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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…

Intel and Samsung Rumored to Form ‘Semiconductor Avengers’ Alliance to Challenge TSMC
October 22, 2024 – According to a report published by Maeil Business Newspaper on October 21st, Intel has reached out to Samsung Electronics to form a “foundry alliance” in order to counterbalance the dominance of TSMC in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The report cites an Intel executive who recently contacted Samsung Electronics, expressing the desire…

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition
October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…

Samsung Electronics Initiates Comprehensive Restructuring, Shutting Down LED Business
October 11, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly undergoing a comprehensive organizational overhaul centered around its manufacturing sites, with plans to deploy research and development (R&D) personnel from its Device Solutions (DS) division, particularly the Equipment Technology Research Institute, directly into its fabrication plants (FABs). According to industry sources cited by Korean media outlet Maeil…

Samsung Taps High School Talent to Bolster R&D Amid Skills Gap
September 30, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Samsung Group is intensifying its recruitment efforts among high school graduates as the labor market for highly skilled talent in South Korea tightens. The company is assigning these graduates not only to production lines but also to research and development departments, aiming to elevate…

TSMC and Samsung Electronics Mull Large-Scale Wafer Fab Construction in UAE
September 23, 2024 – According to a report by the Wall Street Journal yesterday, both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics have been exploring the possibility of building large-scale wafer fabs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report indicates that the UAE is discussing an advanced semiconductor manufacturing complex, which could potentially…

Samsung to Restructure Foundry Business: Aiming to Boost Cross-Departmental Collaboration
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by ChosunBiz on September 18th, Samsung is gearing up to initiate a reorganization plan for its DS (semiconductor foundry) division before the end of the year. The primary objective of this reorganization is to dismantle departmental silos and address issues such as poor communication and team egoism,…