The SEC should ban the products behind South Korea's recent market meltdown The SEC already knew, three years ago, that retail investors make up the vast majority of holders of single-stock leveraged ETFs. Fortune · Aug 6
I just tried the new Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — and it has one huge upgrade After testing the new Samsung DeX across the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, it's one small step forward in replacing my laptop. Here's why. Tom’s Guide · Aug 6
Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain Samsung and SK Hynix face investor pressure for increased shareholder payouts. These chipmakers are generating unprecedented cash from robust AI chip demand. Investors want more dividends and buybacks after record profits were reported. The companies currently target half of free cash flow for shareholder returns. This situation exacerbates concerns about… The Economic Times · Aug 6
South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 5% after 2-day rally, angry retail investors vow not to invest again South Korea's benchmark Kospi extended its sharp decline on Thursday as a global technology selloff dragged heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lower. The slump has intensified losses for retail investors and raised concerns over market concentration, while policymakers and analysts assess the outlook for the country's equity market. The Economic Times · Aug 6
Google Pixel 10 Pro Hands-On Review: The Most iPhone-Like Phone That Is Not An iPhone Google Pixel 10 Pro review: excellent cameras, fast unlocking, Pixelsnap accessories and polished Android software make it a compelling flagship. International Business Times · Aug 6
Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series foldable pre-orders up 30% as half snag the wide Fold 8 — great news for iPhone Ultra Samsung confirms reports that the Z Fold 8 foldable phones are very popular especially the new wider version. Tom’s Guide · Aug 5
I tested Sony’s $3,600 Bravia 9 II True RGB TV — here's my verdict The Sony Bravia 9 II is a masterclass in Mini-LED, combining True RGB backlight technology with Sony’s refined picture processing. Delivering OLED-rivaling black levels, absurd HDR brightness and a thoroughly effective anti-reflective screen, it stands as the premier bright-room flagship for 2026. Tom’s Guide · Aug 5
Samsung’s cheap Fitbit Air rival just leaked again, but we still have tons of unanswered questions Details of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 wearable have leaked in FCC regulatory filings. TechRadar · Aug 5
Chinese memory maker CXMT mops up even more market share away from the likes of Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, giving me hope that competition is the way out of the memory crisis Could the big three become the big four? PC Gamer · Aug 5
EXCLUSIVE: The Memory Bottleneck Is Set To Persist Until 2028, Expert Says The artificial intelligence boom has created a strange problem for the memory industry. While companies build more capacity — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF), SK Hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) and Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) are all expanding production — the supply relief investors are waiting for may still be almost two… Benzinga · Aug 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: A taste of what's to come The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes a compelling case for the passport-style foldable, with a brilliantly versatile screen and compact design, but its middling cameras, thermal issues and flagship price keep it from feeling like the finished article Digital Camera World · Aug 5
It won't fix the RAM crisis, but CXMT is poised to bring back mass-market DRAM production and gaming laptop brands are interested CXMT has seen massive growth by filling the mass-market hole left by the memory Big Three, and now gaming laptop brands want in. GamesRadar · Aug 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is flatter, thinner, and almost creaseless — and, yes, I love it more than the Z Fold 8 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is not a reinvention of Samsung's most powerful foldable, but it is a worthy upgrade, with a flatter body, an almost imperceptible crease, powerful cameras, and top-notch performance. It's the foldable you really want. TechRadar · Aug 5
HDR10+ Advanced arrives on Samsung TVs in days – here's what the Dolby Vision 2 rival adds Samsung will be first to roll out HDR10+ Advanced technology on its TVs, with the aid of Amazon Prime Video T3 · Aug 5
Tom’s Guide · Aug 5 The Schlage Sense Pro unlocked my door like magic The Schlage Sense Pro smart lock uses Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology so it can automatically unlock your door as you approach with your iPhone. It works well, but it’s expensive for what it offers.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 5 iPhone Ultra rumored release date, price, colors and all the latest leaks iPhone Ultra is coming later this year, and here's everything we know about Apple's first foldable so far.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Global Market: China stocks hit one-week high as chip rally offsets optical module slump Chinese equities climbed to a one-week high, led by semiconductor stocks, while Hong Kong shares edged higher. Improving global risk sentiment amid easing Middle East tensions also supported markets. Chip stocks gained after reports that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating Chinese chipmaking equipment to reduce exposure to potential…
Tom’s Guide · Aug 5 I trekked the Cascade Mountains with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — this is the one I'd take on my next hike I hiked 1,000+ feet to an alpine lake and back to test the performance, accuracy, and comfort of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 5 We asked readers which TV brand they trusted most — and one company rose above the rest Our poll asked readers which of the following TV brands have been the most reliable: Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio. Here's what you had to say.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 South Korea’s Kospi climbs 5%, extending two-day rebound: 3 reasons fueling the rally after July selloff South Korea's KOSPI surged over 5% on Wednesday, extending its two-day recovery to 7% following a heavy July selloff. The rally was fueled by record highs on Wall Street led by AI earnings, easing oil prices amid US-Iran peace deal talks, and strong fundamental demand for semiconductor giants like Samsung.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools as hedge against US risks The memory chipmakers began testing AMEC etching equipment about two years ago, when uncertainty was mounting over whether Washington would continue allowing them to import U.S. chipmaking tools into China, two of the sources said.
TechRadar · Aug 4 Samsung's next-gen HDR10+ Advanced is launching on Prime Video this month — surprisingly beating Dolby Vision 2 to the punch, though with some huge unanswered questions remaining Prime Video and Samsung are launching HDR10+ Advanced in August 2026 for selected content on the streaming service
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 4 Kioxia and Sandisk demonstrate the world's highest-density 3D NAND flash — 332 active layers and up to 4,800 MT/s interface Kioxia and Sandisk introduce BiCS10 3D QLC NAND device with a record areal density of over 37 Gbit/mm^2.
T3 · Aug 4 Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could take a massive step backwards with an unwelcome downgrade Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra getting not so much a camera bump, more a camera bumped off, it's claimed
The Conversation · Aug 4 How four Asian economies are positioning themselves for the AI age The global AI race is usually portrayed as a contest between the US and China. But another story is unfolding across east Asia, where countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are looking to command key parts of the AI value chain.