NCNR contracts become headaches for notebook ODMs
Notebook ODMs were encouraged to sign three-year non-cancelable and non-returnable (NCNR) contracts with their IC suppliers in 2021, but such supply deals have become a headache for ODMs amid weak end-market demand, according to industry sources......»»
Notebook supply chain bracing for weak demand that may last longer than expected
With TSMC warning of a rather conservative outlook for the terminal market, the notebook supply chain is bracing for weak demand throughout the year......»»
TSMC signs contract to procure green energy for partners and subsidiaries in Taiwan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced it signed contracts with Ark Power, a green energy subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ark Solar Energy, to procure a total of 20 billion kWh of recycled energy for its supply chain partners and subs.....»»
Different chip segments vary in inventory depletion speed
Inventory depletion paces vary with different supply chains, with panel, notebook, motherboards and graphic card sectors taking the lead to bottom out while memory and handset IC segments are likely to wait till the fourth quarter of the year, accord.....»»
OLED notebooks gaining traction
OLED has seen growing penetration in the notebook market, according to a Korean media report......»»
T-Mobile "Phone Freedom" brings back two-year contracts & more hotspot data
T-Mobile has announced an initiative called "Phone Freedom" that offers a new upgrade plan and ways to make switching from other carriers easier.Phone Freedom by T-MobileAs Verizon and AT&T have shifted from two-year plans to contacts that last three.....»»
T-Mobile’s newest plans are exciting for new (and old) customers
T-Mobile is making it even easier to free your phone from the shackles of long-term contracts while saving you more money in the process......»»
ODMs downsizing capacity in China
Taiwanese ODMs are accelerating the downsizing of their production capacity in China amid rising geopolitical tensions and weakening demand, with Wistron announcing that its Taizhou plant in China will stop production from April 26......»»
Cherry UM 9.0 Pro RGB microphone review: Perfect for podcasters & more
The Cherry UM 9.0 Pro microphone looks cool on camera, sounds great, and features a well-thought-out design.While the built-in mic in your notebook or all-in-one Mac or PC, or the mic in your preferred smartphone or earphones for phone calls, is by n.....»»
Daily Deals: $499 M2 Mac mini, AirPods for $99, $400 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, more
Some of today's top bargains include a 65" Vizio 65" Smart TV for $398, a Gateway 14.1" ultra slim notebook for $329, $250 off 14" M2 MacBook Pro, 25% off Bose QuietComfort earbuds, and up to 25% off Amazon Fire TV 2-Series.Save $400 on a M2 MacBook.....»»
Walmart just dropped the price of this 15-inch Windows 11 laptop to $229
If you’re shopping for a laptop on a budget, don’t look past this $70 savings on the Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook......»»
Study: Unfair labor practices delay first union contracts
Recent organizing victories at high-profile, private-sector employers such as Amazon, Starbucks and Trader Joe's suggest that U.S. workers can form unions in industries previously considered unorganizable......»»
Wistron ITS reports record March revenue
Wistron Information Tech & Service (Wistron ITS), a software arm of notebook ODM Wistron, saw its March sales hit a record high, indicating that inventory adjustments at customers have ended, according to company sources......»»
MacBook Pro 14-inch review: M2 Pro model has just gotten more powerful
It's been roughly three months since AppleInsider favorably reviewed the M2 Pro-equipped MacBook Pro 14-inch. Months later, the shine hasn't yet worn off the powerhouse notebook.M2 Pro-powered 14-inch MacBook ProBack in February, we looked at the jus.....»»
Pegatron sees March revenue rebound
Pegatron saw its March revenue rebound above NT$100 billion (US$3.3 billion), thanks to better-than-expected notebook shipments......»»
Taiwan notebook ODMs report higher-than-expected 1Q23 shipments
Brisk sales of Chromebooks and commercial notebooks in March led to higher-than-expected shipments by Taiwan-based ODMs including Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron, and Inventec in the first quarter of 2023......»»
MSI confirms being cyberattacked; urges product users not to acquire firmware updates from unofficial sources
Responding to its recent cybersecurity breach incident, Taiwan-based motherboard and gaming notebook brand Micro-Star International (MSI) announced that it suffered a cyberattack on part of its information systems. Upon detecting network anomalies, t.....»»
Microsoft Outlook is finally solving one of its biggest email headaches
Microsoft Outlook will now let you directly capture and upload video, for some reason......»»
Component makers pursuing growth opportunities beyond notebooks
Taiwan-based component suppliers are looking for new growth prospects outside of the notebook market, according to industry sources......»»
Notebook shipment growth in 2Q23 estimated to still be in the single-digits
The self-controlled inventory clearance for notebooks has reached its end. The next step depends on whether the macro environment linked to market demand has changed......»»
CviLux expects notebook demand to rebound in May-June
Electronic connector specialist CviLux said its customers are making progress on inventory corrections and expects demand for notebooks to rebound between May and June......»»