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Samsung Unveils Low-Power Color E-Paper Display
June 12, 2024 – At the ongoing Infocomm 2024 exhibition in Las Vegas, Samsung has unveiled its colorful electronic paper display for the first time. Currently in its prototype phase, this product incorporates colorful e-ink screen technology, primarily designed for advertising purposes. Ideal for various settings such as shopping malls, offices, public spaces, restaurants, and…
Samsung Faces First Worker Strike, But TrendForce Sees No Impact on Memory Chip Output
June 03, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is currently embroiled in a negotiation stalemate with the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing over 28,000 workers, who have scheduled a one-day strike for June 7th. While this may seem minor compared to strikes that last weeks or months at other companies, the impact on chip production could…
Samsung Faces First-Ever Strike as Labor Talks Collapse
May 30, 2024 – The National Union of Samsung Electronics Workers in Korea has announced a breakdown in labor negotiations with the tech giant, leading to a historic decision to stage the first-ever strike in Samsung Electronics’ 55-year history on June 7th. As the largest labor union within Samsung Electronics, the National Union boasts a…
Apple Moves to Monopolize TSMC’s 2nm Production Amid Chip War with Samsung
May 23, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews, a Korean media outlet, Samsung has initiated a 2nm application chip (AP) project under the codename “Thetis,” with plans to mass-produce it in 2025. The chip, to be named Exynos 2600, is expected to be equipped in the Galaxy S26 series of smartphones in 2026….
Samsung Galaxy Ring Debuts with Nine Sizes, Marks New ‘SM-Q’ Era
May 19, 2024 – Recent rumors have been confirmed regarding the upcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy Ring smart ring, which will be available in nine different sizes. According to the Bluetooth SIG certification list, the Galaxy Ring will come in models ranging from SM-Q500 to SM-Q509, curiously skipping the SM-Q504 designation. This diverse range…
Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Shipments: 3 Billion Units Sold in 10 Years
May 17, 2024 – Over the past decade from 2014 to 2024, Samsung has emerged as the clear leader in smartphone shipments, with nearly 3 billion units shipped, according to data from the investment analysis platform AltIndex, which is based on figures released by IDC. This impressive tally puts Samsung ahead of Apple by a…
DDR3 Supply to Cease by SK Hynix and Samsung, Driving Price Surge
May 13, 2024 – According to a report by the Economic Daily News, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics will discontinue supplying DDR3 memory to the market from the second half of this year. This decision has driven up the prices of DDR3 DRAM recently, with the maximum increase reaching 20%. DDR3 has now become a…
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Speeds Up Semiconductor Glass Substrate Development
May 09, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews citing informed sources, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has advanced the completion date of its semiconductor glass substrate pilot line to September, marking a quarter earlier than the originally planned end-of-year deadline. Glass substrates offer significant advantages over existing organic substrates in terms of electrical and thermal performance,…
Samsung Hits Milestone with Successful Tape-Out of 3nm Chip
May 08, 2024 – Samsung has recently announced the successful tape-out of its 3nm chip, marking a significant milestone in its readiness for large-scale chip production. The company has collaborated with Synopsys to fine-tune the entire chip manufacturing process, aiming to maximize the chip yield. This partnership has resulted in the optimization of the production…
Sony Set to Unveil New Xperia Smartphones at May 17th Event
May 07, 2024 – Sony has announced plans to hold a new product launch event on May 17th of this year, where they are expected to unveil their latest smartphones, including the Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 5 VI, and Xperia 10 VI. Ahead of its official debut, the Xperia 10 VI, codenamed “parrot,” has made…