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March 7
- Huzhou Team Breaks International Chip Advanced Packaging Monopoly, Secures Hundreds of Millions in Financing | 36Kr Exclusive
➀ Huzhou team secures hundreds of millions in financing to break international chip packaging monopoly;
➁ Jingtong Technology, a wafer-level fan-out packaging and Chiplet integration solution provider, focuses on advanced packaging technology;
➂ The market for advanced packaging is growing rapidly, with fan-out packaging and Chiplet integration expected to see significant growth.
March 6
- Semiconductor OSAT Giants' Expansion into Advanced Packaging
➀ The semiconductor packaging and testing industry is crucial in the semiconductor supply chain, with traditional giants like OSAT facing challenges from advanced packaging technologies.
➁ Companies like OSAT leaders such as OSAT, Amkor, and Chipmos are expanding globally and focusing on advanced packaging to maintain their competitive edge.
➂ Key strategies include overseas expansion, investment in new factories, and technological innovation to meet the growing demand for advanced packaging.
December 25
- Luoyonghao Targets AI Hardware, New Product Concept Ahead of Its Time, Can It Redeem the Shame of TNT? - 36Kr
➀ Luoyonghao has established his new company, Xihongxian Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on developing AR operating systems and hardware products initially, but shifted to AI due to industry trends.
➁ The company is expected to launch its first AI hardware around the Chinese New Year, with a focus on software solutions and an AI Agent, along with AI native hardware.
➂ Luoyonghao, known as a pioneer in AI hardware, aims to create revolutionary products with his new venture, Xihongxian, despite previous challenges with the AI hardware TNT.
- Luoyonghao Targets AI Hardware, New Product Concept Ahead of Its Time, Can It Redeem the Shame of TNT? - 36Kr
➀ Luoyonghao has established his new company, Xihongxian Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on developing AR operating systems and hardware products initially, but shifted to AI due to industry trends.
➁ The company is expected to launch its first AI hardware around the Chinese New Year, with a focus on software solutions and an AI Agent, along with AI native hardware.
➂ Luoyonghao, known as a pioneer in AI hardware, aims to create revolutionary products with his new venture, Xihongxian, despite previous challenges with the AI hardware TNT.
October 9
- Tesla Robotaxi Debut Approaching: Gen3 Humanoid Robot to Make its Debut➀ Tesla has sent out official tickets to invited guests; ➁ Optimus Gen3, Model 2, and Cybervan are expected to appear together with Robotaxi; ➂ Analysts and institutional investors have lowered expectations.
October 7
- Inside the Disassembled iPhone 16: Apple's Hidden Secret in the Battery➀ The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models have a new steel shell battery, which could be the main cost driver for the new iPhone's repair price; ➁ The internal layout of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max is consistent, but the battery of the iPhone 16 Pro is made of metal while the 16 Pro Max uses an aluminum-plastic soft package battery; ➂ The iPhone 16 series includes a new camera control button, and the mmWave antenna has been moved to the right side of the lens module.
October 4
- Why Are Children's Phone Watches Under Attack? - 36Kr➀ Children's phone watches have been criticized for inappropriate responses; ➁ Issues with AI model responses and commercialization; ➂ Scams involving children's phone watches; ➃ The evolution of children's phone watch features and parent concerns; ➄ Marketing strategies of Xiaotiancai; ➅ The debate over the balance of features in children's phone watches.
- Brain-Computer Interface: Navigating the Path to Market in the Next Decade➀ Neuralink's 'Blindsight' receives FDA's 'Breakthrough Device' designation, aiming to restore sight to the blind; ➁ Neuralink's first product, 'Telepathy', allows users to control devices with their thoughts; ➂ The timeline for market adoption of brain-computer interface technologies is estimated to be around ten years; ➃ Challenges include technical limitations, lengthy regulatory approval processes, and market constraints such as ethical concerns and high costs.
