Samsung Electronics and TSMC are building semiconductor ecosystems around their foundry plants in the United States, engaging in a fierce battle to secure customer orders.According to industry sources on Dec. 5, Amkor, the world’s second-largest packaging company, announced on April 30 an investment
Samsung Electronics is set to unveil the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) laptop mid-December. LG Electronics and Hewlett-Packard (HP) are also planning to introduce AI laptops and Apple has announced the launch of a new MacBook Pro in South Korea. This sets the stage for a “laptop battle”
South Korean shipbuilding companies are actively considering the construction of overseas production bases to address a shortage of manpower. However, some are raising concerns about potential “technology leakage” arising from the construction of overseas shipyards.According to industry sources on N
Samsung Electronics has confirmed on Nov. 27 that they have completed the trademark registration for the terms “AI Smartphone” and “AI Phone” in connection with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) equipped smartphone next year. This registration was finalized on Nov. 24 with the European U
SK hynix is getting ready to debut “2.5D Fan-out” packaging as its next-generation memory semiconductor technology. Gaining confidence in the field of next-generation chip technology due to its successful performance in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) this year, SK hynix seems to be accelerating its eff
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Apple as the world’s most innovative company. Despite the long-term slump in its flagship semiconductor business, the company’s record-breaking investments to secure future growth drivers and its patent holdings were highly evaluated.Samsung Electronics scored 9.25
According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on Nov. 23, as of October, the global smartphone market’s monthly sales have increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, driven by recovery in emerging markets. This marks the first monthly sales increase since June 2021.The rise in
Amid a two-quarter consecutive increase in global semiconductor company revenues, Nvidia and SK hynix have distinguished themselves, benefiting from the AI semiconductor windfall.According to market research firm Omdia on Nov. 22, the global semiconductor market size in the third quarter (July-Septe
Samsung Electronics has been ranked among the top five global brands for the fourth consecutive year.The Korean tech giant took fifth place in the world with a brand value of US$91.4 billion. This is a 4 percent jump from 2022, according to the Global 100 Brands released by Interbrand, a global bran
Samsung Electronics experienced a more than 8% decrease in its global smartphone shipments in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. In contrast, shipments from its competitors, Apple and Xiaomi, have increased.The Wall Street Journal, citing market analysis firm IDC, reported on N
The National Pension Service (NPS) has purchased a large stake in Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, for the first time, paving the way for future direct investment in cryptocurrencies.According to a stock holdings report filed by the NPS to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissi
Following the rise of generative AI led by ChatGPT, the On-Device AI market is now opening up, drawing attention to a new type of memory semiconductor. On-Device AI refers to technology that implements AI functions within information technology (IT) devices like smartphones without relying on server
Apple is expected to boost LG Display’s performance by increasing the adoption of organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays.According to market research firm Omdia on Nov. 12, Apple is planning to incorporate OLED panels in its upcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. They are expected to
The automotive industry, which grappled with severe “new car delivery crises” last year due to a shortage of vehicle semiconductor supply, is now facing concerns of semiconductor inventory surplus, according to some analysis. A sluggish demand for electric vehicles is also identified as a contributi
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its in-house developed generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, known as Samsung Gauss.On Nov. 8, during the second day of the Samsung AI Forum 2023 at the Samsung R&D Campus in the Seocho district of Seoul, Samsung Gauss was presented for the first time by Sam
Samsung Electronics’ Exynos mobile application processor, which once faced a setback by being excluded from its flagship Galaxy S series, is aiming for a comeback in the premium market next year.According to Counterpoint Research on Nov. 6, the global AP market is currently led by MediaTek with a 30
SK ecoplant is set to provide solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) to an upcoming data center in Ireland, a data center hub for major global tech companies.On November 2, SK ecoplant made a significant announcement, revealing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ireland's Lumcloon Energ
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to unveil a smartphone with integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology next year.During its 3rd quarter earnings conference call on Oct. 31, Samsung stated, “We are working to introduce AI technology as a new experience in our devices,” and
Park Yong-in, who oversees Samsung Electronics’ system semiconductor design operations as President of the System LSI Division, expressed confidence in the success of the company’s latest mobile application processor, the Exynos 2400.On Oct. 26, following his keynote address at Semiconductor Expo 20
Google, which accounts for the highest share of domestic network traffic in South Korea, has been highlighted for not paying any network usage fees in the country.On Oct. 26, Kim Byung-wook, a member of the National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee from the People P