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Thursday 26 June 2014
Suppliers eye Ultra HD panel orders beyond LCD TV
As costs and yield rates of 3840 by 2160 panels gradually stabilize, suppliers are looking to orders from applications beyond LCD TV, according to sources from the upstream supply...
Thursday 26 June 2014
The transition to 4k TV - UHD TV market forecast, 2014-2017
Ultra HD TV vendors are facing challenges due to an overall slowdown in the TV industry and are concerned whether relative supply chains can provide compatible Ultra HD content and...
Thursday 26 June 2014
Sony has 3-pronged strategy for China, says report
After announcing the sale of its Vaio PC business and plans to restructure its LCD TV operations, Sony has turned its focus to smartphones and tablets. For the China market, the company...
Thursday 26 June 2014
Compal optimistic about smart shoes business
Compal Electronics is optimistic about the smart shoes sector and expects them to become a new star product of the wearable device industry since shoes are worn more commonly than...
Wednesday 25 June 2014
3D printers gaining significant traction among consumers, says Canalys
In the first quarter of 2014, 26,800 3D printers were shipped worldwide, according to Canalys estimates. Of these, most were purchased by enterprise customers, ranging from micro...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Google expected to partner with HTC to launch dual-brand 8.9-inch tablet
Google is likely to announce a partnership with HTC to launch the third-generation Nexus, an 8.9-inch tablet, under Google/HTC dual-brand sale at Google I/O 2014, according to Taiwan-based...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Digitimes Research: MediaTek open platform to attract more wearable device vendors
MediaTek's open LinkIt platform developed for wearable devices may offer opportunities for hardware developers to come out with wearable devices with killer applications rather than...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Compal Electronics cooperates with Chang Gung University to develop smart garments
Compal Electronics on June 24 announced that it has cooperated with Chang Gung University to set up a healthcare R&D center specifically to develop smart garments and healthcare...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Increased TV and notebook panel pricing to improve profits for Taiwan makers in 3Q14, says report
Increased pricing for large-size panels throughout June into the third quarter is expected to bring increased profits for Taiwan-based panel makers Innolux and AU Optronics (AUO),...
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Panasonic in talks with LG to purchase OLED TV panels, says report
Panasonic is reportedly in talks with LG Display about purchasing OLED TV panels sized 55-inch and above, according to a Chinese-language Sina News Taiwan report.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Taiwan retail chain offers old iPad trade-in program
Taiwan's retail chain Tsann Kuen is cooperating with Apple to let customers trade in their old iPads for iPad Airs at discounted prices.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
ECS sees dramatic profit growth in 2013
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$63.44 billion (US$2.12 billion) for 2013, down 5% on year, but its net profits grew 910% on year to reach...
Monday 23 June 2014
Apple to mass produce 12-inch MacBook Air in 3Q14
Apple's new 12-inch MacBook Air will enter mass production in the third quarter, filling the gap between the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs as well as enhancing Apple's leadership in...
Monday 23 June 2014
TV supply chains expect to see increased orders in 3Q14
TV supply chains expect to see increased orders in the third quarter of 2014 due to expected demand in the China and North America markets, according to industry sources.
Monday 23 June 2014
Wearable device shipments to surge in 3Q14
Wearable device shipments are expected to surge in the third quarter as most vendors have decided to launch devices during the quarter. Vendors which originally planned to release...