NEW DELHI — In what marks a sobering milestone for the consumer electronics sector, global smartphone shipments suffered a steep 20% year-on-year decline in the third quarter of 2026, dropping to their lowest Q3 level since 2012. According to preliminary market intelligence data released on Monday by Counterpoint Research, the dramatic contraction was primarily driven […]
Breakthrough in Optical Computing: South Korean Researchers Develop Reconfigurable Photonic Chip That Can Slow and Shape Light On-Demand
SEOUL — In a major development that could help alleviate severe computing bottlenecks driven by the explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI), a multi-institutional team of South Korean researchers has successfully engineered a programmable photonic integrated circuit capable of slowing down, caching, and manipulating light on-demand. The breakthrough, spearheaded by a collaborative team from […]
Samsung Prepares Radical 30% Smartphone Production Cut for Q4 Amid Unprecedented Memory Chip Crisis
SEOUL — The devastating shockwaves of the global semiconductor shortage have finally forced the hand of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer. According to an explosive new report originating from South Korea’s financial publication Money Today, Samsung Electronics is bracing for a drastic reduction in its smartphone manufacturing output. Faced with skyrocketing component costs and a […]
Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Faces Significant Price Hikes Driven by Global AI Chip Crunch and Advanced Memory Costs
SEOUL — As technology giants race to dominate the generative artificial intelligence landscape, the ripple effects are increasingly reaching the consumer pocketbook. According to fresh industry leaks originating from South Korea, Samsung Electronics’ upcoming flagship smartphone lineup—the anticipated Galaxy S27 series—is projected to carry a substantially heavier price tag than its predecessors. While price adjustments […]