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Codex Hacked a Samsung TV
Calif gave Codex a foothold on a Samsung TV, and it gained a root shell. The article highlights the security vulnerabilities that can exist in consumer electronics.
Samsung and Apple Grew in Q1 2026 as Global Smartphone Shipments Decline 4.1% amid memory constraints, according to IDC
Global smartphone shipments decreased by 4.1% year-over-year to 289.7 million units in the first quarter of 2026, while Samsung and Apple experienced growth despite memory constraints.
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6% YoY in Q1 2026 Amid Memory Crunch; Apple Leads Q1 for First Time
Global smartphone shipments declined 6% YoY in Q1 2026 due to DRAM and NAND shortages and weak consumer sentiment. Apple led with 21% market share, a 5% YoY increase, while Samsung's shipments decreased by 6% to 20% market share.
Samsung to Invest $4 Billion in Chip Packaging Site in Vietnam
Samsung Electronics Co. is planning to invest $4 billion to construct a chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam, increasing the country's investment in the region.
Samsung flags eightfold jump in Q1 profit as AI chip demand drives up prices
Samsung Electronics forecasts an eightfold increase in first-quarter profit, driven by high demand and supply bottlenecks in the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector, leading to increased chip prices.
Samsung Raises DRAM Prices Another ~30% for Q2 2026 Contracts
Samsung has finalized a 30% DRAM price increase for Q2 2026 contracts, yet secondary and retail markets are experiencing a drop in prices.
Samsung Messages will be discontinued for Google Messages
Samsung is discontinuing its Messages app in the US, recommending users switch to Google Messages as a replacement.
South Korean exports hit all-time high by value on chip front-loading
South Korean exports reached a record monthly high in March due to companies accelerating semiconductor orders.
Samsung’s new app claims to alleviate motion sickness using sound
Samsung has released a mobile app that claims to reduce motion sickness symptoms by playing a 100Hz sine wave tone for 60 seconds, with effects lasting up to two hours.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Gets Blood Pressure Monitoring in the US, With One Major Caveat
Samsung Galaxy Watch's blood pressure monitoring feature is finally launching in the US, but requires purchasing extra hardware.
Memory chip stocks shed $100bn as AI-driven shortage trade unwinds
Memory chip stocks have shed $100 billion as new research indicates AI data centers will require less memory than previously anticipated by investors, leading to an unwinding of the AI-driven shortage trade.
CXMT potentially challenges SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron in HBM supply for AI
ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. (CXMT) more than doubled its revenue to $8 billion in 2025, posing a challenge to established HBM suppliers like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron, especially in the AI sector as the company prepares for a major IPO.
AI chip startup Normal Computing raises $50M from Samsung to cut energy use and design costs
AI chip startup Normal Computing raised $50 million from Samsung Catalyst to develop new architectures that move beyond GPUs, aiming to cut energy use and design costs.
World’s broadcasters urge EU to tighten rules for big tech in smart TV battle
Global broadcasters are advocating for the EU to strengthen regulations for big tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung in the smart TV market.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Phones Will Work With Apple's AirDrop, Much Like the Pixel 10
Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones will support AirDrop, similar to how the Pixel 10 will function, starting this week with plans to expand support to more Galaxy devices.