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Samsung Profits Triple to Record $13.8 Billion as AI Memory Supercycle Hits Full Throttle
By Axel Miller | 08 Jan 2026
Samsung Q4 profits triple to a record 20 trillion won as AI memory demand surges. HBM4 and DDR5 price hikes drive historic earnings for the tech giant.
Qualcomm explores 2nm chip production with Samsung; rekindles dual-foundry strategy
By Axel Miller | 07 Jan 2026
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirms at CES 2026 that the company is exploring 2nm chip production with Samsung Foundry, marking a strategic return to dual-sourcing for the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Dell Positions India as Key Growth Engine, Revives Iconic XPS Brand for AI-PC Push
By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026
Dell revives the XPS brand at CES 2026; focuses on India's AI-PC market with Intel Core Ultra 3 and 14.6% market share.
South Korea indicts 10 in multi-trillion won chip espionage linked to China’s CXMT
By Cygnus | 26 Dec 2025
South Korea indicts 10 for stealing Samsung's 10nm DRAM secrets for China’s CXMT. A “handwritten notebook” heist caused an estimated 5 trillion won loss.
Samsung unveils Exynos 2600: world’s first 2nm chip to power Galaxy S26
By Cygnus | 19 Dec 2025
Samsung launches Exynos 2600, the world’s first 2nm smartphone chip with 10-core CPU and AMD graphics, set to power Galaxy S26.
STMicroelectronics ships over 5 billion chips for Starlink, sees sharp growth ahead
By Cygnus | 15 Dec 2025
STMicroelectronics ships 5 billion chips for Starlink, targeting aggressive growth as user count hits 8 million. Read how the EU chipmaker is powering SpaceX’s internet constellation.
Foxconn to Invest $510 Million in New Kaohsiung Headquarters in Taiwan
By Axel Miller | 12 Dec 2025
Foxconn commits $510M to build a new 45-story headquarters in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area. The “Y15” complex will drive EV and AI innovation, with completion targeted for 2033.
Apple’s Foxconn ramps up India investment with massive iPhone campus near Bengaluru
By Cygnus | 22 May 2025
Apple’s key manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is deepening its footprint in India with a sprawling new 300-acre production campus near Bengaluru.
CCI finds Amazon and Flipkart favouring select phone makers like Samsung and Xiaomi
20 Sep 2024
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found e-market places Amazon and Flipkart to be colluding with select smartphone makes such as Samsung, Xiaomi and other major companies
Samsung SDI, General Motors to build $3.5 bn joint venture EV battery plant in US
30 Aug 2024
Battery and electronic materials maker Samsung SDI on Wednesday announced the signing of a joint venture agreement with US auto maker General Motors for setting up a factory
BHEL wins Rs11,000-cr order from Adani Power and its subsidiary
27 Aug 2024
State-owned electrical gear manufacturer BHEL has won a contract from Adani Power (APL) and its subsidiary Mahan Energen Limited (MEL) for setting up three Supercritical Thermal Power projects
Microsoft's Windows 10 support shutdown may result in massive e-waste, warns Canalys Research
22 Dec 2023
Microsoft Corporation is set to terminate support for its Windows 10 operating system, potentially leading to the disposal of approximately 240 million personal computers (PSs), as revealed by a study from Canalys Research.
Toshiba and Rohm announce a $2.7 billion investment in joint power chip production
08 Dec 2023
In a significant move aimed at bolstering Japan’s power chip industry, Toshiba and Rohm revealed on Friday, 8 December 2023, their collaboration in a substantial investment of 388.3 billion yen, or $2.7 billion, for the joint production of power chips.
Realme achieves 200 million shipments milestone and announces upcoming launch of premium phones
27 Nov 2023
Realme, a Chinese smartphone maker, has confirmed that they have shipped more than 200 million phones since their inception five years ago.
Meta strikes a deal with Tencent to launch a low-cost VR headset in China
10 Nov 2023
In an effort to re-enter the Chinese market, Meta Platforms has reportedly reached a preliminary deal with Tencent Holdings to introduce a new, budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset in China
Apple faces growing threat as Huawei gains traction, Chinese consumers shift loyalty
30 Oct 2023
There are several reports coming out of China that point towards an abysmal sales record for Apple’s latest iPhone model. Then the iPhone 15 has started a slower innings compared to its predecessor in the Chinese markets.
Ericsson India's Q3 sales rise to approximately Rs 7,400 crore, growing 3.5 times
18 Oct 2023
According to the financial report released on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson experienced remarkable growth in net sales
South Korean electronics giants have been granted permission for easier US chip equipment exports to China
10 Oct 2023
South Korean tech giants such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will be permitted to supply their chip equipment units to their Chinese factories.
Motorola unveils affordable moto G84 featuring snapdragon 695, priced below $250
01 Sep 2023
Last week, Motorola gave a sneak peek of the Moto G84 on Flipkart, and today, the company officially unveiled this mid-range smartphone in India. While sporting the somewhat dated Snapdragon 695 chipset with 5G support, it manages to offer an attractive package for its price.
Govt, Amazon Web Service team up to set up quantum computing lab
21 Jan 2021
The world’s first quantum computing applications lab on Amazon Web Service to support a national government’s mission, the initiative will help advance developments in science and technology and bolster economy
Reliance Jio develops own 5G network technology: report
11 Mar 2020
The new technology, which lets software undermine hardware on the technology front, will be a big negative for telecom gear suppliers as it would steal them of the potential profits Jio would otherwise have offered
Samsung launches world's first foldable glass phone, Galaxy Z Flip
13 Feb 2020
Galaxy Z Flip features Samsung’s proprietary bendable Ultra Thin Glass, for the first time for any brand, which makes the device look sturdy while also easing the problem of repairing the display
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