All posts tagged "Samsung"

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    Samsung places its hopes on smart cars

    By Kim Yoo-chul Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong has picked components for self-driving smart cars as one of the next growth engines. Analysts and company officials say that the move is a step in the right...

    • Posted December 10, 2015
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  • In this July 17, 2015 file photo, employees walk past a logo of Samsung Group at the head office of Samsung C&T Corp. in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea's financial regulator said Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 it has launched an investigation into possible insider trading by Samsung executives related to a contentious takeover deal. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)
    Samsung execs investigated for possible insider trading

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s financial regulator said Friday it is investigating possible insider trading by Samsung executives related to a contentious takeover deal. Kim Hong-sik, director of the capital markets investigation unit at the...

    • Posted December 4, 2015
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  • A screenshot of Samsung Internet for Gear VR (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics)
    Samsung’s latest VR browser lets you surf web with just your eyes

    By Brian Han Now you can surf the web by simply moving your eyes thanks to Samsung. Well, at least for those lucky few who managed to get their hands on Samsung’s latest Gear VR (virtual reality)...

    • Posted December 2, 2015
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    In midst of global smartphone battle, Samsung shuffles top execs

    By Yoon Sung-won Changing leadership in the middle of a global smartphone battle seems to be part of Samsung’s latest strategy to vie for the top spot. The nation’s top conglomerate appointed six new presidents and one...

    • Posted December 1, 2015
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    Samsung’s VR goggles sell out in S. Korea on first day

    By Brian  Han It wasn’t long ago that walking around a computer-generated fantasy world seemed so far out of reach. South Korean tech giant Samsung provides that experience for approximately $100 — that is if you can...

    • Posted November 25, 2015
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    Samsung donates $500,000 to US veteran foundation

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it has made a US$500,000 donation to a U.S. non-profit organization for war veterans. Under the plan, Samsung will supply various home appliances, from refrigerators...

    • Posted November 18, 2015
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  • This photo, released on Aug. 14, 2015, by Samsung Electronics Co., shows the new phablets that Samsung showcased during a publicity event in New York the previous day -- the Galaxy Note 5 (R) and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. Samsung released the two devices in South Korea on Aug. 20. (Yonhap)
    Samsung dominates all major smartphone markets except N. America

    By Brian Han Samsung Electronics is in a constant tug of war with Apple, so the South Korean tech giant pulled as hard as it could before the iPhone 6S hit the shelves in September. For the...

    • Posted November 10, 2015
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