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Friday 27 June 2014
Apple releases new iPod touch starting at US$199
Apple has announced its 16GB iPod touch is now available in several colors and equipped with a 5-megapixel iSight camera for US$199.
Friday 27 June 2014
Unifying mobile interfaces: The prospects of USB technology
USB 3.0 provides 5Gbps of data throughput, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 provides additional power for charging mobile devices. It has been rapidly adopted into all...
Thursday 26 June 2014
Taiwan makers see increased Ultra HD TV panel orders from China
AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux are seeing increased orders from China TV vendors which are expected to release low-priced Ultra HD units throughout the second half of 2014.
Thursday 26 June 2014
Welcome the endless possibilities of wireless applications for connected homes in the future
People's living environments have changed from the ancient caves to the buildings, mansions, and skyscrapers along with the evolution of the technological civilization. Homes are...
Thursday 26 June 2014
Mobile immediacy and immediate mobile: The latest trends in mobile device technology and market changes
From the Xiaomi tablet running on NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor to Asus' 5-in-1 Transformer notebook, a new mobile device specification war is raging. The various new technologies, such...
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.