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Samsung unveils distortion cancelling soundbar
Samsung

Samsung unveils distortion cancelling soundbar

Samsung unveils new NW700 Sound+ soundbar at CES 2018, featuring distortion-cancelling technology and a slim design for wall mounting.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Samsung is creating digital cockpits for connected cars
Digital Signage

Samsung is creating digital cockpits for connected cars

The digital cockpit platform combines 5G technology and the IoT to provide an intelligent connected car experience...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dazzles with its Infinity Display and smooth performance, but its premium features come at a steep price of USD $1,600.

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance
Apple

Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance

Samsung and iPhone have long been hailed as the supreme leaders of smartphone technology, however, a new contender has entered the ring...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Samsung and Apple struggle to fend off fierce new market competitors
iOS

Samsung and Apple struggle to fend off fierce new market competitors

Samsung and Apple face mounting challenges as new data show iOS and Windows losing ground to Android in key markets, despite a bright spot in urban China.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Apple

Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors

Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Smartphone market up 2.7% as more affordable models dominate
Apple

Smartphone market up 2.7% as more affordable models dominate

Smartphone vendors may be launching their high-end flagships in abundance, but it's more affordable models that will drive the market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Four out of five key tablet vendors see growth - but market still declines
Lenovo

Four out of five key tablet vendors see growth - but market still declines

Growth for four of the top five tablet vendors has failed to stop the tablet decline as a critical crossroad for detachable tablets looms.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta
Software Updates

Samsung launches its Android 9.0 beta

Samsung has launched the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users, allowing them to preview new Android 9.0 features before the official release.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
HP takes hold of Samsung's printer business in $1b deal
Document Management

HP takes hold of Samsung's printer business in $1b deal

The company is set to disrupt the $55 billion A3 copier market while strengthening its current A4 laser printing business.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Samsung revamps its global leadership team
Semiconductors

Samsung revamps its global leadership team

Samsung appoints Kinam Kim as head of the device solutions division in a leadership revamp aimed at driving the firm's next growth phase.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Samsung envisions life transformed by artificial intelligence
Robotics

Samsung envisions life transformed by artificial intelligence

Samsung aims to transform daily life with AI, unveiling Bixby Voice for smart homes and the Intelligence of Things vision.

By Sunggy Koo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
India's smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot
Lenovo

India's smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot

India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Oct 2017
Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor
Samsung

Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor

Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes in each and every pixel of the sensor instead of only one, I know, exciting stuff...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Let Darth Vader take care of the vacuuming for you
Robotics

Let Darth Vader take care of the vacuuming for you

Samsung Electronics introduced a new Star Wars limited edition of the widely acclaimed Powerbot robot vacuum cleaner...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Digital Signage

Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey

Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Kantar reveals that Samsung remains the king of smartphones
Apple

Kantar reveals that Samsung remains the king of smartphones

iOS sees growth in US, China, Germany, France & Spain but weakens in UK, as Samsung boosts Android sales in UK.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Samsung's Galaxy Tab A promises an unforgettable visual experience
Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A promises an unforgettable visual experience

Samsung Electronics New Zealand launches the new Galaxy Tab A, a family-friendly entertainment tablet with an eight-inch display and high-resolution camera.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017