Samsung news and trends

Samsung Overtakes Apple in Smartphone Sales, Driven by On-Device AI
Earnings // April 30, 2024

Samsung overtook Apple to become the world’s highest-volume seller of smartphones in the first quarter. To become the new holder of the No. 1 spot, Samsung shipped 60 million units during the quarter, independent analyst company Canalys said in a Tuesday (April 30) press release. Apple slipped to second while shipping...

Apple Dethroned by Samsung as Smartphone Market Recovers
Mobile // April 15, 2024

Apple’s reign as the world’s top smartphone maker was short-lived. The iPhone maker supplanted Samsung late last year as the number-one seller of the devices, though Samsung regained the crown during this year’s first quarter, according to a report Sunday (April 14) by IDC. That...

Samsung Plans AI Makeover for Bixby Voice Assistant
artificial intelligence // April 01, 2024

Samsung reportedly plans to give its voice assistant Bixby a generative artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade. “With the emergence of generative AI and LLM (large language model) technology, I believe that we have to redefine the role of the Bixby, so that Bixby could be equipped with generative AI...

Wearables Spark Contactless Payment Evolution Amid Ongoing Apple EU Antitrust Case
Wearables // March 21, 2024

In an age where technology continues to evolve at an exponential pace, the integration of smart devices into consumers’ daily routines has become increasingly prevalent. From smartphones to smartwatches, these devices have not only transformed communication and access to information but have also revolutionized financial transactions.  The...

Interviews & Exclusives
Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data

March 07, 2024
Led by names like Google, Apple and Samsung, the wearables category of the connected economy has become a study in contradictions. New, high-profile introductions have accelerated due to recent events like the Consumer Electronics Show and Mobile World Congress (MWC). On the other hand, niche players have also become more aggressive providing new use cases […]

CES Adds Momentum to Consumer AI Push

January 03, 2024
If next week’s Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, artificial intelligence is moving from the world of engineering and technology to the province of consumers, commerce and the connected economy....

Mastercard: Inside The Samsung Pay ‘Super Card’

August 20, 2020
Though the great consumer shift to digital is often seen as a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s not entirely accurate, Mike Cowen, Mastercard’s head of digital payments for the...

5 Ways Voice Technology Is Increasingly Making Itself Heard

August 03, 2020
Voice technology is among the things that have gotten a big boost from the global pandemic as consumers shift to buying things online and avoiding touching items in public places...

Quick Reads
Samsung Overtakes Apple in Smartphone Sales, Driven by On-Device AI

April 30, 2024
Samsung overtook Apple to become the world’s highest-volume seller of smartphones in the first quarter. To become the new holder of the No. 1 spot, Samsung shipped 60 million units during the quarter, independent analyst company Canalys said in a Tuesday (April 30) press release. Apple slipped to second while shipping 48.7 million units, according to the release. Canalys said Samsung’s […]

Apple Dethroned by Samsung as Smartphone Market Recovers

April 15, 2024
Apple’s reign as the world’s top smartphone maker was short-lived. The iPhone maker supplanted Samsung late last year as the number-one seller of the devices, though Samsung regained the crown...

Samsung Plans AI Makeover for Bixby Voice Assistant

April 01, 2024
Samsung reportedly plans to give its voice assistant Bixby a generative artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade. “With the emergence of generative AI and LLM (large language model) technology, I believe that we have to...

Oura Launches Amazon Brand Store for Smart Rings

March 08, 2024
Oura has begun selling its smart rings on Amazon. The company is offering its Oura Ring Horizon and Oura Ring Heritage, as well as the Oura Ring Sizing Kit, in...