Google is reportedly in talks with Samsung to manufacture a component of its next-generation AI processor using Samsung’s 2-nanometer production technology, according to a report by The Information. The chip in question, codenamed “Icefish,” is a tensor processing unit (TPU) co-designed with MediaTek, with TSMC expected to handle the main computing portion while Samsung may […]
Galaxy XR Is Now Being Used to Calm Blood Donors
Samsung has partnered with global healthcare company Abbott to deploy Galaxy XR headsets at blood donation events. The Galaxy XR and blood may not seem an ideal combo, but the idea is to use immersive XR experiences to reduce donor anxiety during the process. The two companies kicked off the initiative on June 2 at […]
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Gets Troomi OS for Kid-Safe Experience
Troomi is now selling the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G with Troomi OS, targeted at children, that pairs Samsung hardware with a purpose-built, kid-safe operating system. Troomi OS replaces the standard Android experience and changes the overall experience to make it kid-friendly. The platform excludes social media apps and open app stores, and filters harmful images, […]
Samsung Unveils World’s First 4K 360Hz QD-OLED Monitor Panel
Samsung has developed the world’s first QD-OLED monitor panel that combines 4K resolution with a 360Hz refresh rate. Samsung will showcase the technology with a 31.5-inch 4K 360Hz QD-OLED panel at the Computex 2026 in Taipei, which starts from June 2. Previous monitor panels required a trade-off: achieving 4K resolution meant capping refresh rates at […]
Samsung Partners With MGH to Study GLP-1 Muscle Loss Monitoring
Samsung and the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Diabetes Research Center (DRC) have launched a joint clinical study to investigate whether Galaxy Watch device can help GLP-1 medication users monitor and manage muscle loss during treatment. The research targets a recognised side effect of GLP-1 therapy: loss of muscle mass alongside weight reduction. The study will […]