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[News] TSMC, Samsung Reportedly in Talks to Build UAE Plants; Water and U.S. Concerns Key Challenges

According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters, two of the world’s largest chipmakers, TSMC and Samsung Electronics, have explored potential chip projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that could be worth over $100 billion in the …

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[News] Qualcomm’s Potential Takeover of Intel Might Have Minimal Impact on TSMC, But Not MediaTek

For Intel, last week was like a roller coaster. On Monday, the company settled down plans for restructuring after the board meeting. On Friday, however, according to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, it turns out that Qualcomm …

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[News] Near-Eye Displays: The Micro LED/OLED “Battle” Begins!

In recent years, both Micro OLED and Micro LED microdisplay technologies have continued to make new performance breakthroughs. Entering 2024, Micro OLED and Micro LED microdisplay technologies are still on the path of development, with new applications for AR glasses …

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[News] iPhone 16 Assembly Expands to Brazil, Joining China and India

The iPhone 16 series officially launches globally today, and according to MacMagazine, Apple has expanded production beyond China and India, with Foxconn now assembling iPhone 16 units in Brazil. This marks the first time a new Apple model is being …

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[News] Intel’s Plant Delay Casts Doubt on German Economy, with Chances of Proceeding Estimated at No More than 50%

By announcing a two-year delay in its plan to build chip factories worth €30 billion (USD 33 billion) in Magdeburg, Intel seems to find a way to temporarily alleviate its financial burden. However, a report by German media outlet DW …

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