After two years of decline, the worldwide traditional PC market returned to growth during the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) with 59.8 million shipments, growing 1.5% year over year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker.
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Semiconductor Research Corporation Announces 2024 Call for Research, $13.8M in Funding Opportunities
Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) is announcing the start of solicitation season with $13.8 million in funding opportunities.
Breakthrough for Next-Generation Digital Displays
Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a digital display screen where the LEDs themselves react to touch, light, fingerprints and the user’s pulse, among other things.
The Society for Information Display Unveils 2024 Honors and Awards Recipients
The Society for Information Display (SID), renowned as the premier global platform for the advancement of the electronic display industry, proudly announces the recipients of its 2024 Honors and Awards.
Utilizing Palladium for Addressing Contact Issues of Buried Oxide Thin Film Transistors
A novel method that employs palladium to inject hydrogen into the deeply buried oxide-metal electrode contacts of amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOSs) storage devices, which reduces contact resistance, has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Tech.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 16.3% Year-to-Year in February
Year-to-year market growth in February is largest since May 2022; worldwide chip sales decrease 3.1% month-to-month.
NY CREATES and C2MI Announce Partnership
NY CREATES and MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre – C2MI today announced a partnership between the two entities that will enhance research opportunities, expand potential for economic and workforce development, and nurture collaborative efforts.
Omdia: Surge in Display Polarizer Capacity and Emerging Technologies Propelling Growth in 2024 Display Market
New data from Omdia has revealed 8% year-over-year growth in display polarizer demand is expected in 2024 which is set to drive a 2% increase in year-over-year revenue, propelled by intense price competition and substantial investments by Chinese manufacturers.
Omdia: Display Glass Industry Gears Up for Tight Supply in 2024 Amid Rising Demand and Market Shifts
Omdia’s latest Display Glass Substrate Market Tracker indicates a tight supply-demand balance is anticipated from 2Q24 to 4Q24, with the potential for a significant glass shortage in case of minor accidents or sudden order spikes.
Nvidia CEO Reiterates Solid Partnership with TSMC
One key takeaway from the ongoing GTC is that Nvidia’s AI empire has taken shape with strong partnerships from TSMC and other Taiwanese makers, such as those major server ODMs.
