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  • Taiwan researchers turn to silk for flexible e-devices

    Researchers at a Taiwan university said on Thursday they had found a way to use silk membranes in flexible electronic devices and started talks with manufacturers about adopting the unusual but cheap material.

    Written by Ralph Jennings04 March 11 12:58
  • In Taiwan, smartphones are a dog's best friend

    It takes about an hour to lure the stray dog into a steel cage with food. During that time, Sean McCormack, a co-founder of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Taiwan, sits taking pictures and video with his HTC smartphone.

    Written by Dan Nystedt22 Oct. 10 05:57
  • Microsoft opens Cloud Computing center in Taiwan

    Microsoft opened a joint cloud computing center with Taiwan's economics ministry on Thursday at the Computex electronics show, and announced a plan to work with two local companies on new designs for servers meant specifically for cloud computing, the growing trend towards decentralized, virtualized computing services.

    Written by Dan Nystedt04 June 10 05:03
  • Compal readies Windows, Android and MeeGo tablets

    The world's second-largest contract manufacturer of laptops is spreading its bets on tablet PC operating systems. It is building tablets running Microsoft Windows, Google's Android, and the MeeGo OS backed by Intel and Nokia.

    Written by Dan Nystedt02 June 10 05:55
  • TSMC's chip sales in April hit all-time high

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip maker, on Monday reported record high chip sales for the month of April.

    Written by Dan Nystedt11 May 10 05:19
  • Japan connects to TPE regional fiber network

    A new undersea fiber-optic cable has gone into operation that links Japan with the regional Trans-Pacific Express Cable Network (TPE), Japanese carrier NTT Communications said Monday.

    Written by Martyn Williams28 Dec. 09 16:19
  • 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
  • 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
  • WiMax roaming demonstrated for first time in Taiwan

    Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.

    Written by Mikael Ricknäs28 Oct. 09 07:49
  • WiMax roaming demonstrated for first time in Taiwan

    Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.

    Written by Mikael Ricknas27 Oct. 09 08:56
  • New material aims to make lithium-ion batteries safer

    A new material developed by Taiwanese researchers aims to put an end to fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in phones and other mobile devices.

    Written by Dan Nystedt25 Sept. 09 05:47
  • Taiwan University students build tour guide robot

    A group of engineering students and their professor at <a href="http://www.ntu.edu.tw/engv4/">National Taiwan University</a>, Taiwan's most prestigious university, have built a robot that can map out the area it's operating in and offer guided tours.

    Written by Dan Nystedt20 Aug. 09 17:22
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