experience particularly weak sales during the first quarter of 2025, following a surge in replacement demand driven by government trade-in subsidies,...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Nvidia announces acceleration in Blackwell shipments amidst rising production and export curbs against China
Following its latest financial results on November 20, Nvidia announced that Blackwell shipments are set to accelerate as suppliers scale up production, boosting its gross margin...
Thursday 21 November 2024
Nvidia outpaces revenue estimates with strong data center growth amid mixed analyst reactions
Nvidia issued a revenue forecast that fell short of the most optimistic projections, hinting at potential limits to its rapid growth. Despite this tempered outlook, the company's...
Thursday 21 November 2024
China's influence wanes in global supercomputing rankings amid US restrictions
China's presence in the world of supercomputing has diminished significantly, according to the latest Top500 list. The number of Chinese systems on the prestigious ranking dropped...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Indian antitrust regulator fines Meta for anti-competitive practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a substantial fine of INR2.13 billion (approx. US$25.3 million) on Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, citing the abuse of its...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Electronics reportedly establishing third plant in India
LG Electronics is reportedly planning to establish a third plant in India, continuing its recent production expansions in the country. The move aligns with the company's potential...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Taiwan's GenAI adoption to peak during 2025-2030 amid budget and expertise challenges, says DIGITIMES Research
The generative AI (GenAI) trend has been developing for two years, but adoption in Taiwan remains limited. A DIGITIMES Research survey suggests that Taiwanese enterprises will likely...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Liquid cooling for servers set to take off: 4 main challenges ahead
The era of liquid cooling for servers is on the horizon, but significant challenges remain. DIGITIMES Research analyst Kaylee Chiu outlines four critical hurdles liquid cooling technology...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Supermicro seeks Nasdaq extension to Feb 2025, tapped auditor BDO under question
Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) has named BDO as its new accounting firm and submitted a compliance plan to Nasdaq in an effort to address delayed financial reports within the given...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Foxconn invests NT$15.9 billion to establish flagship headquarters in southern Taiwan
On November 19, Foxconn announced that it had successfully obtained the qualification as the best applicant for the Kaohsiung Metro Y15 Station land development project. The company...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Professional Computer Technology forecasts profitability in 2024 despite challenges, eyes AI-driven growth
Jiang-song Fu, chairman of IC distributor Professional Computer Technology (PCT), projected 2024 to be the trough for their operations. Despite this, the company expects to remain...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Xiaomi's EV push shines while challenges emerge
Xiaomi CEO Jun Lei recently announced the company's strongest-ever quarterly performance, a remarkable achievement given China's current economic climate. However, challenges are...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
WPG to see weaker growth in 2025, with opportunities in auto solutions
AI was the name of the game for the semiconductor supply chain in 2024, according to IC distributor WPG Holdings, yet shifting supply-demand balance may lead to slightly slower growth...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
AI servers, AI PCs, and automotive electronics to drive 2025 sales growth for Taiwan ODMs
Taiwanese IT product manufacturers expect AI server demand to drive their growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, as consumer electronics enters the traditional low season. Looking...