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There can be only One UI 8.5: Samsung brings Google’s AI notification summaries to phone
Samsung is developing an AI-powered notification summary feature for One UI 8.5 that closely mirrors Apple's controversial notification summaries launched last year. The feature appears to leverage Google's work-in-progress notification summary technology rather than Samsung's own development, suggesting a collaborative approach to bringing AI-driven notification management to Android devices. What you should know: Samsung's notification summary feature was discovered in the latest One UI 8.5 firmware build by SamMobile, though it's not currently functional. The feature will use AI to summarize long messages and group conversations, identical to Google's approach. Users will see a pop-up explanation when pulling down the...
read Sep 26, 2025Samsung’s AI in One UI 8.5 fixes Android’s Wi-Fi switching problem
Samsung is developing AI-powered connectivity features for One UI 8.5 that will automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data based on signal quality and user behavior patterns. The update represents Samsung's push to integrate machine learning into core smartphone functions, potentially solving common connectivity frustrations that plague Android users. What you should know: One UI 8.5 introduces two AI-driven connectivity features designed to optimize network switching without manual intervention. "Intelligent Link Assessment" learns from Wi-Fi link data to automatically disconnect from weak networks and switch to cellular data when needed. "Intelligent Network Switch" uses handover history along the user's movement...
read Sep 11, 2025US proposes annual permits for Samsung, SK Hynix China chip plants
Washington is considering a significant shift in how it regulates semiconductor trade with China, potentially replacing indefinite equipment import waivers for Korean chipmakers with annual permits that could reshape global memory chip production. The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed issuing yearly licenses to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Korea's memory chip giants, allowing them to bring American-made manufacturing equipment into their Chinese facilities under stricter oversight. This represents a notable departure from the more permissive approach these companies previously enjoyed. The stakes for Korean chipmakers Both Samsung and SK Hynix have built substantial manufacturing operations in China that...
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OpenAI ponders South Korea data center amid Samsung and SK partnerships
OpenAI is considering building a data center in South Korea while expanding partnerships with major Korean conglomerates like Samsung and SK, according to remarks made during the launch of its Seoul office. The move aligns with South Korea's push for AI sovereignty and positions OpenAI to tap into the country's advanced semiconductor ecosystem as it prepares to manufacture its own AI chips. What you should know: OpenAI's Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon confirmed the company's openness to Korean infrastructure investments during a September 10 press conference. "When it comes to the hardware chip side, I think we have a lot...
read Sep 2, 2025Eager to tri it? Samsung’s $2.9K Galaxy Z TriFold launches September 29…in South Korea
Samsung has announced plans to launch its dual-hinged Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone on September 29 in South Korea, according to new leaks from industry sources. The device, which could be priced upwards of $2,930, represents Samsung's ambitious entry into the emerging tri-fold smartphone market and will debut alongside the company's Project Moohan XR headset and potentially new AI-powered smart glasses. What you should know: The Galaxy Z TriFold will be Samsung's first dual-hinged foldable device, offering users a triple-screen experience when fully unfolded. Previous leaks suggest the device will be priced upwards of 4 million KRW (~$2,930), reflecting the complexity...
read Aug 28, 2025Scientists bring extinct frogs back to Southern California in big AI leap for preservation
Scientists in Southern California have successfully reintroduced native red-legged frogs to the region using artificial intelligence and cross-border collaboration with Mexico. The breakthrough came when AI analysis of pond recordings confirmed breeding calls in January, marking the first successful reproduction of the species in Southern California after nearly disappearing from 95% of their historical range. The big picture: This conservation success represents a rare example of effective wildlife restoration across international borders, combining cutting-edge AI technology with traditional field biology to bring back a species that had virtually vanished from Southern California. Key details: The red-legged frog, believed to be...
read Aug 27, 2025Microsoft Copilot AI comes to Samsung’s 2025 smart TVs
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant is now available on Samsung's 2025 lineup of TVs and smart monitors, featuring an animated interface that can provide movie recommendations and spoiler-free episode summaries. The integration marks Microsoft's expansion of Copilot beyond computers and mobile devices into the living room entertainment space, with plans to extend to LG TVs as well. What you should know: Copilot appears as a friendly, animated presence that resembles Microsoft's opalescent Copilot design, though rendered in a beige color that the company describes as looking like a "personified chickpea."• The AI assistant floats and bounces around the screen with a...
read Aug 25, 2025Holiday Sale: Samsung’s OLED M9 smart monitor drops to $1,299 for Labor Day
Samsung has returned its 2025 Smart Monitor lineup to all-time low pricing for Labor Day, with the flagship 32-inch OLED M9 model now available for $1,299.99—$300 off its $1,600 list price. The sale includes the company's first OLED smart monitor featuring Samsung Vision AI, alongside significant discounts on the M8 and M5 models, making premium display technology more accessible to consumers seeking workstation upgrades. What you should know: Samsung's 2025 Smart Monitor collection features three models at heavily discounted prices through Labor Day sales. The 32-inch OLED M9 (M90SF) Smart Monitor is down to $1,299.99, matching its lowest price since...
