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Amazon has cut the price of the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD from $1,099.99 to $799.90, a reduction of over $300. The discount brings the drive's cost down to roughly 20 cents per gigabyte.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now listed at 33% off its retail price on Amazon, marking the lowest price the foldable device has reached since launch. The $655 discount applies to the premium handset, according to the pricing reported by the retailer.
Amazon is selling the 55-inch 2026 Samsung Frame TV for $897.99, a $402 discount and its lowest price to date. The 98-inch model is also discounted, now $3,749.99, a $1,252 reduction. This size now includes built-in ports rather than relying on Samsung's separate One Connect Box, while retaining the matte display, motion sensor, and Art Store features of earlier models.
Apple's first folding iPhone, the Duo, has a 7.6-inch unfolding screen, and within a week several major apps including Instagram, Threads, Slack and Google updated to properly support its larger display and vertical layout. Full compatibility requires developers to target the iOS 27.1 SDK. The device launches seven years after Samsung's original Galaxy Fold, with an IP68 rating and a largely concealed crease thanks to its display design and matte nanotexture screen.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to convert its Xian factory to produce 286-layer NAND flash chips by year-end, while SK Hynix aims to upgrade its Dalian plant to make chips with 240 or more layers, according to Reuters sources. Both companies are racing to boost advanced memory output as AI data center demand grows, while fending off rising competition from Chinese manufacturers such as CXMT and YMTC.
Multiple Samsung Galaxy Watch users have reported circular, burn-like red marks on their wrists, appearing specifically under the device's sensor area. The reports have fueled online discussion over whether the marks represent actual skin burns or a milder form of irritation.
Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G80HF, a 5K monitor with gaming features, is on sale for $599.99 at Amazon and B&H Photo, $100 below its previous low price. The Fast IPS panel supports 5K resolution at up to 180Hz or 1440p at up to 360Hz, with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility, a 1ms response time, DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB hub.
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $945 in one color option, a discount of about 32% off its original price. The deal reportedly saves buyers more than $450, and the device carries a 4.6-star rating on Amazon. The phone includes S Pen support and Samsung's Galaxy AI features.
A leak reported by 9to5Google indicates Samsung intends to launch six separate foldable devices next year: the Galaxy Z Slide, Z TriFold2, Z Fold9, Z Fold9 Pro, Z Fold9 Ultra, and Z Flip9. The move follows Apple's launch of the iPhone Duo, which has reportedly seen demand far outstrip supply, and comes after Samsung reportedly moved up the release of its Z Trifold 2.
A new report suggests the Exynos version of the upcoming Galaxy S27 could receive improved cellular modem performance and efficiency, narrowing the historical gap with the Snapdragon variant. Samsung typically splits Galaxy flagship production between its own Exynos chips and Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors depending on region.
Samsung is building out its Pyeongtaek semiconductor campus, including a fourth fabrication plant, employing large construction crews under strict safety protocols. The company projects memory chip demand will keep rising through 2028, and workers like safety officer Choi Hye-rin describe steady, well-paid work at the site.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, a 13.1-inch Android tablet with 256GB of storage and included S Pen support, is now priced at $599.99 on Amazon, a $220 cut from its original price.