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Samsung workers to strike 'indefinitely' posing risk to global tech

The union's call for a general strike sharply escalates a dispute with South Korea's biggest company

Samsung flags better-than-expected rise in Q2 profit as chip prices jump

The world's largest memory chip and TV maker estimated its operating profit rose to 10.4 trillion won ($7.54 billion) in the quarter ended June 30

Samsung workers to strike in S Korea on July 8-10, says union official

The union wants a more transparent system for bonuses and time off, and wants the company to treat it as an equal partner

Samsung launches Dolby Atmos-powered Music Frame speaker in India: Details

Priced at Rs 23,990, the Samsung Music Frame is now available for purchase on Samsung India's official website, e-commerce platform Amazon India, and at select offline stores

Samsung partners with Paytm to integrate more services to its wallet

Consumer electronics brand Samsung has partnered with Paytm parent One97 Communications Ltd to integrate travel and entertainment services to Samsung Wallet in India. Through the partnership, users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones can access Paytm's suite of services, including flight and bus bookings, movie ticket purchases, and event bookings, through the digital wallet. Galaxy users using the Paytm and Paytm Insider app can add their tickets directly to Samsung Wallet using 'Add to Samsung Wallet' functionality, a company statement said on Thursday. "With the Paytm app being the go-to destination for travel and event bookings for millions of Indians, its partnership with Samsung opens new avenues for users to access its services, in line with its efforts to drive further convenience," it said. Samsung Wallet users can avail of the new services by updating their app through the Galaxy Store. "These features allow Galaxy smartphone users to easily purchase bus and airline tickets, a

Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon & Qualcomm CEOs

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg invited Jay Y Lee to his home on Tuesday and their discussions spanned AI as well as virtual and augmented reality, Samsung said in a statement

Samsung unveils technology road map to lure AI chip makers to its mfg biz

Though Samsung is the world's No. 1 memory-chip maker, it has been trying to catch up with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in the foundry market

Samsung hires ex-Apple executive to lead new North America AI Center

The company made the announcement internally this week, around the same time Apple kicked off a much-anticipated expansion into AI

Samsung 2024 QLED 4K TV series launched in India: Check price and features

Priced at Rs 65,990 onwards, the Samsung QLED 4K series TVs are offered in 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch display options

Samsung Electronics' union set to stage 1st walkout over pay in South Korea

The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which has about 28,000 members, or more than a fifth of the company's total workforce, has said it will stop work for a day as part of broader protest me

Samsung bundles Serif TV, Soundbar for free with ultra-premium TVs in sale

The bundle offers are available on select models in Samsung range of Neo QLED, OLED, and Crystal 4K UHD TVs offered in display sizes from 75-inch and above

Smart TV shipments down 14% in Jan-March, Chinese brands decline 30%

Shipments of smart TVs in India declined 14 per cent in the March quarter on account of muted consumer demand and excess inventory and is likely to witness a decline of 10 per cent this calendar year, according to a Counterpoint Research report on Thursday. Moreover, Samsung reclaimed the top slot after overtaking Xiaomi as shipments of smart TVs from Chinese brands declined 30 per cent during the quarter. The 30 per cent decline in the shipment of Chinese brands was "due to brands such as OnePlus, Haier, and Realme", according to the report. In the first quarter, Samsung gained 40 per cent in the number of shipments, having 16 per cent in the overall Indian smart TV shipment. It is followed by LG, another South Korean maker, which reported a 43 per cent growth with a 15 per cent share in overall smart TV shipment in India, the report said. Chinese brands MI and TCL reported 2 and 4 per cent decline in the shipments, respectively, with a share of 12 per cent and 7 per cent, it ...

Committed to overcoming challenges in AI era: Samsung's chip division boss

The South Korean tech giant has fallen behind rivals SK Hynix and Micron Technology in high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips which are in high demand for use in AI processors

Samsung Electronics' union in S Korea calls first ever walkout next week

The union, which has about 28,000 members, or more than a fifth of the company's total workforce, said it will stop work for one day on June 7

Samsung's HBM chips failing Nvidia tests due to heat, power problems

The reasons for Samsung failing Nvidia's tests are being reported for the first time

S Korea sets aside $19 bn to fuel chipmaking, boom to Samsung, SK Hynix

The 26 trillion won programme includes 17 trillion won of financial support for certain investments as well as tax incentives, the presidential office said in a statement

Samsung replaces chip chief with veteran exec Jun as SK Hynix takes AI lead

The move is likely aimed at catching up in the market for top-end chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) such as high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips where Samsung has fallen behind rivals

Fab Grab Fest: Samsung announces offers on smartphones, tabs, laptops, more

The Fab Grab Fest sale kicks off on May 2 on Samsung online platforms and retail stores with offers on select Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smart televisions, laptops, and more

Samsung Electronics' profit surges after AI boom reverses its chip losses

The results underscore how demand for the memory chips that power modern electronics and artificial intelligence is starting to rebound after a severe downturn

Samsung to unveil 2024 Foldables, Ring at Unpacked event on July 10: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning to host its next Unpacked event on July 10 where it will likely unveil the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series devices and debut the Galaxy Ring