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Samsung adviser warns of AI memory boom slowdown by 2028

The current artificial intelligence–driven boom in memory chips could begin to lose strength by 2028 as Chinese manufacturers rapidly scale up production capacity and global technology firms start tightening capital spending, a senior Samsung Electronics adviser has warned. A South China publication reported that speaking at a forum organised by the National Academy of Engineering […]

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S’Korean leader seeks balance between labour, business rights amid Samsung strike

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung on Monday urged a balance between labour and management rights as a potential 18-day strike at Samsung Electronics approaches. In a post on X in Korean, he said labour rights should be respected as much as business interests, while corporate management rights should also be given equal respect. “Excess […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorised use of image

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million (£11 million) lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the company of using her image on its television packaging without her permission. Lipa alleges that Samsung prominently used a photograph of her face without her consent on packaging for several television models sold across the United States, according […]

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Samsung surpasses $1tn valuation as AI boom drives rally

Shares of Samsung Electronics jumped over 15 per cent on Wednesday, lifting the chipmaker’s market value above $1 trillion as investors continued to rush into artificial intelligence-related stocks. Samsung becomes the second Asian firm to surpass the $1 trillion valuation milestone, following TSMC. According to FactSet data, the company first reached that level on February […]

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Samsung signs first EV battery deal with Mercedes-Benz

South Korea’s Samsung SDI said on Monday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply batteries for electric vehicles. The agreement marks Samsung SDI’s first electric vehicle battery supply deal with the German automaker, expanding its footprint in the global EV market. In a statement, Samsung SDI said the batteries will feature […]

Samsung sees US trade deal as boost amid Tesla chip order
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Samsung to shut down its messaging app by July

Samsung is officially shutting down its messaging app. The company posted an “End of Service Announcement” on its website, confirming that the Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July. Users are advised to switch to Google Messages as their default messaging app. For Samsung Messages users in the U.S., switching to Google Messages brings […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung moves closer to Nvidia clearance for HBM4 AI chips

Samsung Electronics has reached the final qualification phase for its HBM4 AI memory chips with Nvidia, marking a key move in its bid to compete with industry leaders SK Hynix and Micron Technology. The company said it plans to start mass production of HBM4 chips in February, though the timing for actual shipments has not […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung launches world’s first 130-inch micro RGB TV

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, introducing its largest Micro RGB display yet as it seeks to reinforce its leadership in the global TV market amid intensifying competition. “Micro RGB represents the peak of our picture quality innovation, and the new 130-inch model takes that vision even […]

Samsung to unveil Galaxy Z Flip 5 July 25
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Samsung launches first multi-folding smartphone

Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled its first multi-folding smartphone, stepping up its efforts to match rapid innovations from competitors. The highly anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold will launch in South Korea on Dec. 12, with subsequent releases planned for China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, the company said in a press release. Samsung added […]

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India orders Apple, Samsung to preload state-owned cyber safety app

India’s telecom ministry has quietly directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a non-removable, state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order — a step that could spark pushback from Apple and digital-privacy advocates. The country, home to over 1.2 billion mobile subscribers, says the app launched in January has already helped track […]

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Samsung Electronics unveils world’s largest LCD screen

Samsung Electronics has expanded its professional display portfolio with the launch of the 115-inch QHFX 4K Smart Signage display, which the company describes as the world’s largest LCD screen. The new model is designed to bridge the gap between traditional videowalls and LED displays, offering enhanced visual performance and operational efficiency for enterprise, educational, and […]

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Samsung to deploy 50,000 Nvidia GPUs for AI-powered chip manufacturing

Korean semiconductor powerhouse Samsung announced on Thursday plans to purchase and deploy 50,000 Nvidia graphics processing units to enhance its chip manufacturing capabilities for mobile devices and robotics. The GPUs will power what Samsung is calling an “AI Megafactory,” though the company has not revealed a timeline for the facility’s construction. The move marks another […]