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Samsung may lay off 10% of workforce in Southeast Asia and Australia

Samsung has had a few macro-level struggles lately, from poor Foundry performance that could lead to a company spin-off to workers in India going on strike for higher wages. While all this is developing, Samsung is reportedly laying off more workers in Southeast Asia and Australia. According to a Bloomberg article (via Business Korea), Samsung […]

By Mihai Matei
18 seconds ago

Samsung getting away with tiny fine for causing radiation exposure

In May this year, two workers at Samsung’s R&D complex in Giheung, South Korea, woking on chip production line, reported that their fingers swell and red spots appeared on them while working. Upon checking them up, it was found that they faced those issues due to excess X-ray exposure at the work place. Reportedly, their […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
23 hours ago

Samsung and NTT DOCOMO want to use AI to improve 6G mobile networks

Samsung has partnered with Japanese telecommunications firm NTT DOCOMO to research using AI to improve 6G mobile networks. As the use of AI is being expanded to various industries and 6G hasn't been standardized yet, the two companies are trying to see how AI can improve mobile networks. Samsung and NTT DOCOMO finding ways to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 day ago

Future Hyundai and Kia cars can be located using Samsung’s SmartThings

A few months ago, Samsung partnered with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings into the carmakers' automobiles. That partnership is now going one step ahead with the integration of SmartThings Find in Hyundai and Kia cars. More connected car features will soon be available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Locate lost or stolen Hyundai and […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 week ago

Samsung India worker’s strike could come to an end soon

Earlier this month, Samsung India’s employees working at the company’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu went on an indefinite strike demanding a pay rise, equal pay for workers with similar experience, end to mandatory overtime on a regular basis, an eight-hour work schedule, and union recognition. After almost ten days, there has been some […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

Samsung to pay $192 million for wireless charging patent infringement

Samsung Electronics and Californian start-up Mojo Mobility have clashed again in the courtroom. This time, however, Samsung lost the case. The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has declared that Samsung infringed on five of Mojo Mobility's patents related to wireless charging technologies. The court has ordered Samsung to pay Mojo Mobility […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Korean authorities arrest ex-Samsung exec for industrial espionage

At the beginning of the month, the industrial espionage case involving ex-Samsung executive Choi Jinseog re-emerged as the Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant to detain Choi after deeming him a flight risk. The case moved forward, and according to newer reports, it appears to have culminated with the arrest of Mr. Choi and […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung Foundry might be having major issues at Texas chip plant

Samsung is reportedly taking drastic measures at its state-of-the-art chip manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas, due to further delays and problems concerning low yields. In recent news (via Business Korea), Samsung supposedly withdrew personnel from the Texas chip manufacturing facility because of delays and slow progress concerning the yield of 2nm-based chips. Despite its efforts […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung accused of breaking India’s antitrust laws

Samsung and other smartphone brands are accused of breaking India's antitrust laws by colluding with online retail giants Amazon and Flipkart to launch exclusive phones for those platforms. The report alleges these firms offered preferences to select retailers, hurting others in the process. Samsung reportedly broke India's competition laws by launching online-exclusive smartphones According to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 weeks ago

A Samsung microwave returns to Samsung after 37 years in a heartwarming story

Samsung Electronics has been making great home appliances for decades and this heartwarming story is a testament to the quality and durability of the products that it makes. A simple microwave oven that remained a fixture in the kitchen of Kim Kyu-won for 37 years and served the family diligently has been donated by the […]

By Adnan Farooqui
3 weeks ago

Samsung to cut down up to 30% workforce globally in some divisions

Earlier today, we learned that Samsung India is going to lay off more than 10% of its managerial workforce amid a workers’ strike as consumer demand is going down. Unfortunately, there’s some bad news for Samsung employees in other regions as well. According to a new report from Reuters, Samsung Electronics has directed its subsidiaries […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Samsung India to lay off 10% workforce amid workers’ strike

On Monday, Samsung’s employees working at the company’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur went on an indefinite strike demanding a pay rise and equal pay. Now, more bad news is coming out about Samsung India. According to a new report from The Economic Times, Samsung India is going to lay off more than 200 employees. That’s […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

Ex-Samsung exec in hot water again over chip tech leaks to China

Ex-Samsung executive Choi Jinseog, who was indicted on charges of leaking Samsung chip technologies to China — specifically Foxconn — last year, is in hot water again. According to a new report from Reuters, the Seoul Central District Court issued a new warrant to detain Choi Jinseog again on new allegations. In July 2023, Choi […]

By Mihai Matei
4 weeks ago

Samsung wants to prevent leaks using facial recognition

Several Samsung branches are reportedly attempting to prevent trade secret leaks by implementing a new facial recognition technology. The latter will require employees working remotely to have their faces scanned from six angles before gaining access to Samsung's systems. According to reports from the Korean media, Samsung Display will test this new authentication system with […]

By Mihai Matei
1 month ago

Mysterious Samsung Circular Loop brand shows up in several regions

Trademark applications frequently offer hints about Samsung's future plans, and recently, the company applied to trademark the term “Samsung Circular Loop” in several major markets. The trademark application pertaining to “Samsung Circular Loop” popped up online a few days ago across patent and intellectual property agencies in a handful of countries, at IP Australia, EUIPO […]

By Mihai Matei
1 month ago

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