Samsung News and Articles

This Samsung 55" QLED 4K TV has hit a record-low of $497

The Samsung Q60D offers a QLED display with 4K resolution and upscaling, plus Samsung's Gaming Hub for streaming games without a console. Do note this is not an OLED display, but a 60Hz TV that doesn't have modern features like VRR support or local dimming.

By Ivan Franco, November 25, 2024, 1:23 PM

Apple Mobile

New Samsung ad mocks Apple (and its customers) over lack of foldable iPhones

How do you like them Apples?

By Rob Thubron, November 25, 2024, 10:39 AM 12 comments

AI Mobile

Samsung and LG are working on the world's first "AI smartphone"

The device is planned as an exclusive to South Korean Uplus customers

By Alfonso Maruccia, November 23, 2024, 8:59 AM 7 comments

The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: Starting at Just $400

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, November 14, 2024, 5:36 AM TechSpot Gaming

Dive into the world of 4K gaming with our latest guide, featuring top-rated monitors at all price points. From vibrant OLEDs to high-performance LCDs, we've handpicked the best options for every gamer.

Hardware Tech Deals

Another day, another SSD deal: Samsung 990 Evo 1TB drops to $69

The SSD 990 Evo (not to be confused with the newer 990 Evo Plus) is a DRAMless hybrid SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 support. It runs cool, balancing performance and efficiency, ideal for compact systems and laptop upgrades.

By TechSpot Deals, November 7, 2024, 1:05 PM

Tech Deals Hardware

Grab 2TB of uber-fast SSD storage from Samsung or Corsair for only $149

Early Black Friday deals bring the Samsung 990 Pro and Corsair MP600 Pro 2TB SSDs down to $149, making them excellent options for expanding PC storage.

By Ivan Franco, November 6, 2024, 1:22 PM

Hardware Electronics

Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD debuts to positive reviews

The 990 Evo Plus upgrades the 990 Evo with faster speeds while keeping the hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 and DRAM-less design. Pricing is too close to the more powerful 990 Pro though.

By Ivan Franco, October 29, 2024, 2:39 PM

Hardware Industry

Samsung speeds up development of a new breed of memory that combines RAM and SSD properties

Forward-looking: Samsung is working to accelerate the development of a promising new memory technology called Selector-Only Memory. The latest tech combines the non-volatility of flash storage and DRAM's lightning-fast read/write speeds, making it a potential game-changer. Furthermore, manufacturers can stack the chips for higher densities.

Full story By Zo Ahmed, October 27, 2024, 2:31 PM

Hardware Industry

Intel and Samsung might be considering a foundry alliance to counter TSMC

Intel's foundry business struggles as Samsung continues to face yield rate issues

By Zo Ahmed, October 24, 2024, 11:09 AM

Mobile Hardware

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is thinner, lighter and gets larger screens

But you probably won't be able to find one

By Rob Thubron, October 21, 2024, 10:27 AM

Electronics Software

Samsung brings One UI to smart TVs with major software update

The update is happening faster than expected

By Skye Jacobs, October 15, 2024, 11:12 AM 7 comments

Industry Hardware

Samsung confirms there are no plans to sell foundry business, issues apology over missed profits

Sorry for the $6.78 billion in operating profits

By Rob Thubron, October 8, 2024, 12:32 PM

Mobile Software

Samsung bricked many Galaxy phones with boot-loop inducing update

Samsung's Korean support team can fix the glitch, but US support can't bother to pick up the phone

By Cal Jeffrey, October 4, 2024, 3:19 PM 14 comments

Wearable Tech Electronics

Solid-state batteries could power the next generation of wearable tech

The world's first ultra-compact solid-state battery technology for wearables

By Zo Ahmed, September 30, 2024, 12:33 PM

Hardware

Samsung launches 990 Evo Plus NVMe SSDs with enhanced speed and thermal performance

Priced from $110 for 1TB

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 27, 2024, 12:29 PM 14 comments

Mobile Hardware

Samsung debuts AI-capable Galaxy S24 FE and two new MediaTek-powered tablets

Flagship tablets and a mid-range smartphone with Galaxy AI features

By Kishalaya Kundu, September 27, 2024, 9:47 AM

Hardware Industry

With 2nm yields at 10-20%, Samsung delays production at Texas plant

Samsung faces major challenges in catching up to TSMC in chip manufacturing

By Skye Jacobs, September 14, 2024, 10:04 AM

Hardware Industry

Faster and cheaper SSDs may be coming as Samsung's 280-layer QLC NAND hits mass production

Denser, more affordable SSDs could soon flood the market

By Zo Ahmed, September 13, 2024, 10:04 AM

Hardware Security

Two ex-Samsung executives arrested for stealing chip technology to build factory in China

The stolen technology has been valued at $3.2 billion

By Skye Jacobs, September 11, 2024, 6:15 AM

Mobile Wearable Tech

Qualcomm is working with Samsung and Google on new mixed reality smart glasses

Off my Face: Compared to smartphones and other traditional computing markets, wearable gadgets haven't exactly taken the world by storm. Companies have been trying for years, and now Qualcomm is making another attempt to convince people that tethered smart glasses are indeed a good idea.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, September 6, 2024, 10:56 AM

Electronics Software

Samsung promises 7 years of software updates for some of its TVs

The TVs will receive software support similar to Galaxy devices

By Zo Ahmed, August 27, 2024, 6:55 AM

Wearable Tech Electronics

Samsung Galaxy Ring teardown sheds light on disposable tech not meant to last over two years

Smart rings are hampered by non-replaceable batteries

By Shawn Knight, August 23, 2024, 1:49 PM 7 comments

Electronics Gaming

Samsung's 4K Odyssey monitor that can switch from 2D to glasses-free 3D arrives this year

Would you buy one?

By Rob Thubron, August 21, 2024, 11:16 AM

SSD Prices Have Stabilized, Breaking the Upward Trend

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, August 14, 2024, 6:06 AM TechSpot Hardware

For the first time this year, we can no longer say that SSD prices keep on rising. While some drives are slightly more expensive, others have dropped in price, which is always good news.

Hardware Electronics

Nvidia approves Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips as the graphics giant races to close gap with SK Hynix

It's an open question what Nvidia thinks of Samsung's 12-layer HBM3E chips, though

By Skye Jacobs, August 11, 2024, 8:28 AM