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TSMC Sees Sales Dip in June

by Helen Vince

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) saw sales drop 14.5% sequentially in June, falling to NT$59.9 billion ($1.9 billion). Sales for the quarter were also down, falling 7.5% sequentially to NT$205.4 billion ($6.6 billion), while for …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TSMC| Vol 22 - Issue 29

The Sphericam 2 Video Camera Should be on the Way

by Arthur Berman

Sphericam conducted a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012 to develop the “world’s first 360º video camera for consumers”. The team is now back with what is on-track to be another successful Kickstarter campaign …

Tags:360 Degree Cameras| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 29

Who is the Cable Cutter?

by Norbert Hildebrand

The cable companies and networks in the US have been facing a change in their business models over the last few years. As we have reported before, cable subscriptions are declining, while the use …

Phone Thoughts from Abroad

by Bob Raikes

This week, I’m writing my editorial from rural France as I take something approximating to a vacation. At least, the scenery around my computer is different! As usual, when I’m away, I have included …

Samsung Patents Large and Small Foldable Screens

by Tom Allen

Although patents are not normally an area that we cover, this one should be noted. Samsung has been awarded a patent by the US Patent & Trademark Office, for a flexible display for foldable …

Alliance Produces First 7nm Test Chips

by Tom Allen

An alliance of Globalfoundries, Samsung and IBM Research has developed the first 7nm node test chips with functioning transistors. The work, in the USA, could lead to the ability to place more than 20 …

Meizu Increases Shipments 540%

by Tom Allen

China’s Meizu shipped 8.9 million smartphones in the first half of 2015, it has announced: a 540% YoY rise. Chinese media said that the company’s low-cost Meilan brand (targeting sub-CNY1,000 ($160) phones) has helped …

Tags:China| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 29

Asbis Selling iPhones in Belarus

by Helen Vince

Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are now available in Belarus through distributor Asbis.

Tags:Distribution| iPhone| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 29

MDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 29

by Tom Allen

HP‘s Elitebook Folio 1020 (Core-M Drives HP’s Macbook Challenger) has been revamped by Bang & Olufsen. The ‘Elitebook Folio 1020 limited edition laptop’ features a B&O audio system. Although HP hasn’t revealed specifications, they …

Smartwatch Glass Revenues Well Ahead of Area Demand

by Tom Allen

Area demand in the display cover glass market is still dominated by smartphones, says IHS. A key factor in this continued trend is the rise in smartphone screen sizes. However, revenue in the cover …

Mixed Results for Taiwan’s Notebook ODMs in June

by Helen Vince

Taiwan’s notebook manufacturers reported mixed results in June and for the second quarter of the year. Compal Electronics achieved a 12.6% month on month increase in sales to NT$72.7 billion ($2.3 billion), though this …

UMC Sets Q2 Record

by Helen Vince

United Microelectronics (UMC) set a new record for its quarterly turnover in Q2 of NT$38.1 billion ($1.2 billion), thanks to strong revenues in April and May. However, sales in June dipped 2.8% from a …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| UMC| Vol 22 - Issue 29