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Thursday 9 January 2025
China's germanium, gallium ban to hurt global supply chain
Amid the ongoing US-China chip war over the past years, the Chinese government has taken counter-measures, including export restrictions on critical materials such as gallium, germanium,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
US targets Tencent: in-depth look at WeChat's future and Apple's China dilemma
The US Department of Defense's decision to add Tencent to its Entity List may significantly impact its flagship messaging app, WeChat, especially the international version. This escalation...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Premium shift and rising ASP drives India's smartphone market toward projected US$50 billion in 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in...
Thursday 9 January 2025
AR glasses market heats up ahead of major launches in 2025
Smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) devices are gaining widespread attention across the technology industry, drawing interest from software developers, hardware manufacturers,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Foxconn and Dixon reportedly urge Indian government to deliver promised subsidies after meeting production targets
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Meta ends Quest Pro production as premium MR headsets struggle
Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's premium mixed reality (MR) offerings have struggled to gain traction, with Apple's headset selling only 500,000 units in 2024. High pricing at US$3,499...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Qorvo braces for price competition from 5G mobile RF chip latecomers
Qorvo is persistently advancing its 5G radio frequency (RF) chip technology, bracing for price competition from latecomers.
Wednesday 8 January 2025
AI-driven 6G networks face energy crisis: Can efficiency meet demand?
Wireless communication technology is rapidly evolving, driven by the demand for higher transmission speeds, lower latency, and wider coverage. However, meeting the demand while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Arm predicts AI boom and smartphones' enduring dominance in consumer tech
Arm has provided insights on technology trends for 2025 and beyond, including chip design, AI, and market dynamics.
Wednesday 8 January 2025
China's mobile subsidies boost PA supply chain outlook for 1Q25
Chinese government subsidies for mobile devices have sparked optimism among Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) supply chain players, with industry sources expecting a revival in China's...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Foreign brands lose ground in China's smartphone market amid subsidies and pricing pressure
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) data shows that foreign smartphone makers shipped 3.04 million units in China in November 2024, a sharp 47% decrease...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Tata Electronics secures Pegatron India acquisition as Apple accelerates production relocation ahead of Trump 2.0
As the world witnesses the rapid shift in global supply chains triggered by the impending commencement of Donald Trump's second term, India has taken a significant step by approving...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
TSMC's price hikes send Apple A-series wafer costs soaring to US$18,000 per wafer
Apple's A-series chips have evolved significantly, with transistor counts rising from 1 billion in the A7 to 20 billion in the A18 Pro. This advancement has driven a transition from...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Taiwan undersea cable damage raises geopolitical and economic concerns
Taiwan's undersea cable disruptions near Keelung have intensified concerns about the security of critical tech infrastructure, particularly as similar incidents occurred in the Baltic...