1+ hour, 45+ min ago (224+ words) TAIPEI, Nov 25 " Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said today it had filed a lawsuit in Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court against its former Senior Vice President Wei-Jen Lo, who recently joined Intel. In an emailed statement, TSMC said the lawsuit is based on the terms of the employment contract between TSMC and Lo, the non-compete agreement signed by Lo, and regulations such as the Trade Secrets Act. "There is a high probability that Lo uses, leaks, discloses or transfers TSMC's trade secrets and confidential information to Intel, thus making legal actions necessary," TSMC said. Intel and Lo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Lo, who helped drive TSMC's mass production of cutting edge 5-nanometre, 3-nm and 2-nm chips, joined Intel in October after retiring from TSMC following a 21-year-long career there. A source familiar with the matter said…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (915+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 " It feels like I was just reviewing the AirPods Pro 3 but that was my memory recalling last year's AirPods 4. Apple's higher-end wireless earbuds have gotten a design refresh though there are no new chips this time " both the AirPods Pro 3 and the AirPods 4 use the same H2 chip. There is however a new U2 chip in the AirPods Pro 3 charging case so it'll be easier to find your AirPods with Find My. The new chip lets Find My work in a 1.5x longer distance than the old chip. Let's get what's new with the AirPods Pro 3 out of the way; here's a quick cheatsheet for you to look like you know a lot about them: Putting the new AirPods Pro buds in for the first time was quite different from previous sessions with the AirPods Pro and the non-Pro models....

2+ week, 10+ hour ago (989+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 " This Apple Watch Ultra review was harder for me because of two main reasons " still recovering from a major health event, limiting how much I could do and well, the fact the Ultra 3 looks a bit too much like the Ultra 2. Still, the proof is in the pudding or in this case, the watch's strengths will be in the wearing of it so as I always did; I slapped on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 but with a difference " I swapped it out every other day with the Apple Watch Ultra 2, just to see if I could really miss one over the other. All on the inside The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a "new" processor as in the S10 chip that first appeared in the Apple Watch series 10. Otherwise if you look at the Ultra 2 and 3 side-by-side they look…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago (351+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 " Technology company vivo is poised to redefine flagship smartphone standards with its upcoming X300 Series, set for release this Thursday, November 13. Combining a blend of innovative technology and sophisticated design, the series introduces a harmonious integration of professional imaging systems and the newly revamped OriginOS 6, promising a transformative user experience. Here's a closer look at what you can expect from the new series: OriginOS 6: A major focus on user experience With the Malaysian launch of OriginOS 6, vivo seeks to transform how users interact with their devices. Rooted in the "Origin Design" philosophy, this operating system reimagines digital interfaces with an emphasis on clarity and aesthetics. The AI-driven personalisation behind OriginOS 6 ensures a bespoke experience, adapting fluidly to user preferences while providing a seamless, intuitive journey through its silky lightness, natural comfort, and sustained smoothness capabilities. Revolutionary imaging for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (52+ words) VANCOUVER, CANADA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 November 2025 - Xencelabs today announced the Pen Display 16 Lite, a new ultra-portable 4K OLED pen display designed for mobile... Xencelabs Launches Ultra-Portable 4K OLED Pen Display 16 Lite" The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. You May Also Like...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (495+ words) CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 " Malaysia today launched its second integrated circuit (IC) design park in Cyberjaya, marking another milestone in its bid to strengthen the country's semiconductor ecosystem and attract high-value investments. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who officiated the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park 2, said the new facility reflected growing investor confidence in the nation's semiconductor ambitions. "If we look at the speed of implementation and the success in attracting investors, researchers, and participants, it shows that we are on a very convincing path. That's why we now have IC Design Park 2," he said in his speech here. "There are not many countries that can have IC Design Park 1 and 2. If the pace of development continues to be as convincing as what we see today, I am sure the Selangor government will soon have to start thinking about…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (434+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 "Malaysia practices a neutral and inclusive approach centred on the country's strategic interests to ensure domestic industries, including data centres, can benefit from the latest technological advancements. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said this includes access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips from major world economic blocs such as the United States (US), including NVIDIA Corporation, as well as from China, such as Huawei Ascend. "The government's main goal is to ensure that companies and industries, including data centres operating in Malaysia, have controlled, competitive, and secure access to global chips and AI platforms, while maintaining the country's data security and sovereignty," he said. He said this in a written reply on the Dewan Rakyat website yesterdayto Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai), who asked about the government's strategy to ensure data centres in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (496+ words) GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 " Silicon X Sdn Bhd, a homegrown integrated circuit (IC) design company, has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia's semiconductor industry with the successful power-on of its proprietary Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chip, marking a significant step forward in the nation's high-tech ambitions. Its managing director, Ng Meng Wah, said the power-on marks the beginning of the chip's ready-testing phase as the company moves towards mass production, targeted for the first half of 2026. "This is a major milestone for us. Our chip is now being tested and perfected before mass production. "We are also currently in advanced discussions with several potential customers from Japan, China, and Malaysia, and will make the necessary announcements once agreements are finalised," he told a press conference here today. Ng said the typical life cycle of an FPGA chip is about eight years,…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago (364+ words) Large volumes of chips" The company produces large volumes of chips in the Netherlands that are widely used in the automotive and consumer electronics industries. Some 70 per cent of the European-produced chips are packaged in China and sold mostly to distributors. "While we have maintained shipments for as long as commercially feasible, continuing the current flow of supply from our front-end sites is no longer justifiable," the letter said. "Unless these contractual obligations are fully satisfied, we cannot resume wafer supply to the site. Nexperia is developing alternative solutions to ensure (that) supply (is) continuing to our customers." Nexperia added that the decision did not reflect an intention to withdraw from its site in Dongguan or the Chinese market as a whole, adding that it remained committed to finding a resolution. Nexperia said it is financially independent of Wingtech and…...