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Tuesday 24 December 2013
Microsoft and Sony competing over local multimedia content services on PS4 and Xbox One
Microsoft has recently signed contracts with four multimedia content providers in the Greater China region, aiming to provide related services for its Xbox One and Xbox 360 game consoles,...
Tuesday 24 December 2013
Acer appoints Jason Chen as corporate president and CEO
Acer has announced the appointment of Jason Chen as corporate president and CEO from January 1, 2014. Taking the role of leading Acer through its corporate transformation, Chen is...
Monday 23 December 2013
Apple large-size tablet rumored for launch in October 2014
Apple is rumored to release a 12.9-inch tablet in October 2014, targeting North America's educational market, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
Monday 23 December 2013
TV panel prices fall, says DisplaySearch
Quotes for 40-, 42-, 46-, 50- and 55-inch LCD TV panels have dropped 0.4-2% recently, while those for 32- and 39-inch models have remained unchanged, according to DisplaySearch.
Monday 23 December 2013
LTE dominance raises Qualcomm baseband market share to two thirds in 3Q13, says Strategy Analytics
The global cellular baseband processor market grew 10.3% on year to reach US$4.9 billion in the third quarter of 2013, according to Strategy Analytics.
Monday 23 December 2013
Acer sees executive changes
Acer founder Stan Shih, after returning as the company's CEO, has been aggressively reorganizing its businesses and executives, and the company's senior corporate vice president and...
Friday 20 December 2013
Networked medical device sales to exceed 14 million units in 2018, says Parks Associates
New digital health research from Parks Associates predicts US sales of networked medical devices will exceed 14 million units by 2018, more than five times the sales from 2012.
Friday 20 December 2013
Big brand tablet installed base to surpass 285 million, says ABI Research
Tablets have been on the top of many wish lists since 2010 when Apple launched its first iPad device. The installed base of big brand media tablets is expected to surpass 285 million...
Friday 20 December 2013
Pegatron chairman takes over TCA
Acer's ex-chairman JT Wang has finished his term as the13th chairman of Taipei Computer Association (TCA), and Pegatron Technology chairman TH Tung has been elected as his successo...
Friday 20 December 2013
Wistron expects 60% of 2014 revenues generated from non-notebook products
Wistron expects revenues generated from its notebook ODM business to account for 40% of its total revenues in 2014, down from 45% at the end of 2013, while sales of other product...
Friday 20 December 2013
Smartphone and tablet AP markets rise 30% in 3Q13, says Strategy Analytics
The global smartphone application processor (AP) market registered on-year growth of 31% to reach US$4.9 billion in the third quarter of 2013, while the tablet AP market grew 30%...
Friday 20 December 2013
TV demand expected to rebound in March-April 2014
Mainly due to weak demand for LCD TVs in the China market, retail channels have been clearing inventories and reduced deliveries from vendors. But global LCD TV sales are expected...
Thursday 19 December 2013
Digitimes Research: Shipments of iPad mini with Retina to rise to 5-6 million in 1Q14
With aggressive promotions by retailers, iPad sales during the year-end shopping season have grown strongly. Promotions - such as Best Buy's US$100 price cut for iPad 2, Walmart's...
Thursday 19 December 2013
Car display shipments increase due to demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in 2013, says DisplaySearch
With increasing demand for center information displays and multifunction monitors for eco-friendly vehicles, year-over-year automotive TFT-LCD shipments are expected to increase 16%...
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Global average LCD TV size to rise to 39.6-inch in 2014, says Sigma-intell
As China-based makers will significantly increase production of 42-inch and above TV panels, the global average size for LCD TVs is estimated to rise from 37.9-inch in 2013 to 39.6-inch...