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Friday 19 July 2024
Micron sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC
Micron Technology has disclosed that it is currently conducting sampling of its Multiplexed Rank Dual Inline Memory Modules (MRDIMM) for memory-intensive applications, including AI and HPC.
Friday 19 July 2024
GenAI's staying power: Private AI and smaller models preferred by enterprises
Despite occasional warnings from institutions about a potential GenAI bubble, a new survey reveals that this emerging technology is here to stay.
Friday 19 July 2024
Singapore gears up for semiconductor boom with new land and perks
Singapore is preparing additional land and boosting amenities to draw more semiconductor wafer fabs.
Friday 19 July 2024
Samsung memory goes full throttle, advances 3D and LLW DRAM
As the AI era unfolds, the demand for memory solutions that maximize performance while minimizing power consumption is growing exponentially. Samsung Electronics is reportedly developing next-generation memory solutions, including vertically stacked 4F square structure DRAM and 3D DRAM, to meet these evolving needs.
Friday 19 July 2024
UK anti-trust watchdog probe into Microsoft's close ties with Inflection AI
The anti-trust spotlight is blazing across the AI industry, putting Microsoft in the hot seat.
Friday 19 July 2024
The return of a US-China trade war? Q&A with political economist June Park
Global stock markets tumbled the day after news about US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's accusation about Taiwan taking the chip business from the United States and that he would impose 60% tariffs on goods from China and 10% on all goods from other countries.
Friday 19 July 2024
OpenAI reportedly talks with Broadcom for chip development amid growing GPU-ASIC competition
OpenAI has reportedly engaged in talks with Broadcom to develop chips that could compete with Nvidia for AI chips and HBM supply, according to The Information. This move underscores the growing competition between GPUs and ASICs in the AI chip market.
Friday 19 July 2024
Rising chip competition worries mobile phone makers
Mobile phone manufacturers are concerned about the increasing competition among chip vendors for advanced process capacity, despite the more optimistic demand forecasts.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Players' cards in AI server assembly market
Generative AI continues to fuel global server business potential spreading like wildfire. Taiwanese manufacturers dominate the global AI server assembly industry, representing as much as 90% of it. This is due to their exceptional skills in server design, research and development, and contract manufacturing. Taiwan is the primary recipient of this market dominance.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Yandex completes US$ 5.4 billion Russo-exit, launches new AI venture powered by Nvidia chips
After nearly two years of negotiations, Russian tech giant Yandex, often called the "Google of Russia," finalized an asset split on July 15.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Intel builds brand-new interactive experience to showcase AI at Paris Olympics
Intel is set to launch a new initiative at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics that will introduce innovative AI applications built on Intel's hardware and software into the two major sporting events. This aims to bring a next-generation interactive experience to event organizers, athletes, spectators, and fans.
Thursday 18 July 2024
XPeng and Baidu lead China's rise in autonomous driving tech
China's Electric Vehicle (EV) technology has already matched that of Western countries, and now its autonomous driving technology is also catching up.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Malaysia's semiconductor sector optimistic for 3Q24: talent recruitment and AI integration on the rise
A recent survey reveals that Malaysia's electrical, electronics, and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the market in the third quarter of 2024, and are actively recruiting talent.
Thursday 18 July 2024
AI era demands a new data center paradigm
By 2050, the market anticipates a staggering proliferation of IoT devices, driving exponential growth in big data. Schneider Electric predicts a future where IT architecture evolves towards high-density setups, boasting powerful computing capabilities in compact spaces. This transformation will introduce novel approaches, including innovative cooling systems for data centers.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Singtel partners with SKT to accelerate 6G and AI transformation
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and SK Telecom (SKT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate over the next two years on developing next-generation networks, including 6G. This partnership is expected to enhance network performance and security, improve customer experience, and drive innovation in the telecommunications industry.
Thursday 18 July 2024
President Lai pledges support for next-gen Taiwan AI supercomputers in weather forecasting
Less than five months after the Central Weather Administration (CWA) inaugurated its sixth-generation high-performance computer, its computing power is already falling short. In response, President William Lai stated on July 16, "To achieve great things, one must first sharpen their tools," pledging full government support for the construction of seventh to ninth-generation high-performance computers over the next nine years.
Thursday 18 July 2024
AI to advance AUO dual-axis transformation, says chairman
Taiwanese optoelectronics specialist AUO is accelerating its "dual-axis" transformation with AI, according to chairman Paul Peng.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Lite-On tackles AI energy paradox with innovative power solutions
The rapid deployment of AI servers by cloud giants is set to dramatically increase power consumption in the coming years. However, this technological advancement presents both challenges and opportunities in the realm of energy management. Anson Chiu, president of Lite-On Technology, recently shed light on this complex issue at the 2024 Innovation Forum, discussing the theme "Lighting up an Intelligent and Sustainable Island."
Thursday 18 July 2024
Leading CCL makers see June revenues soar thanks to AI servers
Major Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) makers EMC, Iteq, and Taiwan Union Technology Corporation (TUC) are forecasting a bumper year, as demand for AI servers continues to trend high leading into the traditional peak season.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Google-backed AI startup Cropin wants to predict future of food
Food and agriculture AI startup Cropin Technology Solutions has unveiled a real-time intelligence solution to forecast future yields for 13 vital crops as artificial intelligence helps overcome bottlenecks in the farming industry.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
With wearable device demand declining, Samsung lays out plans to boost sales
Despite a decline in demand for devices like smartwatches in the first half of the year, Samsung remains hopeful that new products and marketing strategies will drive a turnaround in wearable device sales.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Chinese Apollo Go commands robotaxi market adoption amid Tesla delay reports
As Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints at delays in Tesla's Robotaxi plans, Baidu's Apollo Go (known as "Luobo Kuaipao" in Chinese) has already launched paid passenger services in 11 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chongqing.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Passive component demand and prices to be driven higher by AI
Thanks to improving demands in the smartphone and notebook markets, Japanese passive component suppliers are likely to raise inductor prices. However, Taiwanese suppliers believe these price hikes will be modest.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Hanwha Energy builds green AI data center in Texas, eyes US$7.5 billion tech revenue
Hanwha Energy, a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, is seizing the AI boom by venturing into the US AI data center market, leveraging eco-friendly energy to gain a foothold.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Ubitus eyes Japan for next big AI supercomputing center
Ubitus, a company previously known for its cloud streaming game services, has recently shifted its focus towards becoming a major player in AI computing power. The firm has partnered with Foxlink Group and Shinfox Energy to establish a new joint venture, UbiLink AI.
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