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Monday 16 March 2015
Samsung increases LCD TV panel purchases to help meet 60 million TV sales target in 2015
In preparation for an expected increase in TV sales during 2015, Samsung Electronics increased TV panel orders to makers in China and Taiwan including China Star Optoelectronics Technology...
Friday 13 March 2015
PC long-term outlook improves slightly, says IDC
Worldwide PC shipments are expected to fall by 4.9% in 2015, a drop from the previous forecast of 3.3%, while growth projections for 2016 and 2017 were raised slightly, according...
Friday 13 March 2015
Worldwide tablet growth hits brakes, slowing to low single digits in the years ahead, says IDC
Following the first on-year decline in worldwide tablet shipments in the fourth quarter of 2014, IDC has scaled back its five-year forecast for the product category. Worldwide shipments...
Friday 13 March 2015
Rise in Ultra HD TV penetration to drive DRAM market growth, says Nanya president
The global DRAM market will register sequential growth in the second quarter of 2015, buoyed by the rising penetration rate for Ultra HD TVs and set-top boxes (STBs), as well as demand...
Friday 13 March 2015
MacBook unlikely to surpass 450,000 in sales during 1H15, says report
The new 12-inch MacBook recently announced from Apple that is set to be released on April 10 is unlikely to see more than 450,000 in sales during the first half of 2015 due to limited...
Thursday 12 March 2015
AOpen to cooperate with Google to develop Chrome-based digital signage solutions
AOpen on March 12 announced cooperation with Google to develop Chrome OS-based digital signage solutions and will unveil three in the second quarter of 2015.
Thursday 12 March 2015
Japan makers eyeing wearable and health-related robots
Japan-based makers are continuing to develop an assortment of robots including wearable units and health-related devices, with ActiveLink and Innophys at the forefront.
Thursday 12 March 2015
Connected audio products to grow at a CAGR of 88% from 2010-2018, says IHS
Annual shipments of connected audio products, including wireless speakers, wireless soundbars, and connected AV receivers, are expected to grow at a CAGR of 88%, from 1.5 million...
Thursday 12 March 2015
HP unveils ultra-thin enterprise notebooks
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has unveiled its new enterprise notebooks, the EliteBook Folio 1020 and 1020 Special Edition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thursday 12 March 2015
Taiwan market: LG launches mobile products for teenagers and children
LG Electronics has launched a new mid-range smartphone the LG AKA for the 10-18 age group and the KizOn smart bracelet for children in the Taiwan market.
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Commentary: Why smart thermostats have a limited market in China
Smart home applications are one of the major focuses as part of the ever-growing IoT industry in 2015 and there is much discussion over how to control and connect appliances such...
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Quanta sees revenues drop in February
Quanta Computer has reported consolidated revenues of NT$55.015 billion (US$1.74 billion) for February 2015, representing a 21.55% drop on month and 20.64% drop on year.
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Digitimes Research: Home electronics market witnesses new HDR TVs and smart home development in February
The February 2015 home electronics market witnessed several developments, including GE Appliances further integrating into the smart home market coupled with the launch of new high-end...
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Acer revenues fall in February
Acer has reported consolidated revenues of NT$20.644 billion (US$652.82 million) for February 2015, representing a 9.09% drop on month and 15.64% drop on year.
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Asustek suffers revenues drop in February
Asustek Computer has reported consolidated revenues of NT$34.79 billion (US$1.10 billion) for February 2015, decreasing 0.53% on month and 4.98% on year, and NT$69.76 billion for...