Samsung profits sink to 8-year low as smartphone and PC demand drops
Samsung's quarterly profits have plunged to their lowest level in eight years as customers snapped up fewer cell phones and laptops......»»
LaFontaine Automotive Group expands in metro Detroit
LaFontaine Automotive Group has purchased a Chevrolet store in metro Detroit, marking its second dealership acquisition of the year......»»
As U.S. CPO sales fall to 8-year low, some brands make older cars eligible
Last year, sales of certified vehicles fell 9.4 percent to 2.49 million, according to figures from the Automotive News Research & Data Center. It was the lowest annual volume since 2014, when 2.34 million certified sales were recorded......»»
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra $669, 16" MacBook Pro $1,999, iPad Air for $270, more
Top deals for March 21 include 32% off a Hisense 4K UHD triple-laser ultra short throw projector, 50% off an Otterbox iPhone Case, 46% off Beats Studio 3 headphones, and 46% off a Samsung QLED TV.Save $500 on an M1 Pro MacBook ProThe AppleInsider Dea.....»»
What is 5G UW? The real meaning behind the icon on your phone
If you have a 5G smartphone, chances are you've seen a 5G UW icon on your screen. Here's what that (and the Ultra Wideband tech behind it) really mean......»»
How to watch Nvidia’s AI announcement at GTC
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is set to make some big announcements about AI t this year's Spring GPU Technology Conference. Here's how to watch......»»
Samsung to introduce smart manufacturing in its Indian plant
Amid suppliers' diversification wave into South and Southeast Asian countries, Samsung Electronics is looking to scale up its R&D and smart manufacturing in India and build India into an export base......»»
India"s local electronics manufacturers begin to emerge amid rising PC demand
Following mobile phones, smartwatches, and wireless headphones, the India-based contract manufacturer Optiemus Electronics is expanding its manufacturing portfolio to include laptop manufacturing amid an increasing PC adoption resulting from trends i.....»»
Oppo’s Find X6 Pro is here, and Samsung should be worried
Oppo has announced their latest flagship phone, the Oppo Find X6 Pro, which comes with specs and features that could challenge the likes of Samsung. Brands like Oppo rose through the Android ranks by offering customers cheap and value for.....»»
iPhone 15 certified cable requirement expected to create high USB-C charger demand
Apple doesn't ship a charger with its iPhone anymore, and the iPhone 15 moving to USB-C with MFi requirements is expected to create high demand for compatible chargers.Apple to require MFi certification for chargersEver since the iPhone 12 in 2020, A.....»»
AUO chairman Paul Peng likely to chair Ennostar concurrently
Paul Peng, chairman of AU Optronics (AUO), is likely to be elected as the new chairman of Ennostar when the LED chipmaker holds its board meeting at the end of May this year, according to industry sources......»»
Memory prices to bottom out soon
Memory chip prices are expected to bottom out and stop falling soon, with more suppliers optimistic about the market's prospects in the second half of this year, according to industry sources in Taiwan......»»
Automotive, industrial IC demand remains brisk
Despite persistently weak demand for PCs, handsets, and consumer electronics devices, the automotive and industrial sectors continue to see robust momentum, with supplies of certain chips, such as car-use MCUs and MPUs, remaining tight, according to.....»»
IC design houses still under price pressure
IC design houses expect their business to hit bottom in the first quarter but the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain despite seeing price pressure ease slightly, according to industry sources......»»
IC Design White Paper (4): China has become the largest source of chip design talents
When analyzing the supply and demand of global semiconductor design talents in 2021, one finds companies US-based companies to be the main source of chip design demand. US-based companies accounted for 43% of the global demand for semiconductor desig.....»»
PCB makers cautious about spending in 2023
PCB manufacturers will be cautious about spending this year amid the still unfavorable macro outlook, according to industry sources......»»
One of Samsung’s best 85-inch QLED TVs is $1,400 off right now
The Samsung Q80B is one of the best QLEDs around and it's at a huge discount right now at Samsung, making it even more attractive......»»
iPhone 15 MFi requirements to drive USB-C charger demand
Apple doesn't ship a charger with its iPhone anymore, and the iPhone 15 moving to USB-C with MFi requirements is expected to drive high demand for compatible chargers.Apple to require MFi certification for chargersEver since the iPhone 12 in 2020, Ap.....»»
iPhone display orders decline 39% year-over-year
A display shipment report from Apple's supply chain shows iPhone 14 display orders decreased sharply when compared to the iPhone 13 in the same timeframe.iPhone display orders decline YoYThe iPhone 14 release cycle has seen a lot of turbulence thanks.....»»
Amazon drops new deals: AirTags, Apple Watch, iPads, Macs up to 31% off
Shoppers looking for a new iPad have plenty of deals to choose from at Amazon, including an iPad Pencil bundle that's currently $70 off retail price and includes an Apple Pencil.iPads, MacBooks, and more on sale this week through Amazon. Other great.....»»
Amazon is laying off another 9,000 workers
It announced 18,000 job cuts in January and says more are likely this year. Enlarge / Amazon has announced 27,000 layoffs since November 2022. (credit: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Amazon will lay off another 9,000 workers.....»»