Samsung Electronics, with Vodafone and Orange, two of the largest operators in Europe, announced the companies completed the first 4G calls over-shared commercial networks in rural areas of Romania based on Open RAN in a pilot project. By leveraging Samsung’s virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN), the two operators can take advantage of the greater flexibility…
Samsung launches industry’s first low-power compression attached memory module
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the industry’s first Low Power Compression Attached Memory Module (LPCAMM) form factor, which is expected to transform the DRAM market for PCs and laptops — and potentially even data centers. Samsung’s groundbreaking development for its 7.5 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) LPCAMM has completed…
Samsung and AMD partner to advance network transformation With vRAN
Samsung Electronics announced a new collaboration with AMD to advance 5G virtualized RAN (vRAN) for network transformation. This collaboration represents Samsung’s ongoing commitment to enriching vRAN and Open RAN ecosystems to help operators build and modernize mobile networks with unmatched flexibility and optimized performance. The two companies have completed several rounds of tests at Samsung’s lab to…
Samsung unveils industry’s highest-capacity 12nm-class 32Gb DRAM
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the industry’s first and highest-capacity 32-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM using 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology. This achievement comes after Samsung began mass production of its 12nm-class 16Gb DDR5 DRAM in May 2023. It solidifies Samsung’s leadership in next-generation DRAM technology and signals…
Samsung develops industry’s first GDDR7 DRAM for advanced graphics
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it has completed the development of the industry’s first Graphics Double Data Rate 7 (GDDR7) DRAM. It will first be installed in next-generation systems of key customers for verification this year, driving the future growth of the graphics market and further consolidating Samsung’s technology…
The top IoT platforms of 2023
There are nearly 15.14 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices active so far this year. That number is expected to double to 29.42 billion by 2030. Examples include wearables, smart-home and office devices, as well as automotive, medical, and industrial devices. More than 90% are connected to one another or a Cloud platform. Today, Cloud…
New skin-temperature measurement available on Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series
Samsung Electronics announced that skin-temperature measurement is now added to its calendar-based Cycle Tracking feature. This means Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro users can now conveniently get even deeper insights to manage their menstrual cycles and overall health. Starting today, the new feature will be progressively released via Samsung Health app updates in Korea, the…
Samsung develops industry’s first 12nm-class DDR5 DRAM
Samsung Electronics announced the development of its 16-gigabit (Gb) DDR5 DRAM built using the industry’s first 12-nanometer (nm)-class process technology. It has also successfully completed the product evaluation for compatibility with AMD. “Our 12nm-range DRAM will be a key enabler in driving market-wide adoption of DDR5 DRAM,” said Jooyoung Lee, executive VP of DRAM Product…
Samsung’s AI voice assistant now responds in Latin American Spanish
Samsung Electronics announced that Bixby, and its artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant, supports Latin American Spanish as a language option. Latin American Spanish-speaking Bixby users around the world now have the option to interact with their Samsung Galaxy devices in their local language — as Brazilian Portuguese was previously the only Latin American language supported…
Samsung releases AccE Glass-Free Detector for advanced X-ray imaging
To optimize work efficiency and portability, Samsung has introduced a new flagship detector, the AccE Glass-Free Detector. The AccE Glass-Free Detector recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for commercial use in the USA. “Being at the forefront of advancing healthcare imaging, we have recognized the need for new solutions that…
Samsung unveils high-performance 990 PRO SSD
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, announced the 990 PRO, the company’s high-performance NVMe SSD based on PCIe 4.0. Delivering lightning-fast speeds and high-power efficiency, the new SSD is optimized for graphically demanding games and other intensive tasks — including 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and data analysis. “With continuing innovations in…
Samsung unveils virtual playground ‘Space Tycoon’ on Roblox
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of Samsung Space Tycoon, a virtual playground built inside the global metaverse platform Roblox. Space Tycoon is a virtual space where users can create and play games and share experiences using Samsung Electronics’ products together with alien characters in space, taking design and functionality cues from the business simulation ‘tycoon’…
Samsung sampling the first GDDR6 memory that delivers speeds up to 24Gbps
Samsung Electronics, a provider in advanced memory technology, announced that it has begun sampling the industry’s first 16-gigabit (Gb) Graphics Double Data Rate 6 (GDDR6) DRAM featuring 24-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) processing speeds. Built on Samsung’s third-generation 10-nanometer-class (1z) process, using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, the new memory is designed to significantly advance the graphics performance for…
Samsung unveils ISOCELL image sensor with industry’s smallest 0.56μm pixel
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced the 200MP ISOCELL HP3, the image sensor with the industry’s smallest 0.56-micrometer (μm)-pixels. “Samsung has continuously led the image sensor market trend through its technology leadership in high-resolution sensors with the smallest pixels,” said JoonSeo Yim, Executive VP of Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics.…
Samsung Wallet stores access to digital IDs, payment and loyalty cards, keys, and more
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of Samsung Wallet, a new platform that enables Galaxy users to organize digital keys, boarding passes, identification cards, and more, in one, easy-to-use and secure mobile application. Samsung Wallet is protected by defense-grade security from Samsung Knox and takes advantage of an open Galaxy ecosystem by integrating with Samsung Blockchain…
Broadcom’s PCIe Gen 5.0 portfolio setting the foundation for next-generation servers
Broadcom Inc., a global provider in PCIe, SerDes, and switching technology, announced its broad PCIe Gen 5.0 portfolio is setting the foundation for the ecosystem to build high-performance, next-generation servers. Broadcom PCIe Gen 5.0 SerDes, switches, and custom silicon products — which are now available to OEMs, ODMs, and cloud providers — are actively being…
Samsung launches smart, fingerprint security IC for biometric payment cards
Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced its new fingerprint security IC (integrated circuit) ─ S3B512C ─ with enhanced security features. The new solution is EMVCo and Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 6+ certified and performs in line with Mastercard’s latest Biometric Evaluation Plan Summary (BEPS) specifications for biometric payment…
Qualcomm and its partners offer first smartphone demo of iSIM technology
Qualcomm Technologies, Vodafone, and Thales have joined forces to demonstrate a working smartphone, featuring iSIM (based on the ieUICC GSMA specification), a new technology enabling the functionality of a SIM card to be integrated into a device’s main processor. This milestone paves the way for commercialization of the technology, which could be rolled out in…
Samsung develops high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSD for enterprise servers
Samsung Electronics, a global provider of advanced memory technology, announced that it has developed the PM1743 SSD for enterprise servers, integrating the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) 5.0 interface with Samsung’s advanced sixth-generation V-NAND. “For over a decade, Samsung has been delivering SATA, SAS and PCIe-based SSDs that have been recognized for outstanding performance and…
Samsung unveils advanced automotive-memory solutions for EVs
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, has unveiled an extensive lineup of cutting-edge automotive memory solutions designed for next-generation autonomous electric vehicles (EVs). The new lineup includes a 256-gigabyte (GB) PCIe Gen3 NVMe ball grid array (BGA) SSD, 2GB GDDR6 DRAM and 2GB DDR4 DRAM for high-performance infotainment systems, as well as…