PSP firmware 6.10 brings Bluetooth internet tethering to the PSP Go

The PSP Go isn't even out yet and Sony's alrea...

PVI to issue convertible preferred stocks to E-Ink shareholders

Taiwan-based electrophoretic display (EPD) maker Prime View International (PVI) has announced a new contract for the acquisition of E-Ink. Besides the original US$215 million both sides agreed in June 2009 for the 100% acquisition, PVI plans to issue additional convertible preferred stocks to E-I...

WiMAX equipment vendor Alvarion sets up Taiwan branch office

WiMAX equipment vendor Alvarion has announced the establishment of its branch office in Taiwan in order to strengthen its cooperation with local WiMAX operators.

Dell adds dual-core SU1400 CPU, other options to Inspiron 11z

Dell's 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z just went on sale la...

Yahoo looks to improve search experience

When Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz announced a $100 million global brand campaign in New York recently as the company launched its new Internet search "experience," research scientists like Preston McAfee, Duncan Watts and David Reiley were not in the spotlight.

Taiwan PV association asking for higher feed-in tariffs

The Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association (TPVIA) has proposed higher feed-in tariffs for grid-connected PV power generation than the rates tentatively set by a government energy agency ahead of an upcoming public hearing on such prices.

Taiwan government expects WiMAX production value to increase 2-3 fold in 2010

The Taiwan government is still committed to the further development of the WiMAX industry, predicting the production value of WiMAX devices by Taiwan makers to increase by 2-3 fold in 2010 from the NT$10.2 billion (US$314.8 million) projected for 2009, according to a ranking official of the Indus...

HTC to launch two Windows Mobile 6.5-based smartphones in October

HTC (High Tech Computer) will launch two Windows Mobile 6.5-based smartphones, the HTC HD2 (Leo) and HTC Whitestone, in October marking the introduction of the new mobile platform on October 6, according to market sources.

Tai-Saw may land quartz component orders from Japan makers

Taiwan-based quartz component maker Tai-Saw Technology stands a good chance of receiving outsourcing orders from Japan-based makers, according to market speculation. The company did not comment on the speculation.

Maxtek sees growing shipments of in-house PAs and switch ICs

IC distributor Maxtek Technology has remarked that its in-house power amplifiers (PAs) and switch ICs have been verified by Atheros, and it has expanded shipments to Taiwan-based mobile base station makers.