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Samsung’s $416,000 chip worker bonuses may reshape labour battles in South Korea

Samsung Electronics has agreed to a significant bonus deal with its union, a move that could reshape wage bargaining in South Korea. Memory chip workers will receive substantial bonuses tied to operating profit. This agreement, averting a major strike, is expected to embolden other unions to seek similar profit-sharing arrangements.

The Economic Times

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

SK Hynix has crossed the $1 trillion market value mark. This milestone follows similar achievements by rivals Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology. The surge is driven by strong demand for AI memory chips. This has boosted South Korea's KOSPI index to record highs. Investors are showing significant interest in semiconductor…

The Economic Times

Global Market Update: South Korea's KOSPI hits record as SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron

South Korea's KOSPI index reached an all-time high as SK Hynix joined Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology in the $1 trillion market capitalization club. This surge, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips, saw SK Hynix shares jump 11.1%, contributing significantly to the KOSPI's impressive year-to-date performance.

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Samsung workers approve pay deal, shares surge

Samsung Electronics unionized workers have approved a bonus pay deal, averting an 18-day strike. The agreement, however, creates significant pay disparities, with memory chip division workers set to receive substantial bonuses, while others in consumer electronics will get much less. This deal aims to narrow the gap with rival SK…

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Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Samsung Electronics is investing $1.5 billion in Vietnam to build a new semiconductor testing plant, set to begin operations in November 2027. This expansion aims to address the global shortage of DRAM and NAND memory chips, exacerbated by surging AI demand.

The Economic Times

Samsung workers avert strike, secure bonus deal after AI profit surge

Samsung union members on Wednesday signed a deal securing massive annual bonuses – averting a major strike in South Korea where Samsung Electronics alone accounts for around 12.5 percent of gross domestic product. Global demand for the memory chips that power AI data centres has turbocharged Samsung's earnings in recent…

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The greatest products, the most interesting people, and the spiciest trends you need to know about in the year ahead

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Your Samsung phone is officially a TSA-approved digital passport

Samsung Wallet is getting CLEAR-powered digital IDs, pushing Galaxy phones closer to becoming your all-in-one wallet, keychain, and identity card.

Android Central

Samsung $400,000 worker bonuses near approval after clearing legal challenge — non-chip employees in line for just $4,000 launch last-minute bid to scupper deal with union

The Suwon District Court rejected the injunction filed by five employees from Samsung’s Device eXperience division.

Tom’s Hardware

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 FE case images point to the most minor design change —and Samsung fans aren't happy

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE could have a new camera block and a new chipset, but not much else.

TechRadar

TSMC employees reportedly following Samsung workers in threatening to strike over bonus cuts despite record profits

Bumper times for tech firms but not necessarily tech employees?

PC Gamer

Rather than stressing about Steam Machine performance, I'd start thinking about your TV's specs

GamesRadar

Samsung S27 Pro Release Date, Specs, Features, Design, Price and Everything We Know So Far

The Samsung S27 Pro is rumoured to feature new camera sensors and a 6.47-inch OLED screen, positioning it as a 'mini-Ultra' in the Galaxy lineup.

International Business Times UK

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics union is challenging a pay deal. The agreement offers large bonuses to chip division workers. Consumer electronics employees feel left out. They have asked a court to stop the vote. The deal averted a strike. It highlights divisions over AI profits. Some shareholders also plan legal action.

The Economic Times

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Microsoft confirms that Samsung is killing OneDrive integration on its Galaxy phones very soon: Here's what will happen to your photo backups

Starting September 30, Samsung Galaxy users will no longer be able to backup their photos to OneDrive using the Gallery app.

PC Gamer

Samsung has reportedly developed 900-layer flash memory chips and I'm thinking SSDs could get seriously cheap if this AI bubble ever pops

Two 450-layer memory chips bonded together.

Tom’s Hardware

Angry TSMC employees considering strikes, unionization over employee bonuses, report claims — company reportedly considering 15% payout cut to fund capex despite record revenues fuelled by AI surge

TSMC responded by saying it expects employee profit-sharing bonuses to grow at a faster rate in 2026 than they did in 2025.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra leaks, but it's not the phone we thought it was

Samsung could be about to confuse its folding phone naming

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PC Gamer

OLED gaming monitor sales are booming as shipments increase 78% in the first quarter of 2026

Samsung seems to be flooding the market with QD-OLED panels.

TechRadar

I gamed with MSI's new 4K QD-OLED monitor and it was the eye-popping HDR experience I've been waiting for

The MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is the no-compromise 4K HDR gaming experience that I've been waiting for.

Android Central

After waiting for One UI 8.5, users say Samsung axed video features

One UI 8.5 has arrived, but users say Samsung's missing something, as notable video features have disappeared.

Honor MagicPad 4 review: One serious tablet to take on Samsung

A great Android tablet that's more cost-effective than key competitiors

Android Central

Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning

Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors had our heads spinning once they tossed in an "Ultra" tag for the foldable.

Android Central

The Razr Plus 2026 is the same but better (and more expensive), but that's not actually a problem. Here's why

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 is a stealth upgrade, and I think that's exactly what Razr users want.

Android Central

6 things you can do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold

Motorola's key Razr Fold feature might be the optional Pen Ultra support — an active stylus that can do much more than just draw or write.

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