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  • [New] If major companies like Samsung and LG start putting batteries in their ovens, perhaps Electra's greatest success will be its legacy. Tom's Guide
  • [New] As 2025 closes, Samsung stands at a crossroads, with opportunities to leverage its strengths in AI and foldables for a more assertive 2026. WebProNews
  • [New] On the application side, foundry and logic equipment spending is projected to grow 9.8% year-on-year to $66.6 billion in 2025 as companies like Intel, Samsung, and TSMC continue to spend on leading-edge production capacities. Tom's Hardware
  • [New] The biggest movers have not arrived - Google and Samsung are next on deck, and Apple could be announcing glasses in 2026, too. CNet
  • [New] Samsung SDI aims to manufacture prismatic LFP cells through a $3.5 billion partnership with GM in Indiana that is set to begin operations in 2027. Battery Technology
  • [New] Memory Manufacturers (e.g., Micron, SK Hynix, Samsung (KRX: 005930)): High-bandwidth memory, critical for large-scale AI models, is a top-performing segment, with revenue projected to surge by up to 70% in 2025. Observer News Enterprise
  • [New] A major trade dispute could push companies like Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to diversify their production bases further, impacting their long-term investment strategies and potentially altering the global semiconductor landscape. FinancialContent
  • [New] Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV line to six sizes, layering in AI upscaling and a Vision AI Companion as it tries to define the next premium display standard ahead of CES 2026. The Tech Buzz
  • [New] Samsung and SK hynix will only extend DDR4 production into 2026, before planned discontinuation. TrendForce
  • [New] Samsung tablets, Flip Pro digital boards, and Samsung TVs created a learning environment where students and teachers could move, annotate, mirror, and collaborate with ease. GadgetMatch
  • [New] Producers like Samsung and SK Hynix are ramping up production, but still the latter predicts memory shortages will persist until 2027 at the earliest. Peterson Technology Partners
  • [New] Projections indicated that Samsung Life's interest in Samsung Fire & Marine would rise to about 15.9% in 2025 and to around 17% by 2028 as treasury shares are cancelled. Insurance Business
  • [New] The semiconductor industry will see aggressive movement towards 3 nm and 2 nm manufacturing, with TSMC and Samsung (KRX: 005930) leading the charge. The Daily Press
  • [New] Combining unmatched connectivity with ambient intelligence that understands and anticipates user needs, Samsung aims to create an AI-powered home that minimizes everyday chores and maximizes life's possibilities through intelligent, connected appliances. Samsung Global Newsroom
  • [New] AI5 chip will have 40 x performance over AI4, made in USA by Samsung and TSMC. Forbes
  • Samsung will kick start 2026 with the Galaxy Z Trifold, introducing tri-fold innovation to mainstream global consumers, building off the momentum of the successful Galaxy Z Fold7 in 2025. The Hindu
  • Foundries like TSMC and Samsung (KRX: 005930) are indispensable, with sub-16nm automotive capacity fully allocated through 2027, highlighting their critical role. The Chronicle-Journal
  • Micron is content to let Samsung/Hynix cover the AI rush, and has signaled no major new commodity DRAM fabs for at least 2026. IntuitionLabs
  • Samsung will adopt a dual chip strategy, where 75% of the S26 will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and remaining units will be powered by Exynos 2600. PCQ
  • The supply dynamics are creating real opportunities here as demand for chips produced on Intel's 18 A node is rising, and the capacity of other foundries like TSMC and Samsung is limited, creating a supply bottleneck. Gadget Hacks
  • Samsung LS60D Music Frame smart speaker: $318: A unique and thoughtful gift in 2025 could be Samsung's smart speaker, providing Dolby Atmos sound while hidden in a picture frame. ZDNet
  • Samsung QLED TVs boasting object tracking sound offer far better audio than you might expect, and tend to have innovative processing that can enhance dialog and combat extraneous noise, making them great for family use. The Guardian
  • The GPUs will equip Korea's planned national AI cloud facility, while Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and Naver each receive tens of thousands of units. New Energy Industrial Strategy (NEIS) Newsletter

Last updated: 29 December 2025



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