read Aug 8, 2025Tesla shuts down Dojo supercomputer team, focuses on AI5 and AI6 chips
Tesla has shut down its Dojo supercomputer team and reassigned workers to other projects, with team leader Peter Bannon departing the company. The move reflects CEO Elon Musk's strategic pivot toward consolidating AI chip development rather than dividing resources across multiple custom silicon projects, as the company increasingly relies on external partners like Nvidia and Samsung for its AI computing needs. The big picture: Tesla is streamlining its AI strategy by abandoning its custom Dojo supercomputer in favor of focusing development efforts on its next-generation AI5 and AI6 chips.• Musk explained on X that "it didn't make sense for Tesla...
read Aug 7, 2025Samsung’s new AI photo features turn Galaxy phones into professional-looking DSLR cameras
Samsung has launched two new AI features in its Galaxy Enhance-X photo editing app, including "Focus Shift" that mimics professional DSLR-style depth of field effects with a simple tap. These features are currently exclusive to Samsung phones running One UI 8, giving users another compelling reason to upgrade to the latest software version. What you should know: The Galaxy Enhance-X app version 16.0.01.8 introduces two AI-powered photo enhancement tools designed to bring professional-quality editing to smartphone users. Focus Shift allows users to tap anywhere on a photo to bring that area into sharper focus while blurring the background, creating the...
read Aug 1, 2025Samsung unfolds free 6-month Google AI Pro subscriptions with purchase of foldable phones
Samsung's latest foldable phones are breaking preorder records, and the company is sweetening the deal with a valuable bonus that many buyers might overlook. Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE purchasers can claim six months of Google AI Pro absolutely free—a $120 value that unlocks advanced artificial intelligence tools, expanded cloud storage, and premium features designed to enhance productivity. This promotion arrives as Samsung celebrates record-breaking demand for its newest foldables. According to the company, preorders have surged nearly 60% compared to last year's models, with carrier partners reporting unprecedented interest in the lighter,...
read Jul 29, 2025Samsung invests $150M in Rebellions as South Korea targets AI chip market
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has secured investment from Samsung as part of a $150-200 million funding round ahead of its planned IPO. The startup, which merged with Sapeon last year to create a potential Nvidia rival, is collaborating with Samsung to manufacture its AI inference chips using cutting-edge 4-nanometer technology. What you should know: Rebellions has raised $220 million since its 2020 founding and was last valued at $1 billion, with the current round expected to push that valuation higher. Major investors include SK Hynix (a South Korean memory chip giant), SK Telecom, Korea Telecom, and Saudi Aramco,...
read Jul 28, 2025Samsung lands $16.5B Tesla AI chip deal through 2033
Samsung has secured a $16.5 billion contract to manufacture Tesla's AI chips through 2033, with production set to take place at Samsung's new Texas fabrication facility. The deal represents a strategic partnership that will see Samsung produce Tesla's next-generation AI6 chips specifically designed for the company's self-driving vehicle technology. What you should know: This massive chip manufacturing agreement solidifies Samsung's role as Tesla's primary AI processor supplier for nearly a decade. The contract was initially spotted in regulatory filings on July 27 for an unnamed consumer tech company before Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, confirmed Tesla as the client on X....
read Jul 24, 2025SK Hynix posts record $6.7B profit as AI chip demand soars
SK Hynix posted record quarterly profits and announced plans to boost spending this year as the Nvidia supplier works to address investor concerns about slowing AI chipset demand. The South Korean memory chipmaker reported a 69% jump in operating profit to 9.2 trillion won ($6.69 billion) for Q2, driven by strong demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI processing. What you should know: SK Hynix is doubling down on AI chip production despite market uncertainties, positioning itself as the dominant player in advanced memory technology. The company plans to double HBM chip sales for the full year compared...
read Jul 23, 2025Samsung’s 43-inch AI smart monitor drops to $400 with 4K and gaming hub
Samsung has launched its most affordable large-screen smart monitor yet, offering the 43-inch M7 Smart Monitor (M70F) at $399.99, marking its first significant discount since the June release. This $100 price reduction makes the AI-powered 4K display the largest and most budget-friendly option in Samsung's 2025 Smart Monitor lineup, potentially attracting consumers seeking premium features without the flagship price tag. What you should know: The M7 Smart Monitor combines traditional display functionality with smart TV capabilities and AI-powered enhancements. The 43-inch 4K model regularly retails for $500 but is now available for $399.99 at both Samsung and Amazon, representing the...
read Jul 11, 2025Impatient users sideload Gemini onto Wear OS watches ahead of official rollout
Google is preparing to replace its Assistant with the more advanced Gemini AI across Wear OS smartwatches, but impatient users aren't waiting for the official rollout. Instead, they're taking matters into their own hands by sideloading Gemini directly onto their devices—a technical workaround that bypasses Google's staged deployment. This development comes as Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 series becomes the first consumer smartwatches to ship with Gemini pre-installed. While Google has confirmed that Gemini will eventually reach all Wear OS devices running version 4 or later, including its own Pixel Watch models, no specific timeline has been announced for the broader...
