Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be unveiled in October this year, with a company executive hinting that it will be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 due to developing those custom Oryon cores. However, the high price of the upcoming SoC is not entirely Qualcomm’s fault, as the San Diego firm’s decision to exclusively employ TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ process is also a contributing factor, as mass producing such wafers is not cheap. This would be one reason why the latest report states that the chipset maker is pursuing a dual-sourcing strategy for the Snapdragon 8 […]
Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its cutting-edge 1nm process node next month, with mass production expected by 2026. Samsung Foundry Aims 2026 For The Mass Production of Next-Gen 1nm Process Node The semiconductor race is on, and it got much more competitive with the Korean giant's plans for its highly anticipated 1nm process. While Intel and TSMC were busy with their own 1nm showcases, there were talks about Samsung's progress in the markets, and perhaps a perception was made that Samsung Foundry is lagging; however, this certainly doesn't look the case, as Samsung now plans to unveil their 1nm-schedule at […]
The National Samsung Electronics Union, or NSEU, has called for a single-day protest against the Korean technology giant, making it the first time that an employee count in the thousands are raising their voices against the company. The Union is demanding a salary raise, along with additional bonuses linked to Samsung’s earnings. It is likely that after hearing about the organization’s 933 percent operating profit jump for the Q1 2024 period, employees believe that they have a right to a piece of those margins. The Union representatives make up one-fifth of Samsung’s entire workforce and demand a 6.5 percent increase in […]
Amidst a rumor filled month for the semiconductor industry, fresh reports from Korea indicate that AMD might team up with Samsung for the latter's 3-nanometer semiconductor manufacturing process technology. Samsung and TSMC are the only firms in the world that have shelf ready chip production lines available to firms such as AMD and NVIDIA. Their latest processes are the 3-nanometer nodes, and while they are similar in name, their transistors are designed differently. TSMC, which plans to use nanosheet transistors in its future processes, relies on the reliable FinFET setup for its products. In contrast, Samsung offers customers the ability […]
The iPhone 16 Pro OLED’s mass production has been reported on multiple occasions to be handled by Samsung and LG, as both suppliers have proven time and time again that they can provide high-quality LTPO screens to Apple in larger volumes. According to the latest report, both Korean firms have received approval to start the mass manufacturing of the panel, and once again, Chinese display maker BOE has missed out on this opportunity, though its responsibilities lie elsewhere. iPhone 16 Pro Max OLED approval is yet to be given, but Samsung and LG said to be waiting patiently Given that […]
Apple’s iPhone shipments dropped by 10 percent in Q1 2024, allowing Samsung to regain the top position for this quarter. Naturally, the technology giant would be eager to reclaim its place as the biggest global smartphone brand, and according to the latest report, it aims to achieve this by targeting its rival’s home market, South Korea, as one of the first regions for the iPhone 16 launch. With Samsung not expected to unveil its Galaxy S25 series until next year, it could give Apple the upper hand in the coming months. Local mobile carriers are said to be working on […]
With every new product release comes a teardown analysis from iFixit that shows what changes a company has made on the inside. Be it Apple, Samsung, or any other company, iFixit's teardowns pay a lot of attention to repairability and how companies should offer more options to the end user. iFixit has partnered with Samsung since 2022 to offer original repair parts for the Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets. However, it appears the partnership is now coming to an end as iFixit has shared the harsh reason behind cutting ties with the South Korean tech giant. iFixit and Samsung cut ties […]
Qualcomm was considered one of Samsung’s top five revenue resources. However, the San Diego company has shifted most of its chip orders to TSMC, dropping out of the Korean giant’s list of major contributors. These turn of events may explain why Samsung is eager to commence mass production of its second-generation 3nm GAA process in the second half of 2024, likely to impress Qualcomm and bring it back to the table. Apple is mentioned as one of the top contributors to Samsung’s revenue A quarterly report released by Samsung on May 16 and spotted by Business Korea reveals that Apple, […]
Apple seemingly intends to switch to OLED for its entire iPad range, with the M4 iPad Pro being the first recipient of this technology. According to the latest rumor, the iPad mini 7 is the next model, with Samsung said to be producing display samples for Apple to evaluate. However, the next iPad mini with the panel upgrade may not arrive this year or the next. Rumor does not mention if the iPad mini 7 will feature Tandem OLED, but Apple may skip this technology to reduce cost Samsung has reportedly begun developing 8-inch OLED samples for Apple, suggesting that […]
Samsung has announced that it has shipped over 1 million QD-OLED panels which are powering the latest monitors. Samsung Powers The QD-OLED Era With Its Premium Panels, Ships Over 1 Million Units Press Release: Samsung Display revealed today that it has delivered 1 million units of its premium QD-OLED display panels for monitors. This milestone arrives two and a half years after the launch of its QD-OLED technology, which is spearheading the shift in the monitor market from LCD to OLED, thanks to its superior image quality. Samsung Display’s QD-OLED is an innovative self-illuminating technology that uses blue OLED light […]
