Foldable phones like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Apple's new iPhone Duo include a factory-installed protector on their flexible inner displays, since the screens use layered flexible material rather than rigid glass. Apple's version adds a nano-texture coating that creates a matte finish and reduces crease visibility. Both companies warn against removing or replacing this protector yourself, offering official repair channels instead.
Following Apple's unveiling of the iPhone Duo foldable, launching October 23, social media users have been using third-party apps and GitHub developer tools to recreate its cascading unfold animation on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung's One UI software, unlike Apple's iOS, does not include such a transition effect when switching between the cover and inner displays.
Samsung's 2025 HW-B400F compact soundbar, which includes a built-in woofer, Voice Enhance and Bass Boost modes, and HDMI ARC connectivity, is now selling for $79.99, a 43% markdown from its regular price.
Amazon has cut the price of Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra by 32%, bringing it down to $949.99 for a limited time. The deal represents one of the steepest discounts seen on the flagship phone since its release.
Amazon is selling the 256GB black Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $949.99, down from its usual $1,399.99 price. The phone features an adjustable privacy display that can obscure part or all of the screen from onlookers, along with a built-in stylus and upgraded camera hardware.
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative concluded Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, awarding $1,262,000 across three days as researchers demonstrated 98 zero-day vulnerabilities in devices including the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10, OpenAI Codex and Oracle's Autonomous AI Database. Ikotas Labs won the contest overall with $361,000 and 42.5 Master of Pwn points, including a $300,000 payout for a chained exploit against the Pixel 10, ahead of runners-up Xint and Team ZyGoat.
Samsung quietly increased prices on some of its smartphones last week without public explanation. New reporting now points to a likely cause tied to trade tariffs affecting device costs.
Amazon is selling the 44mm Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $249.99, an $80 reduction from its list price. The deal is open to all shoppers and does not require an Amazon Prime membership.
AMD's CEO Lisa Su is visiting South Korea to negotiate additional HBM memory supply for AI hardware, following a recent memorandum of understanding with Samsung. Samsung is also interested in broadening its collaboration with AMD to include foundry manufacturing and other semiconductor technologies. The discussions highlight ongoing efforts to secure long-term supply chains amid rising AI demand.
Two ex-Groq employees have filed a class action lawsuit against the company's former board and CEO, claiming they transferred company technology and personnel to Nvidia as part of a $20 billion deal. The suit, filed in Delaware, questions the valuation and proceeds of the licensing agreement, which included a $17 billion fee and a $3 billion stock pool for engineers. Groq maintains that the deal provided significant value and is pursuing its own technology development independently.
Samsung projected its operating profit will top $80 billion for the first time, driven by strong sales of memory chips. The company pointed to continued global demand for advanced chips as businesses expand investment in AI infrastructure and applications.
Samsung projects an operating profit of $80.2 billion for the third quarter, a 782.5% increase year-over-year, driven by soaring memory chip prices due to AI infrastructure demand. Revenue is expected to reach $145.6 billion, marking significant growth from the previous year and quarter. Despite surpassing some analyst estimates, the company fell slightly short of Bloomberg's consensus forecast.
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