Shelby TV has confirmed that they’ve been taken over by Samsung Electronics. The US-based company confirmed the takeover on their website without giving any details on the monetary compensation. The company says they’re excited to develop new technology under Samsung and working with Samsung Electronics means they’ll “have the resources to start fresh, building products […]
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Samsung Shape Wireless Speakers gain Spotify Connect support
As part of a strategic partnership with Spotify, Samsung’s Shape Wireless Multiroom speakers will now be able to control Samsung speakers and stream Spotify music directly to more than two speakers, in a multi-room environment. This feature will be available to more than 10 million Spotify Premium members, giving access to Spotify’s curated playlists, personalised […]
Samsung licenses InterDigital patents
Samsung and InterDigital Inc. have finally decided to settle their ongoing patent litigation and enter into a licensing agreement. The 8-K filed by InterDigital Inc. with the SEC reveals the settlement but does not give a hint on the monetary compensation. The filing does confirm that the royalty-bearing license agreement will resolve pending litigations between […]
Samsung’s Stephen Woo steps down as System LSI President
Samsung has confirmed that System LSI President, Stephen Woo will step down from his role. While the reason for the resignation from the current role is cited as “personal reasons,” Korean media is rife with rumours of Woo’s health. Woo will stay with Samsung Electronics in an unspecified role but the LSI business will be […]
Tizen adds 37 new Partners
Tizen Developer Conference is just a few days away and Tizen Association today announced their new set of partners that will provide their “voice and expertise” to the development of the Tizen OS. Tizen has added 37 new partners under the Partner Program, which includes Fleksky, HCL Technologies, Logitech etc. Tizen Developer Conference will begin […]