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Samsung Networks and O2 Telefonica have announced the launch of the first commercial site in Germany that uses Open RAN and vRAN technologies. These companies have used these technologies to make O2 Telefonica's 4G and 5G networks more reliable. They have been testing these new technologies since October 2023. Samsung's Open RAN and vRAN technologies […]
In the past few years, Samsung has seen a tremendous slowdown in its semiconductor chip foundry business. No big-name chip firm (apart from Samsung's System LSI division that makes Exynos chips) has used Samsung Foundry's 3nm and newer-generation 4nm process nodes. However, the company is still marching ahead with the development of newer chip process […]
Samsung Networks has announced that Canadian network carrier TELUS has partnered with it to build Canada's first 5G network that uses Open RAN (O-RAN) and Virtualized RAN (vRAN) technologies. Samsung Networks is Samsung Electronics' telecommunication and networking arm, and it is among the biggest networking gear providers globally. Samsung Networks is offering vRAN and Open […]
Recently, it was revealed the Steam Deck OLED portable gaming device uses Samsung Display's OLED panel. Now, it is reported that the next-generation Nintendo Switch could use an OLED panel from Samsung Display as well, and the move could be due to patent infringement issues that BOE is embroiled into. Nintendo is reportedly in talks […]
It is well-known that Samsung helped Google develop and fabricate Tensor processors for Pixel devices. This year's Pixel phones—Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro—feature the Tensor G3 chipset that uses a Samsung 5G modem and is made by Samsung Foundry. There were rumors that Google might switch to TSMC for its next-generation Tensor processors. However, […]
While Samsung Foundry was the first company in the world to launch a 3nm chip fabrication technology and make it commercially available, it didn't get any big chip clients like AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. While the South Korean firm shipped 3nm chips, they were relatively lower-end ASIC chips for a cryptocurrency firm. Things will change […]
As you might recall, Samsung ran into some security breach issues a few months ago due to employees improperly using ChatGPT. Semiconductor employees have entered sensitive code into the ChatGPT global databanks, which meant Samsung had to create new rules to prevent this from happening again. The company denied access to ChatGPT, but to make […]
The South Korean tech giant, Samsung Electronics, is holding company-wide global strategy meetings on Tuesday. The meeting aims to discuss pending issues, future business plans, and strategies to tackle the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Such biannual meetings are held in June and December every year. In these meetings, Samsung's senior executives across the globe come together […]
Samsung Vietnam signed an MoU with Shinhan Bank Vietnam on June 14 to establish a partnership that will bring Samsung Wallet closer to the Vietnamese people. Thanks to this partnership, Samsung Wallet users in Vietnam can load their Shinhan Bank cards on the app and use them on the go. This MoU will bring together […]
Over the past few months, Apple started focusing on the South Korean market. First, it launched the Apple Store in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, and then it launched the Apple Pay service in the country to rival Samsung Pay. To counter Apple's moves, Samsung has launched its own flagship store in Gangnam. Samsung Gangnam is […]
Reports earlier this year said Samsung Display could be losing out to BOE on Apple's iPhone 15 display orders. However, a new report indicates that BOE is facing manufacturing and quality issues with its OLEDs, and as a result, Samsung Display will start manufacturing iPhone 15 panels earlier than anticipated. Apple reportedly ordered BOE to […]
According to the latest reports, Samsung's semiconductor chip plant, which is currently under construction in Taylor, Texas, will cost the company over $25 billion. This amount is $8 billion more than what was initially forecasted, i.e., $17 billion. This information comes from industry sources, and the primary reason for this increased cost is ‘inflation'. Back […]
With an aim to integrate the advanced technology of Israeli startups and tech companies into its mobile devices and products, Samsung has launched a tech accelerator program. According to a new report, as a part of this tech program, Samsung will be funding selected Israeli startups with a grant of $50,000 each. Additionally, the South […]
Apple's main chip supplier and Samsung's primary competitor, TSMC, is reportedly set to kickstart 3nm semiconductor chip mass production this week. The Taiwanese giant TSMC is a bit late to the party, but Samsung started 3nm semiconductor production around 6 months ago in June and unveiled the world’s first 3nm chips on July 25. Moreover, […]
On average, Samsung is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer. However, it doesn't lead all its rivals in every market and performs better in some regions than others. In some markets, Samsung is the leading brand by a wide margin. While in others, such as Mexico, the company is trying to maintain its spot on the […]