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Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI partnership for AI smartphone processors

Shares of Qualcomm rose sharply in premarket trading after reports suggested a potential collaboration with OpenAI to develop advanced processors for artificial intelligence-powered smartphones. The news highlights growing momentum in the race to integrate AI capabilities directly into consumer devices. According......

Samsung workers stage largest protest and threaten major strike

Around 40,000 employees of Samsung Electronics gathered at the company’s semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek, marking the largest protest in the firm’s history. Workers demanded higher bonuses and warned of a prolonged strike that could disrupt global semiconductor supply, particularly for......

India smartphone shipments fall to six-year low in Q1

India’s smartphone market recorded its weakest first-quarter performance in six years, as rising costs and higher retail prices dampened consumer demand, according to recent industry analysis. Shipments declined by around 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting mounting pressure......

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G with enhanced AI features

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, expanding its mid-range smartphone lineup with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and improved performance. The launch reflects the company’s strategy to bring AI-powered mobile features to a broader user base while......

Samsung retains global tv market leadership for 20th consecutive year

Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the global leader in the television market for the 20th consecutive year, according to recent data from Omdia. In 2025, the company achieved a market share of 29.1%, confirming its continued dominance in a highly competitive industry. Samsung also led......

AMD selects Samsung as key HBM4 supplier for next AI GPUs

AMD has named Samsung Electronics as its primary supplier of next generation HBM4 memory for its upcoming AI accelerators, deepening ties as competition intensifies in high performance semiconductor infrastructure. Chief executive Lisa Su traveled to South Korea for the first time since taking the role......

Hormuz blockade exposes fragile foundations of global semiconductor supply chain

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is revealing critical vulnerabilities in the global semiconductor industry as disruptions linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten energy supplies and essential chemical inputs used in chip manufacturing. As the war enters......

Historic hi fi brands face mounting pressure from new rivals

A wave of consolidation, executive turnover and financial strain is reshaping the traditional hi fi industry, placing some of the sector’s most established names under new ownership as agile competitors gain ground. An analysis published by Headphonesty highlighted how legacy audio brands continue......

Android dominates Arab smartphone markets amid economic divides

Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence......