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The latest Samsung news, : Solidigm reportedly plans $45B US flash plant, seeks export approval for Chinese upgrades.

30 stories mentioning Samsung since 7 September 2026, newest first, each with its sources and discussion. Follow to see new ones on your front page.

  1. Business & Funding new

    Solidigm reportedly plans $45B US flash plant, seeks export approval for Chinese upgrades

    Solidigm, an American unit of SK hynix, is reportedly in talks with the U.S. Commerce Department about a $45 billion investment to build a new flash‑memory plant in the United States. Bloomberg reports the company also…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  2. Google lets Gemini edit Google Keep lists and notes via Workspace integration

    A user tested Google’s new Gemini integration with Google Keep, saving time on list-making and note organization. By typing prompts like “Create a grocery list for a week of high-protein meals” or “Add lasagna sheets…

    1 source
    howtogeek.com
  3. AI helps uncover P2PShell vulnerability that hit 70% of websites

    A new vulnerability called P2PShell was identified, affecting the coding language that powers 70% of the world’s websites. The flaw allows attackers to run code remotely or access server data, and it caused several…

    1 source
    cnn.com
  4. Society & Work new

    Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for targeted ads, researcher says

    A cybersecurity researcher known as log4j live‑tweeted a series of discoveries after reverse‑engineering the Tizen operating system on a 2025 Samsung TV. They say the TV runs an on‑device AI that logs detailed…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  5. Hardware & Compute new

    Nvidia adds Samsung, ibiden, Unimicron, Amkor and SPIL to substrate supply chain

    Nvidia announced at its GTC Berlin event that it is expanding its silicon substrate and packaging supply chain to keep up with AI hardware demand. The company said it will work with Samsung’s Electro‑Mechanics unit,…

    5 sources
    upi.comlivemint.comvoicendata.comtheregister.com +1 more
  6. Business & Funding new

    Qualcomm announces global performance-based layoffs as it pivots to AI data centers

    Qualcomm told staff it will begin a worldwide performance‑focused reduction after its annual reviews, with notifications expected in November. CEO Cristiano Amon said the move targets employees who have consistently…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  7. Hardware & Compute new

    Samsung expands memory chip fabs in Pyeongtaek amid AI boom

    Samsung is building a massive semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, to meet the rising demand for memory chips that power generative‑AI GPUs. Three fabs already run around the clock, a fourth has just come…

    1 source
    MIT Technology Review AI
  8. Business & Funding new

    Tenstorrent raises $1.5 billion Series E at $6.2 billion valuation

    Tenstorrent closed a $1.5 billion Series E funding round at a $6.2 billion post-money valuation, according to announcements on October 19 and 20, 2026. Trace Capital and Innovation X led the round, with participation…

    4 sources
    finance.yahoo.comUnite.AITechCrunch AIbloomberg.com
  9. Hardware & Compute new

    Opinion: Google’s AI focus leaves Pixel missing Samsung’s Good Lock and widget stacking

    The author, after three‑plus years with a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, switched to a Pixel 10 Pro in March 2026. While the Pixel runs Google’s AI‑heavy software, it lacks several Samsung One UI features the author relied on:…

    1 source
    howtogeek.com
  10. Hardware & Compute new

    Alibaba launches Qwen Glasses N1 smart eyewear starting at $450

    Alibaba has launched the Qwen Glasses N1 series, entering the smart eyewear market currently led by Meta. The standard model starts at $450 before discounts, while a Pro edition priced at approximately $520 adds…

    1 source
    note.com
  11. Agents & Tools new

    PrismML releases Ternary Bonsai 2 models for local AI on phones and wearables

    They join the existing Bonsai 2 27B model, expanding options for developers targeting limited-resource devices like smartphones and wearables. The new models prioritize practical tasks such as instruction following,…

    1 source
    prismml.com
  12. Business & Funding new

    Samsung enters market as competitor to meta's AI glasses, according to reuters

    Samsung has entered the AI‑enabled eyewear market, positioning itself against Meta’s dominant smart glasses line. Meta’s glasses sold about 7 million units in 2025 and captured 76 % of the worldwide market, according…

    1 source
    thestreet.com
  13. Hardware & Compute new

    Apple tests Chinese chips amid memory shortages, Ternus says

    Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, discussed the company’s foldable iPhone Duo launch and broader challenges, including a global memory chip shortage. Reports from July indicated Apple tested Chinese-made memory chips to…

    1 source
    time.com
  14. Hardware & Compute new

    Google introduces Googlebook with AI features but lags behind Windows in productivity

    Google launched its new Googlebook laptops running Aluminium OS, designed to integrate AI tools like Gemini for productivity. The devices feature Magic Pointer (context-aware screen highlighting), Rambler (voice…

    1 source
    pcworld.com
  15. Hardware & Compute new

    ASML says 2027-2028 chip tool output will fall short of AI demand

    ASML reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of €11.7 billion and net income of €5.0 billion, with CEO Christophe Fouquet stating that planned chipmaking tool supply for 2027 and 2028 will not fully meet customer demand…

    4 sources HN 168
    finance.yahoo.comTom's HardwareUnite.AIreuters.com
  16. Business & Funding new

    This Under-the-Radar Supplier Could Be Nvidia's Secret Weapon

    The two companies recently formed a supply and co‑development partnership that will see sk hynix deliver an estimated $500 billion worth of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) to nvidia over the next several years. HBM is a…

