There is still a debate on whether e-paper is better for your eyes than LCD screens
Taiwanese e-reader makers jockeyed to show off new technologies at the Taipei International Book Exhibition over the weekend and said the emerging model for the devices is to sell them as part of a content bundle.
New spur links Japan with China, Taiwan, South Korea and the U.S.
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.
Far EasTone sees 20 to 30 new Android handsets from Taiwanese makers in the first half of 2010, and more app contests
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.
At $US6.2B, Innolux Display's acquisition of Chi Mei Optoelectronics is Taiwan's biggest merger to date
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.
The center is aimed at boosting hardware development around cloud computing
Microsoft celebrated its 20th year in Taiwan by agreeing to open a joint cloud computing center with the island's economics ministry.
The demo is an important step for the future success of WiMax, an analyst said
Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.
WiMax forum says roaming shown for the first time
Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.
ITRI developed a polymer that keeps lithium-ion batteries from overheating even if severely damaged
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.
Robot can create 2D and 3D maps of its surroundings to help it maneuver
A group of engineering students and their professor at
National Taiwan University, Taiwan's most prestigious university, have built a robot that can map out the area it's operating in and offer guided tours.
Taiwanese companies can apply for government investment money but there are several stipulations
Taiwan announced a new plan Tuesday to allow its embattled DRAM makers to apply for government bailout funds over the next three months, but the money will come at a price.
The 8th World Games will open in Taiwan on Thursday in a new stadium designed to make the most of the weather
When the 8th World Games opens in Taiwan on Thursday, the event will inaugurate a bold new stadium designed not only to power, cool and water itself, but also to withstand the tropical island's typhoons and earthquakes.
An online pricing error resulted in 140,000 orders for $15 LCD displays and Taipei wants Dell to make good on the offer
Taiwan's Consumer Protection Commission has ordered Dell to make good on sales from an online pricing error and deliver 19-inch LCD monitors to local consumers for NT$500 (US$15.26).
Netbooks, smartbooks, CULV laptops and other gadgets captured widespread attention this week
The Computex Taipei 2009 electronics show ended Saturday after a week-long display of new gadgets, including netbooks, ultra thin laptops made with new Intel chips and several surprises surrounding Google's Android mobile phone operating system.
ECS showed off a home media computer with Blu-ray Disc player shaped like a vase for the living room
One Taiwanese computer maker has come up with a novel way to camouflage a computer made for your living room: give it the shape and color of a Ming Dynasty vase.
The company joins many others at Computex Taipei with Android products or plans
Taiwanese consumer electronics maker BenQ plans to launch a smartphone and a netbook running Google's Android operating system next year, a company representative confirmed Thursday.
