Samsung Foundry wishes to close the gap with TSMC, the world’s top contract chipmaker, but on the contrary the gap continues to increase. A comparison of their revenues for Q1 2025 reveals that TSMC made $7 billion more in revenue compared to Samsung’s semiconductor division, highlighting the sustained demand for its manufacturing capacity. Samsung Electronics […]
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Read MoreThe US recent tariff actions have introduced a lot of uncertainty in global supply chains. Companies are either ramping up production or stockpiling components to hedge against the outcome of these tariffs. The semiconductor industry also has significant exposure to tariffs, so companies have begun stockpiling memory chips during the 90-day pause. With more orders […]
Read MoreThere’s no question about Samsung entertaining the idea of selling a tri-fold Galaxy phone. Whether or not it will happen this year remains to be determined. Nevertheless, Samsung teased the form factor at Unpacked in January through a slide that showed a handful of ambitious upcoming devices, such as XR headsets and AR glasses. Although […]
Read MoreIt’s hard to miss the influence of Samsung Electronics in South Korea. The company is a leading supplier of many products and it’s also a highly preferred employment destination, particularly for new graduates. Naturally, you’d find many people will to hitch their ride to this wagon in hopes of benefiting from its future growth. While […]
Read MoreApple is yet to hit the 12GB mark for the RAM on its iPhones. The company has historically not felt the need to bump up the RAM significantly as it could deliver a refined user experience due to its sphere of influence on both the hardware and software, something that’s difficult on Android devices. However, […]
Read MoreThere was an expectation that Samsung would shake things up significantly in its annual personnel reshuffle that started earlier this time around. The company today announced a major leadership change as it seeks a return to growth, particularly in the lucrative semiconductor segment. The announced changes primarily focus on the semiconductor business. Samsung says that […]
Read MoreSamsung’s facing a lot of crises and the company has unable to chart a clear path forward, particularly in the semiconductor market, where its foundry is lagging behind, its next-gen memory products are struggling to compete against SK Hynix, and legacy products are under pressure from Chinese companies. The company does a significant employee reshuffle […]
Read MoreMuch ink has been used to write about Samsung’s outsized influence on South Korea’s economy. Yet, despite the various observations and controversies surrounding the country’s most valuable conglomerate, it’s also the only one with a truly global presence that’s recognized for its immense potential. Case in point, the list of 100 most influential people in […]
Read MoreSamsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee has been in and out of prison over different charges, including an 18-month stint behind bars in 2021. One of the more significant charges against him allege market irregularities in the merger that saw the Lee family solidify their control over the Samsung conglomerate. A court in verdict had […]
Read MoreDo you recall the recent rumors about Samsung working on a dual-folding Galaxy phone for 2025? They are back with extra info on the side. The Korean media reports that development is in full swing and on track for a 2025 release. Furthermore, anonymous industry sources via ETNews say Samsung will settle on the dual-folding […]
Read MoreCompanies in South Korea are required to comply with a 52-hour employee workweek that’s enshrined in national law. While other chip companies based there seem to thrive with the same restrictions, it appears they’re proving to be a bit of a problem for Samsung Electronics. A new report highlights have Samsung’s system LSI division is […]
Read MoreInvestors aren’t feeling that hot about Samsung Electronics’ stock. The share price has been declining rapidly amid concerns about what tariffs that the incoming Trump administration places could mean for the company’s earnings. That, coupled with concerns about some of the business headwinds the conglomerate is facing, is pushing investors to put their money elsewhere. […]
Read MoreSamsung, which has already been reducing the carbon impact of its devices and supply chain, has worked with the Carbon Trust and other major tech brands to launch a new method for determining the carbon impact of connected devices. Samsung and Carbon Trust have a way of determining carbon impact of connected devices like smartphones […]
Read MoreSamsung Electronics sources OLED displays for its smartphones from Samsung Display. However, not entirely. The amount of OLED panels that the latter can supply to the former, after supplying those to other brands, such as Apple, aren’t usually enough. In such cases, Samsung Electronics have to knock on other brands’ doors for OLED panels. This […]
Read MoreMobile industry watchers have revealed some interesting figures regarding the top 10 best-selling phones of the third quarter. Although iPhones continue to lead the way, a few Samsung phones have also made the list, and the Korean tech giant outdid itself in a few areas. In Q3, the top 3 best-selling phones globally were the […]
Read MoreSamsung has been facing pretty strong headwinds for a few years now. First, it was the supply glut in the memory market which significantly reduced profits. That was followed by its inability to beat SK Hynix and become the frontrunner for HBM3E chips, potentially leading to billions in lost revenue. To make matters worse, Samsung […]
Read MoreWhether or not Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series will use the Exynos 2500 chip in any capacity remains unclear, but some evidence suggests that the flagship lineup will follow a two-pronged chip strategy at least in some regions. By recent accounts, the Exynos 2500 SoC is still in development, but the biggest problem for Samsung […]
Read MoreSamsung is in a bit of a crisis right now. While the company has been the world’s biggest memory chip maker for decades, it seems to have lost its footing in high-end memory chips (HBM) used in AI accelerators and GPUs. In times like these, Samsung CEO urged employees to focus on attaining technology leadership. […]
Read MoreEarlier today, Samsung announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2024. While the company’s profits beat market expectations, its struggles in the memory chip market remain. The South Korean firm reported a consolidated revenue of KRW 79.1 trillion ($57.34 billion) and an operating profit of KRW 10.1 trillion ($7.3 billion). Samsung’s net profit in […]
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