HTC Drops To The Fifth Position In Taiwan’s Phone Market

The Taoyuan City, Taiwan-based smartphone maker was outpaced by OPPO largely due to the launch of the OPPO R11, a selfie-focused handset which was the best-selling Android device in Taiwan last month, according to sources from retail channels in the Far ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan startup develops laser engraver for general users

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Muherz, a Taiwan-based start-up, is aiming to bring laser engraving to the masses with its Kickstarter-funded device Cubiio. Built in the shape of a cube, Cubiio can be used to engrave images saved on a memory card onto leather ... ( read original story ...)

HTC, Asustek smartphone businesses hit headwinds

Taiwan's top-two smartphone vendors HTC and Asustek Computer are facing mounting pressure on how to make a turnaround of their beleaguered smartphone business amid increasing competition, according to industry sources. In the Taiwan market, China-based ... ( read original story ...)

Driverless bus test reveals many faces of smart car push

and he cautioned stakeholders not to over-promise what the cutting-edge technology can do. "The tests we have seen recently are at a preliminary stage, and we need better infrastructure and step-by-step adjustments," he said. And that is what Taipei ... ( read original story ...)

Satellite for Taiwan launched from California

Formosat-5 is the first satellite to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses ranging from natural resource studies ... ( read original story ...)

SpaceX launches Taiwanese satellite, lands rocket stage

The satellite is the first to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses. Its main instrument is a sensor that ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan goes in big on AI craze

The introduction of AI has to be carefully managed, though it would appear the technology giants do appreciate this. Taiwan’s smart robotic initiative, which is probably more focused on the manufacturing or agricultural verticals, aims to invest just ... ( read original story ...)

Creators of ‘smart’ container house blend technology, nature

Taipei, Aug. 18 (CNA) A "smart" container house has appeared on the bustling streets of downtown Taipei recently, with its creators hoping to promote a lifestyle that brings people closer to nature, and yet retains the comfort and convenience of modern ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: At least 1 Wisconsin Democrat backs Foxconn

A $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group is poised to pass the Wisconsin Assembly on a bipartisan vote. Democratic state Rep. Cory Mason said during debate Thursday that he intends to vote for the bill. ( read original story ...)