read Jul 11, 2025Samsung explores AI earrings and necklaces as smartphone alternatives
Samsung is exploring new AI-powered wearable devices, potentially including earrings and necklaces, as part of an industry-wide push to develop alternatives to smartphone-based interactions. The company's mobile division chief Won-joon Choi revealed that Samsung is "looking at all kinds of possibilities" for wearable AI devices that could enable faster communication without requiring users to pull out their phones. What you should know: Samsung's approach focuses on companion devices that work alongside smartphones rather than standalone replacements. The company is actively developing smart glasses but recognizes that some consumers don't want to wear glasses because they change their appearance. Potential wearable...
read Jul 9, 2025Galaxy Watch 8 brings Google’s Gemini AI to your wrist for $350
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest smartwatch lineup, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, featuring Google's Wear OS 6 operating system with built-in Gemini AI chatbot functionality. The devices represent Samsung's continued effort to compete with Apple in the smartwatch market, with the AI assistant accessible through voice commands or a dedicated button on the watch. Key product details: The new Galaxy Watch series includes two models priced at different tiers for varying consumer needs. The Galaxy Watch 8 is priced at $350, while the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic costs $500. Both devices are among the first...
read Jul 9, 2025Samsung profits plummet 56%, though stock is up, as company struggles to win Nvidia AI chip deals
Samsung Electronics expects second-quarter operating profits to plummet 56% to 4.6 trillion won as the South Korean tech giant struggles to capture demand from AI chip leader Nvidia. The disappointing forecast, which fell short of analyst expectations by nearly 27%, highlights Samsung's difficulty competing with rivals like SK Hynix and Micron in the crucial high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip market that powers AI applications. What you should know: Samsung's projected earnings represent a significant miss compared to analyst forecasts and reflect deeper structural challenges in the AI chip supply chain. Operating profit is expected to drop to 4.6 trillion won ($3.36...
read Jun 16, 2025Samsung CMO says AI has hit a “tipping point” for hyper-personalized marketing
Samsung CMO Allison Stransky says artificial intelligence has reached a "tipping point" that's fundamentally changing how marketers reach consumers, enabling hyper-personalized campaigns that were previously impossible at scale. The shift represents both Samsung's biggest opportunity and challenge as the tech giant races to leverage its vast first-party data ecosystem while navigating new AI-powered search behaviors that complicate traditional attribution models. What you should know: Samsung is moving beyond basic personalization toward what Stransky calls "hyper-personalization," using AI to connect multiple data sources across its ecosystem. The company built its first clean room in 2025 and has a pipeline of additional...
read Jun 10, 2025Samsung offers $100 credit for upcoming AI smart monitors with no commitment
Samsung has launched a reserve campaign offering free $100 credits toward its upcoming next-generation AI Smart Monitors, with no purchase commitment required. The promotion runs through June 24th and allows users to secure savings on what appears to be the new Smart Monitor M9, which Samsung describes as the "first monitor" to integrate on-device AI. What you should know: The reservation system requires only an email signup and comes with zero financial commitment. Users can register on Samsung's landing page between June 9th (10am EST) and June 24th (9:59am EST) to receive the $100 credit. The credit can be applied...
read Jun 3, 2025Samsung to add Perplexity AI on select devices soon
Samsung's potential partnership with Perplexity AI represents a significant shift in the mobile AI landscape, as the electronics giant appears to be diversifying beyond its existing Google Gemini integration. This move could reshape how AI assistants are integrated into smartphones and signals growing competition in the AI assistant market as major device manufacturers seek to differentiate their offerings through unique AI partnerships. The big picture: Samsung is reportedly finalizing a deal with AI startup Perplexity to preload its app and assistant on future Galaxy devices, potentially making it the default AI assistant on Samsung smartphones. The partnership could debut as...
read Jun 2, 2025Know when to fold ’em: Tech giants advance AI and foldables in latest gear updates
Apple is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its operating system ecosystem, shifting from version numbers to yearly designations while redesigning user interfaces across its product lineup. This move represents one of the most substantial changes to Apple's software strategy in years and comes alongside major AI developments from Android competitors like OnePlus and Samsung's preparation for its next generation of folding devices. These parallel developments highlight how the mobile ecosystem continues to evolve through both interface refinements and emerging AI capabilities. Apple's sweeping OS rebrand: Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to announce a comprehensive redesign of all its...
read May 23, 2025Samsung AI washer/dryer combo $1,300 off for Memorial Day
Samsung's Memorial Day discount on its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo slashes $1,300 off a machine that combines cutting-edge AI technology with energy efficiency. This all-in-one ventless washer/dryer system represents Samsung's push into smart home appliances that blend convenience with sustainability, appealing to space-conscious consumers who want high-tech laundry solutions without separate machines or complex installation requirements. The big picture: Samsung has reduced its premium Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Electric Ventless Heat Pump Washer/Dryer to $1,999 during its Memorial Day Sale, down from its regular $3,299 price point. The current sale price represents a significant discount compared to typical sales that...
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