The Exynos 2500 could be Samsung’s first 3nm GAA smartphone chipset that enters the mass production phase in the fourth quarter of this year, but the Korean giant is not stopping here because it has grand plans concerning its foundry business. A new rumor claims that the company has started developing its 2nm technology, with the intention of applying it to a future Exynos release. Just like its 3nm GAA variations, Samsung could introduce different versions of its 2nm process With Apple COO Jeff Williams recently reported to have visited Taiwan in a bid to secure the first 2nm wafer […]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to be unveiled in October this year, with a company executive hinting that it will be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 due to developing those custom Oryon cores. However, the high price of the upcoming SoC is not entirely Qualcomm’s fault, as the San Diego firm’s decision to exclusively employ TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ process is also a contributing factor, as mass producing such wafers is not cheap. This would be one reason why the latest report states that the chipset maker is pursuing a dual-sourcing strategy for the Snapdragon 8 […]
Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its cutting-edge 1nm process node next month, with mass production expected by 2026. Samsung Foundry Aims 2026 For The Mass Production of Next-Gen 1nm Process Node The semiconductor race is on, and it got much more competitive with the Korean giant's plans for its highly anticipated 1nm process. While Intel and TSMC were busy with their own 1nm showcases, there were talks about Samsung's progress in the markets, and perhaps a perception was made that Samsung Foundry is lagging; however, this certainly doesn't look the case, as Samsung now plans to unveil their 1nm-schedule at […]
The National Samsung Electronics Union, or NSEU, has called for a single-day protest against the Korean technology giant, making it the first time that an employee count in the thousands are raising their voices against the company. The Union is demanding a salary raise, along with additional bonuses linked to Samsung’s earnings. It is likely that after hearing about the organization’s 933 percent operating profit jump for the Q1 2024 period, employees believe that they have a right to a piece of those margins. The Union representatives make up one-fifth of Samsung’s entire workforce and demand a 6.5 percent increase in […]
Amidst a rumor filled month for the semiconductor industry, fresh reports from Korea indicate that AMD might team up with Samsung for the latter's 3-nanometer semiconductor manufacturing process technology. Samsung and TSMC are the only firms in the world that have shelf ready chip production lines available to firms such as AMD and NVIDIA. Their latest processes are the 3-nanometer nodes, and while they are similar in name, their transistors are designed differently. TSMC, which plans to use nanosheet transistors in its future processes, relies on the reliable FinFET setup for its products. In contrast, Samsung offers customers the ability […]
The iPhone 16 Pro OLED’s mass production has been reported on multiple occasions to be handled by Samsung and LG, as both suppliers have proven time and time again that they can provide high-quality LTPO screens to Apple in larger volumes. According to the latest report, both Korean firms have received approval to start the mass manufacturing of the panel, and once again, Chinese display maker BOE has missed out on this opportunity, though its responsibilities lie elsewhere. iPhone 16 Pro Max OLED approval is yet to be given, but Samsung and LG said to be waiting patiently Given that […]
Apple’s iPhone shipments dropped by 10 percent in Q1 2024, allowing Samsung to regain the top position for this quarter. Naturally, the technology giant would be eager to reclaim its place as the biggest global smartphone brand, and according to the latest report, it aims to achieve this by targeting its rival’s home market, South Korea, as one of the first regions for the iPhone 16 launch. With Samsung not expected to unveil its Galaxy S25 series until next year, it could give Apple the upper hand in the coming months. Local mobile carriers are said to be working on […]
With every new product release comes a teardown analysis from iFixit that shows what changes a company has made on the inside. Be it Apple, Samsung, or any other company, iFixit's teardowns pay a lot of attention to repairability and how companies should offer more options to the end user. iFixit has partnered with Samsung since 2022 to offer original repair parts for the Galaxy-branded smartphones and tablets. However, it appears the partnership is now coming to an end as iFixit has shared the harsh reason behind cutting ties with the South Korean tech giant. iFixit and Samsung cut ties […]
Qualcomm was considered one of Samsung’s top five revenue resources. However, the San Diego company has shifted most of its chip orders to TSMC, dropping out of the Korean giant’s list of major contributors. These turn of events may explain why Samsung is eager to commence mass production of its second-generation 3nm GAA process in the second half of 2024, likely to impress Qualcomm and bring it back to the table. Apple is mentioned as one of the top contributors to Samsung’s revenue A quarterly report released by Samsung on May 16 and spotted by Business Korea reveals that Apple, […]
Apple seemingly intends to switch to OLED for its entire iPad range, with the M4 iPad Pro being the first recipient of this technology. According to the latest rumor, the iPad mini 7 is the next model, with Samsung said to be producing display samples for Apple to evaluate. However, the next iPad mini with the panel upgrade may not arrive this year or the next. Rumor does not mention if the iPad mini 7 will feature Tandem OLED, but Apple may skip this technology to reduce cost Samsung has reportedly begun developing 8-inch OLED samples for Apple, suggesting that […]
Samsung has announced that it has shipped over 1 million QD-OLED panels which are powering the latest monitors. Samsung Powers The QD-OLED Era With Its Premium Panels, Ships Over 1 Million Units Press Release: Samsung Display revealed today that it has delivered 1 million units of its premium QD-OLED display panels for monitors. This milestone arrives two and a half years after the launch of its QD-OLED technology, which is spearheading the shift in the monitor market from LCD to OLED, thanks to its superior image quality. Samsung Display’s QD-OLED is an innovative self-illuminating technology that uses blue OLED light […]
The Exynos 2500 could be Samsung’s first 3nm GAA smartphone chipset that enters the mass production phase in the fourth quarter of this year, but the Korean giant is not stopping here because it has grand plans concerning its foundry business. A new rumor claims that the company has started developing its 2nm technology, with the intention of applying it to a future Exynos release. Just like its 3nm GAA variations, Samsung could introduce different versions of its 2nm process With Apple COO Jeff Williams recently reported to have visited Taiwan in a bid to secure the first 2nm wafer […]