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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

South Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing billions in AI chip production, a move lauded by President Lee Jae Myung. While aiming to boost national capacity, analysts warn of potential oversupply risks if AI spending slows. The companies are accelerating fab construction, but much of the new…

The Economic Times

Samsung's 40,000-nit micro-OLED is real — and it's coming to these gadgets first

Samsung Display has just unveiled a 40,000-nit micro-OLED display, however it’s only 1.3 inches across and will likely land in future mixed-reality headsets first.

Tom’s Guide

Global Markets: S.Korean shares log best quarter in nearly 30 years on chipmaker rally

South Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soared, with tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posting impressive gains, fueled by a new government strategy for semiconductor and AI investments. Despite some volatility, the market's performance…

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Your Samsung TV could be quietly driving up your electric bill — here is the setting to change

Is your Samsung TV turning on by itself every time you enter the room? This built-in motion detection feature is the culprit. Here's how to disable it.

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Is Your Samsung Phone Losing Android 17? Check Now

Android 17 is officially rolling out, and Samsung users are eagerly waiting for the arrival of One UI 9.0. But before you start checking for the update, there's one important question: Will your Galaxy phone actually receive it? Surprisingly, several popular Samsung devices including premium flagship models have reached the…

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Asian shares mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains and oil stabilizes

Asian shares are mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains, with South Korea's stock market, rebounding after earlier sharp losses on a tech sell-off

The Independent UK

Apple seeks RAM from blacklisted Chinese company as memory shortage impacts everything — but it may not be enough

Apple is attempting to solve supply issues with a new memory supplier for its upcoming iPhones but it may not be enough.

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak could be the upgrade we've been waiting for

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could bring a 5,000-nit display, a bigger 800mAh battery, and tougher IP69K durability.

Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may skip this major Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade — and its foldable screen is to blame

A new leak claims Samsung won't bring the Privacy Display to its upcoming foldable lineup.

Tom’s Guide

Leaked iPhone 18 Fold Prototype Suggests Huawei-Inspired Design Ahead of Apple's First Foldable

Leaked dummy units suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone adopts a wide, Huawei-inspired design over Samsung's approach, prioritizing a tablet-like screen for better productivity.

International Business Times UK

Samsung, SK Group To Unveil Investment Plan Worth Hundreds Of Billions To Boost AI And Chip Production

South Korea is accelerating investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence as governments worldwide race to secure critical technology supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and growing competition.

International Business Times

Memory crisis heads to court: Class-action lawsuit calls Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron DRAM market 'oligopolists', alleging anticompetitive behavior

'No outsider can expand output to undercut them.'

PC Gamer

"A distorted market crippled by the behavior of DRAM oligopolists": A new lawsuit is going after RAM makers for their alleged price and supply fixing

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron control roughly 90% of the world's DRAM supply. A new lawsuit alleges that the oligopoly has been fixing supply and prices, leading to spiking prices across the broad tech market. Here's what you need to know.

Windows Central

South Korea unveils $520 billion investment plan with Samsung and SK Hynix to expand memory chip dominance — plan includes four new fabs and HBM facilities, amid strong government support

President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.

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Samsung doubles down on 1000-layer NAND for petabyte SSDs as it sets its sights on elusive 32TB M.2 solid state drives (you remember this right?)

Samsung's roadmap stretches toward 1000-layer NAND designs capable of enabling 32TB M.2 drives and eventually petabyte-scale SSDs.

Tom’s Hardware

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron sued over alleged DRAM price fixing amid record memory costs — lawsuit claims coordinated HBM shift was cover to curtail DDR3 and DDR4 production

Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron were sued on June 25th in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

PC Gamer

South Korea's president declares that it will invest over $580 billion in its AI chip industry, with Samsung and SK hynix coughing up most of the money

That's great and all that jazz, but can I have affordable DDR5 and SSDs again, please?

Samsung could be planning a rollable smartphone in just a couple of years

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Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

The plan, anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, marks Lee's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow domestic regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.

The Economic Times

Key facts on South Korea's three chip and AI 'mega projects'

Below is a summary of the investments and targets announced at the event and in corporate and government statements.

The Independent UK

South Korea announces $1 trillion semiconductor and AI ‘megaprojects’ plan

Samsung stocks drop by four per cent despite major AI and semiconductor investment

TechRadar

‘Samsung would never do that’: new Galaxy Z Fold 8 name surfaces online, but fans aren't convinced it’s legit

Images of cases for the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 have emerged, complete with a possible new name, but we have our doubts.

Tom’s Guide

I knew we weren't crazy! Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron just got sued — accused of using 'AI' to fix prices and screw your wallet in RAMpocalypse

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a major federal class-action lawsuit alleging 2026 memory price-fixing. Here is what it means for your wallet.

The Independent UK

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

Bangkok Post

South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centres

SEOUL - South Korea will invest nearly US$1.2 trillion -- equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP -- in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions.

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