Rise and fall of the metaverse: How AI and AR are shaping the future
The metaverse trend briefly surged after Facebook rebranded to Meta Platforms in October 2021, fueling industry-wide interest in virtual reality…
What’s the status of Thailand’s tech supply chain after the earthquake?
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, rocking neighboring Thailand and prompting emergency measures in…
South Korean semiconductor boom drives massive profit surge for SK Hynix and Samsung in 2024
A recent survey from South Korea reveals a significant boost in the country’s top 500 companies’ performance in 2024. Operating…
Chinese AI chipmakers race to support DeepSeek, but full model adoption remains limited
Nearly 20 Chinese AI chip companies have announced compatibility with the DeepSeek distilled model, but only a handful—including Huawei, Cambricon…
No quick fix: Renesas tightens belt with layoffs, pay freeze
Renesas Electronics CEO Hidetoshi Shibata said on March 26 that layoffs and a pay freeze are necessary responses to the…
Apple grapples with AI leadership amid Siri’s struggles and GenAI push
Every spring, Apple convenes its top 100 executives in an offsite meeting to chart the company’s strategic direction. The 2025…
Chinese automakers dodge EU tariffs, boosting sales with PHEVs and ICEVs
Despite the EU imposing anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—bringing total tariffs to nearly 50%—Chinese automakers have strategically…
Tariff risk could reshape Taiwan’s server production dynamics in Mexico, Southeast Asia, says DIGITIMES
Amid uncertainties regarding US tariff policy, Taiwanese server manufacturers are adapting for the future. DIGITIMES analyst Yen Chou noted that…
Trump’s energy policy shifts affect growth in US renewable energy sector; Texas faces potential setbacks
The Trump administration is disrupting US energy policies with executive orders that roll back clean energy initiatives and emphasize fossil…
Taiwan’s new IDA director to focus on industrial transformation, economic resilience
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) promoted Chyou-Huey Chiou to director general of the Industrial Development Administration (IDA) on March…