➀ Samsung's year-end reshuffle is centered on its chip division; ➁ The company is facing what it describes as a crisis with growing concerns about the division's future; ➂ Samsung announced new presidents for the Device Solutions (DS) division.

➀ Samsung has significantly reduced the amount of photoresist (PR) used in the photolithography process for its 3D NAND flash production. ➁ The company plans to use only half the amount of PR in future NAND production. ➂ The move is part of Samsung's effort to enhance its manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.

➀ NVIDIA is set to use Samsung's new GDDR7 memory chips for its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The RTX 50 series will feature both 28Gbps and 32Gbps GDDR7 memory; ➂ Samsung's GDDR7 memory chips will be used by NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025.

➀ Samsung has launched early Black Friday deals on Amazon; ➁ Discounts of up to 40% are available on selected smart TV and soundbar models; ➂ The deals include price reductions across the entire range of specific models.

➀ Samsung is reportedly reducing its foundry and legacy DRAM production; ➁ The South Korean semiconductor giant is considering selling outdated NAND equipment in China; ➂ Local Chinese companies are said to be potential buyers.

➀ Samsung is rumored to launch the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Slim in April 2025; ➁ The new smartphone will compete against Apple's iPhone 17 Air; ➂ Samsung might also unveil the Galaxy Z Flip SE and Galaxy Z Fold 7 around the same time.

➀ Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings, despite a significant decline in profits. ➁ The company highlighted its advancement in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply. ➂ Samsung hinted at a potential partnership with TSMC, indicating a strategic move in the semiconductor industry.

➀ Samsung's chip division experienced a 40% profit decline in Q3 2024; ➁ Despite this, sales reached a record high; ➂ Concerns over HBM progress and yield issues on advanced nodes were highlighted.

➀ Samsung is reportedly replacing its Exynos processors with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in home appliances; ➁ The move is part of Samsung's strategy to expand the use of Snapdragon processors in its Galaxy flagship phones; ➂ TechNews reports that this change could affect the performance and cost of Samsung's home appliance products.

➀ Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce 400-layer vertical NAND by 2026; ➁ The company aims to reach a 1,000-layer NAND target by 2030; ➂ This move is part of the competition in the memory market, especially with HBM becoming a crucial battlefield in the AI era.

➀ Samsung is developing Selector-Only Memory (SOM), a new type of memory that combines the properties of RAM and SSDs. ➁ Researchers used advanced computer modeling to narrow down 4,000 potential material combinations to 18 prime candidates. ➂ The findings will be presented at the International Electron Devices Meeting in December.

➀ Samsung Electronics has recently started restructuring its business; ➁ The restructuring includes exiting the LED business; ➂ The decision was announced in a report by China's CCTV Finance.

➀ 200 Samsung semiconductor engineers apply for jobs at SK hynix; ➁ Concerns over Samsung's chip business are growing; ➂ SK hynix has expanded a program to recruit engineers with less than five years of experience, attracting many Samsung engineers.

Hundreds of Samsung engineers apply for SK Hynix job amidst Samsung's chip business crisis; Engineer exodus to other companies and government, concerns about Samsung's competitiveness.

➀ NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPU issues caused tension with TSMC; ➁ NVIDIA considered Samsung for GeForce RTX 50 series GPU production; ➂ TSMC and NVIDIA blame each other for the defects.

➀ Memory manufacturers are competing to win over server operating system developers; ➁ Samsung is collaborating with Red Hat; ➂ SK Hynix appears to be aiming to win over the entire ecosystem.

➀ Renders of the unreleased Samsung S25 Ultra have appeared online; ➁ Revealing a look at what Samsung is developing for its next generation; ➂ Join the news discussion below!

➀ Samsung is expected to tape-out its next-generation HBM4 memory in Q4 2024. ➁ Mass production of HBM4 is scheduled for Q4 2025, targeting NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R100 AI GPU. ➂ The AI industry's demand is driving the growth of HBM memory, with SK hynix and Samsung investing heavily in production capabilities.

➀ Samsung has started mass production of 12 GB and 16 GB LPDDR5X modules in the industry's thinnest package, measuring 0.65 mm in thickness. ➁ The ultra-thin design was achieved through new packaging methods and an optimized back-lapping process, offering a 21.2% improvement in heat resistance. ➂ Thinner LPDDR5X packaging enhances airflow within smartphones, significantly improving thermal management and potentially extending device lifespan.

1. Samsung has received approval for its HBM3 memory to be used in NVIDIA's AI GPUs. 2. The approval for Samsung's next-gen HBM3E memory is expected in the next 2-4 months. 3. The HBM market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $71 billion by 2027.