Why Samsung’s Profits Are Surging as AI Reshapes the Chip Industry

Samsung Electronics is expected to report an 18-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit, reflecting the continued surge in global demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to estimates compiled by LSEG from 30 analysts, the South Korean technology company is forecast to post operating profit of approximately 86 trillion won (US$56.35 … Read more

Microsoft Layoffs: Why Big Tech Keeps Cutting Jobs and the Future of AI

Microsoft’s latest job cuts reveal how the AI boom is reshaping tech employment. Microsoft has cut roughly 4,800 jobs, about 2.1 percent of its global workforce. The reductions hit the company’s commercial and Xbox gaming divisions, with about 1,600 of the cuts landing in the gaming unit. The company announced the cuts while setting a … Read more

Samsung Reportedly Bringing Privacy Display to Galaxy S27 Lineup

Samsung is reportedly preparing to expand one of its latest display technologies across its next-generation flagship smartphones. According to reports citing South Korean industry publication TheElec, the company is expected to introduce its hardware-based Privacy Display feature across the entire Galaxy S27 series, instead of limiting it to its highest-end model.  If the reports prove … Read more

China’s UBTech Introduces AI Humanoid Robots Designed for Companionship

Chinese robotics company UBTech has unveiled a new generation of AI-powered humanoid robots designed for companionship, marking a significant step in the evolution of consumer robotics. Unlike most humanoid robots developed for industrial or manufacturing purposes, the company’s new UWORLD U1 series has been created to provide emotional support and long-term interaction with users. The … Read more

China Robot Pilot Jobs Boom in Shenzhen

In Shenzhen, workers wear VR rigs to pilot humanoid robots in a fast-growing job that teaches machines how to move. A new kind of job is spreading across Shenzhen, the city at the center of China’s hardware manufacturing. Workers put on virtual reality headsets, motion-tracking gear and arm controllers, then steer humanoid robots through ordinary … Read more