In a New Year address, Samsung’s co-CEO for chips highlighted strong customer feedback on its upcoming HBM4 memory. The company is in talks to supply these crucial components to AI giant Nvidia as it tries to catch rival SK Hynix.
Samsung is reportedly targeting major weight reductions for its next foldable phones while also boosting battery capacity. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 could see a dramatic 38g cut, and the Fold 8 might get a 600mAh larger battery. However, the feasibility of such aggressive weight loss is already in questio
Criminals can now buy deepfake software off the shelf to run sophisticated scams from their phones. As fraud becomes a service, the financial industry is grappling with an unsustainable liability model and a “wild west” of unregulated tech.
The European Space Agency is investigating a cybersecurity issue on a few external servers. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping used his New Year’s speech to celebrate China’s rising tech prowess, including AI and semiconductor advances.
New trade data shows South Korea’s export engine is still humming, even after the US imposed a 15% tariff. The relentless demand for semiconductors, up 43.2% in December, is doing most of the heavy lifting. This resilience gives the central bank crucial breathing room.
A new rumor suggests Samsung SDI is testing a dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with a staggering 20,000mAh capacity for smartphones. The battery reportedly delivered 27 hours of screen-on time but allegedly swelled after testing. The source is unreliable, and the tech might be destined for electric
