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Founded1938

Key PeopleJay Y. Lee

HeadquartersSeoul, South Korea

ProductsExynos, Bixby

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Samsung launches 2026 Vision AI TV lineup in India with Micro RGB and 72 models across segments

Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Vision AI TV lineup in India, introducing 72 models across multiple categories including the new Micro RGB technology. The AI TV range extends Vision AI Companion across all 4K-and-above models, integrating Bixby, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot into a unified platform that transforms TVs from passive screens into adaptive systems with real-time content enhancement.

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Samsung launches 2026 Vision AI TV lineup in India with Micro RGB and 72 models across segments

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Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam to ease global memory chip shortage

Samsung Electronics is investing $1.5 billion to build its first semiconductor testing plant in Vietnam, with operations starting November 2027. The facility will focus on legacy DRAM and NAND memory chips, addressing severe shortages as AI demand constrains supplies to smartphones, laptops, and automobiles. Construction has already begun 60 kilometers north of Hanoi.

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Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam to ease global memory chip shortage

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Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions across industries

Samsung Electronics ratified a groundbreaking wage deal allocating 10.5% of semiconductor operating profit to chip workers, with some receiving $416,000 bonuses. The agreement averts an 18-day strike but opens a Pandora's box for South Korea labor relations as unions at Kakao, LG Uplus, and other major firms demand similar profit-sharing arrangements.

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Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions across industries

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Samsung Galaxy Watch now controls your AC to optimize sleep temperature throughout the night

Samsung unveiled WindFree Wearable Good Sleep, a feature that connects Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring to 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioners. The wearables detect when you fall asleep and signal the AC to adjust temperature automatically based on your sleep patterns, eliminating the need for manual thermostat changes during the night.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch now controls your AC to optimize sleep temperature throughout the night

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Google's Android XR smart glasses will support iOS, expanding reach beyond Android users

Google announced Android XR intelligent eyewear at I/O 2026, featuring Gemini AI and partnerships with Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster. The smart glasses will launch this fall with a notable feature: they'll work with both Android and iOS devices, potentially expanding their user base to iPhone owners despite possible limitations in Gemini AI functionality on Apple's platform.

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Google's Android XR smart glasses will support iOS, expanding reach beyond Android users

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Samsung's One UI 8.5 expands to older Galaxy flagships with AI upgrades and AirDrop support

Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update to older Galaxy flagships including the S24 and S23 series across global markets. The Android 16-based update brings Galaxy AI improvements, AirDrop compatibility via Quick Share, Direct Voicemail with AI transcription, and extensive customization options for the Quick Settings panel and lock screen.

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Samsung's One UI 8.5 expands to older Galaxy flagships with AI upgrades and AirDrop support

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Samsung averts strike with $26.6 billion in AI boom bonuses, but deep divisions remain

Samsung Electronics reached a last-minute deal with its South Korean union to distribute up to $26.6 billion in semiconductor bonuses, with average payouts approaching $340,000 per chip employee. The agreement averts an 18-day strike that threatened global AI chip production, but internal divisions over profit distribution reveal deeper tensions about sharing the spoils of the AI boom.

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Samsung averts strike with $26.6 billion in AI boom bonuses, but deep divisions remain

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Samsung unveils AI-powered screens and next-gen OLED displays at Australian Tech Summit 2026

Samsung showcased its latest AI-powered display technologies at the Australian Tech Summit 2026 in Sydney on May 14-15. The event featured hands-on demonstrations of Micro RGB TVs, next-gen OLED displays, and Odyssey gaming monitors, highlighting how AI is transforming screen experiences across home entertainment and gaming.

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Samsung unveils AI-powered screens and next-gen OLED displays at Australian Tech Summit 2026

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 expected to debut with Google's Gemini Intelligence

Samsung's next-generation foldables could showcase Gemini Intelligence, a system-level assistant that handles multi-app tasks from single requests. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are expected to ship with One UI 9, marking a shift from chatbot responses to practical mobile AI capabilities that automate chained actions across multiple apps.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 expected to debut with Google's Gemini Intelligence

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Google and Samsung unveil Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI, launching this fall

Google showcased its first wave of Android XR smart glasses at I/O 2026, developed with Samsung and designed by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The audio smart glasses feature integrated Gemini AI for real-time translations, object identification, and hands-free AI capabilities. Samsung will reportedly unveil Galaxy Glasses at its July Unpacked event in London.

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Google and Samsung unveil Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI, launching this fall

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Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series with Android 17 and enhanced AI features

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 series users in select markets. Built on Android 17, the update brings expanded creative tools, customization options, and stronger security measures. The full experience with advanced AI features will arrive with upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year.

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Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series with Android 17 and enhanced AI features

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South Korea proposes AI profit tax to fund citizen dividend as chip giants post record earnings

A senior South Korean official has floated a controversial proposal to tax AI profits and redistribute them as a national dividend to citizens. The idea triggered sharp market swings, with the Kospi index plunging 5.1% before recovering after clarifications. The proposal highlights growing pressure to share wealth from the AI boom that's enriching Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

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South Korea proposes AI profit tax to fund citizen dividend as chip giants post record earnings

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Samsung Bespoke Refrigerators Get Major AI Update Powered by Google Gemini for Smarter Kitchens

Samsung rolled out a major software update for its Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub models in the US, integrating Google Gemini to expand food recognition from 110 items to over 2,000. The update also brings advanced voice control through Bixby, personalized daily widgets, and proactive grocery alerts—all delivered over-the-network to existing owners without requiring new hardware.

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Samsung Bespoke Refrigerators Get Major AI Update Powered by Google Gemini for Smarter Kitchens

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Asia's tech giants drive AI bull run as chipmakers post record earnings and Seoul market doubles

A fresh investor frenzy has shifted the AI bull run's focus to Asia, with Seoul becoming the world's hottest stock market. Samsung, TSMC, and SK Hynix are posting record earnings, with chip revenues at Samsung leaping nearly 50 times last quarter. South Korea's KOSPI has doubled in six months as Asian chipmakers cement their pivotal role in the global AI supply chain.

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Asia's tech giants drive AI bull run as chipmakers post record earnings and Seoul market doubles

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Samsung workers reject $340,000 bonus, threaten strike that could shake global AI chip supply

Samsung semiconductor workers have rejected a $340,000 one-time bonus offer, demanding annual profit-sharing bonuses like SK Hynix's $900,000 payouts. With over 50,000 workers threatening an 18-day strike starting May 21, the labor dispute could cost Samsung up to $11.7 billion and disrupt the global AI hardware industry at a time when high-bandwidth memory chips are in critically short supply.

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Samsung workers reject $340,000 bonus, threaten strike that could shake global AI chip supply

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