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NAND Prices Drop Over 50% This Year, Prompting Samsung and Kioxia to Plan Production Cuts
December 2, 2024 – According to data released by market research firm Dram Exchange, general-purpose NAND flash memory prices have been on a downward spiral since September, after being on a plateau from March to August following five consecutive months of increases starting last October. Specifically, NAND prices dropped by 11.44%, 29.18%, and 29.8% from…
Samsung in Talks with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into Galaxy AI
November 26, 2024 – According to financial analyst Dan Nystedt on platform X, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions with Samsung Electronics regarding a potential collaboration. The talks center around the possibility of integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Samsung’s Galaxy AI, mirroring a similar partnership already established between Apple and OpenAI. Such a move, if realized,…
Samsung and Korean Union Agree on 5.1% Salary Increase, Taking a Crucial Step Towards Reconciliation
November 16, 2024 – According to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics has reached a preliminary agreement with its largest labor union in Korea, the National Samsung Labor Union, on the 2024 wage negotiations. The agreement, which includes a 5.1% salary increase, is set to be submitted to union members for a vote…
Samsung’s New Ad Takes a Jab at Apple’s Innovation, Sparks Online Debate
November 15, 2024 – Samsung Electronics has released a new advertisement titled “Simon Says,” taking a swipe at Apple and mocking its perceived lack of innovation. In the ad, Samsung pokes fun at the blind following of Apple fans and the homogeneity of Apple products, highlighting the innovation and differentiation of its own offerings. The…
Samsung’s Massive LED Screen in Seoul: As Big as Three Basketball Courts!
November 05, 2024 – Samsung Electronics has installed a massive outdoor LED display at its flagship store in Shinsegae Department Store, Seoul, South Korea, showcasing the XHB Series P8 model that boasts impressive dimensions and technical specifications. The colossal screen, which spans across two sides of the building, measures an astonishing 71.8 meters in width…
Samsung Initiates Unprecedented Voluntary Retirement Scheme, Cutting Over 30% of Foundry Staff
November 04, 2024 – According to recent media reports, Samsung Electronics executives have revealed plans to implement an unprecedented four-round large-scale voluntary retirement program. This initiative is particularly targeted at the company’s continuously loss-making wafer foundry manufacturing team, with the 8-inch foundry manufacturing and technical team facing a reduction of over 30% in its workforce….
Chip Industry Shakeup: Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm in Bidding War for Intel
November 02, 2024 – Reports indicate that in the race to acquire Intel, not only is Qualcomm deeply interested, but Apple and Samsung are also throwing their hats into the ring. For Qualcomm, which is currently embroiled in a dispute with Arm, the prospect of owning x86 IP is particularly enticing. Meanwhile, Apple, which already…
Samsung’s XR Headset Market Push: New Patent Reveals Future Controller Design
November 02, 2024 – According to a blog post published by technology media outlet sammobile on November 1st, Samsung has recently been granted a patent that could potentially be utilized in future controllers for XR headsets. The patent application included images showcasing not only the controllers but also a charging dock design. The two controllers…
Samsung Readying Enhanced HBM3E Memory for Major Clients’ Next-Gen AI GPUs
November 01, 2024 – During the 2024Q3 earnings call, Kim Jae-june, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business Division, confirmed that the company is preparing optimized and improved versions of HBM3E memory for the next-generation AI GPUs of multiple key clients. Previously, reports had suggested that Samsung Electronics’ HBM3E business was being hindered by 14nm-class…
Samsung Stays High-End: No Plans for Affordable Foldable Phone
October 23, 2024 – Following the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition smartphone, Samsung has confirmed to SisaJournal, a Korean media outlet, that it currently has no plans to introduce a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Fold series. The company stated, “Rather than viewing the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as…