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Monday 14 October 2024
China's lithography progress: Promising but limited
China has made notable progress in lithography technology, but its new machine still lags behind the most advanced global technologies. While this development is significant, it's...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Samsung rules out foundry spin-off, citing technical challenges and strategic market priorities
Samsung Electronics issued a rare public apology on October 8, 2024, causing ripples across the semiconductor industry.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Intel's geopolitical significance dampens acquisition rumors
Pat Gelsinger, Intel's CEO, maintains composure amid speculation about a potential Qualcomm takeover of Intel. While the media has not obtained any direct response from Gelsinger,...
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Trade barriers may accelerate Chinese automakers' expansion in Europe
The European Union's (EU) tariff policy is designed to preserve the advantages of its domestic industry chain, but the high taxes imposed on Chinese auto businesses have motivated...
Monday 7 October 2024
Rise of cloud and edge AI applications paves way for new semiconductor opportunities; wafer foundries become crucial, says DIGITIMES Research
The rapid development of the global generative AI market is driving unprecedented transformation in the semiconductor industry. DIGITIMES Research's latest AI Chips Special Report...
Friday 4 October 2024
Global and Taiwan AI healthcare markets estimated to see robust CAGR from 2023 to 2030, says DIGITIMES Research
The market size of AI applications for healthcare was US$19.2 billion in 2023, and DIGITIMES Research estimates that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
Friday 4 October 2024
With Vision Pro, Apple wants some people to see the future first
Since its US launch in February and subsequent rollout to more markets in June, Apple's Vision Pro has received praise and criticism. After personally experiencing it at the Canton...
Friday 4 October 2024
Autonomous driving demand ramping up automotive CIS revenues throughout 2029, says DIGITIMES Research
DIGITIMES Research's latest study on automotive components shows that automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) have become the automotive industry's mainstream choice for cameras due to...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Microsoft's custom chip sets new industry benchmark while deepening AI partnerships across sectors
As Microsoft transitions from a software giant to a cloud leader, with its cloud business now accounting for 40% of its revenue, a senior executive emphasized the company's expanding...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry expected to go up 18% sequentially in 2H24, says DIGITIMES Research
Boosted by short-term orders in the electronics supply chain and shipments of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) chips, Taiwan's wafer foundry industry posted better-than-expected...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Rapidus struggles to secure funding amidst 2nm chip ambitions
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, faces significant funding, technology, and market competitiveness challenges.
Thursday 3 October 2024
US bets on AI to develop sustainable materials, strengthen semiconductor leadership
The US Department of Commerce has announced a new initiative to maintain the country's semiconductor industry leadership by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sustainable...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Taiwanese chip makers' cultural sensitivity put to the test in Japan
Cultural sensitivity has not always been a strength of Taiwanese businesses, potentially straining Taiwan-Japan relations as Taiwan's semiconductor ventures expand overseas without...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Samsung's Vietnam dominance challenged by Chinese rivals
Vietnam, as Samsung Electronics' largest smartphone production base, has seen the company invest over KRW30 trillion (US$22.37 billion) locally over the past 17 years, earning the...