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- AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIALisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform during an AMD keynote address at CES 2026, on Jan. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of REUTERS) AMD, considered NVIDIA’s main rival, has launched a comprehensive market offensive by unveiling a wide range of new products spanning from AI datacenter supercomputer systems to personal PC AI and industrial… Read more: AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA
- NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 DominanceNvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ at CES 2025, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Jan. 6, 2025. (Photo courtesy of REUTERS) NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ has currently entered the full production stage. As Vera Rubin… Read more: NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance
- SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market CapSK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6, up 30,000 won (4.17%) from the previous trading day. (Photo courtesy of Woori Bank) SK Hynix continues its record-breaking streak driven by expectations of a “semiconductor super cycle.” Its market capitalization has grown significantly, surpassing Japan’s top company Toyota Motor and rising to 34th place globally. According to the Korea… Read more: SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap
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- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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