Competition between Innolux, AUO heating up
Competition between Taiwan's top two LCD panel makers, AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux, has heated up as they strive to outrace each other in sales to become the top vendor in the local display industry, according to market sources......»»
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked in the U.K. over cloud concerns
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition attempt has been blocked by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority......»»
Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by UK regulators
Announced in January 2022, Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision/Blizzard has hit a massive roadblock in the UK. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) … The post Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision.....»»
UK government blocks Microsoft’s proposed Activision purchase
Gov. group says deal would "substantially lessen competition" in cloud gaming. Enlarge / Taking a close look... (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) In its long-awaited final report, the United Kingdom's Competition an.....»»
UK blocks Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard
The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industry's biggest deals over concerns that it will stifle competition in the market for cloud gaming......»»
Microsoft"s $68.7 billion Activision buy has been killed by UK regulators
Demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of the entire gaming market, UK's Competition and Markets Authority has officially declared that Microsoft buying Activision/Blizzard will result in reduced competition, and won't be allowed.In a ruling.....»»
Mila Kunis is in the running to play Sue Storm in Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four cast rumors are heating up… again. After a new report said that Adam Driver might be Marvel’s choice for the Reed Richards/Mr. … The post Mila Kunis is in the running to play Sue Storm in Fantastic Four appeared f.....»»
New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews
The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition......»»
How My AI Image Won a Major Photography Competition
Boris Eldagsen submitted an AI-generated image to a photography contest as a “cheeky monkey” and sparked a debate about AI’s place in the art world.....»»
Chinese automaker reportedly lowers chip requirements
Cut-throat competition in China's car market reportedly is prompting a major Chinese automaker to lower the requirements for car-use chips in a bid to reduce production costs, according to industry sources......»»
Chinese automakers lower chip specs to cut production cost
Some Chinese automakers reportedly are using the terms "vehicle grade" and "vehicle use" to adjust their automotive chip procurements to press down chip prices amid the current cutthroat competition in the Chinese auto market, according to industry s.....»»
BYD $11,450 EV hatchback set to reshape China"s first-car market
A new electric hatchback starting from just 78,800 yuan ($11,450) from BYD Co. is set to intensify competition in China's already crowded entry-level car market......»»
Chinese automaker reportedly lower chip requirements
Cut-throat competition in China's car market reportedly is prompting a major Chinese automaker to lower the requirements for car-use chips in a bid to reduce production costs, according to industry sources......»»
(AI Expo) AI develops in leaps and bounds, rewriting status of competition and cooperation
AI Expo Taiwan 2023, hosted by DIGITIMES, began the first day of exhibition on April19 with "computing power empowerment" as the main theme. The industry's focus is that, under the influence of the generative AI boom, how will the demand for AI-relat.....»»
Innolux moves to consolidate its outdated LCD fabs
Panel maker Innolux has revealed plans to consolidate its outdated LCD fabs as it focuses on niche-market products, according to company sources......»»
Google’s Iron Grip on the Play Store Continues to Crumble
This new development comes several months after an investigation conducted by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) took a closer look at Google's current payment system. While Google’s go-to solution for billing customers.....»»
Innolux sees losses narrow in 1Q23
Innolux saw its quarterly losses shrink considerably in the first quarter of 2023, thanks to a rebound in panel prices......»»
Samsung crushes the competition in download speeds
According to a survey conducted by Ookla, it seems that Samsung’s phones are crushing the competition when it comes to download speeds. Not all phones are necessarily made the same. On the surface flagship phones can feel quite similar,.....»»
AUO, Innolux showcasing high-end display solutions at 2023 Touch Taiwan
Taiwan's top-2 panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux continue to roll out new high-end display solutions. The former is showcasing the world's highest refresh rate on its 24-inch FHD 540Hz ultra-fast gaming display panel at the 2023 Touch Taiwa.....»»
Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation
Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion"......»»
IC Design competition: Taiwan vs China
A recent DIGITIMES Research report shows that China has more IC design companies with revenue exceeding $100 million than Taiwan. While the difference in the number of papers presented at ISSCC between the two sides was not significant until 2020, Ch.....»»