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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup, marketing it as the world’s first “agentic AI phone,” a device designed not just to answer prompts but to execute multi-step actions across apps on a user’s behalf.

Samsung lets 75 million U.S. Galaxy users buy and manage crypto through Samsung Wallet. Users get Coinbase One perks, including zero fees on select trades and a $25 first-trade credit.

Samsung Pay is now linked to the Coinbase app, letting users in the US and Canada buy and trade crypto more easily without switching apps. The update makes payments faster and safer, helping more people use crypto on their phones.

Samsung will reveal its new Galaxy S25 series, including the slim S25 Ultra, at an event on January 22, 2025, showcasing advancements in mobile AI. The event will be livestreamed globally, with pre-order deals offering credits and a chance to win a $5,000 Samsung gift card.

为了应对全球半导体市场的激烈竞争，英特尔据传正寻求与三星建立“晶圆代工联盟”，以共同抗衡台积电。双方高层可能讨论技术共享和生产合作。如果英特尔将部分订单转向三星，台积电的市场份额可能面临威胁。

Over 1,000 workers at Samsung Electronics' factory in southern India have rejected a wage hike offer from the company, continuing their strike into its second month.

Alchemy Pay users can now link their virtual cards to Samsung Pay, allowing them to use crypto for payments in 24 countries. The integration reflects growing interest in crypto payments, particularly among accredited investors, and highlights Alchemy Pay’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach in traditional and digital payment platforms.

Samsung Electronics is facing a significant crisis as its semiconductor division reports disappointing financial results and struggles with competition, leading to a rare public apology from the new leader. The company is dealing with delays in crucial chip deliveries, a drop in share prices, and plans to cut jobs to address its challenges and restore its competitiveness in the market.

Samsung and Google are joining forces to take on Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta glasses, a move that has the potential to shake up the smart glasses market. According to a report from The Information, the collaboration is centered around creating a competitor to Meta's smart eyewear, integrating Google’s advanced Gemini AI. This project was given the green light earlier this year following debates at Google about whether to pursue full augmented reality (AR) glasses or a simpler, more streamlined product like Meta’s smart glasses.

Samsung Electronics is planning job cuts in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, potentially affecting about 10% of its workforce in those regions due to challenges in the global semiconductor market. The company's stock has dropped over 20% in 2024, prompting a restructuring effort to improve efficiency and adapt to competition, while also facing internal tensions marked by recent union strikes.