September 29
- TSMC Unveils Latest 1.6nm Technology, Set to Compete with Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography➀ TSMC has developed the 1.6nm (A16) technology, expected to be in production by 2026; ➁ TSMC's A16TM technology will adopt leading nanosheet transistors and innovative backside power rail solutions; ➂ TSMC's 1.6nm technology aims to improve chip density by up to 1.1 times compared to Apple's N2P process; ➃ TSMC is collaborating with Synopsys and ANSYS to advance chip design for AI and multi-mode chips.
September 10
- Xunmai Holding's Comfort Zone Upended➀ Xunmai Holding's financial director was detained and investigated, causing market speculation; ➁ The company's revenue and profit grew significantly in the first half of 2024, but faced competition from domestic brands; ➂ Xunmai Holding, known as the 'King of African smartphones,' is facing challenges in the African market as domestic brands enter.
September 9
- SiCool Technology Secures Billion-Dollar Strategic Financing, Focuses on In-House Motion Control Technology and Domestic Substitution of Chip Bonding Equipment |首发-36Kr➀ SiCool Technology has secured a billion-dollar strategic financing, led by Zhongche Capital, Wan Niu Capital, and Wenxin Fund. The funds will be used for the mass delivery of silicon carbide pre-sintered bonding equipment and the commercialization of advanced packaging HBM equipment. ➁ SiCool Technology, founded in December 2018, specializes in chip interconnection technology and has become a leader in the domestic substitution of carbonized silicon pre-sintered bonding equipment. ➂ The company's products include high-precision chip bonding equipment for various scenarios, covering mobile module, power semiconductor, AI chip industry, and advanced packaging bonder. ➃ SiCool Technology will continue to focus on high-precision, high-reliability, and high-efficiency motion control core technology and plan to expand into power semiconductor, carbon silicon, and AI chip HBM directions.
- Next-Gen SD Cards Finally Launch, but Benefits to Users Will Take Time➀ SD Express cards are finally starting to hit the market after years of delay; ➁ The new cards, including those from Samsung and Silicon Power, offer significantly faster read/write speeds than current models; ➂ However, these next-generation cards are primarily aimed at industrial and professional markets, not consumer markets; ➃ The lack of progress in traditional SD card technology has led to many consumer electronics products放弃 using SD cards; ➄ There is hope that high-performance SD cards may find a market in X86 handheld devices.
August 27
- Luo Yonghao's Unfinished Journey: Still Owing 500 Million in Debt➀ Luo Yonghao announces his return to social media and plans to pay off an additional 500 million in debt. ➁ He lists a debt repayment plan totaling 824 million yuan and explains the reasons for the new debt. ➂ Luo Yonghao and his team aim to increase cash flow through various means to settle the remaining debt.
August 22
- Play 'Black Myth: WuKong' on Any Device: A Comprehensive Guide➀ Cloud gaming solutions like START Cloud Gaming and GameViewer allow playing 'Black Myth: WuKong' on various devices including Macs, smartphones, and TVs. ➁ START Cloud Gaming offers free access to the game for WeGame purchasers, covering multiple platforms including Mac and TV. ➂ GameViewer by NetEase enables mobile play with a PC's assistance, supporting high-quality remote gaming experiences.
- Who Killed Our Games? Insights from 'Black Myth: Wukong' Producer Feng Ji➀ Feng Ji reflects on the challenges and failures in the game development industry, emphasizing the importance of game quality and player satisfaction. ➁ The article discusses the high failure rate of game projects, attributing it to factors like hasty development, poor management, and market competition. ➂ It highlights the role of game策划 in determining the success or failure of a game, suggesting that their passion and dedication are crucial for creating engaging and sustainable games.
August 21
- How Does the Graphics Quality of 'Black Myth: WuKong' Compare Between PC and PS5?➀ The PC version of 'Black Myth: WuKong' shows significant advantages in texture details and environmental elements compared to the PS5 version. ➁ PS5 offers three graphics modes: performance, balance, and quality, but none reach 60fps, with the highest resolution being around 2K. ➂ PC, with settings at ultra-high quality and DLSS at 70%, outperforms PS5 in most aspects, though it requires a high-end configuration like an i5 12600KF processor and RTX4070ti graphics card.