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07.07.25 - 00:54
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LG achieves growth despite declining TV demand (Digitimes)
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Amid falling TV demand and pandemic-driven high inventories, LG Electronics Taiwan president Kevin Jeong said the company aims to boost demand through product innovation and new business models. The surge in shipments brought by COVID-19 are still being digested....
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07.07.25 - 00:54
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Rising AI ASIC use drives surge in SLT chip testing; Market to grow 30% in 2026 (Digitimes)
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As artificial intelligence fuels rapid growth in high-performance computing, it's also triggering a shift in how semiconductor chips are tested. Beyond leading AI GPU makers, major cloud providers—known as hyperscalers—are doubling down on custom-built AI chips, or ASICs, sparking a sharp rise in demand for system-level testing, or SLT. These tests are designed to handle the higher speeds and power levels of next-generation processors....
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07.07.25 - 00:54
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Amazon ramps up warehouse automation, robot count nears employee levels (Digitimes)
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Amazon is accelerating its warehouse automation strategy as the global number of warehouse robots surpasses one million, nearing parity with the company's workforce. Over 75% of Amazon's orders worldwide are now processed with robotic assistance, highlighting the increasing reliance on automation in its fulfillment operations....
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07.07.25 - 00:54
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South Korea recruits technocrats into government for AI push (Digitimes)
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South Korean president Lee Jae-myung has pledged to invest KRW100 trillion (US$73.9 billion) in AI development to make the country the third-largest AI power after the US and China. Lee is also turning to technocrats for three of the key positions in his new administration to lead his AI campaign....
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06.07.25 - 15:24
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China′s humanoid robots cut out US chips, and 90% of the supply chain is now local (Digitimes)
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As US President Donald Trump intensifies rare earth export negotiations with China, Beijing is countering with a media blitz to highlight its rising independence from US semiconductor technology. In June 2025, Chinese authorities arranged a foreign press tour covering biopharma, humanoid robotics, AI, and automotive sectors, with executives from major firms showcasing efforts toward tech self-sufficiency and global competitiveness....
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06.07.25 - 15:24
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Baidu, Huawei spark open-source AI arms race (Digitimes)
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Baidu and Huawei announced the open-sourcing of their proprietary large language models (LLMs) on June 30, 2025, signaling a strategic shift in China's AI landscape. The move reflects a growing push to rival closed-source leaders such as OpenAI and Anthropic through a more collaborative, transparent approach....
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06.07.25 - 15:24
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Tesla launches US production of LFP batteries as trade policies shift (Digitimes)
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's first LFP battery plant in the US—located in Sparks, Nevada—is nearing completion and will soon begin production. The facility will have an initial annual capacity of 10GWh, primarily serving Tesla's energy storage product Megapack and select vehicle models....
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