Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp said today it will invest more in new technologies as part of its efforts to seek opportunities for long-term growth. In an annual report, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang said the company is looking to invest in technologies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset shipments dip in 1Q18, says Digitimes Research
Shipments of handsets by Taiwan's brand vendors and ODMs totaled 17.8 million ... vendors and ODMs in unit shipments in the first quarter despite a cutback in both smartphone and feature phone orders from HMD Global (Nokia). Asustek Computer and HTC ... ( read original story ...)
Computex 2018: Asus ROG Phone brings 3D vapor-chamber cooling system, aimed at serious smartphone gamers
Now, ahead of Computex 2018, Asus has unveiled the ROG Phone in Taipei, Taiwan. Built for serious gamers, the ROG Phone comes with a 3D vapor-chamber cooling system, which is world’s first for a smartphone. Asus has also unveiled a bunch of accessories ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan launches phone alert system against Chinese air raids
A mobile phone alert message appears on a smartphone screen during the the annual Wan-an air raid drill in Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO Taiwan on Monday tested a mobile phone alert system against potential Chinese air raids for ... ( read original story ...)
HTC bets on VR to reVive its smartphones
To the outside world, HTC's phone business is close to death, especially after Google bought a chunk of the Taiwan-based phone maker's smartphone design talent in January. But to the company, they believe they still have a future in the smartphone world ... ( read original story ...)
Mediatek, NTU, NTUH partner for smartphone blood pressure tech
Taipei, May 29 (CNA) MediaTek Inc., the largest integrated circuit designer in Taiwan, announced Tuesday that it is working on chip technology that will allow smartphone users to measure their blood pressure using their handsets in 60 seconds. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Asus ROG Phone is yet another gaming smartphone, but is it a gimmick?
Asus has announced the ROG Phone at Computex 2018 in Taiwan, marking the latest entry in the gaming smartphone category. The Asus ROG Phone, Asus’ first device to feature its Republic of Gamers (ROG) branding, packs a 2.96Ghz Snapdragon 845 chipset (Asus ... ( read original story ...)
ASUS ROG smartphone release date, design, feature and spec rumours
When will the Asus ROG smartphone be released? While we’re still not quite sure of the release date, a Geeksnipper report citing Taiwan insiders claims that Asus is planning to launch a ROG-branded gaming-focused smartphone at Computex 2018, at some ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan government launches startup program Taiwan Tech Arena
Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) today announced the launch of the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), a tech innovation and entrepreneurship hub connecting the tech startup ecosystems under one roof. One of the key missions of TTA is to obtain ... ( read original story ...)
Vice President Chen touts opportunities in Taiwan’s ICT industry
Taipei, June 5 (CNA) Taiwan, as a sci-tech island, has plenty of business opportunities in the information and communication technology sector, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said Tuesday at the opening of 2018 Computex Taipei, the largest ICT ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Government Launches Startup Program “Taiwan Tech Arena” for AI, Software and Semiconductor, Building Asia’s Best Tech-Focus Startup Ecosystem
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Jun, 05 2018 - (Media OutReach) - The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) today announced the launch of the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA). Located in the heart of Taipei City, inside Taipei Arena, TTA is a tech innovation and ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia, Taiwan government unveil collaborative AI efforts
Nvidia and Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology have jointly announced an extensive collaboration that will advance Taiwan's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Announced ahead of Computex 2018, the partnership will extend over the next ... ( read original story ...)
Computex Taipei to kick off Tuesday
Taipei, June 4 (CNA) This year's Computex Taipei, the largest information and communication technology trade show in Asia, is set to open Tuesday, with a total of 1,602 exhibitors from 30 countries showcasing the latest smart home applications and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan property transactions in May the highest in two years
Taiwan’s six major cities staged a rebound in transactions of residential and commercial property in May. Together the municipalities of Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung recorded 20,409 transactions for homes, offices and shops ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions in Taiwan’s 6 major cities rebound in May
Taipei, June 2 (CNA) Transactions of residential and commercial property in Taiwan staged a rebound of more than 36 percent in May from the previous month, with sales in Taipei, the most closely watched market, soaring more than 46 percent from a month ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan could crack automotive market with electronic strength
Taiwan's Minister of Science and Technology Chen Liang-gee (陳良基) was upbeat when EE Times cited him in its article, titled "Go to Taiwan for EVs? Well, Tesla Did," published Thursday, as saying: "With electronics at its heart, EVs should play to our ... ( read original story ...)