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Samsung’s Next-Gen QD-OLED Panel to Reach 4000 Nits Brightness
December 29, 2024 – After resisting OLED technology for over a decade, Samsung finally embraced it in 2022 with the launch of its first OLED TV, featuring the proprietary QD-OLED technology developed by Samsung Display. While this technology excelled in color depth and white accuracy compared to LG Display’s WRGB-OLED panels, it still lagged behind…
Samsung Responds to Foldable Market Slowdown with 40% Shipment Reduction Plan
December 25, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce the shipment volume of its foldable smartphones next year, indicating a cooling market for such devices, according to AndroidAuthority. The Mobile Experience (MX) division of Samsung Electronics has established shipment targets for its high average selling price (ASP) flagship models in the coming year….
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 to Unveil Revolutionary Apple Pencil-Style Technology, Enabling Both Slim Design and S Pen Compatibility
December 18, 2023 – According to a report published today by ETNews, Samsung is planning to eliminate the digitizer in its next-generation foldable smartphones, aiming to achieve a slimmer body while retaining the S Pen functionality. The digitizer, a device that converts analog signals into digital signals, has been a crucial component in enabling the…
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…