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Apple sued for 'false advert' over AI features delay
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Apple, Samsung benefit as Trump excludes key electronics from tariffs

President Donald Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers, and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, aiming to shield consumers from price hikes and support major tech firms like Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. The exclusions cover smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, and memory chips—popular electronics that are largely not produced in the U.S., […]

Samsung’s home robot ‘Ballie’ adds Google’s Gemini AI
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Samsung’s home robot ‘Ballie’ adds Google’s Gemini AI

Samsung is teaming up with Google Cloud to bring Gemini, Google’s powerful generative AI, to its long-anticipated home robot, Ballie, the companies announced on Wednesday. Through this partnership, Ballie will gain access to Gemini’s multimodal AI capabilities, allowing it to understand and respond to queries using both audio and video input. Samsung says users will […]

Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies of heart attack
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Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies of heart attack

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that co-CEO Han Jong-hee has died of a heart attack, leaving newly appointed chief executive Jun Young-hyun as the sole leader of South Korea’s largest company. The unexpected loss comes as Samsung works to revamp its struggling semiconductor division and navigate ongoing trade uncertainties. Han, 63, became CEO in 2022 […]

Samsung changes executives amid struggles in AI chip market
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Samsung electronics eyes major deals as shareholder pressure hits

Samsung Electronics has announced plans to pursue significant mergers and acquisitions to drive growth, following sharp criticism from shareholders over its lagging performance in the artificial intelligence boom. The announcement was made during the company’s annual general meeting in Suwon, South Korea, where executives faced tough questions about its weak earnings and declining stock prices. […]

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Samsung expands AI phone lineup with $300 5G galaxy devices

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A series with three new 5G smartphones—the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26—each featuring enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Samsung’s introduction of the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 smartphones underscores its commitment to delivering advanced features at more accessible price points. This move closely follows Apple’s release of the iPhone 16e, a […]

Samsung chief cleared of fraud in 2015 merger case
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Samsung chief cleared of fraud in 2015 merger case

A South Korean court on Monday upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee in a high-profile case involving allegations of accounting fraud and stock manipulation related to the controversial 2015 merger of Samsung affiliates Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T. The Seoul High Court dismissed the prosecution’s appeal, reaffirming a lower court’s […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung launches S25 with enhanced AI amid Apple competition

Samsung Electronics unveiled its new Galaxy S25 series on Wednesday, highlighting its custom chip and enhanced AI features as key selling points. This launch comes after a challenging year for Samsung, as its smartphone shipments faced stiff competition from Chinese brands and Apple. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is available in three variants: the S25, […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung integrates generative AI into top-selling TVs

Samsung Electronics is advancing its AI efforts with Vision AI, a new suite of features for its premium TVs. The AI-powered screens can identify on-screen content, perform real-time translations, and create personalized background images. Equipped with built-in AI processors, the top models will also enhance visuals by analyzing content, boosting colors, contrast, and optimizing audio, […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung shares rise by 7% amid $7bn buyback plan

Samsung Electronics’ stock on Monday saw a significant rise after the company announced a surprise buyback plan worth 10 trillion South Korean won ($7.19 billion) over the next year. The stock surged more than 7% in Seoul, following a 7.21% increase on Friday, fueled by news of a preliminary agreement with its largest workers union, […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung plans $7bn stock buyback

Samsung Electronics has announced a plan to buy back 10 trillion won ($7.2 billion) of its shares over the next year, marking one of the largest shareholder return programs in the company’s history. The repurchase will be carried out in stages, with the first phase involving the buyback of approximately 3 trillion won worth of […]

A Samsung Galaxy Buds FE user in Ankara has reported a harrowing incident in which his girlfriend experienced a life-threatening situation when the earbuds allegedly exploded inside her ear, resulting in permanent hearing loss. In a post on the Turkish Samsung forum, the man detailed his experience, which soon caught the attention of various media outlets. He explained that he had purchased the new Galaxy Buds FE to pair with his Galaxy S23 Ultra phone. At the time of the incident, the earbuds were only 36 percent charged and had not been used extensively. According to the user, he let his girlfriend try the earbuds, but they unexpectedly exploded while in her ear, leading to serious health consequences. He shared images of the damaged earbud on the forum to illustrate the incident. After reaching out to Samsung, he took the exploded device to a service center in Cemalpasa, Adana. He stated that the staff were initially shocked and offered apologies, but the situation took a turn when they reported that the earbuds had merely “deformed” rather than exploded. They offered to replace the earbuds as a goodwill gesture. In his post, the user quoted Samsung as saying, “Take it or leave it. If you wish, you can pursue your legal rights.” He expressed frustration over the lack of accountability, noting that he has been dealing with the issue for months. He possesses the invoice, documentation of the explosion, before-and-after photos, and a medical report confirming hearing loss attributed to the incident. This isn’t the first time Samsung has faced scrutiny over safety concerns; the company previously dealt with serious issues related to exploding batteries in the Galaxy Note 7, which led to its discontinuation in 2016.
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Turkish woman suffers hearing loss after Samsung earbuds explodes

A Samsung Galaxy Buds FE user in Ankara has reported a harrowing incident in which his girlfriend experienced a life-threatening situation when the earbuds allegedly exploded inside her ear, resulting in permanent hearing loss. In a post on the Turkish Samsung forum, the man detailed his experience, which soon caught the attention of various media […]

Samsung reports profit amid AI-driven chip demand
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Samsung plans 30% cut in global staff across divisions

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is set to reduce its overseas workforce by up to 30% across certain divisions, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move will affect sales and marketing positions by approximately 15% and administrative roles by up to 30%, according to Reuters. The South […]