DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025
Higher performance memory products provide chipmakers with better margins
The Best SSDs and Storage - Early 2025
Storage keeps getting faster and more efficient. NVMe SSDs dominate for speed, HDDs remain best for bulk storage, and portable drives offer convenience. Here are the top picks for every need in 2025.
Intel's 18A found to be faster but TSMC's N2 is denser in process node showdown
Bottom line: Intel and TSMC are both gearing up to launch their respective 18A and N2 process nodes, each offering significant advancements. On one side, Intel claims 18A will deliver much higher generational performance gains. On the other, TSMC is emphasizing N2's impressive transistor density. But which one is truly superior? As it turns out, the answer isn't so straightforward.
Samsung set to unveil tri-fold phone that transforms into 10-inch tablet
G-shaped tri-fold design opens into a 9.96-inch tablet display
Samsung showcases world's largest color e-paper display at ISE 2025
It has also incorporated an encryption module in its Smart Signage products
Oppo Find N5 arrives next week: thinnest foldable so far with an almost invisible crease
Barely thicker than a USB-C port
AI boom fuels semiconductor growth to $626 billion, with 2025 set for more gains
The AI craze has made some companies very, very rich
AI Money: While shareholders and tech giants scramble to turn AI's promises into real-world business opportunities, semiconductor companies are raking in billions. Samsung has emerged as the world's top semiconductor player by revenue, and the industry is poised for another strong year.
Global smartphone market grew 7% in 2024 as vendors brace for a challenging 2025
Tariffs could make smartphones more expensive
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets reviewed: A modest upgrade
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is an impressive Android handset, featuring new rounded corners, top performance, outstanding cameras, and AI capabilities. However, the S Pen offers fewer features, and the price remains steep for what's otherwise a small upgrade for S24 users.
Samsung cracks the AI puzzle with Galaxy S25, finally
Editor's take: After years of half-filled promises and underwhelming realities, it looks like Samsung has finally succeeded in bringing the kind of seamless experience that we all hoped AI, digital assistants, and agents would or could bring to our mobile devices. Well, to be fair, it's Samsung in conjunction with Google (along with some help from Qualcomm) that's making the magic happen inside the just-launched Galaxy S25.
Samsung is ready to unveil the Galaxy S25 series today
Meaningful innovations or more minor upgrades?
Samsung 990 Evo Plus drops to $134 for 2TB, $79 for 1TB SSD
Samsung's 990 Evo Plus is a hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 DRAM-less SSD that was initially priced too close to the more powerful 990 Pro. However, with its current discount, it offers good value for a fast and efficient SSD.
Samsung unveils 98-inch 8K LCD TV with RGB microLED backlighting
Cheaper than full microLED, better than miniLED
Better picture, sound, and features: Samsung's Vision AI promises to make Smart TVs even smarter
See a meal on your screen that looks tasty? Vision AI can tell you how to make it
Samsung's AI fridges will soon order groceries for you via Instacart integration
Out of eggs? The fridge will add them to your Instacart cart for easy ordering
Samsung and Google take on Dolby Atmos with a new royalty-free audio format
Can it dethrone the king of immersive audio?
Samsung brings 3D back with AI-powered, glasses-free Odyssey 3D monitor
New Odyssey G-series push the boundaries of refresh rates
Asus, Samsung, and MSI all reveal first 4K 27-inch OLED 240Hz monitors
All featuring DisplayPort 2.1a
Tesla is eyeing HBM4 chips from Samsung and SK Hynix to power its Dojo supercomputer
SK Hynix leads but Samsung chases with 4nm node
In a nutshell: Tesla finds itself at the forefront of a heated competition between South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The electric vehicle manufacturer has reportedly reached out to both companies, seeking samples of their upcoming HBM4 memory chips.
Samsung loses Qualcomm contract to TSMC for making next-gen Snapdragon chips
The decision is a blow to Samsung Foundry, which has been dealing with low yield rates
SK Hynix beats Samsung by launching its 321-layer TLC NAND flash memory first
The South Korean manufacturer is the first to come out with it
TCL is now shipping more ultra-large TVs than Samsung, another win for the Chinese-owned maker
Are Chinese TV makers essentially unstoppable at this point?
Samsung Galaxy S22 users report widespread issues after One UI 6.1 update
Boot loops and display glitches
Samsung flagship 8K projector receives industry-first certification
It's still not available to purchase
Samsung's new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop is Lunar Lake-powered, claims 25 hours of battery life
AMOLED display and more AI features