    1 source
    fool.com
  17. Policy & Regulation new

    Mistral CEO accuses US AI safety debate of hiding competitors’ negligence

    Mistral’s CEO, Arthur Mensch, criticized U.S. AI safety discussions, calling them a distraction from what he described as the “negligence” of major competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. In an interview with CNBC, he…

    1 source HN 44
    CNBC Technology
  18. Business & Funding new

    Samsung invests $1 billion in AI infrastructure startup Helix

    Samsung announced a $1 billion investment in Helix, a company that builds large‑scale AI infrastructure. The funding adds to the $10 billion Helix secured earlier this year when a KKR‑led consortium that includes…

    2 sources
    CNBC Technologywsj.com
  19. Supersonic Labs releases Julia 1, a 144.3M-parameter open decision model

    Supersonic Labs, a Brazilian AI lab, has released Julia 1, a compact decision model with 144.3M parameters. Unlike standard chatbots, Julia 1 does not generate text; instead, it accepts context, a question, and 2 to 20…

    2 sources primary source
    huggingface.coMarkTechPost
  20. Policy & Regulation new

    Opinion: avoid using ChatGPT for legal, medical, therapy, confidential or password tasks

    Sam Altman told podcaster Theo Von in July 2025 that courts could compel OpenAI to hand over ChatGPT conversations, meaning chats lack the legal privilege that lawyer‑client or doctor‑patient talks enjoy. The article…

    1 source
    engadget.com
  21. Hardware & Compute new

    Kurnal Insights says DRAM per‑area price exceeds TSMC N2/N3 wafer price

    Kurnal Insights observes that a 300‑mm wafer processed with TSMC's N3 technology is priced at $20,000, which works out to about $0.283 per mm², while an N2 wafer is assumed to cost $30,000 or $0.424 per mm². These…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  22. AI Safety Concerns Erupt Amid Recursive Self-Improvement Fears

    This week, fears over AI safety and the potential for AI to cause human extinction gained new traction. Evan Hubinger, an alignment lead at Anthropic, expressed concern that AI could kill all humans within the next…

    4 sources
    The DecoderInterconnectsthehindubusinessline.comCNBC Technology
  23. Hardware & Compute new

    PieceMakers debuts on Taiwan board, betting on hybrid-bonded DRAM for edge AI

    PieceMakers, a DRAM design firm backed by Nanya Technology, began trading on Taiwan’s Emerging Stock Board on September 16, 2026. The company values at approximately $1.4 billion and is pivoting from standard memory…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  24. Hardware & Compute new

    Intel and SK Hynix in talks for U.S. memory chip manufacturing

    Intel and SK Hynix are reportedly in exploratory discussions to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that sent both companies' shares higher in premarket trading. According to Reuters, potential…

    1 source
    CNBC Technology
  25. Business & Funding new

    Anthropic Could Be World's 11th Most Valuable Company

    Anthropic is on track for a $1 trillion valuation, placing it among the world’s most valuable companies. However, investors are skeptical due to its reliance solely on AI products, which accounted for $65 billion in…

    1 source
    247wallst.com
  26. Hardware & Compute new

    Samsung Co-Leads $231M Series A for Dutch AI Chip Startup Euclyd

    Dutch semiconductor startup Euclyd has secured €200 million ($231 million) in Series A funding to develop specialized hardware aimed at challenging Nvidia's dominance in AI inference. The financing round was co-led by…

    2 sources
    Unite.AICNBC Technology
  27. Hardware & Compute new

    Nvidia Launches RTX Pro 5500 with 84GB GDDR7 to Bridge Performance Gap

    Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Pro 5500 Pro Blackwell Workstation Edition, a GPU that mirrors the GeForce RTX 5090’s core architecture but adds a massive 84 GB of GDDR7 memory—2.6 × the flagship’s 32 GB. The card uses the…

    4 sources HN 6
    techpowerup.comUnite.AITom's Hardware
  28. Business & Funding new

    Micron Taiwan workers reject $31,650 bonus, demand 15% profit-sharing amid AI boom

    Micron Technology has offered its Taiwan-based employees a one-time cash bonus of NT$1 million (approx. $31,650) as part of a record compensation package, but local unions have officially rejected the proposal. The…

    1 source
    Tom's Hardware
  29. Business & Funding new

    Mistral AI hits €21B valuation after €3B Samsung-led round amid Macron ties

    Mistral AI has solidified its position as Europe's leading AI champion, securing a €3 billion Series D funding round led by Samsung in September 2026. This investment pushes the Paris-based startup’s valuation above…

    1 source
    finance.yahoo.com
  30. Business & Funding new

    Mistral AI Raises €3bn, Valuing Company at Over €21bn

    Paris-based artificial intelligence start-up Mistral AI has raised an unprecedented €3 billion in Europe’s largest venture funding round. Led by Samsung and including PSG Equity and the European Union’s Scaleup Europe…

    31 sources primary source
    crowdfundinsider.combmmagazine.co.ukandroguider.commarketscreener.com +2 more

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As of 28 October 2026: Solidigm reportedly plans $45B US flash plant, seeks export approval for Chinese upgrades. Solidigm, an American unit of SK hynix, is reportedly in talks with the U.S.