British tech firm Nanoco considers further Samsung lawsuits in UK and China September 4, 2022 Manchester-based Nanoco is considering further lawsuits in the UK and China as the battle with electronics giant Samsung continues to heat up. The London-listed firm argues that Samsung used its quantum dot technology in its QLED TV without Nanoco’s permission, claiming an infringement of copyright. US regulator the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled in [...]
45 per cent of Brits with disabilities admit to concealing them in the workplace to avoid being ‘valued less’ May 20, 2022 Britain is a country uncomfortable speaking about workplace disabilities with almost 45 per cent of those with one concealing it, according to new figures published by Samsung. Research shared by the electronics firm this week firm found almost half of 2,500 people polled did not feel OK using the word ‘disabled’, while 40 per cent [...]
Booming chip demand sees Samsung’s earnings jump 50 per cent April 7, 2022 Samsung Electronics posted an estimated 50 per cent jump in quarterly operating earnings this morning following strong demand for its products.
Saturday review: Samsung has created a compelling experience with new S22 February 12, 2022 Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, which combines features from its two biggest ranges for the first time, is the result of the tech giant listening to the customer to create a compelling experience. On Wednesday, the phone maker unveiled the S22 range, which includes the S22 Ultra, the top-of-the-line device which includes Samsung’s S-Pen stylus built [...]
Samsung and Intel weather chip shortages hitting record sales January 27, 2022 Samsung and Intel recorded another quarter of record sales in the final three months of 2021, as both companies weather the supply chain storm. South Korean giant Samsung’s profit climbed 65.13 per cent from the previous year, reflecting the expanded sales of premium smartphones, including foldable phones, as well as TVs and home appliances. Operating [...]
Samsung estimates 52 per cent profit boost as demand for chips rockets January 7, 2022 Samsung weathers the chip shortage storm, as the tech giant said it expected its profit to jump 52 per cent for the last three months of 2021.
Legal woes continue for Samsung as boss pleads guilty to sedative use October 12, 2021 Samsung chief Lee Jae-Yong pleased guilty to a charge of unlawful use of a controlled substance in a Seoul court amid ongoing legal troubles. In August, the embattled heir to Samsung was let out of prison on parole following a bribery conviction with the government judging his release to be in the “national interest” because [...]
Samsung to invest $200bn over three years in post-pandemic push August 24, 2021 Samsung is set to invest 240 trillion won ($206bn) by the end of 2023 in an effort to expand its biopharmaceuticals, AI, semiconductors and robotics offerings in the post-pandemic era. The South Korean tech giant said the investment will help strengthen its global standing in key industries such as chipmaking while allowing it to seek [...]
Samsung boss released from jail on parole in ‘national interest’ August 13, 2021 Samsung’s boss has been released from prison on parole with a government spokesperson claiming his release was taken in the ‘national interest.’ Lee Jae-yong was convicted for bribery and corruption in Seoul High Court on January 2021 which sentenced him to 30 months in jail. He has been released after just 207 days, a year [...]
Ford and Samsung among firms ‘in talks’ over UK battery gigafactories June 16, 2021 Ford and Samsung are considering building battery “gigafactories” in the UK as the government seeks to drive investment in the electric vehicle sector. The FT reported that ministers were in talks with six firms in total, including Nissan and South Korean electronics firm LG, over the locations of the new facilities, which are seen as [...]