Monthly Archives: January 2025

[News] TikTok Parent ByteDance to Invest USD 12 Billion in AI Chips by 2025, With Expenditure in China Doubling

According to a report from TechNews, citing Financial Times, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is making substantial investments in AI infrastructure, with plans to spend over USD 12 billion on AI chips by 2025. At the same time, ByteDance is under …

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[News] Apple’s Studio Display Could See an Upgrade in 2025 with Mini LED Backlights and 90Hz Refresh Rate

According to a recent post by MacRumors on January 17, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a second-generation Studio Display in 2025. This updated model is expected to feature Mini LED backlighting and support a 90Hz refresh rate. As early …

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[News] Samsung and LG Consider Moving Home Appliance Production from Mexico to U.S. Amid Potential Tariff Hikes

According to Central News Agency, citing South Korean media outlet The Korean Economic Daily, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are reportedly considering relocating part of their home appliance production from Mexico to the U.S. The report, citing Reuters, highlights that …

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[Insights] Memory Spot Price Update: Production Cuts Fail to Boost Market as Sellers Struggle with Weak Demand

According to TrendForce’s latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, the spot market has shown a marginal demand increase this week, but transaction prices remain relatively low as buyers are testing the water with low-price inquiries. As for NAND …

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[News] Foxconn and Taiwanese Manufacturers Boost U.S. Expansion Amid Potential Trump Tariff Hikes

“Trump 2.0” has officially commenced. According to a report from Commercial Times, although no tariff-related policies have been enacted immediately, it is anticipated that the U.S. will soon impose tariffs on foreign trade. As a result, major Taiwanese manufacturers are …

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