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......»»
UK regulator shoots down Microsoft"s $68.7B Activison deal
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a provisional report declaring that Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard will result in reduced competition in the gaming market.Microsoft agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion.....»»
New iPhone browsers on the way without WebKit; Apple prepping Safari for competition
We may soon see entirely new iPhone browsers available, as both Google and Mozilla anticipate the end of Apple’s insistence that all iOS browsers use the same WebKit engine as Safari. This will enable new versions of Chrome and Firefox to offer gr.....»»
BYD and LGES rivals in 2022 global battery usage
Global EV battery usage increased by 71.8% from 2021 to 2022, according to South Korea-based SNE Research. BYD reached the same battery installation level as LG Energy Solution last year. The duo's competition for the world's second-largest battery m.....»»
How to watch 2023 Six Nations Rugby Championship
The 2023 Six Nations Rugby Championship is underway. Find out where and how to watch every match of the competition......»»
Apple claps back at UK regulators over cloud gaming proposals
Apple has formally responded by proposals from the UK Competition and Markets Authority to make it easier for cloud gaming services to run on iOS, as it risks "disproportionately impacting Apple's ecosystem."Cloud gaming on an iPhoneIn November, the.....»»
Big Tech companies use cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with AI groups
Deals between Big Tech and "generative AI" startups raise competition concerns. Enlarge (credit: zhengshun tang via Getty Images) Big Tech companies are aggressively pursuing investments and alliances with artificial int.....»»
South Korea vendors to scale up OLED panel output in 2023
Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) will ramp up their OLED panel output in 2023 to fend off competition from Chinese rivals, according to sources at the TV supply chain makers......»»
IDMs in price war for auto mmWave radar chip solutions
International IDMs are entering a new wave of price competition for their auto-use mmWave radar chips solutions, which see increasing penetration as vehicles undergo electrification, according to industry sources......»»
Judge reportedly allows Meta to move forward with VR startup acquisition, in blow to FTC
A federal judge will not block Meta from buying a virtual reality tech startup, according to multiple reports, in a setback for the US government, which had alleged the deal would threaten competition in a nascent market......»»
The best movies on Disney+ right now (February 2023)
The streaming industry is certainly packed with competition, but even so, Disney+ has some of the best movies available to stream now......»»
Apple and Google"s app stores wield "gatekeeper" power and should be reined in, Commerce Department says
The Biden administration on Wednesday took its biggest swipe yet at app stores run by Apple and Google, with a new report accusing the two tech giants of exercising "gatekeeper" power that has led to "suboptimal" levels of competition in digital mark.....»»
Competition in Chinese FCEV market to heat up
Viewing that the Chinese government has been boosting development of fuel cell-powered electric vehicles (FCEVs), Hyundai Motor, Toyota Motor and main China-based automakers including Great Wall Motor, SAIC Motor, Geely Automobile and Dongfeng Motor.....»»
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
Realtek remains focused on high-end ICs
Realtek Semiconductor will remain focused on its high-end offerings to avoid price competition from peers focusing on mass-market device applications, according to the Taiwan-based network IC specialist......»»
TikTok now lets users receive direct messages from everyone, just like Instagram
TikTok is essentially a video platform. But with the number of users growing every day combined with increasing competition from other apps, it’s no surprise that TikTok has been working on catching up with other social networks in more ways. And.....»»
Apple"s Studio Display doesn"t shine in the light of competition
Apple's Studio Display is finally facing direct competition, and it doesn't shine as brightly under the glare of competitors.Apple Studio DisplaySamsung and Dell both announced 5K and 6K resolution computer monitors, respectively, at CES this year, p.....»»
AI: World likely to hit key warming threshold in 10-12 years
The world will likely breach the internationally agreed-upon climate change threshold in about a decade, and keep heating to break through a next warming limit around mid-century even with big pollution cuts, artificial intelligence predicts in a new.....»»
Samsung’s 43-inch mini-LED monitor looks stellar — if your desk can handle it
Samsung's latest mini-LED gaming monitor might be competition for its popular OLED displays......»»
miniLED-backlit LCD, OLED in competition for use in automotive displays
Before microLED technology becomes mature for commercial use, miniLED-backlit LCD panels will compete with OLED panels for application to high-end automotive displays......»»
DOJ sues Google over its dominance in online advertising market
The Justice Department and eight states sued Google on Tuesday, accusing the company of harming competition with its dominance in the online advertising market and calling for it to be broken up......»»