Stories by Dan Nystedt

MSI to show 3D laptop and dual e-reader, netbook at CES

Micro-Star International (MSI) plans to show off a netbook with dual 10-inch touchscreen displays, one meant for computing and the other for reading e-books, at the International Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas.

Written by Dan Nystedt06 Jan. 10 01:46

Taiwanese operator forecasts strong Asian demand for Android

The popularity of Google's mobile operating system, Android, will continue to grow next year with as many as 30 new handsets from Taiwanese manufacturers, and more app contests by mobile network operators throughout Asia, a mobile network executive said Thursday.

Written by Dan Nystedt11 Dec. 09 07:01

Chip maker TSMC buys stake in solar cell maker Motech

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) bought a 20 percent stake of solar cell maker Motech Industries for NT$6.2 billion (US$193 million), the companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

Written by Dan Nystedt10 Dec. 09 07:01

Elpida sees DRAM prices rising next year, lifts spending

The global DRAM industry will see higher prices per chip next year than in the past three because the global recession has forced many chip makers to reduce spending on new factories, the head of Japan's Elpida Memory has said.

Written by Dan Nystedt09 Dec. 09 07:04

BenQ shows e-reader off, joins e-book fray

BenQ put its nReader on display at Taiwan's IT Month exhibition in Taipei and representatives say it will roll out in Taiwan and China this January for NT$8,990 (US$280).

Written by Dan Nystedt07 Dec. 09 06:46

Yahoo: Michael Jackson leads top ten searches of 2009

Yahoo called 2009 a year America needed to escape and cope, and this behavior was reflected in people's rush online to search for the latest updates about topics from "foreclosures" and "unemployment" to Michael Jackson and the reality TV show Jon & Kate Plus 8.

Written by Dan Nystedt02 Dec. 09 08:12

Samsung beats 2009 handset forecast on touchscreen demand

Samsung Electronics is on track to beat its 2009 sales target of 200 million mobile phones, and touchscreen handsets will account for one of every five mobile phones it sells this year, the company said Monday.

Written by Dan Nystedt01 Nov. 09 06:48

Hack In The Box heading to Holland

The organizers of the Hack In The Box security conferences in Malaysia are planning their first European show for Amsterdam next July.

Written by Dan Nystedt30 Nov. 09 05:58

Dell Mini 3i smartphone

The Dell Mini 3i smartphone is one of the first Ophones in the world, a brand promoted by China Mobile to make sure consumers know it uses the Linux-based Open Mobile System (OMS) developed by the company.

Written by Dan Nystedt25 Nov. 09 14:10

Report: Microsoft may pay News Corp. to delist from Google

Microsoft has discussed paying News Corp. to remove its news Web sites from Google's search results and list them on its Bing search engine instead, The Financial Times reported Sunday on its Web site.

Written by Dan Nystedt24 Nov. 09 07:44

Hands on with the Dell Mini 3i smartphone

The first Dell Mini 3i smartphone to go on sale anywhere in the world will be available in China this December for 4800 Chinese yuan (US$704) without a mobile phone contract, China Mobile representatives said Thursday.

Written by Dan Nystedt20 Nov. 09 08:05

Gartner raises global chip forecast on strong PC sales

Gartner raised its revenue forecast for the global chip industry on Monday due to stronger than expected demand for PCs and mobile phones, as well as government stimulus programs that have boosted demand for chips.

Written by Dan Nystedt16 Nov. 09 16:13

Taiwan’s biggest tech deal ever sends stocks soaring

Technology shares in Taiwan soared on Monday after LCD monitor maker Innolux Display announced its intention to buy Chi Mei Optoelectronics, the biggest acquisition ever on the island and one that will reshape Taiwan's display industry.

Written by Dan Nystedt16 Nov. 09 20:39
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